1960 — Paul Pender beats Sugar Ray Robinson in a 15-round split decision to capture ... to a 34-17 dismantling of the Denver Broncos in the AFC title game. 2006 — Kobe Bryant scores a staggering 81 points — the second-highest total in NBA history ...

AT THE MOVIES: In this latest cinema presentation in “The Met: Live in HD“ series, phenomenal soprano Angel Blue makes her long-awaited company role debut as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in “Aida,” one of opera’s defining roles.

Coming off a tough loss to the Clippers, the Lakers have little trouble defeating the NBA's worst team, the Washington Wizards.

JCPenney has weathered a bankruptcy, store closings and a CEO straight out of Silicon Valley — all followed by continual revenue declines. Now, the storied company is getting another shot

Golden State guard Klay Thompson sets an NBA record by making his first 10 attempts from 3-point range as the Golden State Warriors beat the L.A. Lakers,

In basketball, you have to start with the Currys. Stephen Curry, of course, needs no introduction. He is the greatest all-around shooter in history and he is the most influential player of the 21st century, since he has everyone from 8 to 98 hoisting threes from absurd distances.

The viral LSU gymnast and girlfriend of the Pittsburgh Pirates ace rocks a sizzling look for his big awards dinner in New York City.

Hall of Fame basketball legend Kobe Bryant may be gone, but his signature "Mamba Mentality" lives on. Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020, at age 41, alongside his ...

Following his retirement from the NBA, Kobe Bryant moved on quickly to other projects he was passionate about to stay busy with his newly found free time. Those projects led the 20-year Los ...

By Emmanuel Morgan and Matt Stevens Emmanuel Morgan, who covered Kobe Bryant’s death in 2020, reported from New York. Matt Stevens reported from Los Angeles. Jan. 26, 2025 On the side of a gym ...

Five years after the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant, the sports world paid tribute to them Sunday as their lives and legacies have left a lasting impact. More news ...

Five years ago on Sunday, the basketball world lost a giant. On Jan. 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died in a tragic helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles. Kobe Bryant ...