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  • Kobe Bryant’s remains among four identified so far following weekend helicopter crash that killed 9.

    Kobe Bryant’s remains among four identified so far following weekend helicopter crash that killed 9.

    Tuesday, January 28 2020 7:46 PM EST2020-01-29 00:46:27 GMT
    Tuesday, January 28 2020 8:07 PM EST2020-01-29 01:07:25 GMT
    Kobe Bryant’s remains among four identified so far following weekend helicopter crash that killed 9.
    Kobe Bryant’s remains among four identified so far following weekend helicopter crash that killed 9.

  • In #MeToo era, Kobe and other athletes often get a pass

    In #MeToo era, Kobe and other athletes often get a pass

    Tuesday, January 28 2020 3:16 AM EST2020-01-28 08:16:29 GMT
    Tuesday, January 28 2020 8:07 PM EST2020-01-29 01:07:18 GMT
    (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File). FILE - In this Wednesday, March 24, 2004, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, walks out of a holding area as he prepares to leave for a lunch break from proceedings in his sexual assault case as members o...(AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File). FILE - In this Wednesday, March 24, 2004, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, walks out of a holding area as he prepares to leave for a lunch break from proceedings in his sexual assault case as members o...
    (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File). FILE - In this Wednesday, March 24, 2004, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, walks out of a holding area as he prepares to leave for a lunch break from proceedings in his sexual assault case as members o...(AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File). FILE - In this Wednesday, March 24, 2004, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, walks out of a holding area as he prepares to leave for a lunch break from proceedings in his sexual assault case as members o...
    Some argued that there was no need to dredge up accounts of the 2003 rape allegation against Kobe Bryant when he died suddenly over the weekend.
    Some argued that there was no need to dredge up accounts of the 2003 rape allegation against Kobe Bryant when he died suddenly over the weekend.

  • Federer saves 7 match points in Australia; Djokovic up next

    Federer saves 7 match points in Australia; Djokovic up next

    Tuesday, January 28 2020 1:16 AM EST2020-01-28 06:16:35 GMT
    Tuesday, January 28 2020 8:07 PM EST2020-01-29 01:07:20 GMT
    (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill). Australia's Ashleigh Barty, right, is congratulated by Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic after winning their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill). Australia's Ashleigh Barty, right, is congratulated by Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic after winning their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020.
    (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill). Australia's Ashleigh Barty, right, is congratulated by Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic after winning their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill). Australia's Ashleigh Barty, right, is congratulated by Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic after winning their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020.
    Ash Barty is a step closer to ending a long Australian title drought at the national championships.
    Ash Barty is a step closer to ending a long Australian title drought at the national championships.
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  • Pro BaseballPro BaseballMore>>

  • AP source: Astros, Dusty Baker working on manager deal

    AP source: Astros, Dusty Baker working on manager deal

    Tuesday, January 28 2020 1:56 PM EST2020-01-28 18:56:16 GMT
    Tuesday, January 28 2020 8:07 PM EST2020-01-29 01:07:18 GMT
    A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Baker is working to finalize an agreement to become manager of the Houston Astros.
    A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Baker is working to finalize an agreement to become manager of the Houston Astros.

  • Was Kobe Bryant's pilot feeling pressure to fly that day?

    Was Kobe Bryant's pilot feeling pressure to fly that day?

    Tuesday, January 28 2020 1:16 AM EST2020-01-28 06:16:33 GMT
    Tuesday, January 28 2020 8:07 PM EST2020-01-29 01:07:16 GMT
    (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill). Sheriff's deputies on horseback leave the scene of a helicopter crash, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, that killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others, in Calabasas, Calif., on...(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill). Sheriff's deputies on horseback leave the scene of a helicopter crash, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, that killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others, in Calabasas, Calif., on...
    (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill). Sheriff's deputies on horseback leave the scene of a helicopter crash, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, that killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others, in Calabasas, Calif., on...(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill). Sheriff's deputies on horseback leave the scene of a helicopter crash, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, that killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others, in Calabasas, Calif., on...
    Authorities say the veteran pilot of a helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing Kobe Bryant and eight others, tried to avoid fog so heavy it grounded police choppers.
    Authorities say the veteran pilot of a helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing Kobe Bryant and eight others, tried to avoid fog so heavy it grounded police choppers.

  • Reds' Castellanos returns to ballpark where he's comfortable

    Reds' Castellanos returns to ballpark where he's comfortable

    Tuesday, January 28 2020 5:06 PM EST2020-01-28 22:06:26 GMT
    Tuesday, January 28 2020 5:07 PM EST2020-01-28 22:07:16 GMT
    (AP Photo/John Minchillo). Cincinnati Reds' Nick Castellanos waits for interviews during a news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Cincinnati. Castellanos signed a $64 million, four-year deal with the baseball club.(AP Photo/John Minchillo). Cincinnati Reds' Nick Castellanos waits for interviews during a news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Cincinnati. Castellanos signed a $64 million, four-year deal with the baseball club.
    (AP Photo/John Minchillo). Cincinnati Reds' Nick Castellanos waits for interviews during a news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Cincinnati. Castellanos signed a $64 million, four-year deal with the baseball club.(AP Photo/John Minchillo). Cincinnati Reds' Nick Castellanos waits for interviews during a news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Cincinnati. Castellanos signed a $64 million, four-year deal with the baseball club.
    Nick Castellanos gives the Cincinnati Reds another dependable hitter that they think will put them back in contention.
    Nick Castellanos gives the Cincinnati Reds another dependable hitter that they think will put them back in contention.
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  • Pro BasketballPro BasketballMore>>

  • Tributes build outside arena known as House that Kobe Built

    Tributes build outside arena known as House that Kobe Built

    Tuesday, January 28 2020 4:06 AM EST2020-01-28 09:06:01 GMT
    Tuesday, January 28 2020 8:07 PM EST2020-01-29 01:07:24 GMT
    (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu). Nicole Mascarenhas, wipes her eyes in front of a screen with the late Kobe Bryant at a memorial for Kobe Bryant near Staples Center Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five champio...(AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu). Nicole Mascarenhas, wipes her eyes in front of a screen with the late Kobe Bryant at a memorial for Kobe Bryant near Staples Center Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five champio...
    (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu). Nicole Mascarenhas, wipes her eyes in front of a screen with the late Kobe Bryant at a memorial for Kobe Bryant near Staples Center Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five champio...(AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu). Nicole Mascarenhas, wipes her eyes in front of a screen with the late Kobe Bryant at a memorial for Kobe Bryant near Staples Center Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five champio...
    Fans call it The House that Kobe Built, and since the basketball superstar's death in a weekend helicopter crash  thousands have streamed into a plaza just outside Los Angeles' Staples Center.
    Fans call it The House that Kobe Built, and since the basketball superstar's death in a weekend helicopter crash  thousands have streamed into a plaza just outside Los Angeles' Staples Center.

  • In #MeToo era, Kobe and other athletes often get a pass

    In #MeToo era, Kobe and other athletes often get a pass

    Tuesday, January 28 2020 3:16 AM EST2020-01-28 08:16:29 GMT
    Tuesday, January 28 2020 8:07 PM EST2020-01-29 01:07:18 GMT
    (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File). FILE - In this Wednesday, March 24, 2004, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, walks out of a holding area as he prepares to leave for a lunch break from proceedings in his sexual assault case as members o...(AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File). FILE - In this Wednesday, March 24, 2004, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, walks out of a holding area as he prepares to leave for a lunch break from proceedings in his sexual assault case as members o...
    (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File). FILE - In this Wednesday, March 24, 2004, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, walks out of a holding area as he prepares to leave for a lunch break from proceedings in his sexual assault case as members o...(AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File). FILE - In this Wednesday, March 24, 2004, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, walks out of a holding area as he prepares to leave for a lunch break from proceedings in his sexual assault case as members o...
    Some argued that there was no need to dredge up accounts of the 2003 rape allegation against Kobe Bryant when he died suddenly over the weekend.
    Some argued that there was no need to dredge up accounts of the 2003 rape allegation against Kobe Bryant when he died suddenly over the weekend.

  • Was Kobe Bryant's pilot feeling pressure to fly that day?

    Was Kobe Bryant's pilot feeling pressure to fly that day?

    Tuesday, January 28 2020 1:16 AM EST2020-01-28 06:16:33 GMT
    Tuesday, January 28 2020 8:07 PM EST2020-01-29 01:07:16 GMT
    (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill). Sheriff's deputies on horseback leave the scene of a helicopter crash, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, that killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others, in Calabasas, Calif., on...(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill). Sheriff's deputies on horseback leave the scene of a helicopter crash, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, that killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others, in Calabasas, Calif., on...
    (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill). Sheriff's deputies on horseback leave the scene of a helicopter crash, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, that killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others, in Calabasas, Calif., on...(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill). Sheriff's deputies on horseback leave the scene of a helicopter crash, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, that killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others, in Calabasas, Calif., on...
    Authorities say the veteran pilot of a helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing Kobe Bryant and eight others, tried to avoid fog so heavy it grounded police choppers.
    Authorities say the veteran pilot of a helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing Kobe Bryant and eight others, tried to avoid fog so heavy it grounded police choppers.
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  • Pro FootballPro FootballMore>>

  • In #MeToo era, Kobe and other athletes often get a pass

    In #MeToo era, Kobe and other athletes often get a pass

    Tuesday, January 28 2020 3:16 AM EST2020-01-28 08:16:29 GMT
    Tuesday, January 28 2020 8:07 PM EST2020-01-29 01:07:18 GMT
    (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File). FILE - In this Wednesday, March 24, 2004, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, walks out of a holding area as he prepares to leave for a lunch break from proceedings in his sexual assault case as members o...(AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File). FILE - In this Wednesday, March 24, 2004, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, walks out of a holding area as he prepares to leave for a lunch break from proceedings in his sexual assault case as members o...
    (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File). FILE - In this Wednesday, March 24, 2004, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, walks out of a holding area as he prepares to leave for a lunch break from proceedings in his sexual assault case as members o...(AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File). FILE - In this Wednesday, March 24, 2004, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, walks out of a holding area as he prepares to leave for a lunch break from proceedings in his sexual assault case as members o...
    Some argued that there was no need to dredge up accounts of the 2003 rape allegation against Kobe Bryant when he died suddenly over the weekend.
    Some argued that there was no need to dredge up accounts of the 2003 rape allegation against Kobe Bryant when he died suddenly over the weekend.

  • Garoppolo takes lessons from Brady into 1st Super Bowl start

    Garoppolo takes lessons from Brady into 1st Super Bowl start

    Tuesday, January 28 2020 5:06 PM EST2020-01-28 22:06:24 GMT
    Tuesday, January 28 2020 8:07 PM EST2020-01-29 01:07:11 GMT
    (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee). San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo smiles as he speaks during a media availability for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee). San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo smiles as he speaks during a media availability for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami.
    (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee). San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo smiles as he speaks during a media availability for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee). San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo smiles as he speaks during a media availability for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami.
    Jimmy Garoppolo had a front-row seat in the best classroom on the best way to prepare for being a starting quarterback in the Super Bowl.
    Jimmy Garoppolo had a front-row seat in the best classroom on the best way to prepare for being a starting quarterback in the Super Bowl.

  • Chiefs embracing loose locker room culture on Super Bowl run

    Chiefs embracing loose locker room culture on Super Bowl run

    Tuesday, January 28 2020 3:36 PM EST2020-01-28 20:36:18 GMT
    Tuesday, January 28 2020 8:07 PM EST2020-01-29 01:07:10 GMT
    (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson). Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during a news conference on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Aventura, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson). Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during a news conference on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Aventura, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game.
    (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson). Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during a news conference on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Aventura, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson). Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during a news conference on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Aventura, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game.
    If you’re planning to walk through the Kansas City Chiefs locker room between lunch and their typical afternoon practice, you might want to grab someone’s helmet.
    If you’re planning to walk through the Kansas City Chiefs locker room between lunch and their typical afternoon practice, you might want to grab someone’s helmet.
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  • Pro HockeyPro HockeyMore>>

  • Logjam at top of Pacific makes for intense playoff push

    Logjam at top of Pacific makes for intense playoff push

    Tuesday, January 28 2020 3:46 AM EST2020-01-28 08:46:31 GMT
    Tuesday, January 28 2020 3:47 AM EST2020-01-28 08:47:09 GMT
    (AP Photo/David Becker). Vegas Golden Knights right wing Ryan Reaves (75) shoots against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Las Vegas.(AP Photo/David Becker). Vegas Golden Knights right wing Ryan Reaves (75) shoots against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Las Vegas.
    (AP Photo/David Becker). Vegas Golden Knights right wing Ryan Reaves (75) shoots against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Las Vegas.(AP Photo/David Becker). Vegas Golden Knights right wing Ryan Reaves (75) shoots against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Las Vegas.
    The Pacific Division is proving to be the wild, wild west of the NHL this season.
    The Pacific Division is proving to be the wild, wild west of the NHL this season.

  • NHL players in favor of 'international flavor' All-Star idea

    NHL players in favor of 'international flavor' All-Star idea

    Sunday, January 26 2020 2:56 PM EST2020-01-26 19:56:17 GMT
    Monday, January 27 2020 2:27 AM EST2020-01-27 07:27:12 GMT
    (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) reaches back to block a shot by Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) in the NHL hockey All Star final game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) reaches back to block a shot by Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) in the NHL hockey All Star final game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in St. Louis.
    (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) reaches back to block a shot by Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) in the NHL hockey All Star final game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) reaches back to block a shot by Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) in the NHL hockey All Star final game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in St. Louis.
    The NHL and players are in talks about adding an international twist to All-Star Weekend.
    The NHL and players are in talks about adding an international twist to All-Star Weekend.

  • Hockey's young stars shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament

    Hockey's young stars shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament

    Saturday, January 25 2020 11:26 PM EST2020-01-26 04:26:30 GMT
    Sunday, January 26 2020 2:16 PM EST2020-01-26 19:16:54 GMT
    (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak waves to the crowd as he is named the most valuable player of the NHL hockey All Star games Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak waves to the crowd as he is named the most valuable player of the NHL hockey All Star games Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in St. Louis.
    (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak waves to the crowd as he is named the most valuable player of the NHL hockey All Star games Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak waves to the crowd as he is named the most valuable player of the NHL hockey All Star games Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in St. Louis.
    Hockey's young skill was on display at the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament.
    Hockey's young skill was on display at the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament.
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