Bryant’s past, specifically the rape allegation a woman made against him in 2003, became a storyline as social media commenters contrasted Bryant’s award with the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements in support of women who have experienced sexual harassment and assault. PHOTOS: Most heinous crimes connected to athletes Bryant was arrested in July 2003 and charged with sexual assault and false imprisonment after an encounter with the woman at a resort in Colorado....

The helicopter departed from John Wayne Airport in Orange County and reached around 2,000 feet above sea level before it crashed into a steep hillside at about 1,400 feet in Calabasas. It was said to have been descending at a speed of around 4,000 feet per minute, according to data from Flightradar 24. Air traffic controllers were reported to have noted poor visibility near Burbank and Van Nuys, the areas just north and northwest of the departure point, according to the Associated Press....

Kolten Wong had other ideas. With the game tied, 4-4, and the Cardinals up in the bottom of the 9th inning, Wong faced off against Sergio Romo. The Cardinals infielder easily slapped a home run over the right field wall, giving St. Louis the win. The series is now tied, 1-1.

Giroud, 30, has struggled for game time this season, playing just 51 Premier League minutes without a start. Koscielny, also a teammate of Giroud’s with France, said the striker would eventually get his opportunity. “That’s a delicate situation for him. We came back late following the Euros. We joined the squad at another time. It took us more time to get fit,” he said. “Olivier needed a little more time than others....

The U.S. media allegations claimed Moscow had purported plans to invade Ukraine, but Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the allegations, saying they could be a ruse to cover up aggressive intentions from Ukrainian leadership, and that the troop movements on Russia’s territory should not concern anyone. The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) released a statement criticizing the U.S. State Department for spreading “absolute lies” about the purported Russian buildup near the Ukraine border....

During the Zoom interview, which Zelensky shared on his Telegram channel, the Ukrainian leader discussed Russia’s continuing attacks on his country. He said that he wanted to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to negotiate an end the war in Ukraine. Zelensky also urged the Russian people to “support the truth.” Earlier in March, Putin signed into law a bill that allows authorities to criminalize news reporting about the Ukraine invasion that does not adhere to the Kremlin’s version of the events....

His work this year to bounce back had perhaps remained under the radar until Tuesday night, when he launched a walk-off three-run home run against the Marlins. For the Cubs third baseman, it looks like a return to his pre-2018 form is about complete. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN Bryant, now seemingly recovered from his shoulder problems, is walking more often and striking out less this season....

The Giants made one of the biggest splashes of the trade deadline, acquiring the potent bat of Kris Bryant from the Cubs on Friday to help them in their fight to stay atop the NL West against the Dodgers and Padres. The Cubs, meanwhile, send away their 2013 second overall draft pick, 2015 NL Rookie of the Year, 2016 NL MVP and four-time All-Star as they begin to look toward the future....

Jenner was one of many celebrities in attendance at Styles’ penultimate U.S. show for his global Love on Tour. The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch could be seen dancing and chatting to people around her and at one point received a shoutout from Styles himself. The singer waved to Jenner and blew her a kiss, with the mom-of-six returning the gesture from up in the stands, while wearing a black glitter pant-suit....

Letang, 26, had a bout with nausea and dizziness last week before a road trip, Pittsburgh general manager Ray Shero said in a release. He was tested this week in Pittsburgh. The Penguins say a hole in his heart, present from birth but only just found, may have led to the condition. He's being treated with blood thinners and will re-evaluated in six weeks. Letang, a finalist for the Norris Trophy last season, said in the release he hoped making his condition public would encourage others to seek help, "regardless of their age or general health....

The Chinese-Canadian star was accused of luring young girls, including teenagers who were underage, into having sex with him—he denies all allegations. The 30-year-old took to the Chinese social media platform Weibo to deny the allegations on Monday morning. “I have never cheated, there are no ‘underaged girls’ or anything like that. If I did such things, I would put myself in jail! I’m responsible for what I do!” Wu posted on his Weibo account, per the Global Times, a Communist Party newspaper....

The Germany midfielder is absent for the tricky trip to Anoeta having not trained with the team ahead of the encounter after picking up a knock. Malaga 4/1 to beat Valencia Head coach Zinedine Zidane, who also stated that centre-back Jesus Vallejo is unavailable, has seen his squad beset by injuries and suspensions. Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo are banned for the fixture, while Karim Benzema (hamstring) and Mateo Kovacic (adductor tear) are injured....

Defending the cruiserweight title of his Misfits Boxing banner, which specialises in bouts featuring rookie fighters better known for their online profiles, the 29-year-old sent Temperrr to the canvas with a left hook inside the final minute of the opening round. “I had a new technique and I wanted to show it – and damn, it worked,” said KSI, speaking to DAZN after bypassing his even less experienced opponent’s guard with a clobbering left hook before finishing the job and engaging in a face-off with businessman Joe Fournier....

The team announced Monday it has agreed to terms with Kubiak, who was the Ravens’ offensive coordinator last season. Kubiak served as John Elway’s backup during the former’s eight-year playing career in Denver. “Having coached on three Super Bowl teams and 11 playoff teams, Gary knows what it will take to deliver another world championship,” Elway said in a statement. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Kubiak’s deal is for four years....

Japan’s high-pressure culture of conformity means “coming out” as LGBTQ is rare. In sports, it’s almost unheard of, which activists say reveals an unfriendly environment for LGBTQ people because of sports’ gender specificity. Yokoyama said they weren’t enthusiastic about coming out, but decided it was the best choice while thinking about their future after soccer. “I would not have come out in Japan,” they said. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below....

A Delaware family court ruled Busch “committed an act of domestic violence” against Driscoll stemming from a Sept. 26 incident at Dover International Speedway, according to USA Today. The ruling said Driscoll had “bruising and substantial and prolonged pain to her head, neck and throat.” DAYTONA 500: Danica Patrick-Denny Hamlin fallout | Dale Earnhardt Jr., teammates look tough The court on Monday granted Driscoll a protective order , preventing Busch from having any contact with her....

Busch attorney Rusty Hardin made the accusation during closing arguments for the hearing on Driscoll’s request for a protective order against Busch. “We respectfully request that the Court not reward her perjury and scorched-earth approach of destruction by granting her a protective order,” Hardin wrote in his closing arguments, according to a report by Jon Offredo of The Wilmington (Del.) News Journal. “There is only one person in this duo that needs protection, and it is not Patricia Driscoll — it is Kurt Busch....

Just two races ago at another short track (Martinsville), A.J. Allmendinger was ecstatic just to finish ahead of Jimmie Johnson. But at the Food City 500 in Bristol, ‘Dinger was not pleased with the contact he was receiving from the six-time NASCAR champion. MORE: Bristol Winners & Losers | Kyle Busch thinks Bristol ‘sucks’ “Jimmie Johnson’s a f—. Every fender he’s tried to knock in,” Allmendinger told his team on the radio....

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver and his wife, Samantha, each tweeted the news Saturday morning. The baby, the couple’s first, is due in mid-May. The couple were married on New Year’s Eve in 2010.

Rittenhouse was charged with five felonies, including two counts of homicide and one count of attempted homicide, after fatally shooting two people and wounding a third during protests in Kenosha following the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man. He was facing the possibility of decades in prison, but a jury found him not guilty of all charges on November 19 after a contentious trial. In a new interview with Charlie Kirk on his podcast The Charlie Kirk Show, conducted with Jack Posobiec, a senior editor at the Human Events website, Rittenhouse, 18, confirmed that he was having the gun destroyed....