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LA Sports World Reacts To Boston Marathon Bombing

The sports world, even over here in Los Angeles, took part in expressing condolences and prayers, in the face of tragedy, through social media.

2013/04/15

Kobe Bryant tweeted (@KobeBryant) photos to fans making fun of how he looked as he got ready for surgery. He said, “Surgery prep time. Lookin like Mrs. Doubtfire with a jerri curl cap lol Anesthesia next #highasakite #mambaout.” (credit: twitter.com/kobebryant)

Bryant Recovering After ‘Successful Surgery’ On Torn Achilles Tendon

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was recovering this weekend after surgery to repair his left Achilles tendon.

2013/04/14

Kobe Bryant is expected to be out six to nine months after suffering a torn left Achilles' tendon in last Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors.(credit: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Bryant Undergoes Surgery To Repair Torn Achilles Tendon

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant underwent surgery Saturday for what appeared to be a rupture of his Achilles tendon, the team said.

2013/04/13

Metta World Peace #15, Kobe Bryant #24, and Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers wait to resume play action against the Atlanta Hawks at Staples Center on March 3, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kobe Leads Lakers Over Hawks 99-98 In Exciting Ending

Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter and hit the go-ahead layup with 9 seconds left, leading the Los Angeles Lakers back to .500 for the first time in more than two months with a 99-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.

2013/03/03

Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggets shoots in the lane against Dwight Howard #12 and Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers on February 25, 2013 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. (credit: Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Fall Short In 119-108 Loss To Nuggets

Wilson Chandler scored 23 points in place of an injured Danilo Gallinari, and Ty Lawson added 22 in the Denver Nuggets’ 119-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

2013/02/25

Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers addresses the crowd in a ceremony honoring Lakers late owner Dr. Jerry Buss before the game with the Boston Celtics at Staples Center on February 20, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Cannon, Fans Pay Respects At Laker Game

For Dr. Jerry Buss, it was hard to beat watching his Lakers take on the Celtics. Wednesday night at the Staples Center, he would have been proud and honored, not only by the 113-99 victory the Lakers earned over the Celtics, but by the touching tribute given back by the city, and the people who loved him.

2013/02/21

The Los Angeles Lakers will wear a patch of their owner who passed away on February 18, 2013 of kidney failure. credit: )(Uniwatch/Lakers)

Lakers To Sport Jerry Buss Memorial Patch

A memorial patch will be donned by the Lakers on their jerseys in honor of the team’s longtime owner Jerry Buss, who passed away in Los Angeles on Monday.

2013/02/19

Kobe Bryant looks on during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on February 10, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (credit: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Lakers Fall To Heat 107-97, Finish 4-3 On Trip

LeBron James put 32 points on the board and Dwayne Wade added 30 as the Miami Heat beat the Lakers 107-97 on Sunday for their sixth win in their last seven meetings.

2013/02/10

Best Bars To Watch The NBA Finals In Los Angeles

After the NBA lockout nearly squelched our season, we suggest you bask in basketball fever and cheer your team onto victory at one of these local bars.

2012/05/17

Kobe Bryant Misses 5th Straight Game For Lakers

Kobe Bryant is sitting out his fifth straight game to rest his bruised shin.

2012/04/15

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Bryant Out Of Preseason Finale With Wrist Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers say Kobe Bryant won’t play in Wednesday night’s preseason finale because of an injury suffered in the team’s first preseason game against the Clippers.

2011/12/21

Laker Kobe Bryant dribbles against Amar'e Stoudemire of the New York Knicks at Staples Center on January 9, 2011. (credit: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kobe Scores 27, Lakers Fight Off Knicks 109-87

Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Andrew Bynum added 18 points and seven rebounds before getting ejected in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers mixed it up with the New York Knicks in their fourth straight victory, 109-87 Sunday night.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/01/09

Ariza #1 of the New Orleans Hornets shoots against Matt Barnes #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on January 7, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Laker Matt Barnes Likely To Have Knee Surgery Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes is likely to have surgery Tuesday to repair torn cartilage in his right knee, an injury expected to sideline him for several weeks.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/01/09

Lakers To Hold Chick Hearn Book Drive Sunday

The Los Angeles Lakers will hold their annual Chick Hearn Night and fans are being asked to donate a new children’s book at Sunday’s game against the Golden State Warriors.

2010/11/21