Friday Notes
Malcolm X arrives — finally — at New York's Metropolitan Opera
Malcolm X arrives — finally — at New York’s Metropolitan Opera
An opera about civil rights leader Malcolm X opens Friday — nearly 40 years after X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X premiered. The creative team says its message feels more relevant than ever.
Anastasia Tsioulcas
Sports
Wemby steals show in 4th, carries Spurs with 38
Victor Wembanyama took over in the fourth quarter, pumping the brakes on a Suns comeback with 10 points in a decisive run and finishing with 38 to lead the Spurs to a 132-121 victory.
Andrew Lopez
Sources: Coaches in NBA in-season prize pool
As the NBA pushes to accelerate the competitive environment of the new in-season tournament, league coaches are joining the players in getting paid a financial prize pool for advancing into the final stages of the month-long event, sources told ESPN.
Adrian Wojnarowski
Sneakers
Kith x New Balance 990v6 | Nice Kicks
Kith x New Balance 990v6 “MSG” nods to the famous arena and the New York Knicks. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Mallory Chin
Adidas Samba Humanrace White/Pink and Ash Grey/Green | Nice Kicks
Pharrell Williams is releasing more Adidas Samba Humanrace colorways with the “White/Pink” and “Ash Grey/Green” iterations. Read more here.
Luis Torres
Technology
The iPhone 15’s best friend is an ultra-budget, stripped-down version of Apple Vision Pro | TechCrunch
The iPhone 15 has a new superpower: USB-C video out. It works great with AR glasses like the Xreal Air for portable, immersive display options.
Darrell Etherington
