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Bryant’s helicopter flew in fog that grounded other choppers

CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others were killed Sunday when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California, his sudden death at age 41 touching off an outpouring of grief for a star whose celebrity transcended basketball. The chopper went down in […]

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Tampa Bay residents react to tragic death of NBA star Kobe Bryant

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Kobe Bryant’s impact went far beyond professional basketball. The rest of the world is now reeling from the news of his death. The way basketball is played on local courts is very much shaped by the legacy of the Black Mamba. “My friend called me, he was like, ‘Did you hear […]

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Mavericks pay tribute to Bryant by retiring 24

(AP) – The Dallas Mavericks are paying tribute to Kobe Bryant by permanently retiring his number 24. “Kobe’s legacy transcends basketball, and our organization has decided that the number 24 will never again be worn by a Dallas Maverick,” Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban said. Cuban’s tribute was one of several around the NBA as […]

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Fans, celebrities react to death of retired NBA legend Kobe Bryant after crash

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH/KTLA) — Condolences are pouring in for Kobe Bryant, including from the President of the United States. Former teammate Shaquille O’Neal expressed his sadness at losing both Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Tom Brady tweeted his sadness with hearts and prayers for Kobe. The NBA player Dwayne Wade expressed his disbelief. Dallas Mavericks owner […]