Weather conditions scrutinized as Kobe Bryant’s fatal helicopter crash opens
Overcast skies and fog reported at the scene of the helicopter wreck that killed Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others figured prominently on Monday in the first full day of federal aviation experts’ crash investigatio…
Washington Post’s suspension over Bryant tweet sparks outrage
The Washington Post came under fire Monday for its decision to suspend a reporter a day after she tweeted about the rape case against Kobe Bryant, only hours after the former basketball star and his daughter died with seven others in a helicopter crash…
49ers notebook: Sherman reflects on Kobe’s impact
Like millions of people around the world, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman couldn’t believe the news coming out of Calabasas, Calif., on Sunday morning.
Garoppolo ready for ‘whatever it takes to win’
After earning two Super Bowl rings as Tom Brady’s backup in the New England Patriots’ victories over the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons following the 2014 and 2016 seasons, respectively, Jimmy Garoppolo aims to win one as a starter Sunday.
Bryant looms over Super Bowl Opening Night
Kobe Bryant loomed over Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday, looking down on the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers from a giant screen as the NFL paid tribute to the Los Angeles Lakers great killed in a helicopter crash.
Chiefs notebook: Reid relishes Super Bowl week
Maybe some other coaches would have dressed up for Super Bowl Opening Night, but not Andy Reid.
Steeped in NFL culture, Shanahan preaches love of the game
Steeped in the world of American football since childhood, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said a shared mentality among players, coaches and personnel has been fundamental in leading his team to the NFL’s biggest stage.
Barty wins quarter-final rematch against Kvitova
Ash Barty stormed into her maiden Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday with an emphatic 7-6(6) 6-2 win over Petra Kvitova that avenged her defeat to the hard-hitting Czech in last year’s quarter-final at Melbourne Park.
Kenin downs Jabeur to reach maiden Grand Slam semi-final
Sofia Kenin kept her game neat and tidy to see off big-hitting Tunisian Ons Jabeur 6-4 6-4 at the Australian Open on Tuesday and reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.
From steaks to Speedos, Chiefs coach Reid unflappable
Whether the topic is steaks or Speedos, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is up for anything.