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Monday, January 27, 2020

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Kirk Hinrich defends Kobe Bryant in a 2005 Bulls-Lakers game at the United Center.

Bulls | Mike McGraw: Like Payton, Bryant is a famous sports dad gone too soon

News of Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter accident shook the sports world. For longtime NBA writer Mike McGraw, it brought back sad memories of Walter Payton, another famous sports dad who left too soon.
In this March 2, 2019 photo, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Connecticut and Houston in Storrs, Conn. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Gianna also died in the crash.

News | Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash on a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California on Sunday.
In this Dec. 1, 2015 file photo Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant smiles as he jogs to the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. The Retired NBA superstar has died in helicopter crash in Southern California, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020.

NBA | Images: Kobe Bryant through the years

Images: Kobe Bryant through the years
The mascot Southpaw greets fans during opening day of SoxFest at McCormick Place West in Chicago on Friday.

White Sox | Opportunity is going to knock for White Sox this season. Will they answer?

SoxFest is over, and spring training opens in just over two weeks. The Chicago White Sox are excited about the upcoming season, and manager Rick Renteria sees an opportunity to make the playoffs.
1998: Michael Jordan, right, is held up by Kobe Bryant during fourth quarter action, Feb. 1, 1998 in Inglewood, California. The Lakers routed the Bulls, 112-87.
Bulls | Michael Jordan's reaction to the death of Kobe Bryant
Jordan was the most notable of former and current NBA stars to express how shocked they were at the news.
Firefighters work the scene of a helicopter crash where former NBA star Kobe Bryant died, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Calabasas, Calif.
Illinois | Helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant was once owned by state of Illinois
The helicopter that crashed Sunday, killing nine people including Kobe Bryant, was once owned by the state of Illinois.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes participates in a drill at NFL football practice Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will face the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NFL | Chiefs' Mahomes leads way with his legs, not just his arm
Even when a defense succeeds in blanketing the Chiefs' fleet of pass catchers, Patrick Mahomes has proven during the playoffs that he can still beat opponents on the ground
Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes arrives for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at the Miami International Airport in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NFL | Chiefs, 49ers arrive in Miami for Super Bowl week
Super Bowl week is here
Bulls | LaVine leads Chicago against San Antonio after 44-point game
Chicago plays the San Antonio Spurs after Zach LaVine scored 44 points in the Bulls' 118-106 win over the Cavaliers
AFC quarterback Lamar Jackson, of the Baltimore Ravens, (8) looks to pass, during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game against the NFC, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NFL | Pro Bowlers remember Kobe Bryant as AFC tops NFC again
The Pro Bowl turned into a Kobe Bryant tribute
Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson embraces Brooklyn Nets guard Garrett Temple (17) following a moment of silence for retired Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant who died in a helicopter crash earlier in the day, before the start of an NBA basketball game in New York, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
NBA | Knicks beat Nets as Irving misses game after Kobe's death
Julius Randle had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to a 110-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, who played without Kyrie Irving following the news of Kobe Bryant's death
College Sports | No. 11 DePaul women hit 18 3s, sinks Georgetown 92-66
Lexi Held hit five of DePaul's season-high 18 3-pointers and the No. 11 Blue Demons rolled to a 92-66 win over Georgetown
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 51,812-A, Charles Cherney photo: Chicago Bears legendary running back Walter Payton and fellow running back Roland Harper at the Bears media day in August of 1979.
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In this Dec. 1, 2015 file photo Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant smiles as he jogs to the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. The Retired NBA superstar has died in helicopter crash in Southern California, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020.
Kobe Bryant through the years
Luis Robert signs autographs for youngsters during opening day of SoxFest at McCormick Place West in Chicago on Friday.
2020 SoxFest Opening Night
Former Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville speaks to the media at the United Center in Chicago Tuesday. He is now the coach of the Florida Panthers.
Quenneville returns to the UC, guides Florida Panthers to a 4-3 win over the Blackhawks
Wheeling’s Emily Zajac leaps from the balance beam during her routine in varsity gymnastics at Wheeling High School on Thursday.
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Javier Baez greets fans on opening night of the 2020 Chicago Cubs Convention Friday at Sheraton Grand in Chicago.
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