At U.C. Irvine, to Honor Kobe Bryant Is to Win

By BY TALYA MINSBERG from NYT Sports The Lakers star was a fixture at the college, not far from his home, in the off-season. The Anteaters are trying to instill a “Mamba mentality” as a way to recognize their connection to him.https://nyti.ms/37UA9Ax

Kobe Bryant Memorial Tickets to Sell for as Much as $224

By BY KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports The event which will commemorate the lives of Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, is Feb. 24 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, with limited tickets for the public.https://nyti.ms/2HBxwZT

Kobe Bryant Memorial Is Planned for Staples Center on Feb. 24

By BY SARAH MERVOSH AND MARC STEIN from NYT Sports The memorial will be held at the arena where Bryant was a star with the Los Angeles Lakers for 20 seasons.https://nyti.ms/2OANSFI