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LOS ANGELES (AP) — After one, last, unforgettable, 60-point night, the fans of Los Angeles will have to get used to life without Kobe Bryant. It's something many of them have never known.

Remember April Gehl? The Hilbert athlete who punched 11 letters into Twitter back in January and focused the national media spotlight — and late-night comedy writers — on Wisconsin, the WIAA and the nuances of sportsmanship.

Based on their most recent multiyear Academic Progress Rate, the three UW teams posted scores in the top 10 percent of their sport.

Milwaukee finishes 33-49 and out of the playoffs after making a surprise run last season with a young roster.

The Milwaukee Bucks agreed to a 30-year lease with the Wisconsin Center District for their new arena, the team announced on Wednesday.

Two UW fans designed their save-the-date wedding card like a Badgers football ticket.

Former University of Wisconsin forward Duje Dukan scored his first career NBA points for the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The man accused of gunning down former Saints defensive end Will Smith is a soft-spoken, respectful team leader who always calls older women "ma'am," his pastor and his high school coach said.

The stars did not disappoint.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant scored 60 incredible points. He carried a miserable Los Angeles Lakers team to an improbable comeback victory.

Between Kobe Bryant's last call and the Warriors' last win, the final night of the NBA season was party time.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The thought of fighting a bear is terrifying. It's bigger, stronger, faster, has absolutely no fear of you and every confidence it can destroy you in seconds.

They came to pay tribute, the rich and famous in their courtside seats and the less affluent up high in the rafters of Staples Center.

A look at what's happening all around the majors today:

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors took their last shot at Michael Jordan and history and they swished it — for 73.

PHOENIX (AP) — The second-worst Phoenix Suns season in franchise history ended with a victory, even if it was against a Los Angeles Clippers team almost entirely made up of bench players.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brian Elliott thwarted the Chicago Blackhawks at every turn.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Michael Barrios, Fabian Castillo and Tesho Akindele all scored in the first 29 minutes to give FC Dallas a 3-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night.

SHANGHAI (AP) — Reigning Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton must take a five grid-place penalty at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix because of an early switch of gearbox.

The Latest on the Golden State Warriors' chase of the best regular-season record in NBA history on Wednesday and Kobe Bryant's final game with the Los Angeles Lakers (all times local):