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TMZ first reported that Bryant was among those in the fatal crash. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department initially confirmed that five people died, but Sheriff Alex Villanueva later told a news conference that the helicopter’s manifest indicated nine people were on board — the pilot and eight passengers. He confirmed there were no survivors. MORE: Bryant reportedly dies in helicopter crash Bryant’s death rocked not just the NBA, but the entire sports world....

The “Celebration of Life” memorial for the late Los Angeles Lakers star and his 13-year-old daughter will be held from 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) on Monday morning at the Staples Center, the arena Bryant called home during his 20-year career in the NBA. The five-time NBA champion and his daughter Gianna died along with seven other people on January 26 when the helicopter they were flying in crashed in Calabasas, California, northwest of Los Angeles....

With two weeks left in the regular season, Herbstreit is still presenting a strong case for the Sooners, who improved to 9-1 with a 44-34 win at Baylor on Nov. 14. Oklahoma is ranked No. 7 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. MORE: Week 12 picks | Heisman odds | Will LSU win another game? Herbstreit said the Sooners still could lose against TCU on Saturday and should be penalized for an Oct....

The footage, which was shared by an account called Chleo.kittycat, opens with a sweet-looking white cat standing on a wooden staircase. A man’s hand reaches out towards the animal and, quick as a flash, the kitten extends its front paw and begins hitting the hand repeatedly. The video is made all the more amusing by the fluffy kitten’s “scary” demeanor and yowls as it lashes out. Chleo.kittycat captioned the footage, which can be watched here, with just the hashtag #cat....

As KKR seek to create an new identity in the post-Gautam Gambhir era, it would not be a surprise to see a packed Sunday Eden crowd rooting for the star Indian skipper Virat Kohli in the RCB jersey. The mood of uncertainty in the home camp was aptly summed by their assistant coach Simon Katich who termed themselves as “underdogs” against RCB, despite KKR leading the head-to-head record 12-9....

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have had a tough start to their IPL 2022 campaign. They will be keen to register their first win of the season at the expense of the Kolkata Knight Riders, who have impressed with the ball. With the likes of Andre Russell and Umesh Yadav firing on all cylinders in IPL 2022, KKR will fancy a win over MI. But given their dismal head-to-head record against Mumbai, KKR will be on their toes....

Kuala Lumpur (KL) maintained their position at the top of the Malaysia Premier League after defeating PKNP FC 1-0 at Selayang Stadium on Friday night’s action. The City boys lead the standings by virtue of a better goal difference to Terengganu as a small gap start to appear between the two teams to third-placed Negeri Sembilan. Even though KL were largely on top throughout the match, they had to wait until the 80th minute to get their winning goal - not without a huge slice of luck as well....

MORE: Are Love-less Cavs bigger threat? | JR Smith, the spark The screen sent Thompson to the locker room with a thigh bruise, but he did return and finished out the game. Speaking to reporters after the 30-point loss, the shooting guard voiced his frustration with Mozgov. “It seemed kind of dirty to me,” Thompson said of the play. “He stuck his knee out too, but, you know what, that’s basketball....

Steffen was in action on Sunday for the Columbus Crew in the second leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal with the New York Red Bulls. While Steffen went the distance in goal for the Crew in their 3-0 loss which saw them eliminated from the MLS playoffs, U.S. Soccer said in a statement he aggravated a right hamstring injury in the defeat. The injury was originally picked up while on international duty with the USMNT against Colombia in October....

A report, published by CNN on New Year’s Day, found that Trump, who ended 2019 with a stint at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, had spent more than 252 days at one of his golf clubs and 333 at one of his properties since he was inaugurated in January 2017. Throughout last year alone, the president was at a golf club over at least 86 days....

Coutinho was desperate to leave Liverpool for La Liga giants Barca, handing in a transfer request but a move did not eventuate as the Reds reportedly rejected three bids before the transfer window closed. Man City 9/1 to beat Liverpool 1-0 The 25-year-old – yet to make an appearance for Klopp’s men this season – is back at Liverpool following two appearances for Brazil during the international break, though he has been left out of the squad for Saturday’s trip to Manchester City....

The Reds have seen their season start to unravel in 2017, with positivity slowing ebbing away at Anfield. Rodgers defends Klopp from critics An outlook which appeared so bright at the turn of the year has suddenly turned bleak, with two routes to potential silverware having been closed in a matter of days. EFL Cup and FA Cup exits have complemented a difficult period in the Premier League, with Liverpool now sat fourth in a title race many were tipping them to prevail in....

A 2-0 defeat at struggling Hull City was probably the worst display by Liverpool in a woeful series of performances that seemed unthinkable after they ended 2016 with a vibrant win over fellow contenders Manchester City. Since that New Year’s Eve victory, they have won just one of 10 matches and that was a fairly undistinguished affair against fourth-tier Plymouth Argyle in the FA cup. Their malaise, again in evidence as they ran out of attacking ideas against Hull – losing to goals from the Tigers’ on-loan Senegalese strikers, debutant Alfred N’Diaye and Oumar Niasse – has been put down to numerous factors....

Liverpool remain six points shy of Antonio Conte’s men, who recorded a record-equalling 13th consecutive league victory against Stoke City before Georginio Wijnaldum headed the only goal in Saturday’s late kick-off at Anfield. Asked whether keeping the gap to the leaders down marked a significant moment as the season reached its halfway point, Klopp declined to issue a rallying cry, but could not resist a little mischief. Man United top City in 2016...

USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo told NBA TV that Krzyzewski, 69, plans to have knee surgery after the basketball season, but Colangelo wondered last weekend in Toronto whether he’ll be fit to coach in the upcoming Olympics. Colangelo said he’s “not really” discussed the possibilities with Krzyzewski, but the chairman is exploring all avenues internally. MORE: Coach K through the years “We’ll cross that bridge,” Colangelo said about replacing Krzyzewski if need be, via NBA....

Today is Phil Jackson day in New York, and the Knicks, who have scheduled a Tuesday press conference, cemented that outside Madison Square Garden. The marquee outside the most famous arena featured a sign that welcomed Jackson back to the Knicks franchise. It said simply, "Welcome Home Phil." MORE: Photos of Phil Jackson as player, coach | Phil Jackson signs on as Knicks president He has not been announced as Knicks president just yet, but Jackson has reportedly joined the Knicks in an official capacity....

Sacramento has made the deal as a cost-cutting measure and are expected to waive Tyler and use the stretch provision on Ellington, which would wipe his $2.77 million off the salary cap. As part of the deal, Acy will have his deal guaranteed for next season. A number of the players involved in this deal have been moved in recent years. Ellington, who has been in the league for five years, came to the Knicks from the Mavericks in a multiplayer trade that sent Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton to Dallas....

What are Style Chips for? Style Chips can be used in Knockout City to unlock additional styles for outfits, giving players new color schemes to try out or new patterns. The Style Chips can also be used for gloves, too. RELATED: Knockout City: How To Throw A Curveball How to Get Style Chips in Knockout City From there main hub area of Knockout City, players can press the pause button to open up the main menu....

After Knox made birdie on No. 18 to set the clubhouse target at 14-under par, Ryan Fox of New Zealand missed an 8-foot birdie putt that would have won him the Rolex Series event. They went back down the 18th hole for the playoff and Knox pitched from 131 yards to virtually the same spot on the green. His long birdie putt curled left to right and into the cup....

Kane scored a brace as high-flying Tottenham crushed Premier League rivals Liverpool 4-1 at Wembley on Sunday. Kane 11/8 fav to be PL top scorer The 24-year-old England international – who tops the charts with eight goals in his pursuit of a third consecutive Premier League Golden Boot – has scored 11 goals in eight matches for club and country. Bryant, a spectator at Wembley alongside Diego Maradona, lauded Kane post-match as he compared him to Real Madrid’s Ronaldo and Barcelona star Messi – winners of the past nine Ballon d’Or awards....