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Kobe helicopter tried to climb to avoid clouds before crash

CALABASAS, Calif. - The pilot of the helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others, told air traffic controllers in his last radio message that he...

Jan 29, 2020

No one does it better. Christine Sinclair scores twice to set world goals record

EDINBURG, Texas - Canada captain Christine Sinclair made soccer history Wednesday, notching goals No. 184 and 185 to pass retired American Abby Wambach and become the world's all-time leading goa...

Jan 29, 2020

Canada's Taylor Pendrith battles through fever to start Korn Ferry Tour season

Taylor Pendrith's return to the Korn Ferry Tour hasn't exactly gone to plan so far. After earning an exemption on the second-tier circuit thanks to two victories on the Mackenzie Tour last year, the R...

Jan 29, 2020

Coach on Bryant helicopter put "heart and soul" in teaching

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Christina Mauser poured her heart and soul into coaching and teaching physical education at the school where young Gianna and her basketball star father Kobe Bryant were an int...

Jan 29, 2020

Lakers' next game postponed after Kobe Bryant's death

LOS ANGELES - The NBA has postponed the Los Angeles Lakers' next game against the Clippers on Tuesday night after the deaths of retired superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others in a helico...

Jan 29, 2020

Canada captain Christine Sinclair ties world scoring record with goal No. 184

EDINBURG, Texas - Canada captain Christine Sinclair tied Abby Wambach's world-record total of 184 goals on Wednesday, scoring against St. Kitts and Nevis at the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Cha...

Jan 29, 2020

Canadian snowboarder Toutant motivated for quick return following X Games injury

Sebastien Toutant felt a painful sting in his rib cage that took his breath away the moment he crashed down hard at the bottom of the X Games slopestyle course in Aspen l...

Jan 29, 2020

AP Source: Baker reaches agreement to become Astros manager

HOUSTON - Dusty Baker has reached an agreement to be the manager of the Houston Astros, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on conditio...

Jan 29, 2020

Nick Nurse says Lowry being left off all-star team would be "unfathomable"

TORONTO - Seven seasons into his tenure with the Toronto Raptors, Nick Nurse continues to marvel at particularly crafty Kyle Lowry moments. The Raptors coach can rattle off numerous game-clinching pla...

Jan 29, 2020

Two rings belonging to Calgary QB Bo Levi Mitchell stolen, police say

Calgary police said Wednesday two rings belonging to Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell were stolen earlier this month. Mitchell's 2018 Grey Cup championship ring and the one he...

Jan 29, 2020