Joe Bryant, Philadelphia basketball great and father of Kobe, dies at 69
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
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Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Vanessa Bryant also paid homage to Kobe and Gigi at the concert.
Both were named for Bryant, who — for now — is the only player named Kobe to make it to the NBA. In a couple of months, that seems likely to change.
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Bryant wore the iconic jersey during several games of his only MVP season in 2007-08.
Family members of four passengers killed in a helicopter crash with Kobe Bryant and his daughter have joined the NBA star's widow in filing wrongful death lawsuits against the companies that owned and operated the aircraft.
The widow of Kobe Bryant has sued the owner of the helicopter that crashed in fog and killed her husband and her 13-year-old daughter last month.
Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna will be remembered Monday with a public memorial service at Staples Center. Here's how to watch the memorial service.
On this week's Michigan Matters… With the Presidential race officially kicking off this week .... how will Michigan factor in to this historic contest? What do leaders here have to say about it?
The man formerly known as Ron Artest discusses The Malice At The Palace, winning an NBA title, and his new documentary "Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story."
LeBron James watched Kobe Bryant score big again.
"I feel great," Bryant said."I'm very proud..."
One retired jersey number just isn't enough for Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kobe Bryant has come through with an assist for some high school students in Indiana by getting them out of a final exam.
If Joe Dumars had a do-over in his final years as general manager of the Pistons, he'd strip things down and start from scratch.
With so many great NBA moments in 2016, how can anyone narrow it down to the best? Thanks to LeBron, Steph and Kyrie, just like this.
In an interview with Today's Fastbreak, legendary Lakers coach Phil Jackson revealed that the Pistons were asking about Bryant as early as 1999.
Kobe Bryant is getting advice from Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams and Jerry Bruckheimer as he redirects his competitive drive from professional basketball to his publishing and production company.
The recently retired LA Lakers guard remarked on the red truck while talking with an ESPN reporter during one of his final games.
Kobe played at an obscene level for 18 of his 20 years. The 18-time NBA All-Star scored more points than almost anyone. Need more proof?
Kobe Bryant scored 60 incredible points. He carried a miserable Los Angeles Lakers team to an improbable comeback victory.
The big night has arrived. Golden State going for 73 wins, and Kobe Bryant going into retirement.
Kobe Bryant stands up, and hundreds rise with him.
Bryant was honored with a pregame tribute on the video board. He played 28 minutes and finished with five points, two assists and one steal.
Charges have been filed against a Detroit teenager in connection with a violent August carjacking after investigators say Instagram videos posted hours after the incident showed him driving the stolen vehicle and displaying firearms.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The ground stop does not affect flights from other airline carriers, airport officials confirmed. The airport's list of departures showed dozens of Delta flights as delayed or cancelled.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
A ground stop for Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning has been lifted following a network outage affecting operations, according to airport officials.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect after a man was fatally shot on Thursday at a Detroit gas station.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Detroit's Leland House residents will now be able to remain in the building after a judge OK'd a payment plan to help the building catch up on past-due balances. However, some residents say enough is enough.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
The culinary team at Ford Field has planned a special menu for Thursday's game when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
According to the USDA, the price of farmland across the U.S. increased by about 4%, while the price in Michigan rose by about 8% from 2024 to 2025.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend nearly four years in prison in connection with a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme at a pharmacy he owned.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
Kevin Porter Jr. scored 26 points, Ryan Rollins added 22 and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the loss of Giannis Antetokounmpo to an injury three minutes into the game to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-109 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild card and are still holding on to hopes to compete for division championships.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, a New Jersey–based car insurer that entered the Michigan market four years ago and now has over 100,000 customers here, appears on Michigan Matters to discuss insurance rates.
The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation is slated to speak as part of the Mobility Global Forum on Jan. 14.
The baby fur seal waddled into the Sprig + Fern The Meadows craft beer bar in Richmond on Sunday.
A ground stop was issued for Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning, citing a network outage affecting operations.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office temporarily closes its administration building after preliminary tests detect Legionella bacteria. A man was killed in a shooting at a Detroit gas station, and more on your top headlines.
Thomas' boyfriend, Jalen Tyler Pendergrass, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder, which has a penalty of up to life in prison, and conspiracy to tamper with evidence, which has a penalty of up to 10 years in prison.