Mike Cozzi at Large with Sports – Friday February 7, 2020

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KOBE BRYANT7 hours ago

Memorial for Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, other crash victims set for Feb. 24 at Staples Center: reports

A public memorial for Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others who were killed last month in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles will be held in the coming weeks at the Staples Center where the NBA All-Star played most of his storied two-decade career for the Los Angeles Lakers. 

UFC7 hours ago

Firebrand Jon Jones: What to know about UFC light heavyweight champion

He’s been called the man widely regarded as the greatest mixed martial artist who ever lived. Putting his belt on the line, the legend that is Jon Jones will face-off against undefeated rising star Dominick Reyes Saturday night in Houston for the light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 247. Jones is a hothead: as an athlete and as a man.

NBA9 hours ago

NBA trade deadline 2020: 5 big surprises

The NBA’s 3 p.m. EST deadline Thursday for trades to be consummated did not arrive quietly, with a flurry of deals getting struck in the final hour and at least one other notable move falling apart before reaching the finish line.

MEDIA11 hours ago

CBS responds to Gayle King after anchor slammed network over Kobe Bryant clip: ‘We are addressing the internal process’

CBS issued a response following the backlash the network received from one of its star anchors over a viral interview clip that sparked outrage among fans of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. 

MEDIA13 hours ago

CBS’ ‘The Talk’ weighs in on Gayle King’s beef with network over Kobe Bryant coverage

The hosts of the CBS daytime talk show  “The Talk” expressed solidarity with “CBS This Morning” co-anchor Gayle King after she blasted the network for distributing an “out-of-context” clip that enraged fans of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant — and she plans to have a “very intense” conversation with CBS honchos.

US2 days ago

Florida football player, 15, shot and killed in front of mother after grandfather’s funeral

A Florida high school football player was shot and killed in front of his mother immediately after the teen attended his grandfather’s funeral, according to his family members.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS2 days ago

Kansas City Chiefs stars getting bobblehead treatment after Super Bowl LIV victory

The Chiefs stars are now collector’s items.