Kobe remembered during memorial.  Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — A capacity crowd of 20,000 mourners filled the Staples Center on Monday to pay their respects to Kobe Bryant during a public memorial fit for a monarch. Kobe, 41, lost his life in a fiery helicopter crash a few weeks ago. His 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were ...

Durant has issues with NBA hoopla. Blog King, Mass Appeal BROOKLYN — Since being selected second overall in the 2007 NBA Draft, hoops icon Kevin Durant has garnered millions in remuneration playing the game he loves while concocting a worldwide brand. The 6’9″ forward has 17 million followers on Twitter and 11 million more on Instagram. But, there’s certain aspects ...

Toronto Raptors collect first title.  Blog King, Mass Appeal OAKLAND — “We the North!” For the first time in NBA history, the Larry O’Brien Trophy resides outside the United States. Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and Kawhi Leonard chipped in twenty-two to go along with 6 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors seize their first world title with a 114-110 ...

Raptors fan jailed over lewd remarks.  Blog King, Mass Appeal TORONTO — “Blame it on the a a a a a alcohol.” After his team came up short in game two of the NBA Finals, Toronto Raptors fan Tristan Warkentin was thrown in the slammer for saying he’s gonna “f*ck” Ayesha Curry during a live television broadcast. Ayesha, 30, is ...

Ayesha’s a working mother and more.  Blog King, Mass Appeal OAKLAND — First, she told Jada Pinkett Smith men no longer find her prepossessing. Then she accused cosmetic surgeons of embonpoint malpractice. Not sure what’s going on. But Ayesha Curry, wife of NBA star Steph Curry, clearly experienced a mid-life crisis… and she’s only 30. During a recent confab with ...

Trump goes cheap, orders McDonald’s. Blog King, Mass Appeal WASHINGTON — Everybody knows Republicans are flagrantly conservative. But, damn. Processed meat? On Monday, the national champion Clemson Tigers visited the White House to celebrate their football title. Instead of remunerating a chef or hiring a 5-star bistro cater a nice, gourmet meal, President Trump served players and coaches McDonald’s hamburgers. Images ...

Steph’s wife has augmented boobs. Blog King, Mass Appeal SAN FRANCISCO — Word on the street claims Ayesha Curry, wife of NBA star Steph Curry, had her breasts done. Rather than brush off the hearsay as scuttlebutt, the 29-year-old actress/chef offered brazen confirmation on national television. Ayesha’s mammary glands were indeed augmented and, as a convivial mother of three, she’s ...

Steph Curry gave young girl kicks.  Blog King, Mass Appeal OAKLAND — Damn, Steph Curry is one helluva guy. The Golden State Warriors star scored points with young NBA fans everywhere when he conveyed the perfect response to a 9-year-old girl who tried to purchase his shoes only to learn they were concocted exclusively for boys. Riley Morrison, from Napa (California), ...