Tributes and memorials to the late, great Kobe Bryant are being erected all over the world. But the Lakers legend isn’t the only one receiving a special honor at a basketball game today. Kobe’s daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, who tragically lost her life in the helicopter crash, is being honored by UConn women’s basketball tonight. […]
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Kobe, LeBron Reportedly Had Phone Call Late Saturday Night
Mere hours before the helicopter crash that took the life of Kobe Bryant, the Lakers legend witnessed LeBron James pass him on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. As it turns out, Kobe did more than watch and tweet about it. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, LeBron and Kobe spoke over the phone Saturday night […]
Read MoreCharles Barkley Releases Statement On Kobe Bryant’s Death
Hundreds of current and former basketball stars have expressed their condolences for Kobe Bryant’s tragic death yesterday. On Monday, NBA analyst Charles Barkley, who battled Kobe and the Lakers numerous times at the end of his career, had a statement to make. NBA.com released a statement from Barkley today where the Hall of Famer expressed […]
Read MoreCoach O Comments On LSU’s Hiring Of Bo Pelini
After five years as the head coach of Youngstown State, Bo Pelini is returning to Power Five football as the defensive coordinator for the LSU Tigers. His return to the FBS ranks is being met with tons of praise, and Coach O is pretty excited too. In an official release from the school, the LSU […]
Read MoreNotre Dame Adds Pac-12 Opponent To Future Schedule
Notre Dame football has a lot of history against teams from the Pac-12. USC and Stanford are two of their most famous rivalry foes. But the Fighting Irish intend to add another game against a West Coast foe on one of their future schedules. According to Brett McMurphy of Stadium, Notre Dame has added Cal […]
Read MoreReports: LSU Is On The Verge Of Hiring Bo Pelini
There have been rumors for days that LSU was looking into bringing in Bo Pelini as their defensive coordinator. Now it looks like the former Nebraska coach is all set to make his return to the Power Five ranks. According to Ross Dellenger of Sports Illustrated, Pelini is expected to sign a multi-year deal with […]
Read MoreLakers Superfan Jack Nicholson Reacts To Kobe Bryant’s Death
There may not be a more famous Lakers superfan on Earth than Oscar winner Jack Nicholson. And there may not be many fans who got to witness Kobe Bryant build his legacy as closely as he did. So it should come as no surprise that Nicholson was devastated to hear of Bryant’s tragic death on […]
Read MoreReports: The Cleveland Browns Have A New GM
Despite being among the first to fire their head coach and general manager after the 2019 season, the Cleveland Browns have been the last to fill those vacancies. They hired Kevin Stefanski as head coach on January 13. But after a lengthy process, it seems they’ve finally found their general manager. According to NFL insider […]
Read MoreChanges Coming To Matt Rhule’s Carolina Panthers Staff
Matt Rhule is working to put together a dream team of a Carolina Panthers staff in his first year as a head coach. To that end, he’s made some big additions and now some major role changes for his assistants. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Rhule is shifting RBs coach Jake Peetz to QB […]
Read MoreBetting Odds Name 5 Frontrunners For 2020 Heisman Trophy
Betting odds on the 2020 Heisman Trophy have been out since mere minutes after Joe Burrow’s name was called at the 2019 ceremony. But after several huge offseason transfers and NFL Draft decisions, those odds have drastically shifted. According to college football insider Brett McMurphy, there are two clear favorites for the 2020 Heisman Trophy: […]
Read MoreRonda Rousey’s Tweet About Royal Rumble Is Going Viral
There were a number of big returns to the ring WWE’s Royal Rumble yesterday: MVP, Edge, Mighty Molly, and Kelly Kelly are just a few. But one wrestler who fans were disappointed didn’t make the show was “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey. The former UFC and WWE Women’s Champion is currently on an extended vacation, but there […]
Read MoreDirk Nowitzki Reacts To Kobe Bryant’s Tragic Death
It may be days or even weeks before everyone who knew and appreciated Kobe Bryant is able to properly articulate how they feel about his tragic passing. One of the latest to give a show of respect is Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. The 14-time All-Star took to Twitter late last night to share his […]
Read MoreMichael Jordan Reacts To Kobe Bryant’s Tragic Death
Kobe Bryant’s tragic death today has led to an outpouring of emotions from across the landscape of sports, entertainment, and even politics. Among those coming out to express sorrow is the G.O.A.T. himself, Michael Jordan. In an official statement, Jordan said he was “in shock” after hearing of the death of Kobe Bryant and his […]
Read MoreVideo: Tiger Woods Learns Of Kobe’s Death After His Round
Tiger Woods overcame trouble at the start of Day 4 of the Farmers Insurance Open to finish minus-2 on the day and inside the top 10 for the tournament. And apparently he did all of that without even knowing that his dear friend Kobe Bryant had passed away. Speaking to CBS Sports after finishing his […]
Read MoreVideo Shows LeBron Crying As He Gets Off Lakers Plane
LeBron James had tremendous respect for Kobe Bryant, and the feeling was certainly mutual. So it’s completely understandable that LeBron was visibly shaken and crying after discovering the tragic news of his passing. Video of LeBron getting off the plane shows him hugging someone tightly in a very touching moment. He is then seen wiping […]
Read MoreDrew Bledsoe Admits What He Initially Thought About Tom Brady
It’s widely known that NFL teams didn’t think much of Tom Brady as a prospect in the 2000 NFL Draft, allowing him to fall all the way into Bill Belichick’s lap at No. 199 overall. But as it turns out, some of his own teammates weren’t exactly high on him either. In an interview with […]
Read MoreVideo: Spurs-Raptors Honor Kobe Bryant To Start Game
While the NBA decides what to do about the games yet to play tonight in the wake of Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing, several games have gone on as planned. But the Spurs-Raptors game wasn’t about to start without properly honoring the NBA legend. At the start of the game, the Raptors won the tipoff. But […]
Read MoreCity Of Calabasas Releases Statement On Kobe Bryant Crash
The helicopter crash that took the life of NBA legend Kobe Bryant has sent shockwaves throughout the world. Details from the tragic crash are still coming in, but the California city of Calabasas, the site of the crash, has issued a public statement on the matter. The City of Calabasas Twitter account announced that they […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To Kobe Bryant’s Tragic Death
In one of the most stunning and heartbreaking reports in decades, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash. The 41-year-old Hall of Famer leaves behind a legacy that few athletes in the history of sports can match. He was an 18-time All-Star and won five NBA titles among […]
Read MoreThe NFL Is Testing 2 New Rules At The Pro Bowl Today
In recent years, the NFL Pro Bowl has become a showcase for all kinds of silliness, ranging from players lining up on opposite sides of the field, to the other team. But the NFL has also had the idea of using the game to test out some new rules under competitive circumstances, and this year’s […]
Read MoreVideo: Insane Tiger Woods Shot Bounces Out Of The Hole
Luck just doesn’t seem to be on Tiger Woods’ side on Day 4 of the Farmers’ Insurance Open. An unfortunate bounce on his second hole of the day seems to indicate as much. After a bogey on his first hole, Tiger had a golden opportunity to get back into things on the second hole. His […]
Read MoreWhat Drew Brees Expects To See From Chiefs vs. 49ers
We’re one week away from Super Bowl LIV and the big matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Just about everyone is giving their predictions and opinions about game, including New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees. Speaking to ESPN this weekend, Brees was asked to give his thoughts on how the game […]
Read MoreRory McIlroy Reveals Most-Impressive Aspect Of Tiger Woods’ Career
Heading into the final day of the Farmers Insurance Open, Rory McIlroy (T-3) and Tiger Woods (T-14) are both still in contention for the big prize. But Tiger’s pursuit of the title is also part of a greater effort to achieve his record-breaking 83rd career win. And that’s something that McIlroy finds even more compelling […]
Read MoreAnalyst Ranks College Football’s Top 5 Returning Quarterbacks
Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Jake Fromm and Jalen Hurts are all off to the NFL. But the college football ranks are still full of elite QBs who are expected to dominate the ranks in 2020. With plenty of great signal callers set to come back, 247Sports analyst Brad Crawford has done his ranking of the […]
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