Kobe Johnson and DJ Rodman power USC to upset over No. 5 Arizona
DJ Rodman and Kobe Johnson scored 19 points each and USC defeated No. 5 Arizona 78-65 on Saturday night for the Trojans’ first three-game winning…
The Sports Report: First look at the Kobe Bryant statue
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Kobe Bryant statue a perfect portrayal of the Lakers legend
The confetti erupted and the curtain came down and, amid audible gasps, there appeared a muscular, bronze figure doing something nobody expected. Kobe Bryant isn’t…
JuJu Watkins brings own ‘Mamba mentality’ after 51-point game
It’s gotta be the shoes. JuJu Watkins poured in a USC record 51 points against Stanford, torching the Pac-12 leaders with a dizzying array of…
What Lakers legends have to say about Kobe Bryant’s statue
Fisher won five NBA championships with Kobe Bryant. Fisher, now the head basketball coach at Crespi High, and Bryant came to the Lakers the same…
How Kobe Bryant’s rookie airballs sparked UCLA’s growth mindset
It seemed like an unusual search for inspiration. Earlier this season, UCLA coach Mick Cronin told his players to Google “Kobe Bryant rookie airballs.” The…