CLOSE SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports’ Mackenzie Salmon spoke with reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo at All-Star weekend about becoming a dad and what the future holds for him in Milwaukee. USA TODAY As the Milwaukee Bucks steam towards the top seed in the Eastern Conference and potentially 70 wins, officially clinching a playoff spot was a…
CLOSE Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa Laine Bryant, is half-Mexican and Kobe would often do full interviews in Spanish. USA TODAY Four weeks after Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash, the public will have an opportunity to say goodbye. The memorial for Kobe, Gianna, 13 and affectionately known as Gigi, six friends…
TORONTO — For whatever reason, or reasons, the Indiana Pacers haven’t been able to close games at Scotiabank Arena. It’s not just the Feb. 5 meltdown against the Toronto Raptors, when they lost an 11-point lead in the waning minutes against the second-best team in the Eastern Conference and lost by one. Even a season…
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch Published 7:20 p.m. ET Feb. 23, 2020 CLOSE CJ Walker had just finished a fast-break layup, and E.J. Liddell couldn’t wait to get to him. Sprinting out to his teammate, Liddell stepped over to mimic the finishing move Walker had just completed to cap a 7-0 Ohio State spurt to…
CLOSE USA TODAY Sports’ Mark Medina sat down with Kobe Bryant days prior to his tragic death to discuss the NBA legends’ future plans. USA TODAY LOS ANGELES — The loyal high school teammate often spent a significant part of his work day handling interview inquiries about Kobe Bryant. Lately, Doug Young has helped alumni,…
