Kobe Bryant

The pandemic devastated the global economy, forcing businesses and content providers to rethink their marketing and communications strategies. In unpacking how the biggest personalities and organizations like Lionsgate, DreamWorks, AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE: AMC), Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:...

The lawyers for Vanessa Bryant filed a lawsuit in a Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday alleging wrongful death, Reuters reported. What Happened Bryant's husband, Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant both died in a helicopter crash on January 26, which took away the lives of nine...

The world is still reeling from the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others who died in a Jan. 26 helicopter crash in California. Bryant, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 20 years and won five NBA titles, was a huge presence both on and off the court. “Mamba...

Kobe Bryant will go down in history as one of the greatest basketball players of the 21st century. His 20-year career at the Los Angeles Lakers saw five NBA championships; the 2008 MVP award; a two-time NBA finals MVP; and Bryant was the fourth-leading scorer in NBA history. Off the...

Vanessa Bryant on Wednesday made her first public statement following her husband and daughter's death in a helicopter crash last Sunday. What Happened "My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who've shown support and love during this horrific time," the wife of NBA...

Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) has sold out of all gear related to Kobe Bryant from its online stores. "A Nike spokesman said on Tuesday that the merchandise had sold out and clarified the company didn’t remove Kobe Bryant products or ask retailers to send them back," according to a report...

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant was mourned by all corners of the world a day after his death. Bryant, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others, was killed Sunday in a helicopter crash. The helicopter was headed to Bryant’s basketball training facility Mamba Academy, where he...

18-year old Billie Eilish shone at the Grammys this year, winning all four major awards for her debut studio album "When We All Fall asleep, Where Do We Go?" Billie, duh! Eilish has become the youngest and the first female musician to get the big four. Christopher Cross was the only...

Kobe Bryant, who played 20 years for the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and won five NBA championships, died Sunday in a helicopter crash. Bryant died in the crash in Calabasas, California, while traveling with at least three other people in his private helicopter. Nobody on board survived. TMZ said...

Eli Manning retired from the NFL this week, leaving as the game's all-time highest paid player with lifetime football paycheck earnings of just over $250 million. But Manning finishes ranked behind several stars in other sports in on-field pay. Based on data compiled from media reports, the...

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) has released the top 10 most tweeted-about athletes of 2018. Unsurprisingly, LeBron James topped the list, aided by his controversial decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Colin Kaepernick, one of professional sports' most polarizing figures, came in at No. 2. An...

Five-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant retired after 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers. His new job: overseeing a $100 million venture capital fund. According to the Wall Street Journal, Bryant will team up with Jeff Stibel, an entrepreneur and investor who was introduced to Bryant by a mutual...

These days, professional athletes earn some of the largest paychecks in the world. However, the average pro sports career typically lasts only 3-6 years. Unfortunately, many of the highest paid pro athletes make headlines after they retire for mismanaging their money. But a handful of pro...

Wednesday night was Kobe Bryant's final NBA game. He scored 60 points on 50 shots. You may have heard about it. As successful as he's been on the court - five NBA championships, third-leading scorer of all time - he's been a huge star off it, especially for Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE)....

The Washington Nationals signed former Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Max Scherzer to an astounding $210 million, seven-year contract last week. After a record-setting $50 million signing bonus is included, Scherzer’s contract is worth an average of $30 million per year. Incredibly,...