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Kobe Bryant’s Obsession Fueled Five NBA Championships
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— Sep 16, 2026
Kobe Bryant, coming straight from Lower Merion High School after a standout senior year, was drafted 13th in 1996 and initially had a modest rookie season before proving his scoring potential in Summer League and early NBA play. In Los Angeles, his fearless mindset and drive for leadership clashed with Tex Winter’s triangle offense alongside Shaquille O’Neal, a dynamic teammates like Nick Van Exel described as unafraid and willing to challenge even Michael Jordan.
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Lakers Set to Unveil Statue of Kobe Bryant
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— Aug 25, 2023
The Los Angeles Lakers will be unveiling a statue of late player Kobe Bryant in his memory. On Thursday, Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, 41, posted a video to her Instagram page announcing the news. “As you know…
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Tributes Pour In For Kobe Bryant on What Would Have Been His 45th Birthday
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— Aug 24, 2023
Birthday tributes poured in on what would have been the 45th birthday of late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant. On August 23, Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, 41, paid tribute to her late husband on her Instagram…
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Vanessa Bryant, Celebrities Honor Kobe on 48th Birthday
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— Aug 23, 2026
On Kobe Bryant’s would-be 48th birthday, Vanessa Bryant shared heartfelt tributes and throwback moments to honor his memory, with family and fans continuing to celebrate his legacy. The NBA community, including the Lakers and figures like Magic Johnson, joined in remembering Kobe and Gianna, whose deaths in a 2020 helicopter crash deeply affected the sport.
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
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Toyohiko Kagawa Lives in Kobe Slum
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Japanese Christian serves poorest and writes novels.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Michael Jordan Remembers Kobe Bryant in Tearful Speech at Memorial
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— Feb 24, 2020
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in late January and shook the sporting world. In a memorial service for Bryant on Monday, his family and colleagues remembered the late icon. Among those…
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‘He Used to Climb Into the Hoops’: Kobe’s Italian Childhood Home Pays Tribute
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— Jan 27, 2020
As Americans mourned NBA legend Kobe Bryant on Monday, fans in Italy remembered a lesser-known chapter in his life when he played in their streets as a boy while his father competed in the local basketball league…
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Kobe Bryant’s Widow Breaks Silence on NBA Superstar’s Death
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— Jan 30, 2020
Three days after Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others perished in a helicopter crash, his wife, Vanessa, broke her silence with an Instagram message saying she was…
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Vanessa Bryant Celebrates Ruling in Case Involving Photos of Husband Kobe Bryant Following Crash
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— Aug 25, 2022
Vanessa Bryant, the wife of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, took to Instagram to celebrate the ruling in the case involving photos of her husband that were taken after a 2020 helicopter crash. On Wednesday, The…
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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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NTSB: Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash Likely Caused by Pilot's 'Spatial Disorientation'
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— Feb 15, 2021
National Transportation Safety Board officials last week pinned the blame for the January 2020 helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven other people on the helicopter’s pilot. Ara…
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Fog Likely to Figure Prominently in Probe of Kobe Bryant’s Fatal Helicopter Crash
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— Jan 27, 2020
Overcast skies and fog reported at the scene of the helicopter crash that killed former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others appear likely to become a key focus of aviation experts investigating the…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Lebron Celebrates His ‘Brother’ Kobe in Emotional Speech
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— Feb 1, 2020
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James delivered an emotional speech honoring his “brother” Kobe Bryant prior to the first Lakers game since the NBA great, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others died in a helicopter…
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Many Across the US Mourn the Death of NBA Legend Kobe Bryant and His Daughter: ‘An Unthinkable Day’
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— Jan 27, 2020
Many across the country are mourning the death of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant after the news of the helicopter crash on Sunday. Bryant, 41, along with his daughter Gianna, 13, were among the nine people killed…
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Bryant Named Basketball Hall of Fame Finalist, Three Weeks After Death
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— Feb 15, 2020
Three weeks after Kobe Bryant, one of the most dominant players in NBA history, was killed with his daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash, the global sports icon was named a finalist to the Basketball Hall of…
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
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Watch: NBA Megastar Lashes Out at Innocent Arena Employees After Loss, Refuses to Apologize
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— Nov 19, 2022
Ask any sports fan older than 25 about their favorite basketball player, and you’ll likely get some sort of historical comparison. Devin Booker? Probably the closest player to Kobe Bryant there has ever been. Luka…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Petition to Make Bryant the New NBA Logo Nears 2 Million Signatures
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— Jan 28, 2020
Nearly 2 million people have signed an online petition to use Kobe Bryant’s image as the new logo for the National Basketball Association following the death of the Los Angeles Lakers great on Sunday. Bryant, one of the…
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LA Galaxy Sign Kyōgo Furuhashi Through 2031
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— Jul 21, 2026
LA Galaxy have signed Kyōgo Furuhashi from Birmingham City on a contract through the 2030-31 season, with the deal contingent on visa approval in some reports. The Japanese international brings extensive experience from Celtic, Vissel Kobe, Stade Rennais, and national team play, and is expected to add goal-scoring class and versatility to Galaxy's attack.
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Pacers waive Taelon Peter after season
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— Jul 20, 2026
The Indiana Pacers are waiving Taelon Peter from a two-way contract, narrowing the competition for their three two-way slots to four players: Braden Smith, Kobe Brown, Jalen Slawson and Ethan Thompson. Peter, who played 38 NBA games and 20 G League games while averaging about 4.5 PPG, 1.6 RPG and 1.1 APG, will seek opportunities elsewhere after a Summer League showing that suggested some promise but did not secure a roster spot.
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