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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers a question during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J.

Goodell: Diversity in coach/executive hirings must improve

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers a question during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J.

January 29, 2020, 5:15pm National Sports

Stopping short of saying the Rooney Rule is not working, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell noted Wednesday the league needs change to its minority hiring policy. Read story

FILE - In this July 26, 2018 file photo former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch the U.S. national championships swimming meet in Irvine, Calif. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Gianna also died in the crash.

Kobe Bryant leaves lasting impact on women’s basketball

FILE - In this July 26, 2018 file photo former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch the U.S. national championships swimming meet in Irvine, Calif. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Gianna also died in the crash.

January 28, 2020, 10:46am National Sports

Kobe Bryant always had an interest in women’s basketball, one that he shared with many in the sport even before his daughter Gianna started excelling at the game. Read story

Flowers and candles are placed at a memorial for Kobe Bryant near Staples Center Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W.

Investigators work scene of Kobe Bryant’s chopper crash

Flowers and candles are placed at a memorial for Kobe Bryant near Staples Center Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W.

January 27, 2020, 1:02pm Latest News

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 was climbing to avoid a cloud layer before plunging more than 1,000 feet into a hillside, an accident investigator said. Read story

Eric Mascarenhas comforts his son Nicolas at a memorial for Kobe Bryant near Staples Center Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W.

Los Angeles unites in grief for adopted son Kobe Bryant

Eric Mascarenhas comforts his son Nicolas at a memorial for Kobe Bryant near Staples Center Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W.

January 27, 2020, 12:00pm Latest News

The chants rose in the plaza across from Staples Center. “Kobe!” and “MVP! MVP!” They came from hundreds of fans gathered to mourn the death of Kobe Bryant. Read story

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant waves to the crowd after the Lakers&#039; NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. It was Bryant&#039;s last game as a Laker in Portland. The Blazers won 121-103.

Details emerge in crash that killed Kobe Bryant, 8 others

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant waves to the crowd after the Lakers&#039; NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. It was Bryant&#039;s last game as a Laker in Portland. The Blazers won 121-103.

January 26, 2020, 2:13pm Latest News

Kobe Bryant, the legendary basketball star who spent 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers, was killed Sunday when the helicopter he was traveling in crashed and burst into flames Sunday morning amid foggy conditions in the hills above Calabasas, sources told the L.A. Times. Read story

San Francisco 49ers offensive assistant Katie Sowers watches as players practice at the team&#039;s NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. The 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 54.

49ers’ coach Sowers not in Kansas, anymore

San Francisco 49ers offensive assistant Katie Sowers watches as players practice at the team&#039;s NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. The 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 54.

January 26, 2020, 6:30am National Sports

The old downtown strip, like so many in small towns across America, is quiet on a brisk January morning, just a few cars parked at one end in front of The Citizens State Bank and a few more in front of the pharmacy at the other. Read story

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak waves to the crowd as he is named the most valuable player of the NHL hockey All Star games Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in St. Louis.

Hockey’s young stars shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak waves to the crowd as he is named the most valuable player of the NHL hockey All Star games Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in St. Louis.

January 25, 2020, 9:20pm National Sports

Hockey's youth was on grand display in the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament on Saturday night, which was won by the Pacific Division. Read story

Los Angeles Lakers&#039; LeBron James, right, puts up the ball with Philadelphia 76ers&#039; Shake Milton, left, defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Philadelphia. LeBron James passes Kobe Bryant for third on the NBA all-time scoring.

James passes Bryant on NBA scoring list

Los Angeles Lakers&#039; LeBron James, right, puts up the ball with Philadelphia 76ers&#039; Shake Milton, left, defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Philadelphia. LeBron James passes Kobe Bryant for third on the NBA all-time scoring.

January 25, 2020, 6:30pm National Sports

LeBron James was a teenager when he first met Kobe Bryant at a youth basketball camp, in awe of his idol and ears open as the Los Angeles Lakers star offered advice to the prodigy that has lasted to this day. Read story

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto speaks Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Seattle during the Seattle Mariners annual news conference before the start of Spring Training baseball. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Mariners’ Haniger expected to miss season’s start

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto speaks Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in Seattle during the Seattle Mariners annual news conference before the start of Spring Training baseball. (AP Photo/Ted S.

January 23, 2020, 6:24pm National Sports

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is expected to miss the start of the regular season and likely needs to undergo core muscle surgery, general manager Jerry Dipoto said Thursday. Read story

New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7 percent of the vote, announced Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020.

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker elected to baseball Hall of Fame

New York Yankees&#039; Derek Jeter was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7 percent of the vote, announced Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020.

January 21, 2020, 4:18pm National Sports

Derek Jeter came within one vote of being a unanimous pick for the Hall of Fame while Larry Walker also earned baseball’s highest honor on Tuesday. Read story