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.
In case you missed it, new words were added to Dictionary.com and we learned how to stay safe in the midst of bears. Pro tip: Don't push your slower friends down so you can escape.
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.
Officials are working on creating safe spaces in Detroit for youth because Mayor Mary Sheffield says the city is for everyone, including teens.
What is called the "moon tree" all began with a deal between NASA and an elementary school that used to be in the Ferndale neighborhood.
The Detroit Fire Department confirmed that the firefighter was off-duty and driving a personal vehicle at the time of the crash.
Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.
Officials are working on creating safe spaces in Detroit for youth because Mayor Mary Sheffield says the city is for everyone, including teens.
What is called the "moon tree" all began with a deal between NASA and an elementary school that used to be in the Ferndale neighborhood.
Caitlin Tressler, 36, has not been seen or heard from since March 27. She was reported missing on April 2.
The Detroit Fire Department confirmed that the firefighter was off-duty and driving a personal vehicle at the time of the crash.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.
Detroit's Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night to end a five-game skid.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
The Trump administration is suing Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of "obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations."
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
Jalen Duren had 20 points, Duncan Robinson scored 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 118-100, locking the Hornets into the play-in tournament.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.
Detroit's Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night to end a five-game skid.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows broke his left forearm and sustained a concussion during a scary head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene on Thursday at Minnesota as they converged on a fly ball in the eighth inning against the Twins.
Detroit will officially return to the WNBA schedule with the 2029 basketball season, league officials announced.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
An unassuming tree in Ferndale's Wilson Park has more history than any other in the area. What is called the "moon tree" all began with a deal between NASA and an elementary school that used to be in the Ferndale neighborhood.
The Artemis II crew made its back on Earth after a historic moon mission.
Cecilia Smith and her husband were left scratching their heads after they say a woman walked into their Garden City, Michigan, home on Wednesday and stayed inside for several minutes before driving away. On Friday, one day after CBS News Detroit sat down with Smith, the couple contacted the newsroom and said the woman was identified as a hospice nurse who went to the wrong house.
A Detroit firefighter has been charged with allegedly driving while drunk, causing a crash that killed an 85-year-old woman in Roseville.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield is taking on the nationwide trend, "teen takeovers." Sheffield announced a new strategy after meeting with those who organized the events.