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09 Feb

Kobe Sneakers From Torn Achilles Game Sell For $660,000

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The shoes that basketball legend Kobe Bryant wore when he tore his Achilles tendon during an iconic 2013 game have sold at auction for $660,000 (£532,000). Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant stayed in the game against the Golden State Warriors to score two clutch free throws despite the crippling injury. “There is no moment in Kobe’s career more emblematic of the ‘Mamba Mentality’ than ‘The Achilles Game,” auction house Sotheby’s wrote in a description for the sale. The Basketball Hall of Famer died aged 41 in a helicopter crash that killed eight other people, including his 13-year-old daughter…

17 Jul

Kobe Bryant’s Father Passes On At Age 69

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The world of basketball is in mourning after Joe Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant, tragically died at the age of 69. Bryant, a 6ft 10in forward, enjoyed a lengthy playing career which included spells with the 76ers, Clippers and Rockets. His passing comes four and a half years after his son – then only 41 – and his granddaughter Gianna, 13, were among those killed in a helicopter crash. He also worked as a coach for decades, joining teams in the United States, Japan and Thailand. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Joe Bryant – nicknamed ‘Jellybean’ because of his sweet tooth…

11 Sep

US Open: Novak Djokovic Wins 24th Grand Slam Title, Dedicates It To Kobe Bryant

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Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title by outlasting Daniil Medvedev in a punishing US Open final in New York. The 36-year-old Serb won 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 but the straight-set scoreline does not tell how deep he had to dig. A comfortable opening set was followed by a brutal second which lasted one hour and 44 minutes. After the pair exchanged breaks early in the third, Djokovic took control to level Margaret Court’s 50-year record. “It obviously means the world to me,” said Djokovic on winning his 24th major. “I’m really living my childhood dream to…

24 Aug

I Love You Always And Forever – Vanessa Bryant Pays Tribute To Kobe On His 45th Birthday

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Vanessa Bryant is fondly remembering her late husband Kobe Bryant on what would have been his 45th birthday (Aug. 23) with a heartfelt Instagram post. “Happy birthday, baby. I love you always & forever. ❤️ #82378,” captioned Vanessa on her post with old photos of the couple throughout the years. The couple first met in 1999 on the set of a music video and married on April 18, 2001. They welcomed daughters Natalia in 2003 and Gianna in 2006. After Kobe’s retirement from the NBA in 2015, the couple welcomed two more daughters, Bianka in 2016 and Capri in 2019. Tragedy struck in…

02 Mar

Kobe Bryant’s Widow Gets Almost $29m Settlement From Los Angeles County

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Los Angeles County has agreed to pay nearly $29m (£24m) to NBA superstar Kobe Bryant’s widow after police shared graphic images of his fatal helicopter crash three years ago. Bryant and his daughter Gianna died along with seven others when the aircraft crashed in the LA area. His wife, Vanessa Bryant, sued, saying first responders photographed human remains as tradable “souvenirs”. Lawyers for LA County called the settlement “fair and reasonable”. “Today marks the successful culmination of Mrs Bryant’s courageous battle to hold accountable those who engaged in this grotesque conduct,” lawyers for the plaintiff said in a statement on…