New Statue Honoring Kobe Bryant to Be Unveiled in February
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New Statue Honoring Kobe Bryant to Be Unveiled in February
New Statue Honoring Kobe Bryant , to Be Unveiled in February.
ESPN reports that the Los Angeles
Lakers are getting ready to unveil a new
statue honoring the late Kobe Bryant.
.
The team, along with Vanessa Bryant, made
the announcement in a video posted to the
Lakers' social media accounts on August 24.
Both Kobe and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, died in
a Calabasas, California, helicopter crash along
with seven other people in January 2020.
On behalf of the Lakers, my daughters
and me, I am so honored that, right here
in the center of Los Angeles, in front of
the place known as 'The House that
Kobe Built,' we are going to unveil
his statue so that his legacy
can be celebrated forever, Vanessa Bryant, via ESPN.
ESPN reports that Kobe joins a number of other legendary
sports figures with statues outside the arena,
including Wayne Gretzky and Oscar De La Hoya.
ESPN reports that Kobe joins a number of other legendary
sports figures with statues outside the arena,
including Wayne Gretzky and Oscar De La Hoya.
According to the team, the unveiling ceremony will be held
outside the arena and will be "the first in a series
of physical tributes to honor [Bryant's] legacy.".
Kobe Bryant was one of the most
extraordinary athletes of all time
and one of the most iconic individuals
in the history of Los Angeles, Jeanie Buss, Lakers owner, via ESPN.
There is no better place for Kobe
to be honored with a statue than
here, at the center of our city,
where everyone can celebrate
him and be inspired by his
incredible achievements, Jeanie Buss, Lakers owner, via ESPN.
The Lakers' vice president of basketball operations and general
manager, Rob Pelinka, who was also Bryant's agent, called the statue , "a place on the hallowed ground Kobe created where we
can all gather to pay honor to a mighty and great man.".
ESPN reports that the unveiling ceremony will take place
the same day that the Lakers are scheduled to face off
against defending champs the Denver Nuggets.
ESPN reports that the unveiling ceremony will take place
the same day that the Lakers are scheduled to face off
against defending champs the Denver Nuggets
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Caitlin Clark Selected No. 1 Overall , by Indiana Fever in 2024 WNBA Draft.
The WNBA draft took place on April 15
at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
The WNBA draft took place on April 15
at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Clark, the record-breaking NCAA star who's amplified interest in women's basketball, is headed to play with Indiana, ESPN reports. .
Clark, the record-breaking NCAA star who's amplified interest in women's basketball, is headed to play with Indiana, ESPN reports. .
I dreamed of this moment since I was in
second grade, and it's taken a lot of hard
work, a lot of ups and downs, but more
than anything, just trying to soak it in, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
The last time that the Fever won a
WNBA title was in 2012, ESPN reports. .
The last time that the Fever won a
WNBA title was in 2012, ESPN reports. .
But Clark is determined to help the team
"get back to championship habits." .
I'm very lucky to be going there
to an organization that really
loves women's basketball, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
You see it today, I think they had 17,000
tickets claimed to just watch the draft.
I think that shows the excitement in
Indianapolis. It's a great basketball city, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
For myself, I can't imagine a more perfect
fit, a better place for me to start my
professional career, an organization that
really just believes in women's basketball
and wants to do everything the right way. , Caitlin Clark, via statement.
So I couldn't be more
excited to get there, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Other top WNBA picks include
Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson,
who are headed to the Los Angeles Sparks.
Other top WNBA picks include
Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson,
who are headed to the Los Angeles Sparks.
and Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese,
who will play with the Chicago Sky.
and Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese,
who will play with the Chicago Sky
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Ex-Ohtani Interpreter , Likely to Face Federal Charges, Sources Say.
NBC reports that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter
may face federal charges in connection with a
gambling investigation into a California bookie. .
According to sources, Ohtani has
been assisting with the investigation.
The news from NBC follows a similar report by TMZ
that Ippei Mizuhara, the former Ohtani interpreter,
will be facing charges by federal authorities.
On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers
after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged
"massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling.
On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers
after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged
"massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling.
In response, Major League Baseball , opened an investigation. .
On March 25, Ohtani made his first public comments on
the matter, saying that he had been betrayed and lied to,
while denying any involvement in gambling.
Iām very saddened and
shocked that someone
who I trusted has done this, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC.
Ippei has been stealing
money from my account
and has told lies, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC.
NBC reports that Mizuhara is both Ohtani's
interpreter and long-time friend who has had
a constant presence beside the baseball phenom.
The scandal, involving over $4.5 million in wire transfers
from Ohtani's account, was brought to light
following reports by ESPN and the 'Los Angeles Times.'
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OJ Simpson , Dead at 76.
The football star and actor who was acquitted of murder charges in the '90s has died after battling prostate cancer, ESPN reports. .
His family took to X on April 10
to share the news of his death. .
On April 10th, our father,
Orenthal James Simpson,
succumbed to his battle with cancer. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
He was surrounded by his
children and grandchildren. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
During this time of transition, his family
asks that you please respect their
wishes for privacy and grace, O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
Simpson played in the NFL for 11 seasons, nine of which were with the Buffalo Bills.
But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown,
and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994.
But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown,
and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994.
Simpson, a murder suspect at the time, famously led L.A. police on a low-speed chase in a white Ford Bronco driven by Al Cowlings.
About 95 million people tuned
in to watch the televised chase.
About 95 million people tuned
in to watch the televised chase.
In 1995, Simpson was found not guilty of murder, but in 1997, he was found liable for the two deaths and was ordered to pay the victims' family members $33.5 million.
At the age of 61, Simpson was imprisoned
for armed robbery and other felonies. .
He served a nine-year sentence.
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