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February 01, 2020

Sports

What current Lakers stars learned from Kobe Bryant

What current Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis learned from Kobe Bryant

January 27, 2020

People

Kobe Bryant: Basketball's genius, who had his controversies, was solving life after sport

For most sporting superstars, the first act - chewing up opponents, training obsessively, playing harder, winning, always winning - is the easy part.

Kobe Bryant's number 8 and 24 Los Angeles Lakers jerseys were retired on 18 December 18, 2017

January 27, 2020

Entertainment

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant inspired a generation of players

Kobe Bryant’s tragic death in a helicopter crash is a seismic loss with the basketball icon instrumental in raising the sport’s global profile

A young Bryant alongside Shaquille O’Neal in November 1996. Photograph: Andrew D Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images

January 26, 2020

People

Former President Barack Obama pays tribute to late 'legend' Kobe Bryant

Bryant won five NBA Finals championships and was an 18-time all-star.

January 26, 2020

Sports

Neymar remembers Bryant with celebration

Neymar paid tribute to late basketball legend Kobe Bryant with a goal celebration in Paris St-Germain's win at Lille.

Neymar met Kobe Bryant in a training session in 2017

January 26, 2020

A la Une

Kobe’s emotional post before crash

A day before NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a tragic helicopter crash, his record was surpassed by fellow star LeBron James.

Kobe Bryant, of the Los Angeles Lakers, smiles as he stands next to LeBron James, of the Miami Heat, during the NBA basketball All-Star Game in Los Angeles, on Sunday, February 20, 2011. Picture: Jae C. Hong/APSource:AP

January 26, 2020

Sports

NBA STAR KOBE BRYANT DIES: Firey chopper crash kills father and daughter

NBA superstar Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas California — along with four other people including his daughter. Vanessa Bryant was reportedly not on board.

LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has reportedly died.Source:Getty Images

January 26, 2020

Entertainment

‘Heartbroken’: World reacts to Kobe’s death

The world has reacted with an outpouring of grief following the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

January 26, 2020

Sports

Lakers' LeBron James Passes Kobe Bryant for No. 3 on NBA's All-Time Scoring List

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James moved into third place on the all-time scoring list Saturday, passing Kobe Bryant with a layup in the third quarter.

January 02, 2020

Sports

David Stern: Former NBA commissioner dies aged 77

David Stern, the former commissioner of the US National Basketball Association (NBA), has died at the age of 77.

REUTERS / David Stern helped boost basketball's popularity domestically and internationally

December 13, 2019

Sports

‘Drives me crazy’: Simmons’ MVP blasting

Ben Simmons has been dynamic at the defensive end of the court in 2019 but the Aussie NBA star has copped some rough criticism.

Ben Simmons caught some shrapnel from a barb directed at Joel Embiid.Source:AFP

November 21, 2019

Internet Buzz

Adult film star calls out mystery NBA star for owing her money

An adult film star has reportedly put an anonymous NBA star on notice, claiming an Oklahoma City Thunder player owes her money.

Teanna Trump has called out a mystery NBA star.Source:Instagram

August 04, 2019

Sports

Predicting the Most Likely All-Stars from 2019 NBA Draft Class

But they don't always emerge right away. Nikola Vucevic, who was drafted at No. 16 overall in 2011, just made his first All-Star team during his eighth NBA season.

July 02, 2019

Sports

Michael Jordan’s humiliating reality

The greatest basketball player in history is being encouraged to sell his NBA team after becoming “the worst owner in sports”.

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)Source:Getty Images

June 26, 2019

Sports

‘World War III’ in free agency stunner

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Clippers - Game SixKevin Durant has kicked off the NBA’s free agency frenzy by knocking back a $31 million deal, while the 76ers are now link

June 17, 2019

Canada

Shooting rocks NBA champions parade

Basketball fans are fleeing in panic as police say at least two people have been shot at a massive victory rally for the Toronto Raptors.

Fans cheer during the Toronto Raptors NBA basketball championship victory parade. Picture: Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press via APSource:AP

June 16, 2019

Music

Drake marks Toronto Raptors' NBA championship with 2 new tracks

Omertà and Money In the Grave released Saturday, featuring rapper Rick Ross

Drake reacts on stage in Toronto's Jurassic Park as the Toronto Raptors win the NBA Championship on Thursday. Shortly after the Game 6 victory, the rapper announced two new songs and new album art. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)

June 14, 2019

Sports

Toronto Raptors: Basketball fever sweeps Canada after team's historic win

It was a win in the sixth game for the Toronto Raptors, who took the National Basketball Association (NBA) series in a historic ending to this year's finals.

Kawhi Leonard holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the Raptors won the NBA title Thursday night over Golden State. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

June 14, 2019

A la Une

Raptors stun NBA in wild scenes

2019 NBA Finals - Game Six The Toronto Raptors have erased 73 years of NBA history to be crowned kings of the league after a dramatic, last-gasp victory

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June 10, 2019

Sports

Tony Parker: Four-time NBA champion retires aged 37

Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker has announced his retirement aged 37.

Tony Parker (lifting the trophy) was the 2007 NBA Finals MVP when the San Antonio Spurs swept the Cleveland Cavaliers

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