Legend says he got his nickname “Bear” after agreeing to wrestle a captive bear at a carnival when he was just 13. After graduating from the University of Alabama, Bryant held a number of ...

An Altadena, Calif., resident came home after being displaced by the Eaton fire to find a large black bear still hanging out underneath his property. transcript [bear grunting] “Yeah.” ...

Editor’s Note: A new series “Kobe: The Making of a Legend” traces the story of Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy to his athletic superstardom and provides an intimate look at his post ...

Even five years after his tragic death, Kobe Bryant's memory, image and legacy continue to live on. While most people will think of the five NBA championships he won and some of his greatest ...

Syracuse University head football coach Fran Brown has been named the recipient of the 2024 Paul “Bear” Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award, recognizing his outstanding success in his first season ...

HOUSTON, January 15, 2025 — The American Heart Association has named Syracuse University’s Fran Brown as the recipient of the 2024 Paul “Bear” Bryant ... win season in his first year ...

During the funeral, a grieving woman placed her hand on his coffin in an emotional moment. His football teammates carried his casket to the field where they had shared many memories and honored him ...

Coach Brown will be recognized with the honor during the 2025 Bear Bryant Awards on January 22 ... delivering a 10-win season in his first year at the helm. Syracuse won three games against ...

While it may not be the hardware he had in mind, Marcus Freeman has added to his trophy case after a ... named the 2024 recipient of the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award.