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Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant's Dad And 76ers Great, Dies At 69: Reports Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant's Dad And 76ers Great, Dies At 69: Reports
Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant's Dad And 76ers Great, Dies At 69: Reports Joe Bryant, the former Philadelphia 76ers forward and father of Kobe Bryant, died Tuesday, July 16, the New York Times reports. He was 69 years old.  Nicknamed "Jellybean," Bryant was a Philadelphia native and La Salle University alumnus who spent four years with the Sixers from 1975 to 1979, including their 1977 championship bid.  The university's athletic department confirmed his death to the Times. LaSalle head coach Fran Dunphy told the Philadelphia Inquirer that Bryant died after suffering a "massive stroke."  Both his alma mater and the 76ers posted trib…

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Man Shot Dead Near Philadelphia's La Salle University, Police Say Man Shot Dead Near Philadelphia's La Salle University, Police Say
Man Shot Dead Near Philadelphia's La Salle University, Police Say A 40-year-old was shot and killed just blocks from La Salle University in North Philadelphia on Wednesday night, April 3, authorities told Daily Voice.  Shots rang out on the 1700 block of West Olney Avenue around 8:45 p.m., PPD said. Officers responded to find the victim with a single gunshot wound to the "lower right stomach." He was taken to Einstein Hospital and pronounced dead just after 9 p.m., according to police.  No arrests have been made and no weapons were recovered as of Thursday morning, April 4, authorities said. The shooting remains under investigation. 

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Adam Sandler Films New Netflix Movie In Philly Adam Sandler Films New Netflix Movie In Philly
Adam Sandler Films New Netflix Movie In Philly Adam Sandler was showered with surprise birthday greetings as he arrived in Philadelphia Thursday. The 55-year-old comic was met by a group of La Salle University students singing "Happy Birthday" outside of Tom Gola Arena as he shot a scene for his new movie, "Hustle" for Netflix. pic.twitter.com/L3HsadWyJ1 — Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) September 9, 2021 Inside the arena, Sandler was greeted with a traditional birthday cake. Adam Sandler blowing out the candles on his birthday cake inside legendary Tom Gola Arena pic.twitter.com/QaH24vHtSV — Olney Fans (@TheGolaStandard) September…

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by Nicole Acosta