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Kobe Bryant’s body recovered from helicopter crash site

Remains of the victims were recovered Tuesday and autopsies confirmed the deaths of Kobe Bryant, the pilot and two other passengers, though the names of all nine have been publicly identified.

 
Design based on Steelers logo honors synagogue shooting victims

A design based on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ helmet logo — inserting a Star of David — appeared on the internet and was displayed at Heinz Field for the team’s game a day after a deadly mass shooting at a synagogue in the city.

 
Devoted soccer fans mourn death of Leicester City owner

Thai billionaire and Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died when his helicopter crashed in a parking lot next to the soccer club’s stadium, was known to fans as a smiling, benevolent man who gave away free beers and hot dogs on his birthday and brought the club its fairytale English Premier League title in 2016. He was 60.

 
Ex-Raiders celebrate Henderson students’ activity achievement

Four ex-players and members of the Raiderettes cheer students at Josh Stevens Elementary for logging 645,070 minutes of physical activity as part of the NFL Play 60 Challenge.

 
Critics outline Raiders stadium objections, but Nevada casino group weighs in with support

Critics of a proposed $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat domed football stadium say they want a better deal for Southern Nevadans if tax dollars are used to help fund construction, but an influential casino lobbying group joined the debate Wednesday by saying stadium developers and government officials have covered all areas of concern.