LeBron James has broken his silence on the tragic death of his friend and fellow NBA legend Kobe Bryant, sharing a gut-wrenching tribute to the late great on Instagram. The last 30 or so hours have been hard on a lot of people, and LeBron is definitely acutely affected by Kobe’s passing. The two competed […]
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Video: The Timberwolves Might Have Had The Most Creative Kobe Bryant Tribute Yet
We’ve seen some incredible Kobe Bryant tributes over the last 24-plus hours, but the Minnesota Timberwolves may have had the most creative. On December 14, 2014, Bryant passed Michael Jordan on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during a game in Minneapolis. He did so by hitting a free throw. Tonight, after the Timberwolves won the […]
Read MoreVideo: Detroit Pistons Honor Kobe Bryant With Customized Pregame Jerseys
The Detroit Pistons are the latest NBA team to honor Kobe Bryant, doing so before tonight’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. During pregame ceremonies, the entire Pistons team took off their team warmup tops to reveal customized Kobe jerseys. The jerseys read “Motor City” on the front with either No. 8 or No. 24 on […]
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers Release Statement Following Kobe Bryant’s Death
Tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers released the organization’s first statement after the tragic death of franchise legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday. Earlier this evening, the NBA made the announcement that tomorrow night’s contest between the Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center would be postponed and rescheduled. The decision is a sound one, considering […]
Read MoreJimmy Burrow Reveals What Ohio State Coaches Told Joe Before Transfer
When Joe Burrow announced he was transferring from Ohio State in late May 2018, it was suspected that he did so because Dwayne Haskins had locked up the Buckeyes’ starting quarterback position. However, comments from Burrow’s father on Monday seem to refute that belief. Jimmy Burrow told Cincinnati’s WLW 700 this afternoon that Ohio State’s […]
Read MoreCoach Cal Shares Touching Final Note From Kobe Bryant
In the wake of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death, Kentucky head coach John Calipari is the latest member of the basketball community to share a special memory of the hoops icon. This afternoon, Calipari posted a photo on Twitter of the last thing Bryant ever sent to him. It was an autographed book with a personalized […]
Read MoreReport: ESPN Close To Decision On Jessica Mendoza
ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” coverage is expected to undergo a face lift for this season, according to a new report. Analyst Jessica Mendoza is apparently on her way out. According to the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand, ESPN is working toward removing Mendoza from the booth after three seasons. Play-by-play man Matt Vasgersian’s job is […]
Read MoreJoe Montana Shares His Advice For QB Tom Brady
Like Tom Brady, Joe Montana knows a thing or two about winning Super Bowls. He also knows about playing for a new team at the end of his career, a situation that Brady could possibly find himself in next season. Brady is 42 and set to be a free agent. Right now, it is uncertain […]
Read MoreKirk Herbstreit Reacts To Oklahoma Hiring DeMarco Murray
Earlier today, Oklahoma reached into its past and tabbed Sooner running back great Demarco Murray to coach his old position at his alma mater. After retiring from the NFL in 2018, Murray began his coaching career at Arizona last season. A three-time All-Big 12 selection–including first team honors in 2008 and 2010–Murray is one of […]
Read MoreChargers Have Reportedly Made Decision On QB Philip Rivers
After 16 seasons with the Chargers, it truly looks like Philip Rivers’ time with the franchise is coming to a close. Last week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Rivers officially moved to Florida to be closer to his family. This report fueled speculation that the 38-year-old soon-to-be free agent’s tenure with the Chargers has run […]
Read MoreESPN Names College Football’s No. 1 Game Of 2019
The 2019 college football season featured dozens of entertaining games, but only some that were truly memorable. Those are the ones at the top of ESPN’s countdown list. The Worldwide Leader counted down the top 100 games of the 2019 season, with Bill Connelly handling the rankings. Connelly released his top 20 late last week. […]
Read MoreAllen Iverson Shares His Reaction To Kobe Bryant’s Death
Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant were contemporaries on the court. Both entered the NBA as part of the legendary 1996 draft class. Over the years, the two would battle it out many times, including on the biggest stage of all in the 2001 NBA Finals. The respect and admiration AI and Kobe had for each […]
Read MoreShaquille O’Neal’s Son Shares Sunday Message From Kobe Bryant
What Kobe Bryant meant to basketball players of all ages cannot be measured. What he meant to the younger generation of hoopers is even more inestimable. Shareef O’Neal, the son of NBA legend and Bryant’s former teammate Shaquille O’Neal, is one of those players. After news of Bryant’s death, Shareef shared a message he received […]
Read MoreMagic Johnson Posts Heartfelt Message About Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson shared a legacy as arguably the two greatest players in Los Angeles Lakers history and all-time NBA greats. Of course, Bryant and Johnson grew close over the years, even after Bryant retired from basketball. With that being said, Bryant’s untimely death today at the age of 41 no doubt hit […]
Read MoreNBA Commissioner Releases Statement On Kobe Bryant’s Death
The NBA is absolutely reeling right now with the stunning and tragic death of Kobe Bryant at the age of 41. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were two of several people killed in a helicopter crash in California earlier today. A police press conference featuring local officials providing information on the crash is going […]
Read MoreKyrie Irving Will Not Play After Learning Of Kobe Bryant’s Death
While the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets will play as scheduled tonight, Kyrie Irving will not take the court following the news of NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s death. According to Nets Daily’s Anthony Puccio, Irving left Madison Square Garden after finding out about Bryant’s passing. He never returned. The Knicks and Nets are set […]
Read MorePau Gasol Reacts To News Of Kobe Bryant’s Death
For six-plus seasons, Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant teamed up for the Los Angeles Lakers. The duo helped fuel three consecutive trips to the NBA Finals from 2008-10 and back-to-back NBA championships in the last two seasons of that span. Gasol and Bryant shared a bond even after the pair split up and Bryant retired. […]
Read MoreVideo: Neymar Has Touching Tribute For Kobe Bryant During Game
Kobe Bryant’s impact on the sports world went far beyond the NBA and even basketball as a whole. Athletes in every sport admired the now-deceased icon. As news of Bryant’s shocking death is sinking in around the globe, Brazilian soccer star Neymar paid tribute all the way from France. Neymar acknowledged Bryant after scoring his […]
Read MoreVideo: Jay Williams’ Powerful Reaction To Kobe Bryant’s Death
There will be many people asked to speak about the unfathomable loss of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash earlier today. Maybe none of them can offer quite the perspective that ESPN’s Jay Williams just did. Williams didn’t just know Bryant from his time in the NBA. He also knows what it is like to […]
Read MoreVideo Of Austin Rivers Reacting To Kobe’s Death Is Devastating
Kobe Bryant’s untimely death has rocked the sports world. Current and former NBA players are especially hit hard by the news. Even as news of Bryant’s passing in a helicopter crash began to circulate, the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets were getting ready to play as scheduled this afternoon. Sadly, we got to see how […]
Read MoreKobe Bryant’s Last Tweet Was A Heartfelt Message To LeBron
Earlier today, NBA legend Kobe Bryant was one of reportedly nine people killed in a helicopter crash in California. The news of Bryant’s passing has stunned not only the sports world but the general public as a whole. After retiring at the end of the 2015-16 season, Bryant remained a constant presence around the NBA […]
Read MorePaul Pierce Reacts To Heartbreaking Kobe Bryant Death News
The sports world is reeling right now with the news that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash at the age of 41. For those hearing the news, the overwhelming feeling, outside of pure sadness, is disbelief. No one can process that Bryant has passed away. Paul Pierce, who competed […]
Read MoreRussell Wilson Is Giving Up His Starting Spot In The Pro Bowl
Russell Wilson earned the starting nod for the NFC in this year’s Pro Bowl, but the Seattle Seahawks quarterback is giving it up. According to the Tampa Bay Times’ Rick Stroud, Wilson offered his starting spot to the New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees. It will be Brees taking the field with the NFC first-team offense […]
Read MorePenn State 5-Star WR Justin Shorter Announces Transfer Decision
Penn State wide receiver transfer Justin Shorter will continue his college career in the SEC. Shorter just announced his transfer decision. The onetime five-star recruit will transfer to Florida, the only school he visited after announcing he was leaving Penn State. Unless Shorter receives a waiver from the NCAA, he will sit out the 2020 […]
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