Kobe Bryant unsure if playing in opener

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Source : NBA.com
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant isn't sure he'll be ready to play when the Los Angeles Lakers open the season on Oct. 29, although he remains ahead of schedule in rehabbing his surgically repaired Achilles' tendon.

Kobe Bryant getting treatment for sprained ankle

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Source : Yahoo Sports

Kobe Bryant says Dahntay Jones' dangerous defense left him with a sprained left ankle, and the NBA agreed.
Now, the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping the injury doesn't keep their star away from a playoff push for long.

Kobe hints at retirement

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Source : CBS

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Stretching on the floor of the Lakers' practice floor, Kobe Bryant was as vulnerable as you will see him on a basketball court. He was flat on his back, getting the kinks worked out by a member of the Lakers' training staff -- the old bones moving this way and that, the odometer reading 51,000 minutes (regular-season and playoffs) and counting.

Michael Jordan believes Kobe Bryant is worthy of comparison

Source : JEREMY LYNN CSN Chicago

Kobe Bryant has heard the comparisons to Michael Jordan for several years, and he's drawn close in championships with five to Jordan's six.

Kobe Bryant Q&A with Marc Spears

Source : Marc J. Spears, Yahoo! Sports

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Kobe Bryant is beginning his 16th season with the Los Angeles Lakers and seeks his sixth NBA championship, a distinction that would equal Michael Jordan’s six titles. This season also could become one of Bryant’s tougher challenges. Swept by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round last season, the Lakers and Bryant return with a new coach and questions about the strength of their roster.

Kobe Bryant's wife files for divorce

Source : Yahoo Sports

vOn Friday afternoon, we noted that Kobe Bryant's basketball career is in a state of flux with the Clippers surging to win over fans in Los Angeles. Now it appears as if he has more important personal problems to worry about.

Shaq explains feud with Kobe

The recently retired Shaquille O'neal has lots of options to do. From TV guestings, being an NBA analyst [ which will have to wait because of the lock out ] and now he wrote a book with a help from a hall of fame writer.

Kobe Bryant tells a story about Kwame Brown

Kobe Bryant was teammates with center Kwame Brown a few years ago. The big man who was a number one pick in the 2011 NBA Draft did not turn into a star. And he is the subject of Kobe's story.

Kobe Bryant "verbally agrees" to play for Virtus Bologna

Source : ANDREW DAMPF, AP Sports Writer

ROME (AP)—Italian club Virtus Bologna said it has reached a verbal agreement with Kobe Bryant for the Los Angeles Lakers star to play in Italy during the NBA lockout.

Kobe Bryant : playing in Italy "VERY POSSIBLE"

Source : Yahoo Sports

MILAN (AP)—Kobe Bryant(notes) said it’s “very possible” he will play in Italy during the NBA lockout, adding the country is like home because he spent part of his childhood there.

Kobe Bryant gets an offer from Italian Team

Source : Mark J. Miller Yahoo Sports

If an NBA season ever gets underway, Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant will rake in more than $25 million or "a little more than $300,000 per game," according to CBS News.

Kobe Bryant ready to lend money to NBA players affected by lock out

The NBA lock out has affected many of the NBA players not as big as the superstars. Most of them have landed jobs outside basketball and some signed to play basketball in other countries. While Kobe is still hesitant to play overseas, he will not have second thoughts to lend fellow NBA players money if really necessary.

Chinese team willing to pay Kobe just to be in warm ups

Source : Kelly Dwyer Yahoo Sports

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant(notes) can't play in the Chinese Basketball Association this season, whether the NBA's lockout of its players extends for the rest of this week or the rest of Barack Obama's administration (second term, or not).

Kobe Bryant helps laid off Lakers employees

Source : Kelly Dwyer Yahoo Sports
Since pro athletes began earning millions of dollars for a season's work, the idea of a "playoff bonus" seems almost quaint. The reward for making the playoffs, or even winning a series or two, numbers in the tens of thousands; but when you're potentially making eight figures a year those bonuses hardly seem like a big deal.

Police want to talk to Kobe Bryant

Source : yahoo sports

SAN DIEGO (AP)—A police spokesman says detectives want to interview Kobe Bryant(notes) after a man claimed he was injured by the Los Angeles Lakers star during a confrontation at a church.

Kobe Bryant scores own goal at Football Charity Game

Kobe Bryant Shows Soccer Skills at Manchester United vs Barcelona Halftime

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Since the NBA is in a lock out, top players have been going around the world for tours and visits for them to gain extra income. As a final trip, Kobe Bryant visited the Manchester United - Barcelona friendly. At halftime, he was able to show some dribbling [in soccer way] and score a goal.

Issues for USA Basketball

Source : Adrian Wojnarowski Yahoo Sports

Kobe Bryant wearing USA jersey

USA Basketball is still waiting on official announcements from some NBA superstars whether they will play in the 2012 London Olympics, but the global stage and shoe endorsement responsibilities ultimately dictate their inevitable participation. This is the rite of passage for the league icons now, even a chance for those without rings to grab a championship for themselves.

Smart Gilas gives a good fight to NBA Allstars

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Source : Mikkel Bolante, InterAKTV
Compared to the PBA selection, the SMART-Gilas Pilipinas national team was expected to be more competitive against Kobe Bryant and his band of basketball superstars. That proved to be true, although the Philippine team still fell short against the SMART All-Stars, 98-89.

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I have been not updating this sports blog since July 2nd. The reason is I am encountering problems recently with my blogger.com account.