Read more Kobe Bryant stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/418/kobe-bryant.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 18:13:03 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74325/eastwood-is-top-badass.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagGQ has broken this year's Man of the Year honors into several categories. That's why Clint Eastwood is Badass of the Year, Barack Obama is Leader of the Year, and Tom Brady the Comeback of the Year. Click the source link for the full list, and see the photo gallery...http://www.newser.com/story/74325/eastwood-is-top-badass.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 19 Nov 2009 19:33:53 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/65968/becks-to-shaq-pick-on-someone-your-own-size.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDavid Beckham is afraid of Shaquille O’Neal—at least according to Shaquille O’Neal. Becks refused to compete against Shaq on the soccer field for the NBA star's upcoming TV show, Shaq Vs. , the New York Post reports. That prompted the challenger to declare on Twitter, “he should b scared, he...http://www.newser.com/story/65968/becks-to-shaq-pick-on-someone-your-own-size.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 03 Aug 2009 11:20:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63413/in-obamas-eyes-jordan-tops-kobe.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPresident and Basketballer-in-Chief Obama wasn’t coy when asked whether he preferred Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan: “Oh, Michael,” he told the AP. “I mean, Kobe’s terrific. Don’t get me wrong,” he said. “But I haven’t seen anybody match up with Michael.” Jordan, of course, played for Obama’s hometown Bulls—though...http://www.newser.com/story/63413/in-obamas-eyes-jordan-tops-kobe.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63150/kobes-next-title-1-man-state-department-to-china.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagYao Ming may be an NBA star, but the most popular basketball player in China is Kobe Bryant—he's plastered on billboards and even once had his own reality show on Chinese TV. The Lakers guard has made a deliberate push in the world's largest nation, and he's now establishing...http://www.newser.com/story/63150/kobes-next-title-1-man-state-department-to-china.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 30 Jun 2009 6:00:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/62141/la-flocks-to-lakers-parade.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAn estimated 150,000 clogged streets in downtown Los Angeles today as the NBA-champion Lakers took a victory lap around downtown, the Times reports. Some 80,000 more jammed the Coliseum for a rally at parade’s end. Police, hoping to avoid the looting and chaos that followed Sunday’s clinching victory...http://www.newser.com/story/62141/la-flocks-to-lakers-parade.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 17 Jun 2009 15:21:59 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61876/mvp-kobe-leads-lakers-to-title-no-15.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Lakers captured their 15th NBA title tonight in Orlando, polishing off the Magic with a 99-86 victory that gave coach Phil Jackson his record 10th title, the Los Angeles Times reports. Last season's runners-up, the Lakers saw five players score in double figures, led by Finals MVP Kobe Bryant...http://www.newser.com/story/61876/mvp-kobe-leads-lakers-to-title-no-15.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 14 Jun 2009 21:57:36 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61671/fisher-nets-game-4-for-lakers.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagKobe Bryant is one win from an NBA title to call his own, and Derek Fisher got him there. Fisher forced overtime with a 3-pointer with 4.6 seconds left in regulation and then drilled another one with 31.3 seconds to go in overtime as the Los Angeles Lakers...http://www.newser.com/story/61671/fisher-nets-game-4-for-lakers.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 11 Jun 2009 23:47:39 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61456/orlando-takes-game-3.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOrlando finally regained its Magic touch. Making easy shots and tough ones from everywhere, the Magic won their first game in two visits to the NBA finals as Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis scored 21 points apiece in a 108-104 victory over Los Angeles. The Lakers still lead the series,...http://www.newser.com/story/61456/orlando-takes-game-3.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 09 Jun 2009 23:29:45 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61261/turnovers-ding-magic-in-ot.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 101-96 in Los Angeles yesterday, taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Orlando flubbed a last-second shot at a fourth-quarter win, then let the Lakers dominate overtime with a 7-0 run, the Los Angeles Times reports. Kobe Bryant nailed just 29 points, 11...http://www.newser.com/story/61261/turnovers-ding-magic-in-ot.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 08 Jun 2009 1:14:23 CDT