Kobe Bryant, the 41-year-old retired N.B.A. star and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, were among nine people who lost their lives in a helicopter that crashed near Calabasas, California, on Sunday Jnuary 26, 2020

The party was travelling to an academy where Bryant coached his daughter’s team. Bryant is rated as one of the best players in N.B.A. history. Fans gathered at Staples Center, where Bryant delivered five championship titles with the Lakers.

Thoughts are with the Bryant family this day, while the player’s sporting family of fellow players through coaches and fans, paid tribute to Kobe Bryant (son, brother, husband, father, winner of five N.B.A. titles, two Olympic golds) in various ways, this N.B.A. tribute on ESPN a poignant, emotional and reflective moment for many.

Former Navy Diving Coach Joe Suriano Passes Away

ANNAPOLIS, Md. –– Joe Suriano, who served as the Navy diving coach and a physical education instructor at the USNA for 35 years, passed away February 5, 2020 in Annapolis.