Kobe Bryant Dead

Kobe Bryant's sports academy in South California retires "Mamba" nickname, rebrands itself

Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people were killed 26 January as they flew to a basketball tournament at the Mamba Sports Academy.

Families of deceased members sue helicopter company in deadly crash involving Kobe Bryant

Unlike Vanessa Bryant's lengthy lawsuit, the new identical seven-page cases do not name the dead pilot, Ara Zobayan, or his representative, as a defendant.

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa sues helicopter owner, operator, pilot for deaths in Los Angeles

Kobe Bryant's widow sued the owner and operator of the helicopter that crashed in fog and killed the former Lakers star and their 13-year-old daughter

Kobe Bryant memorial: 'A piece of me died. Please rest in peace, little brother,' says a tearful Michael Jordan in poignant tribute

Jordan broke into tears during a moving speech about his largely unpublicised friendship with Bryant, who died along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others in a helicopter crash

NBA: With moving speech in honour of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James soothes grieving Los Angeles Lakers

Five days after Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash, the simple eloquence of LeBron James' words left most of the arena cheering through tears.

NBA: Roses, Usher, Boyz II Men, LeBron James speech and 24.8 seconds silence for Kobe Bryant as LA Lakers return to court

On the overhead video board, photos of Kobe Bryant in action for the Lakers alternated with those of the other seven people who were killed alongside him and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash.

Kobe Bryant No. 24 jersey tribute as part of sweeping changes to NBA All-Star Game

The number 24 jersey worn by the late Kobe Bryant will play a role in determining the winner of next month’s All-Star Game, the NBA said with further plans to honour the Los Angeles Lakers great still to come

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at game against Portland Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers will pay tribute to Kobe Bryant on Friday when the team plays its first game since the NBA great died, although details of what that will entail remain unclear.

After Kobe Bryant's death, re-examining his alpha male playing persona, his contradictions, and his final role of a father

After Kobe Bryant's death, re-examining his alpha male playing persona, his contradictions, and his final role of a father

Kobe Bryant death: In #MeToo era, Black Mamba and other high-profile athletes often get a pass

In the 17 years since the rape case, Kobe Bryant became a father of four girls and a vocal champion of women in sports. He became even better known for his alpha-male psyche and his uncompromising work ethic. To some, he is the GOAT in a sport that triggers plenty of discussion about that title. But that's not the only part of his legacy that's open for debate.