AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jordan Janes knew when he arrived at the Masters for the first time a pimento cheese sandwich was a must-have. He wanted to soak in the Augusta National experience, and that has long included the iconic staple on the affordable Masters menu. And no, Janes was not worrying about the 556 calories … Read more
Jontay Porter has not played since the NBA said it was looking into betting patterns surrounding his on-court performance. NEW YORK — Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday. Silver, speaking after a two-day meeting of the … Read more
Simpson, known for his football career and for his acquittal in the “murder of the century” in the 1990s, is one of the world’s most controversial sports figures. NEVADA, USA — Reaction to the death of O.J. Simpson after prostate cancer. He was 76. Simpson’s family announced the news on his X account. Relatives said he … Read more
Federal authorities say Ippei Mizuhara stole millions of dollars from Ohtani’s bank accounts to pay for his own sports betting. LOS ANGELES — The former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is being charged with federal bank fraud for crimes involving gambling debts and theft of millions of dollars from the Japanese … Read more
He was one of the greatest running backs in the history of pro football, but against the Houston Oilers, he was anything but. HOUSTON — He was one of the greatest running backs in the history of pro football. However, he was also anything but great against the Houston Oilers. O.J. Simpson, the former football … Read more
At the prime of his career Akebono was a real giant, reported at the time to weigh 500 pounds and stand 6-feet-8. TOKYO, Japan — Hawaii-born Akebono Taro, one of the greats of sumo wrestling and a former grand champion, has died. He was 54. He was the first foreign-born wrestler to reach the level of … Read more
Wembanyama, one of the league’s rising stars as a rookie, was out with an injured right ankle. OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points in 26 minutes, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs 127-89 on Wednesday night. Josh Giddey had 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists … Read more