Autopsy: Pilot in Kobe Bryant crash had no alcohol, drugs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The pilot flying Kobe Bryant and seven others to a youth basketball tournament did not have alcohol or drugs in his system, and all nine sustained […]
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Kobe Bryant helicopter lacked recommended safety device
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant didn’t have a recommended warning system to alert the pilot he was too close to land but it’s not clear it […]
Continue ReadingKobe Bryant left deep legacy in LA sports, basketball world
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 […]
Continue ReadingAuburn announcer Rod Bramblett, wife killed in auto accident
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Rod Bramblett, the longtime radio announcer for Auburn football and basketball games, and his wife were killed in a two-vehicle accident. He was 53. Bramblett died […]
Continue ReadingLSU basketball player Wayde Sims shot to death
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU basketball player Wayde Sims has died after he was shot early Friday near the campus of another school in Baton Rouge. Sims, 20, was […]
Continue ReadingFormer star pitcher Halladay killed in Florida plane crash
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Roy Halladay had a passion for flying airplanes that nearly matched his love of baseball. Halladay worked tirelessly to become a dominant pitcher, winning a Cy Young […]
Continue Reading‘A lot of pain’ – Marlins cope with Fernandez’s death
MIAMI (AP) Jose Fernandez made his major league debut against the New York Mets in 2013 and was scheduled to face them again Monday night. Instead, Miami mourns and the […]
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