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Remembering Kobe Bryant’s legacy after jury awards millions in damages in lawsuit | Nightline

Remembering the late Kobe Bryant’s legacy after a California jury awards his wife Vanessa and co-plaintiff Chris Chester millions in damages over distribution of gruesome…

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Vanessa Bryant provides gut-wrenching testimony in suit over crash photos | WNT

Vanessa Bryant, widow of late NBA star Kobe Bryant, provided gut-wrenching testimony in the lawsuit against L.A. County law enforcement’s handling of photos of the…

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Fans mourn the loss of actress Nichelle Nichols, NBA coach Bill Russell

Over the weekend, fans mourned the loss of “Star Trek” actress Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood, and Bill Russell, the…

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Reaction to Brittney Griner’s sentence

The WNBA star has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison after being convicted on drug charges. ABC News’ Christine Sloan has the…

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Britney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison | Nightline

The diplomatic standoff between the U.S. and Russia has intensified after a Russian judge found the WNBA star was guilty on drug charges. WATCH NIGHTLINE…

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College basketball star gears up for her earned payday | Nightline

Under new NCAA rules, Flau’jae Johnson is set to become the one of the highest paid female athlete in collegiate sport history. Johnson is also…

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Athlete and rapper Flau’jae Johnson on her unique position l ABCNL

ABC News’ Deborah Roberts speaks with budding superstar athlete and rapper Flau’jae Johnson and her unique opportunity to monetize both her talents, music and basketball….

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The 2022 ESPY awards

It was sports’ most glamorous night and ABC News’ Will Ganss has all the must-see moments from Steph Curry’s musical performance to the Hollywood A-listers…

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What comes next for Brittney Griner after 3rd day in court

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with Patrick Reevell on the third day of the Brittney Griner trial, the character witnesses that came forward and U.S….

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Brittney Griner appears in Russian court for third hearing

ABC News legal contributor Channa Lloyd and ABC News’ Mary Alice Parks discuss negotiations that are reportedly underway between the Biden administration and the Kremlin….

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Brittney Griner’s plea

The WNBA star penned a letter to President Joe Biden, asking him to help free her from a Russian prison. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt has…

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Day 2 of Brittney Griner trial gets underway in Russia l ABCNL

Former Baylor University women’s assistant coach and friend of Brittney Griner, Damion McKinney, discusses her detainment in Russia. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM…

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‘I hope no one goes overseas to play until Brittney gets home,’ says coach

Coach Dawn Staley, who was Griner’s coach on the gold medal U.S. Olympic basketball team shared her reaction to Griner saying she’s guilty and the…

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Brittney Griner’s trial on drug charges gets underway in Russia l ABCNL

ABC News contributor and USA Today columnist Christine Brennan discusses the start of Griner’s trial as the U.S. says she has been wrongfully detained. WATCH…

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ABC News Live: New details on deadly shooting at Alabama church l ABCNL

Plus, the Jan. 6 committee zeroes in on Trump’s efforts to pressure Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election results and the significance of June…

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Warriors win 2022 NBA championship

Finals MVP Steph Curry led the team to a fourth title in eight seasons, beating the Boston Celtics 103-90. ABC News’ Will Reeve has details….

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Basketball player saves referee

He administered CPR on the referee for 10 minutes after he collapsed mid-game, likely saving the man’s life. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii reports. source

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By the Numbers: Golden State Warriors | ABCNL

A look at the Golden State Warriors NBA dynasty by the numbers. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News…

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NBA star Lebron James becomes a billionaire | WNT

Forbes reported that 37-year-old Lebron James is now the first active NBA player with a net worth of $1 billion and earned more than $121,000…

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Wife of detained WNBA star Brittney Griner opens up for the first time | Nightline

Cherelle Griner sat down with ABC News’ Robin Roberts and spoke about her wife’s detainment in Russia and the fight to bring her home. WATCH…

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