Charles Oakley empathizes with Spike Lee over treatment at MSG
Spike Lee bailed on his New York Knicks' courtside seat for the rest of the season. Maybe he can commiserate with former Knicks enforcer Charles Oakley, anywhere but inside Madison Square Garden.
Bradley Beal continues scoring barrage with 34 points as Wizards win
Bradley Beal takes heat for his defense. He scores big, though Washington doesn't always win when he does. He got left off the All-Star team.
Robinson's late 3-pointer lifts Wizards past Brooklyn 110-106
The Brooklyn Nets didn't want Bradley Beal to beat them with the game on the line Wednesday night.
Kobe Bryant's widow sues helicopter operator for deaths
The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Vanessa Bryant in Los Angeles says the pilot was careless and negligent by flying in cloudy conditions Jan. 26 and should have aborted the flight.
Capitals, Wizards team up to raise nearly $20K for Kobe Bryant foundation
The District is showing the Mamba’s legacy some love.
Beal moves into No. 2 spot on Wizards’ all-time scoring list with career-high 53 in loss to Chicago
Bradley Beal is cementing his place among the Washington Wizards’ greats, but it was cold comfort as the team’s playoff hopes dimmed in Chicago Sunday.
Prince George’s County’s own Kevin Durant producing documentary about local hoops talent
Prince George’s County native Kevin Durant is producing a documentary highlighting his hometown – and its role as a hotbed for hoops talent.
LeBron James pays tribute to Kobe Bryant as Lakers return home: 'Live on, brother'
“I’m going to go straight from the heart,” he said to cheers. “We’re all grieving, we’re all hurt, we’re all heartbroken.”
Congressman introduces Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) introduced the Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act Thursday, which would require the Federal Aviation Administration to strengthen federal safety standards for helicopters.
Lakers to face Portland Trail Blazers in first home game since Kobe Bryant's tragic death
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play their first game at Staples Center, also known as “The house that Kobe Bryant built,” since the death of the retired NBA superstar and global icon.
NBA changing All-Star Game format, adding a Kobe tribute
The NBA said there will be multiple tributes to Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and the seven others who lost their lives in Sunday’s helicopter crash throughout All-Star weekend, including the showcase game on Feb. 16.
Patrick Ewing remembers Kobe Bryant as a 'fierce competitor'
At a news conference held before Georgetown basketball’s Tuesday game against Butler, head coach Patrick Ewing shared his grief over the sudden loss of his former rival, Kobe Bryant and Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter.
Federal officials investigate deadly helicopter crash that killed nine, including Kobe Bryant
Federal authorities began an investigation at sunrise Monday following the deadly Calabasas helicopter crash that claimed the lives of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, longtime baseball coach John Altobelli, and six others.
Petition to change NBA logo to feature late Kobe Bryant gets millions of signatures
One of the ways some hope to immortalize Bryant is by changing the NBA’s logo to feature him.
LeBron James breaks silence on Kobe Bryant's death: 'I'm heartbroken and devastated my brother!'
LeBron James broke his silence on Kobe Bryant’s death on Monday night, writing a heartfelt caption on Instagram and posting several photos of the late Los Angeles Lakers star.
NBA postpones Lakers-Clippers game over continuing impact of Kobe's death
With the Lakers reeling from the death of Kobe Bryant, the NBA postponed the team's scheduled game tomorrow night against the Clippers at Staples Center.
Kobe Bryant will be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2020 class, chairman says
The chairman of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame said Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles, will be inducted into the 2020 class.
‘More than an athlete’: Kobe Bryant prayer vigil to be held at African American Civil War Memorial
D.C. will hold a prayer vigil on Friday, Jan. 31 to honor the life and legacy of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, among 9 killed in helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest NBA players of all time, died Sunday when his helicopter crashed north of Los Angeles.
Music stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at Grammys award show
Host Alicia Keys said she was feeling “crazy sad” about Bryant. She was joined on stage with Boyz II Men, who collectively sang “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.”