Joe Bryant, Philadelphia basketball great and father of Kobe, dies at 69
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Local Pittsburgh students designed a door to honor Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna.
The Pitt Panthers honored Kobe Bryant.
A local community college basketball player paid homage to his favorite basketball star following his death.
Kobe Bryant made a huge impression on basketball fans and players across Pittsburgh.
It has been less than 24 hours since the helicopter crash in Calabasas, California killed nine people -- including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter.
The world is reacting to the loss of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, and students in Pittsburgh have already commemorated all of the lives lost on campus.
Notable Pittsburgh natives and athletes are expressing their sorrow after the loss of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant Sunday afternoon.
Pittsburgh journalist Christine McMahon first met Kobe Bryant when he was profiled with Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for an issue of Whirl Magazine.
Retired NBA player Kobe Bryant has been killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
The man formerly known as Ron Artest discusses The Malice At The Palace, winning an NBA title, and his new documentary "Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story."
With so many great NBA moments in 2016, how can anyone narrow it down to the best? Thanks to LeBron, Steph and Kyrie, just like this.
Kobe played at an obscene level for 18 of his 20 years. The 18-time NBA All-Star scored more points than almost anyone. Need more proof?
When it's gone, it's gone. But these athletes don't seem to realize that yet.
Last season was plagued by injuries to the league's most noted stars, but this offseason proved to be full of action: the draft, big announcements, players sporting new jerseys, coaching changes and the controversies - just to name a few.
LeBron James singularly orchestrated the Big Three union. And now that he has opted out of his Miami Heat contract, he's once again the Alpha Male of pro sports. Teams are scrambling to find the proper finances and expiring contracts, flipping over cushions for salary cap coin.
Protective injury gear is becoming more popular in professional sports these days and athletes are taking the opportunity to make a fashion statement (and endorsement deals). So who wore theirs the best?
From Donald Sterling and Steve Coburn to Tonya Harding and Mike Tyson, here are some other notable awkward apologies from the world of sports.
With Father's Day coming up, some children know exactly what their father's went through to reach the pinnacle of their sport.
Russell Westbrook scored 28 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 106-90 to eliminate the Lakers in five games.
Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized control of the second-round series with a 103-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 on Saturday night.
Kobe Bryant didn't miss on 18 free throws and scored 14 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late for a 99-96 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 3 on Friday night, cutting the Thunder's second-round series lead to 2-1.
Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner with 18 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder scored the final nine points to rally for a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.
Metta World Peace has been suspended for seven games without pay for elbowing Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden, the NBA has announced.
County detectives and Ligonier Valley police say Shipley was last seen 10 days ago on Sept. 8 on West Vincent Street.
The Fed's decision will lower borrowing costs from a 23-year high as the central bank pivots to shoring up economic growth.
RideBTA will provide Butler Transit Authority passengers with a way to pay for their fares on their phones.
When should you take the trip to check out the foliage?
In April, Sawyer McCarthy sang the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game, reaching millions of viewers — not only in America but around the world.
County detectives and Ligonier Valley police say Shipley was last seen 10 days ago on Sept. 8 on West Vincent Street.
The Fed's decision will lower borrowing costs from a 23-year high as the central bank pivots to shoring up economic growth.
RideBTA will provide Butler Transit Authority passengers with a way to pay for their fares on their phones.
When should you take the trip to check out the foliage?
In April, Sawyer McCarthy sang the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game, reaching millions of viewers — not only in America but around the world.
The online system bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.
The "Jimmy Carter 100" concert will be aired in full on Georgia Public Broadcasting on Oct. 1, Carter's birthday.
Experts say hand counting ballots takes longer and is less accurate than using machines, and would be impractical in Pennsylvania elections.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally on the campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Sept. 23.
Developers hope to lure new clients to vacant storefronts and improve already-established businesses.
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Drinks like High Noon and Surfside were only allowed to be sold in state-run liquor stores prior to today.
New Kensington police are trying to find out who attached a skimming device in a checkout lane at Golden Dawn grocery store.
As the holiday shopping season approaches, there are new ways retailers hope to boost business.
Rania and Heather were back in the kitchen making delicious toffee chocolate cookies!
Daisy caught up with Olympic bronze medalist Sammy Sullivan, who is a member of the U.S. Women's Rugby team. She's also a captain in the U.S. Army. Daisy spoke to her about what it was like to compete in the Olympics and about the Pittsburgh Steeltoes.
It's going to be one great weekend in the Pittsburgh area. We learned more about what's new this year at the Great Race.
The vibrant music and delicious flavors of the 2024 Polacek Family Johnstown Slavic Festival are heading to Johnstown! We got a sneak peak at the upcoming event.
Over the next two days, the DVE Rocks Children's Radiothon is hitting the airwaves supporting the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation.
Temperatures are rising over pickleball in Cranberry Township.
Election Day is eight weeks away, and several local counties will have staffers handling a presidential election for the first time.
A Pittsburgh man said a weekly trip to spread joy and happiness regularly turns into an embarrassing headache.
As its school year starts, the McKeesport Area School District is in disarray and embroiled in scandal.
KDKA consumer investigator Meghan Schiller introduces a new female rideshare club: Periwinkle Ladies Travel Club.
With new COVID-19 vaccines available and flu season upon us, it understandably has people asking a lot of questions.
Dr. Brenda Mendizabal, the director of pediatric preventive cardiology for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, joined us to talk more about what to look for when it comes to serious heart problems and what the signs are that we need to know about
The Steel City is getting ready to take a walk that saves lives, literally! We spoke to a man whose life was saved at the walk.
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Great Lakes chapter held its biggest fundraiser of the year on Sunday.
The new women's club is expected to begin play in 2025.
Many of the Steelers rookies spent the day prepping and packing 3,000 pounds of Pittsburgh Peppers.
Pittsburgh lost for the fourth time in five games.
Sheetz and QuikTrip will donate a combined $40,000 to charity after the Pirates-Royals series over the weekend.
The Steelers welcome the Chargers to Acrisure Stadium this Sunday for Pittsburgh's home opener.
A Pittsburgh City Council proposal wants to give $1 million to VisitPittsburgh to organize the draft efforts.
The Joe's Crab Shack in Pittsburgh's Station Square has closed, according to a sign posted on the door.
Nearly 80% of companies with remote workers are using some kind of Bossware, says HR expert Rob Wilson.
The club has hosted a number of big names including John Mayer, Tori Amos, Norah Jones, and others.
Nurses at both hospitals had authorized a strike before coming to new agreements.
The "Jimmy Carter 100" concert will be aired in full on Georgia Public Broadcasting on Oct. 1, Carter's birthday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Country music star Thomas Rhett is coming to Pittsburgh next summer.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery’s forecast!
Riders of public transit in Butler County will now be able to use their phones to pay for their rides. KDKA's Chilekasi Adele has more on this new system.
Sunday marks the first day of fall, and in a few weeks, the leaves will be filled with color, but when should you take the trip to check out the foliage? KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has some answers.
A nearly $9,000 grant provided by the Mockingbird Foundation will help students at the Environmental Charter School in Pittsburgh with music education.
Rania and Heather were back in the kitchen making delicious toffee chocolate cookies!
The course underwent extensive renovations ahead of next June's tournament.
Pitt came back from a 10-point deficit in the 4th quarter.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump arrived in Shanksville, Pa., to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
The northern lights and the Perseid meteor shower were spotted in the Pittsburgh area on Monday.
The driver of a truck smashed into an overpass on Route 40 in Washington County on July 31, 2024.