Kobe Bryant

Dia Mirza breaks down at Jaipur Literature Festival, here's why

On being asked later about what made her emotional, Dia Mirza said, "My day started really well yesterday (January 26)... At around 3 (early morning) this news alert came on my phone for a very big player, NBA player who I followed for a while." 

Jan 28, 2020, 13:56 PM IST

Three bodies recovered from Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash site

Overcast skies and fog reported at the scene of the helicopter wreck that killed Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others figured prominently on Monday in the first full day of federal aviation experts` crash investigation.

Jan 28, 2020, 12:15 PM IST

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West pay tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday. 

Jan 28, 2020, 07:27 AM IST

Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash likely due to fog

A Sikorsky S-76 chopper owned by Kobe Bryant slammed into a steep hillside on Sunday morning outside the town of Calabasas, California, about 40 miles (65 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, igniting a brush fire and spreading debris over a quarter-acre of grassy terrain.

Jan 27, 2020, 18:31 PM IST

Hollywood mourns 'Black Mamba' Kobe Bryant's demise

Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash on Sunday in Southern California. He was 41.

Jan 27, 2020, 16:31 PM IST

Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar lead cricketers in paying tribute to Kobe Bryant

Cricketing fraternity reacted with shock and saddness to tragic death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter on Sunday in a helicopter crash. Indian men's cricket team captain Virat Kohli, legendary Sachin Tendulkar, former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop and several other players joined millions in paying their tribute to one of the greatest basketball players.

Jan 27, 2020, 15:25 PM IST

Brilliant Neymar Jr. sends Paris St Germain 10 points clear in Ligue 1

Neymar was in a class of his own again on Sunday, scoring a brace to help Paris St Germain extend their Ligue 1 lead to 10 points with a 2-0 win at Lille.

Jan 27, 2020, 13:06 PM IST

Here's the complete list of Grammy 2020 winners

Sweeping the show with five wins, Billie Eilish grabbed awards in the all top categories and claimed the Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year, Best New Artist, Song Of The Year, and Best Pop Vocal Album. 

Jan 27, 2020, 13:01 PM IST

Kobe Bryant: The Black Mamba of NBA and basketball

Nicknamed the `Black Mamba,` he won NBA championships with the Lakers in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2010. Won the NBA Most Valuable Player award in 2008, and was named to the NBA All-Star team 18 times. He won Olympic gold medals with the United States in 2008 and 2012.

Jan 27, 2020, 12:14 PM IST

Kobe Bryant honoured at Grammys 2020

Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash on Sunday in suburban Los Angeles that also claimed the life of his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.

Jan 27, 2020, 11:43 AM IST

Alicia Keys, Boyz II Men pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at Grammys

Group Boyz II Men then joined Keys for an impromptu performance of their 1991 version of the classic "It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday".

Jan 27, 2020, 11:25 AM IST

Priyanka Chopra's special way of paying tribute to Kobe Bryant at Grammys

While attending the 2020 Grammys, Priyanka Chopra walked arm-in-arm with her husband and singer Nick Jonas.

Jan 27, 2020, 11:22 AM IST

Kobe Bryant's death shocks celebs worldwide, Bollywood mourns sudden demise

Kobe Bryant, 41, was a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Jan 27, 2020, 11:10 AM IST

Photo Gallery: NBA legend Kobe Bryant dies in chopper crash — In pics

Kobe Bryant, widely considered one of the greatest players in basketball, was killed in a helicopter crash in Southern California on Sunday. He was 41. He was an 18-times NBA All-Star who wore the jersey numbers 24 and 8 - both of which were retired by the Lakers. He is survived by wife Vanessa, with whom he had four daughters.

Jan 27, 2020, 08:45 AM IST

NBA legend Kobe Bryant, daughter die in helicopter crash

American basketball legend Kobe Bryant with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna believed to have died in a helicopter crash on Sunday (January 26), according to The Guardian report. 

Jan 27, 2020, 07:05 AM IST

NBA star Kobe Bryant wins Oscar for animated short film 'Dear Basketball'

Retired basketball star Kobe Bryant has won five NBA titles, but taking home an Oscar on his first attempt was a bigger thrill than the victories earned with the Los Angeles Lakers, the 39-year-old future Hall of Famer said on Sunday.

Mar 05, 2018, 22:06 PM IST

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant nominated for an Oscar

Bryant was nominated in the category of best animated short for his film 'Dear Basketball' in collaboration with Glen Keane and composer John Williams.

Jan 24, 2018, 15:39 PM IST

Kobe Bryant retirement: Virat Kohli reveals what he admired most about LA Lakers' legend

Among the host of celebrities from the sporting world to pay tribute to the retiring legend was none other than Virat Kohli.

Apr 15, 2016, 09:10 AM IST

NBA: Hollywood ending as legend Kobe Bryant bows out after glittering career

A galaxy of A-list celebrities -- from Jack Nicholson to David Beckham -- roared their approval from courtside as Bryant exited with a perfectly scripted finale.

Apr 14, 2016, 12:07 PM IST

Retiring NBA legend Kobe Bryant feels the love in record-setting All-Star Game

Bryant scored a modest 10 points in his 18th and final turn as an All-Star before he retires at the end of the season.

Feb 15, 2016, 12:25 PM IST