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NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Almost 12 months after Bryant’s deal with Nike expired, his estate and his wife, Vanessa Bryant, have agreed to a new deal with the sportswear giant to continue their partnership. Vanessa Bryant made the announcement via her Instagram page, stating that the two sides had come to an agreement on a deal that will allow Kobe-branded Nike products to hit the shelves once again, along with Gigi Bryant-branded Nike products as well....

The Los Angeles-based company will be called Bryant Stibel and will be looking for a certain type of start-up or entrepreneur. “Sometimes you can spot it right away, other times not so much,” Bryant told The Wall Street Journal. “It’s the inner belief that a person has that he will endure no matter what the obstacle may be. It’s that persistence, the entrepreneur doing what he or she truly believes in and truly loves to do....

In case you didn’t know On Tuesday, 14th of August, Coca-Cola announced the purchase of a minority stake in the sports drink - BodyArmor. He is now the fourth biggest investor in the drink after the brand’s co-founder Mike Repole, Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper. Heart of the matter ESPN’s Sports Business Reporter Darren Rovell reported on Wednesday about Kobe Bryant’s huge profit. The Senior Writer for ESPN was the first to report the seismic increase in the net worth of Bryant’s investment, based on the valuation of the Coca-Cola deal....

On Sunday, Kobe Bryant returned to action for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon at the end of last season. Sure his stat line was un-Mamba-like: 9 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 8 turnovers. But still, Kobe was playing professional basketball, which is good for everybody. But even before Kobe took the court on Sunday night, Laker fans got another special treat: The Bryant family Christmas photo....

Koepka earned his third major title and second of 2018 by finishing 16 under at Bellerive Country Club in St Louis on Sunday. The 28-year-old – who entered the final round with a two-shot lead – carded a four-under-par 66 to celebrate further major success, having already successfully defended his U.S. Open crown. Despite two early bogeys, Koepka was able to hold off former world number one Woods and Australian Adam Scott to hoist the Wanamaker Trophy....

Kojima Productions seems to be interested in branching out from more than just video games, as the company already has a variety of products from collectibles, apparel, and keychains available on its website. Currently, since the war between Russia and Ukraine began this year, a portion of the proceeds from Kojima Productions merchandise go towards supporting Ukraine. RELATED: It Took Years to Get Live Action Into Metal Gear Solid, Kojima Says...

Recently, Kojima was interviewed on NHK Radio as part of the “Wonderful World of Game Music” special. During the interview, the auteur made mention of a few projects that Kojima Productions has lined up. That’s according to a Japanese-based gamer, who translated some of Kojima’s words in a tweet. The projects mentioned seem to involve a AAA game “that everyone can enjoy,” as well as the desire to work on a smaller game that is not an open world or shooter....

It is February 15th, the morning before school, and poor Komi is simply mortified at the thought of facing Tadano again after their strange encounter the night before. Happy to skip the day and hide under the covers, Komi’s mom manages to lure the teenager out and send her on her way. She helps viewers get better acquainted with the new characters of Akako Onigashima and Satou Amami, two unexplored friendships that are fortunate enough to make it onto Komi’s list....

Holland Hospital (Mich.) on Friday released a statement saying it had dropped the Vikings quarterback as its spokesman, a role he reportedly held since 2017. The release specified anyone who serves as a spokesman for the hospital — an unpaid role, in Cousins’ case — must align with its stance on vaccination. Cousins has declined to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying he is “at peace” with his decision even after being placed on the league’s COVID-19 reserve list....

That phenomenon became a topic of discussion during Saturday’s episode of ESPN’s “College GameDay,” one in which analyst Kirk Herbstreit claimed the modern era of college football players “just doesn’t love football.” MORE: Peach Bowl CEO talks opt-outs, expansion and future of bowl experience Herbstreit and fellow analyst Desmond Howard bemoaned the recent trend of players opting out of bowl games, comparing it to their playing days when bowls were considered rewards for seasons well played....

Kisner, a six times runnerup on the PGA Tour, boldly slammed his uphill putt into the middle of the cup for his second career win. “I’ve been in this position a ton and haven’t finished as much as I’d like to,” the intense 33-year-old from South Carolina told Golf Channel after carding 66 to finish at 10-under 270 at Colonial Country Club. In closing the deal, Kisner avoided what would have been a four-way playoff, finishing a stroke clear of fellow Americans Jordan Spieth (65) and Sean O’Hair (66), and Spaniard Jon Rahm (66)....

The partnership will see Rahul feature in brand campaigns and promote the latest product lines across performance and sportstyle categories. Rahul joins Indian skipper Virat Kohli and a line-up of athletes. The association has been facilitated by Cornerstone Sport, which exclusively represents Rahul and Kohli. Commenting on the association, Rahul said, “Choosing to exclusively partner with a sportwear brand is an important decision and we have hit it out of the park with this association....

The Egypt international has matched Ronaldo’s 44 goals in all competitions this season to loom as a legitimate contender for the Ballon d’Or, which has been won five times each by Ronaldo and his Barcelona rival Messi during the past 10 years. Should Salah maintain his extraordinary form next term and beyond, the 25-year-old would surely find himself considered to be among the game’s elite. But Klopp dismissed the significance of ranking individual players, with the decider in Kiev on Saturday taking up all of the German’s focus....

The Reds sit sixth in the league heading into Saturday’s clash with second-placed Manchester United at Anfield, but could close the gap on their rivals to four points with a win at home. The idea has been floated that, under Jose Mourinho and with the massive amount of investment United have made under his watch, a gap is once again opening up between the two most successful clubs in the country’s history....

Sturridge has been plagued by injury in recent seasons and only recently returned from a calf problem that kept him out for a month. Klopp questions refereeing decisions Making his first start since mid-October, he opened the scoring for Liverpool with a header in the 19th minute at the Stadium of Light, before Jermain Defoe equalised from the spot six minutes later. Another Defoe penalty eventually clinched the draw for Sunderland after Sadio Mane had restored the visitors’ lead but it was the sight of Sturridge limping away from the visiting dugout at the end that was arguably just as much of a concern for Liverpool’s supporters....

The former Germany striker has signed a one-year contract and will move into the role from July 1. Flick’s current assistant Danny Rohl has extended his own deal until June 30, 2023. “Hansi Flick and I have known each other very well since our years together with the German national team, we trust each other both professionally and personally,” said Klose, who has been coaching Bayern’s Under-17 side for the past two years....

New York — which had the NBA’s worst record just in the last week — catapulted up the standings thanks to wins against the Pelicans, Sixers and Magic. MORE: Magic puts Klay Thompson on same level with LeBron | Report: Cavs players were worried about roster Then things came crashing down. Starting a lineup of Lou Amundson, Jason Smith, Lance Thomas, Langston Galloway and Tim Hardaway Jr., the Knicks failed to convert a third opportunity to extend their streak despite Kemba Walker’s absence for the boys from the Queen City....

The couple announced the end of their engagement Tuesday night on Twitter. MORE: Jay-Z clearly not a fan of Jackson’s “posse” comments Knicks president Jackson, 71, cited the difficulties of the long-distance nature of his relationship with Buss, the Lakers president and part owner who lives on the West Coast. “With mutual love and respect, we have decided to end our engagement,” Jackson tweeted. “With the nature of our professional obligations and the geographic distance between us, sustaining the relationship has been difficult....

It’s also New York’s longest streak since the 2012-13 season, when a 13-game streak helped the team to its most recent NBA playoff berth. The 2-seed Knicks beat the 7-seed Celtics in six games in the first round before losing to the 3-seed Pacers in six in the Eastern Conference semifinals. If the season ended Saturday, New York would earn the No. 4 seed in the East and take on the 5-seed Hawks in the opening round before facing, presumably, the 1-seed Nets in the conference semis....

Announced almost exactly a year ago during a PlayStation Showcase, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake became one of the biggest talking points in an already-stacked showcase. The original Knights of the Old Republic, released back in 2003, became an instant classic for the Star Wars franchise and is still widely considered to be one of the best Star Wars video games of all time. Despite the limited technology of the time, BioWare was able to capture the unique atmosphere of Star Wars, while also pushing the franchise into uncharted territory, setting the game 4000 years before Phantom Menace....