Another week has passed and the world of sports has not disappointed us. These are the *best* stories of week, from Tim Tebow to Kobe Bryant to … a zamboni driver. This is Good Sports: 

ZAMBONI DRIVER LIVES NHL DREAM

Carolina Hurricanes emergency goaltender David Ayres during a break in the action against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. (Photo: John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY Sports)

David Ayres became the oldest NHL goalie to win his regular-season debut Saturday night as the 42-year-old earned the decision in the Carolina Hurricanes' victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. 

That's the short version of a truly wild story. Check out the full story on Ayers' night, where he gave up two goals and stopped eight shots to preserve the win.

It was truly a night in the hockey world few will forget. 

Farewell to Kobe & Gianna 

The world mourned NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, at a public service held at Staples Center in Los Angeles. 

MJ and Shaq brought jokes. Beyonce, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera all had beautiful musical performances. And Jimmy Kimmel tried to keep it together to guide us through. 

You can relive the top moments from the memorial service or check out this deeper coverage: 

• Intensely private Vanessa Bryant shares emotional stories about Gianna and Kobe 
• Michael Jordan was shared a story of rare, true friendship with Kobe
• Jordan became emotional and even jokes at his own expense 
• Read the full text of Jordan's speech
• Lakers GM Rob Pelinka says Kobe texted him from helicopter before crash 
• Themes of memorial service were close to Kobe's heart 
• Some were retired legends of the game. Some are active NBA players who had games on Monday night in other cities. But they were not missing this event.
• Also Monday, we learned that Vanessa Bryant has filed a wrongful death lawsuit over the death of her husband, daughter and seven others

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