Kobe Bryant

On Wednesday, Kobe Bryant released an open letter to his 17-year-old self.  He warned about many things...mainly, being careful about what he gave away to friends and family. Retired at age 37, he said (to his younger self) that he should INVEST in the future of those he loved, but not to GIVE it away, because, You were slowly eating away at their own dreams and ambitions . . ....

That was a low blow.

Kobe Bryant -- five-time NBA champion, one-time MVP, future Hall of Famer and, apparently, amateur sex therapist.

Kobe Bryant -- 17-time NBA All-Star, five-time NBA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, 11-time all-NBA first teamer and a surefire Hall-of-Famer -- announced this season will be his last in a poem on The Players' Tribune.

On Sunday Kobe Bryant announced that the 2015-16 season would be his last. We figured, what better way to look back on his no-doubt first-ballot Hall of Fame career than by watching his 10 greatest plays (as compiled by the NBA).

We knew this was coming eventually, but the day has finally come. Kobe Bryant has announced that he is retiring upon the end of the NBA season. Part of the statement from Kobe included, You gave a six-year-old boy his Laker dream And I’ll always love you for it. But...

Lamar Odom has reportedly been hospitalized after being found unconscious at a brothel in Nevada earlier today (October 13).

Another day, another record broken by Taylor Swift.

Michael Jordan still thinks he’s the greatest.

The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London highlights the TV sports offerings this weekend. Here’s what else to watch this weekend in sports:

I'm so glad to here that Kobe Bryant and his wife are working things out. Kobe has the extra time to spend since they are out of the playoffs. According to TMZ, Vanessa will not sign the divorce papers.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Shelley Long Age: 62 Occupation: Actress Known For: Her Emmy Award-winning role as snooty Diane Chambers on the iconic hit TV series ‘Cheers,’ and playing mom Carol Brady in ‘The Brady Bunch’ movie franchise Kobe Bryant Age: 33 Occupation: Professional Basketball Player Known For: Five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, mu