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Shaquille O’Neal brought a sense of levity to an otherwise poignant speech at Monday’s memorial ceremony honoring Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant. O’Neal, who played for the Lakers from 1996 to 2004, likened his “complex” relationship with his former teammate, who died last month in a helicopter crash, to that […]

The first man to publicly accuse a former University of Michigan doctor of sexual abuse says he contacted a newspaper over fears the allegations would be covered up By TAMMY WEBBER and KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press February 24, 2020, 11:34 PM 5 min read Robert Julian Stone was tired of waiting, afraid that complaints of

Tiger Woods at the 2008 U.S. Open NBC announcer Dan Hicks said it best: “Expect anything different?” In an epic U.S. Open that went the distance, Woods sank a 12-foot putt on the final green to force an <a href=”http://www.golfweek.com/news/2011/sep/26/top-10-clutch-shots-past-10-years/” target=”_hplink”>18-hole Monday playoff</a> with Rocco Mediate. Woods, in a storybook finish, went on to win

LAS VEGAS — This we know: Ryan Newman might very well be the toughest man in NASCAR. The Purdue graduate with an engineering degree has, for 18 seasons, railed against the dangers of superspeedway racing. He’d been airborne in his car too many times for his comfort, and his scathing criticism of NASCAR’s approach to

Alicia Keys honored Kobe Bryant with a special performance during the memorial ceremony for him and his daughter Gianna Bryant held at the Staples Center.  The 39-year-old played Beethoven’s “Piano Sonata No. 14,” popularly known as the “Moonlight Sonata,” after Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka explained to the audience what the significance of

The widow of Kobe Bryant has sued the owner of the helicopter that crashed in fog and killed her husband and her 13-year-old daughter last month By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press February 24, 2020, 6:50 PM 2 min read LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant’s widow on Monday sued the owner of the helicopter that crashed

Beyoncé helped kick off Monday’s memorial ceremony for NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna with an emotional musical tribute. The superstar sang her 2013 hit, “XO,” telling the Los Angeles crowd: “I’m here because I love Kobe and this was one of his favorite songs.”  She then implored everyone to sing along before moving

Kansas is back on top of the college basketball world after knocking off Baylor By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer February 24, 2020, 5:20 PM 5 min read LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas is back on top of the college basketball world after knocking off Baylor in a matchup of Big 12 heavyweights, while the Bears

The Ottawa Senators opened NHL trade deadline day by dealing forwards Vladislav Namestnikov and Jean-Gabriel Pageau By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer February 24, 2020, 4:16 PM 3 min read The Ottawa Senators wasted little time in kicking off the NHL’s trade deadline day by dealing forwards Vladislav Namestnikov and Jean-Gabriel Pageau. The Carolina Panthers

Fans are arriving hours early for the public memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna that will be held in downtown Los Angeles February 24, 2020, 3:48 PM 2 min read LOS ANGELES — The Latest on the public memorial for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in downtown Los Angeles (all times local):