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Newsweek's Top Sports Moments of 2020
COVID-19 and social justice issues, and their impact on the sports world, are among the top five sports moments in 2020, but they're not No. 1. Here are the top 20 overall moments in 2020.
2020 Pop Culture, By the Numbers: Most Popular TV Shows, Searches and More
These are some of the numbers that represent an unforgettable and very tumultuous year.
Vanessa Bryant Puts Her Mom on Blast for Extortion in Viral Instagram Post
"She now wants to back-charge me $96 per hour for supposedly working 12 hours a day for 18 years for watching her grandchildren," Bryant wrote on Instagram, referencing a new lawsuit that her own mother has reportedly filed against her.
Biden, Harris in 2020 Top 10 Most Googled People, Trump Missing from List
Also among the top five were North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un at number two, Kenosha police-shooting victim Jacob Blake at number four and NASCAR driver Ryan Newman.
Has a Great Pushback Begun in California?
Every once in a while a politician will say something that reveals they're more interested in making us live the kinds of lives they want us to live—whether it serves our needs or not—than in serving the public.
Donald Trump Didn't Make the Top 10 Most Retweeted, Liked Posts of 2020
The 10 most liked and most-retweeted tweets of 2020 included a 10-second video of a sock puppet "eating" cars visible from an apartment window.
Merriam-Webster Reveals Its Word of the Year—and It's Not 'Coronavirus'
Merriam-Webster said the word "came immediately to the fore as we examined the data that determines what our Word of the Year will be."
How Kobe Bryant Earned $20 Million —After His Death
The Lakers legend made the "Forbes" list of top 10 dead celebrity money-makers.
LeBron James Shares Tribute to Kobe Bryant after NBA Title
After Bryant's tragic death in January, James promised the Lakers would end a 10-year wait for an NBA title and they delivered, as the Purple and Gold defeated the Miami Heat 4-2.
LeBron James' Lakers Win Has Eerie Parallels With Kobe Bryant's 2009 Title
The Lakers ended a 10-year wait for an NBA title in a fashion that has many parallels to their 2009 triumph.
What Vanessa Bryant, LeBron Said about Kobe after Lakers Won NBA Title
The Lakers dedicated their record-equaling 17th NBA title to the memory of their late star, who died in January.
Lakers Look to Win Championship in Sold Out Kobe Uniforms
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to put away the Miami Heat while wearing uniforms inspired--and designed by--the late star.
Why Anthony Davis Shouted 'Kobe' To Celebrate Buzzer Beater over Denver
Davis drained a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer to help the Lakers take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals.
All the Biggest Celebrity Cameos in 'Moesha' on Netflix
"Moesha" is now all on Netflix, meaning fans of the Brandy sitcom can relive appearances from some big names including Kobe Bryant, Usher, Lil' Kim and Jamie Foxx.
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NBAThe Mamba Mentality: Inside The Mind of Kobe Bryant
Today, we delve into the mind of "The Black Mamba" Kobe Bryant.
Here Are Kobe Bryant's '10 Rules' Painted on Philadelphia Eagles Facility
The mural on the Philadelphia Eagles' training facility has three images of Bryant, with these "10 rules" from the late NBA legend who was born in Philly.
Kobe Bryant's High School Career Footage Could Be Sold for up to $350,000
The lot includes 22 hours worth of footage of Bryant playing for Lower Merion, as well as footage from Tom Brady and Shaquille O'Neal's high school careers.
Kobe Bryant 'Believed He Was Better Than Jordan,' Says Tracy McGrady
In Episode 5 of "The Last Dance," Bryant explained he had a special relationship with Jordan, whom he saw as his mentor.
Autopsy For Pilot in Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash Shows No Drugs or Alcohol
NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed during a January 26 flight.
Traffickers Selling Coronavirus and Kobe Bryant-Branded Heroin, DEA Says
Six people were arrested in New York City on Thursday night after authorities said they uncovered a drug "mill" that was distributing a large amount of heroin and fentanyl, some of it stamped with "Coronavirus" and "24 Black Mamba" branding.
Vanessa Bryant Files Claim Over Release of Photos of Kobe Helicopter Crash
The former model's filing stated that the "department's mishandling of this egregious misconduct" only exacerbated her "emotional distress."
Vanessa Bryant Celebrates Birthday by Opening Last Letter Kobe Wrote Her
On Monday Bryant's widow found a letter her late husband had addressed to her and opted to keep it sealed until the day of her birthday.
Kobe Bryant Honored in 'The Last Dance' Episode Sunday Night
Kobe Bryan't first two seasons in the NBA were in the final two championship seasons for the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s, and Bryant was remembered in the documentary "The Last Dance" that will air Sunday night.
What to Expect from Episode 5 and 6 of 'The Last Dance'
The late Kobe Bryant features in Episode 5 of ESPN's documentary, as does Spike Lee, who gets involved in a verbal argument with Jordan.
Happy Birthday Gigi—People Around the World Remember Kobe's Little Girl
Fans and celebrities honored Gianna Bryant on what would have been her 14th birthday.
Gianna Bryant Among the Honorary WNBA Draft Picks
Gigi, as Gianna Bryant was best known, was announced as an honorary pick along with Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester, who were Gigi's teammates and also died in the January 26 crash.
Vanessa Bryant Pays Tribute to Kobe on Anniversary of His Final NBA Game
Monday marked four years to the day since Bryant scored 60 points against the Utah Jazz in his final NBA appearance.
Allen Iverson Welcomes Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan in the HoF
The trio will be formally inducted into the Hall of Fame on August 29 along with another five basketball greats.
LeBron Says There's 'Never Going to Be a Closure' Over Kobe Bryant's Death
"We continue to live on his legacy and continue to have our hearts heavy," the Los Angeles Lakers star told reporters on Tuesday.
Sabrina Ionescu Makes College Basketball History, Dedicates It to Kobe
The Oregon Ducks guard is the first college basketball player in history to rack up at least 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists.