Women's basketball players reflect on Kobe Bryant's impact on their game five years after his death

Top 15 impact players and five biggest busts from the college basketball transfer portal

Through three months of the college basketball season, here are some notable hits and misses

CBS Sports - 17h

$5 for five gallons: Omaha basketball hosts 'Bring Your Own Can' promotion ahead of game

The one-game promotion plays off of associate head coach Kyan Brown's tradition of beating up garbage cans in the team's locker room after wins.

ESPN - 1d

India, China to Resume Direct Flights After Nearly Five Years

It was the latest thaw in relations between the two countries, whose troops were involved in deadly skirmishes high in the Himalayas in 2020.

The New York Times - 2d

Lakers legend Kobe Bryant: Remembrances and reaction

The NBA world remembers the life and legacy of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who died Jan. 26, 2020.

ESPN - 3d

Vanessa Bryant announces Kobe and Gianna mural book right before 5-year anniversary of helicopter crash

Vanessa Bryant is writing a book highlighting 100-plus murals that honor her husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna, who died in a helicopter crash five years ago Sunday.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Women's college basketball rankings: Texas returns to top five, Vanderbilt ranked for first time since 2014

UCLA stays at No. 1 as the only unbeaten team in the country

CBS Sports - 3d

5 Years After Kobe Bryant’s Death, His Presence Endures

The impact of an N.B.A. superstar’s career carries on in the kind of way that almost makes you forget that he’s gone, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 3d

Kobe Bryant death anniversary: Lakers, WNBA, sports world remember NBA icon five years after his tragic passing

Bryant and his daughter Gianna, along with seven others, were killed in a helicopter crash in 2020.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Naomi Girma is women's soccer's first million-dollar player after transfer

Chelsea announced the signing of Girma. Reports say the English champions have spent $1.1 million on the transfer.

CBS News - 4d

How Kobe Bryant lives on in Los Angeles five years after his death

Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020

CBS Sports - 4d

Larry Nance Jr. on playing with Kobe Bryant: 'All he asked of us was everything we had'

To remember the life of Kobe Bryant on the five-year anniversary of his heartbreaking passing, Larry Nance Jr. opens up about being a rookie during Bryant’s last season in the NBA.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

A Nuggets fan was hired by Nike to paint a Kobe Bryant mural in Venice Beach. 'It was an honor'

A Denver-based artist was commissioned by Nike to paint a Kobe Bryant mural in Venice Beach. An Instagram post featuring the piece has been viewed 2 million times.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Bryant hosts Binghamton after Chenery's 23-point game

Binghamton visits the Bryant Bulldogs after Tymu Chenery scored 23 points in the Bearcats' 70-65 loss to the Albany (NY) Great Danes

ABC News - 5d

Vanessa Bryant announces Kobe and Gianna mural book right before 5-year anniversary of helicopter crash

Vanessa Bryant is writing a book highlighting 100-plus murals that honor her husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna, who died in a helicopter crash five years ago Sunday.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Women's college basketball midseason awards: Dawn Staley wins Coach of the Year over Cori Close, Niele Ivey

The Gamecocks' dominance against ranked opponents shows they can run it back

CBS Sports - 6d

Verizon’s stock rises after biggest gain in five years on key subscriber metric

The company added 568,000 postpaid phone subscribers in the fourth quarter.

MarketWatch - 6d

Rebuild in Los Angeles after wildfires could impact runup to Olympic Games

Los Angeles is scheduled to host the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, in addition to World Cup matches in 2026 and a Super Bowl in 2027.

CBS News - Jan. 18

Biden reflects on his presidency and what he regrets

President Biden is commuting the sentences for nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses. Meanwhile, he reflected on his presidency and expressed some of his regrets. CBS News ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

How a New League Is Changing the U.S. Women’s Basketball Game

With the launch of Unrivaled, more top-tier W.N.B.A. players than ever have elected to stay in the U.S. this offseason.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Women's college basketball teams to be paid for playing NCAA Tournament games

In a move to help close the pay gap between men and women in college sports, the NCAA will now pay Division I women's basketball teams who play in March Madness games starting this year.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Volunteers reflect on impact of food donations for LA fire victims, first responders

Local volunteers, restaurants and organizations like World Central Kitchen worked all weekend to support LA firefighters and evacuees.

ABC News - Jan. 14

Women's basketball midseason awards: Why Hidalgo is the player of the year favorite

We break down the front-runners and top contenders for player, freshman and coach of the year, plus top transfers and All-Americans.

ESPN - Jan. 14

Texas at South Carolina: Storylines, odds for Sunday’s top-five women’s basketball matchup

Dawn Staley and dynastic South Carolina are the reigning champions. Vic Schaefer and Texas are seeking their first national title since 1986. Sunday’s clash is stocked with intrigue, as the ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

How to watch Bryant Bulldogs vs. Vermont Catamounts: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Bryant vs. Vermont basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Violent protests in China after student falls to his death

Protesters and police clash after a boy is found dead at his school dormitory.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Biden reflects on his 'deep friendship' with Jimmy Carter

President Biden delivered the eulogy at the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter. Biden praised Carter for the example he set for all Americans during his time in and out of office and ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

Biden reflects on his 'deep friendship' with Jimmy Carter

President Biden delivered the eulogy at the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter. Biden praised Carter for the example he set for all Americans during his time in and out of office and ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

Watkins? Bueckers? Betts? Hidalgo? Who’s women’s basketball’s Player of the Year leader?

The Athletic Chantel Jennings: Last season, the player of the year “debate” boiled down to: How close is the second-place vote-getter behind Caitlin Clark? So it felt like a more robust debate ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

UCLA’s Mick Cronin calls his players ‘soft’ and ‘delusional’ after losing for 3rd time in 4 games

UCLA coach Mick Cronin ripped into his players following the 22nd-ranked Bruins’ third loss in four games, saying they don’t give enough effort and lack toughness.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Michael Jackson’s daughter reveals drug and alcohol addiction after five years of sobriety

Paris Jackson details recovery from heroin and alcohol addiction while also celebrating five-year sobriety mark. Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late pop star Michael Jackson , has revealed, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Nick Kyrgios named in Australia’s Davis Cup team after five-year absence

Former world No 13 to face Sweden in qualifying tie from 31 January De Minaur, Thompson and Kokkinakis also selected in squad Nick Kyrgios is in line to make a sensational return to Australia’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

RuPaul says his heart is broken after The Vivienne's death

The Vivienne, who was 32 and won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, died over the weekend.

BBC News - Jan. 6

How to watch Bryant Bulldogs vs. Maine Black Bears: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Bryant vs. Maine basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

How Jimmy Carter's death impacted many Americans

The body of former President Jimmy Carter will remain in his home state of Georgia Saturday through Monday, before being transported to the Capitol on Tuesday where he will lie in state. CBS News ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Decades after their deaths, an ex-Florida deputy admitted killing his wife and a store clerk

In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Predicting NBA's next five years: Champions, MVPs, breakout players, trades, expansion, more for 2025-2029

This is what the second half of the 2020s will look like in basketball... we think

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

German officials call for clampdown on illegal ‘firework bombs’ after five deaths

Explosives brought in from Poland and the Czech Republic are combined with household items for a bigger bang. German officials have called for a clampdown on illegally imported and homemade ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2