The Black Mamba has nine games left this season, four at home, and his days of giving an interview at his locker room at Staples Center are likely over as Lakers vice-president of public relations John Black said Sunday night to reporters. Instead of speaking at his locker, Bryant will talk at the podium to accommodate the incoming horde of reporters. PHOTOS: Kobe’s retirement tour highlights | MORE: Kobe, future renaissance man?...
During an interview for the BET Awards Saturday, the Black Mamba kept it straight 100 with his answers and didn’t hold anything back. MORE: Classic photos of Kobe | Kobe forgives Larry Nance | D’Angelo Russell ready to lead Lakers He reigns king for a reason in the City of Angels — like a legend. You can watch the full interview with Kobe right here.
The Lakers are 12-27 and seem to be stuck in that middle ground between wanting to contend (I’m using that loosely) and completely tanking. The more they win, the less likely they are to obtain a high draft pick. Being the competitor that he is, Bryant doesn’t know how to simply lose. It’s a double-edged sword. Bleacher Report released an animated version of Bryant doing a parody of the song “Let It Go” from the Disney’s Frozen....
Take this play from Sunday’s Lakers-Jazz preseason game in Honolulu: MORE: Kobe and 8 others facing immense pressure | Lakers’ youth draws some skepticism Now, preseason is preseason, and it doesn’t mean anything. Also, it was the end of the first quarter, and Bryant probably knew that it also was the end of his night. He played all 12 minutes of the first quarter, then sat the rest of the game with five points on 1-for-5 shooting in his first game since Jan....
Bryant jokingly compared his former Lakers teammate and current Warriors interim coach with Phil Jackson ahead of the team’s Tuesday night matchup (via the Los Angeles Daily News). MORE: Warriors vs. history: 5 bold predictions for this year and beyond Walton’s Warriors can set a record for wins to start a season (16) by beating Bryant’s Lakers on Tuesday in Oakland. While Bryant’s remark could be seen as a back-handed compliment, it’s not that far off the mark, at least in terms of NBA stats....
The PlayStation 4 doorbuster is for the console’s Fortnite Neo Versa bundle. The bundle retails for $299.99 but will be discounted to $199.99 for Black Friday. Not only is it 33% off, but Kohl’s will also provide $60 in Kohl’s Cash with purchase. The PS4 Slim 1TB Fortnite Neo Versa gaming bundle includes a standard jet black PS4 Slim console and controller, as well as 2,000 Fortnite V-Bucks. RELATED: Black Friday 2019: Video Game Deals Predictions...
Captain Kohli could only muster eight runs for RCB, while De Villiers - back in the team after a “debilitating” bout of flu - only chalked up a single before being stumped by MS Dhoni. Parthiv Patel found a stable batting partner hard to come by as he racked up 53 opposite a rotating cast of single-figure colleagues. In fact, Tim Southee (36) was the only other man to hit double figures as RCB reached the end of their innings on 127-9....
“I don’t see stuff happening, which has happened in the past where both teams have crossed the line. But still it’s a competitive sport at the end of the day and it’s international cricket. We don’t expect guys to just come, bowl and walk back,” Kohli’s statement made it clear that he would like the contest to have its share of spice. The Indian skipper hinted that there could be a bit of verbal banter without violating the ‘Code of Conduct’ which had happened in some of the earlier series....
Season 2 Episode 3 seemed to have shifted the focus towards Tadano and elaborated on the kind of person he was. So, here is a throwback to everything that happened in Komi Can’t Communicate Season 2 Episode 3. Komi Can’t Communicate Season 2 Episode 3 spoilers ahead. Komi Can’t Communicate Season 2 Episode 3 highlights Tadano’s masterclass on understanding Shouko Komi Can’t Communicate Season 2 Episode 3 began with the segment “Feelings,” and Tadano consoling Shouko after the teacher passed her over, calling out to another student to ask a question....
Eight years ago this week City pipped United to win their first top-flight championship in 44 years on goal difference thanks to Sergio Aguero’s 94th-minute winner against QPR. City have gone on to lift a further three titles, clinching the trophy on the final day in 2013-14 and 2018-19, when they managed to hold Liverpool off on both occasions. Kompany, now player-manager with Anderlecht, feels getting over the line first time around was pivotal when it came to delivering further success....
The Silent Hill event held by Konami has revealed a slew of new games that are in the works, including Silent Hill F, Silent Hill: Townfall, and the Silent Hill 2 Remake. Prior entries to the game series have received statues, figma action figures, and fashionable garments, and this particular reveal has unveiled that the series’ classics are getting even more attention in the form of merch. RELATED: Silent Hill: Townfall Announced...
Germany centre-back Boateng has been linked with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirming contact between the two clubs. However, Premier League giants United have joined the race to sign the 29-year-old former Manchester City defender according to German reports. Asked about Boateng following Bayern’s 1-0 win over United in Sunday’s friendly at Allianz Arena, Kovac told reporters: “Regarding Jerome, there’s nothing new. “Jerome has played a really good match today when he came in....
The Bayern boss has tinkered heavily with his line-up since the 2-0 win over Schalke on September 22 and has seen his side held by Augsburg, lose to Hertha Berlin and then draw with Ajax in the Champions League. Hoeness believes momentum was lost in the game against Bavarian rivals Augsburg, during which fans protested against the German Football Association and the German Football League over kick-off times and ticket prices by staying silent for the opening 20 minutes....
Kraft, 77, was one of 25 men charged after an investigation by police into human trafficking in Palm Beach County. He faces two counts of soliciting prostitution at a day spa in Jupiter, Florida. Kraft reportedly rejected a plea deal that would have seen him serve 100 hours of community service, pay $10,000 in fines and attend a class on the negative effects of prostitution in exchange for admitting he would be found guilty of the charges in court....
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in a phone briefing: “We believe it’s correct to wait for the official results of the elections to be announced.” The Moscow Times reported these quotes, referring to remarks detailed by Russian state-run news agency Tass. Asked why Putin did not wait for this last time when congratulating Trump in 2016, Peskov said the difference was “absolutely clear: there’s currently a legal dispute of the results....
The team on Thursday announced a two-year contract with Medlen, who is nine months removed from the second major elbow surgery of his career. The deal is worth $8.5 million, according to FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal, with Medlen set to receive $2 million in the first year and $5.5 million in the second with a $10 million mutual option for 2017 that can be bought out for $1 million....
The former defensive coordinator for the Legion of Boom in Seattle was the highest-ranking hire in an overhaul of Jason Garrett’s staff after the Cowboys missed the playoffs for the fifth time in seven full seasons under their coach. The fiery Richard (pronounced ruh-SHARD) takes over a group that has one thing in common with the crew he had in his early days with the Seahawks: youth. For now, it’s a stretch to say there’s another Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas or Kam Chancellor on the Dallas roster....
The Germany international, 27, has been a crucial player for Spanish side since joining from Bayern Munich in July 2014. Barcelona 10/1 to beat Espanyol 1-0 Kroos has scored eight goals and assisted 40 in 152 games in all competitions, winning two Champions League and Club World Cup titles as well as one La Liga crown in the Spanish capital. And the World Cup-winning midfielder has now reached a notable a landmark in the Spanish top flight, being included in Real’s starting XI for their third game of the season, despite playing every minute in both of Germany’s recent World Cup qualifiers....
O’Neal, one of the newest members of the Basketball Hall of Fame, said Monday he would have enjoyed the type of farewell tour former Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant is getting this year. MORE: Shaq, Iverson to enter Hall | How Hall of Famers are elected “I’m super jealous. I wanted a Shaq tour, man. I did. Like, I never said this but this is killing me. It did,” O’Neal said on his weekly podcast....
