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Kobe helicopter tried to climb to avoid clouds before crash

By STEFANIE DAZIO, DAVID KOENIG, and BERNARD CONDON | January 27, 2020

CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — The pilot of the helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others, told air traffic controllers in his last radio message that he was climbing to avoid a cloud layer before...

Love’s big first half lifts Cavaliers past Pistons 115-100

By NOAH TRISTER | January 27, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — Before his team took the court, Cavaliers star Kevin Love spent some of his day looking back at Kobe Bryant's life and career.“I watched his short film, I watched all of his highlights, I watched his interviews,” Love said. “I have...

Adebayo’s triple-double lifts Heat past Magic, 113-92

By TIM REYNOLDS | January 27, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo never got a chance to meet Kobe Bryant. He was hoping it would come at this year's All-Star Game.Coaches might be sending Adebayo there.Adebayo got his third triple-double of the season in his last opportunity to impress Eastern...

Los Angeles unites in grief for adopted son Kobe Bryant

By BETH HARRIS | January 27, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The chants rose in the plaza across from Staples Center. "Kobe!" and "MVP! MVP!" They came from hundreds of fans gathered to mourn the death of Kobe Bryant.Candles burned alongside hand-lettered messages scrawled on signs and the...

Family affair: Billie Eilish, Finneas win big at Grammys

By MESFIN FEKADU | January 27, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The edgy, avant-pop album that siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas created in a small bedroom made a big splash at the 2020 Grammy Awards, winning 11 honors for the musical family.“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” —...

Lillard scores 50 as Trail Blazers beat Pacers 139-129

By ANNE M. PETERSON | January 27, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — On a night when he set another franchise mark, Damian Lillard's thoughts weren't on his game.They were on Kobe Bryant.Lillard had 50 points and 13 assists, becoming the first Portland player with 40-plus points in three straight...

The Latest: Remains recovery at Bryant crash site underway

January 26, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant (all times local):8:30 p.m.Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says his department's helicopters were grounded due to weather in the area where a helicopter carrying...

Kobe Bryant left deep legacy in LA sports, basketball world

By GREG BEACHAM | January 26, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant inspired a generation of basketball players worldwide with sublime skills and an unquenchable competitive fire.He earned Los Angeles’ eternal adoration during his two decades as the fierce soul of the beloved Lakers,...

Young scores 45 on emotional night, leads Hawks past Wizards

By GEORGE HENRY | January 26, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young had to compose himself a couple of times when asked about the death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna.It wasn't easy for Young, who was mentored by Bryant and had a special relationship with the former NBA star's 13-year-old...

Kobe Bryant, daughter killed in copter crash, 7 others dead

By STEFANIE DAZIO | January 26, 2020

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...

Zion has 21 points and 11 rebs, Pelicans top Celtics 123-108

By BRETT MARTEL | January 26, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson's authoritative, two-handed dunk as he was fouled by Boston guard Kemba Walker gave an appreciative crowd its first taste of how effectively the New Orleans Pelicans can close out games with the NBA's top draft choice...

Knicks beat Nets as Irving misses game after Kobe’s death

By BRIAN MAHONEY | January 26, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Every time Kobe Bryant came to Madison Square Garden, it was an event.From the 1998 All-Star Game, his first one, to the night of Feb. 2, 2009, when he broke the arena's scoring record, people just wanted to be in the building.Not Sunday.Kyrie...