Wednesday Notes

Sports
They Came for the World Series. They Left for Wembymania.
They Came for the World Series. They Left for Wembymania.
When a World Series game in Phoenix turned into a rout, some fans left and walked down the street to check out another sports sensation: Victor Wembanyama.
Nine Thoughts From the First Week of the NBA Season
Nine Thoughts From the First Week of the NBA Season
From the Lakers and Celtics to Zion and Wemby, here’s what stood out (for better or for worse) from the first week of the 2023-24 regular season

Music
Five Minutes That Will Make You Love Thelonious Monk
Sneakers
Adidas Sambas Became This Year’s Unlikely Hit Sneaker
Demand for the retro shoe is helping the sportswear company recover from its post-Yeezy slump.