Athletes, celebs, President Obama honor Kobe Bryant on social media Kobe Bryant's final NBA game had the world watching, including many celebrities and accomplished athletes who tweeted their love, support and sadness in seeing the Black Mamba's career come to an end. Kobe spent as much time as anyone developing his game. It paid off, to me he ranks behind only MJ among all players in the … [Read more...]
Warriors reach 73 wins in blowout to set new single-season record
Warriors reach 73 wins in blowout to set new single-season record The biggest story of the NBA's regular season has reached its resolution. It ends with the Golden State Warriors holding a 73-9 record, a new league record for wins in a single season. The Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104 at Oracle Arena on Wednesday to end the season on a four-game winning streak that puts them … [Read more...]
Francisco Lindor might be afraid of the Tropicana Field catwalks
Francisco Lindor might be afraid of the Tropicana Field catwalks The catwalks at Tropicana Field have been wreaking havoc on baseball games ever since the stadium opened to baseball in 1998. Not a Tampa Bay Rays homestand goes by without at least one baseball hitting a catwalk or getting stuck on a catwalk, forcing the umpires to enforce the stadium's unique ground rules. [Join a Yahoo Daily … [Read more...]
Patrick Kane stars in World Cup of Hockey ad campaign (Video)
Patrick Kane stars in World Cup of Hockey ad campaign (Video) The World Cup of Hockey arrives in September. Interest must be captured. Ticket packages must be sold. So as the Stanley Cup Playoffs opened on Wednesday, a new ad campaign promoting the tournament hit American airwaves. The commercial features a commentator interviewing Patrick Kane of the American team, attempting to goad him … [Read more...]
The Lakers gave Kobe and Vanessa Bryant diamond ‘retirement’ rings
The Lakers gave Kobe and Vanessa Bryant diamond 'retirement' rings Kobe Bryant helped deliver the Los Angeles Lakers five championship rings during his illustrious 20-year career in purple and gold. On Wednesday night, before his final game as an NBA player ahead of his retirement at the end of this season, the Lakers did what they could to return the favor, presenting both Kobe and his … [Read more...]
Kobe given royal send-off, hailed as 'inspiration'
Kobe given royal send-off, hailed as 'inspiration' 11:52 PM ET print LOS ANGELES -- Thousands of fans gathered outside Staples Center hours before Kobe Bryant's final game Wednesday night, creating a scene reminiscent of a championship celebration. Enormous photos of iconic moments from his 20-season NBA career graced the walls outside the arena with the hashtag … [Read more...]