Report: Los Angeles deputies shared Kobe Bryant crash photos
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities are investigating whether deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene wh...
Kobe Bryant handprints, other memorabilia up for auction
NEW YORK (AP) — Some key Kobe Bryant memorabilia, including two of his Los Angeles Lakers uniforms and cement handprints...
LeBron’s 40 bests Zion, sends Lakers past Pelicans 118-109
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 40 points and eight rebounds in his first career meeting with Zion Williamson while ...
Bryant fans from near and far find closure at LA memorial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in his last NBA game in 2016, Kristian Beflic was there, having com...
Public memorial service remembers the private Kobe Bryant
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s wife remembered him as a devoted father and husband who arrived early for school pickup...
Kobe Bryant’s widow sues helicopter operator for deaths
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s widow sued the owner of the helicopter that crashed in fog and killed the former Los An...
Love of basketball put Bryant, others on final fatal flight
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The six passengers traveling with Kobe Bryant and his daughter in the helicopter that crashed into a ...
Kawhi Leonard wins first Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP award
CHICAGO — Kawhi Leonard made it look effortless, nailing one 3-pointer after another and nearly matching an All-Star Game record.
Last shot wins: Team LeBron wins All-Star Game 157-155
CHICAGO — Players were taking charges, bodies were hitting the floor, calls and non-calls were being screamed about on both ends. The fourth quarter o...
All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe
CHICAGO — It has become one of the NBA’s most revered traditions: On the morning of the NBA All-Star Game, the league pays tribute to retired players ...
The Latest: NBA renames All-Star Game MVP award for Bryant
CHICAGO — The Latest on Saturday night at NBA All-Star weekend. (all times local):
Bryant casts shadow as NBA’s best meet in All-Star Game
CHICAGO — Kobe Bryant always seemed to be in top form when he stepped onto the court for the NBA All-Star Game. The league's current best will try to ...
Ticketing plan for Kobe Bryant public memorial released
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers announced Friday that fans seeking to attend the Feb. 24 memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, at St...
Kuchar shoots 64 to lead Riviera; Tiger wastes strong start
LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods began with an unknowing tribute to Kobe Bryant by making an eagle putt that optical cameras measured at 24 feet, 8 inches. H...
Snoop Dogg apologizes to Gayle King for rant over Bryant
NEW YORK — After days of blistering criticism, Snoop Dogg has finally apologized to Gayle King for attacking her over her interview with former basket...
Kobe Bryant’s widow expresses grief, anger in online post
LOS ANGELES — Vanessa Bryant expressed grief and anger in an Instagram post Monday as she copes with the deaths of her husband Kobe Bryant, their daug...
Scarlett Johansson among the bombshells on Oscars red carpet
NEW YORK — Scarlett Johansson showed up Sunday for her two-nomination night at the Oscars every bit the bombshell in a Champagne-colored Oscar de la R...
CBS News head calls threats against Gayle King reprehensible
NEW YORK — The CBS News chief called threats against journalist Gayle King “reprehensible” Saturday as backlash grew against rapper Snoop Dogg and oth...
Kobe Bryant helicopter had nearly cleared blinding clouds
LOS ANGELES — The pilot of the helicopter that crashed and killed Kobe Bryant and eight others was almost out of blinding clouds when he suddenly plun...
Probe: Bryant helicopter was 100 feet from clear skies
LOS ANGELES — A witness to the deadly crash of a helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant and eight others said it sounded normal just before slamming into a h...
Winfrey says King not doing well after social media backlash
NEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey says her friend Gayle King is facing death threats following a social media backlash caused by an interview with WNBA star Li...
AP Source: Bryant memorial set for Feb. 24 at Staples Center
LOS ANGELES — A public memorial service for Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash is planned for Feb. 24 at Staples ...
At the Super Bowl, they remembered Kobe Bryant
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Even at the Super Bowl, they mourned Kobe Bryant.
Shaquille O’Neal on Kobe Bryant: ‘We love you, brother’
MIAMI — Shaquille O’Neal paid tribute to his friend and former teammate, Kobe Bryant, with one of their shared favorite hobbies: music.
The King’s Speech: LeBron James’ words salve hurting Lakers
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James has only been a part of the Los Angeles Lakers for 19 months. The West Coast is a late stop on an NBA odyssey that already ...
Lakers return after Bryant’s death, lose 127-119 to Blazers
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers dried their eyes and took the Staples Center court for the first time since Kobe Bryant's death with a resolve th...
Kings win 1st hoops game at Staples since Kobe’s death
LOS ANGELES — De'Aaron Fox scored 34 points, Buddy Hield added 19 and Cory Joseph 16 as the Sacramento Kings used a strong second quarter to defeat th...
Grand Canyon visit inspired Kobe Bryant’s pilot to fly
LOS ANGELES — Ara Zobayan’s passion for helicopters began as a passenger, a tourist floating over the vast Grand Canyon.
Lakers play outside to lighten spirits after Bryant’s death
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Before the Los Angeles Lakers practiced on the final day before their first game since Kobe Bryant’s death, they played.
LA Kings honor Bryant in 1st Staples Center game since crash
LOS ANGELES — All the Los Angeles Kings players showed up to Staples Center wearing Kobe Bryant jerseys before the arena's first sporting event since ...