Kobe Bryant Coverage

Bryant's Widow Settles Suit Over Crash Photos for $28.85 Million

The settlement includes $15 million a jury awarded Vanessa Bryant in August, with additional funds to settle potential claims from her daughters.

Jonathan Abrams, New York Times

Sneakers, mural highlight ceremony for Gigi Bryant's 16th birthday

A ceremony took place yesterday in California to commemorate Gianna "Gigi" Bryant's 16th birthday.

Statue of Kobe Bryant and daughter at site of fatal helicopter crash

A new sculpture of the late basketball player - Kobe Bryant - and his daughter now sits at the site of their helicopter crash.

Kobe Bryant game-worn jersey up for auction

A game-worn jersey from legendary NBA star Kobe Bryant's days as a high schooler in the Philadelphia area is now up for auction.

5 inspiring Kobe Bryant quotes

Legendary NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant was killed in a plane crash, along with his daughter, one year ago.

Vanessa Bryant wishes Kobe and Gigi were here to see Lakers win title

As the Los Angeles Lakers became NBA champions Sunday night, there were two people whose presence was especially missed.

By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN

Vanessa Bryant urges government to pass Helicopter Safety Act

Vanessa's husband, Kobe Bryant, and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, lost their lives in January alongside seven other people in a helicopter crash.

Kobe Bryant to be honored with Emmy Governors Award

The basketball legend will be recognized posthumously after being selected by the award committee.

Vanessa Bryant seeks hundreds of millions in death of Kobe Bryant

Vanessa Bryant is now seeking damages from the helicopter company and the pilot's estate. to help cover the cost of losing her loved ones.

NC man creates custom casket honoring Kobe Bryant's life

Collins' company, Glorious Custom Designs, is known for making designer caskets, with photos and messages to loved ones to remain buried with them. His tribute to Bryant includes the Los Angeles skyline, the Lakers' basketball court and photos of each person who died on the helicopter.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Bladen County man creates custom casket honoring Kobe Bryant's life

A professional custom casket designer from NC created this beautiful tribute to Kobe Bryant's life. The casket took three days to design and includes a silhouette of the Los Angeles skyline, sparkling around the borders, with a model Lakers' basketball court on top. One side represents the city of Philadelphia, where Bryant was from. The number 24 and several MVP trophies are included in the design.

Mural by Raleigh artist pays respect to Kobe Bryant, daughter

As news of Kobe Bryant's death spread, it hit everyone differently. Some took to social media to post their condolences. One Raleigh man pulled out his paint and started a mural.

Kobe Bryant's 'Dear Basketball' can now be viewed free online

Bryant wrote and narrated the Oscar-winning short back in 2017.

Kobe Bryant inspired sick teen to keep fighting

When Stephen Tyson met his idol by chance at a restaurant in Texas in 2002 at age 19, Bryant had no idea Tyson was dealing with cystic fibrosis and was desperately in need of a double lung transplant.

Sky 5 pilots discuss flying in bad weather

The helicopter that crashed Sunday with Kobe Bryant and eight other people on board, killing everyone, had received approval to fly even though weather conditions were worse than usual standards for flying.

Authorities detail investigation into helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, 8 others

The National Transportation Safety Board discusses its investigation into the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others, including his daughter Gianna.

Wake Forest man treasures memento from chance meeting with Kobe Bryant

When Stephen Tyson met his idol by chance at a restaurant in Texas in 2002 at age 19, Bryant had no idea Tyson was dealing with cystic fibrosis and was desperately in need of a double lung transplant.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Helicopter with Bryant got special approval to fly before crash

The helicopter that crashed Sunday with Kobe Bryant and eight other people on board, killing everyone, had received approval to fly even though weather conditions were worse than usual standards for flying.

Alan Blinder, Tim Arango and Louis Keene, New York Times reporters, & Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Ovies: Impact of Kobe Bryant's death

WRALSportsFan and 99.9 The Fan's Joe Ovies joined WRAL-TV to discuss the impact on the sports world and on those outside of sports.

NBC Special Report: Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash

NBA star Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash Sunday, multiple outlets, including ESPN, said.