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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.

Investigators work to recover remains at Kobe Bryant crash site

Coroner’s officials worked to recover victims’ remains Monday from the hillside outside Los Angeles where a helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant and eight others crashed.

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Louisiana plane crash kills 5, including LSU coach’s daughter-in-law

A small plane en route to a college football playoff game crashed into a post office parking lot in Louisiana shortly after takeoff Saturday, killing five people, including a well-known sports reporter who was the daughter-in-law of one of the team’s coaches.

Donald Trump to set aside politics, take in UFC card

Donald Trump is set to return to his hometown of New York City to attend a high-profile UFC match at Madison Square Garden.

Michigan State University fined $4.5M in Nassar case

The government on Thursday ordered Michigan State University to make sweeping changes and pay a $4.5 million fine after determining that it failed to adequately respond to sexual assault complaints against Larry Nassar, a former campus sports doctor who molested elite gymnasts and other female athletes.

Connecticut high school athletes file complaint over transgender policy

Three Connecticut girls who have run high school track have filed a federal discrimination complaint saying a statewide policy on transgender athletes has cost them top finishes in races and possibly college scholarships.