Yahoo Sports compiled this collection of work covering the Los Angeles Lakers legend in the years before and after the tragic ...

The Slam Dunk Contest used to have huge names in the NBA competing to showcase their elite athleticism. Whether it’s Michael ...

An Amsterdam native and Albany Academy graduate, Andre Jackson Jr. played for UConn before joining the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks.

Here’s a look at the life of former NBA player Kobe Bryant, who played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Personal Birth date: August 23, 1978 Death date: January 26, 2020 Birth place: ...

Bryant was 6 feet, 6 inches tall. His parents named him after a type of steak. The beef is from a species of cattle, Wagyu, raised in the Kobe region ... Star Weekend slam dunk competition ...

Arguably, the biggest rivalry in sports adds another chapter as the Boston Celtics are set for a showdown on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Coming off a season-worst loss in LA, the Celtics dominated Saturday’s NBA Finals rematch, routing the Mavericks 122-107.

Stephen A Smith doesn't believe the Timberwolves can be consistent in their wins after blowing the Nuggets out ...

Welcome to the world of jersey numbers, a cultural phenomenon for some and a spiritual reminder for others. To an NBA player, ...

Feb. 8, 1997: Kobe vs. the Slam Dunk Contest No, the '97 Dunk Contest ... and yet, so much of what brought about fans' connections to Bryant — the pursuit of spotlight and victory, the ...

On his 7th birthday, AJ found himself at the Lakers’ practice facility in El Segundo, California, joking around with Bryant ...