I don't know about you, but I'm not a fan of Kobe, and not just because of that rape mix-up in Colorado. Kobe's obnoxious, a cry-baby, and obscenely arrogant. But he is one hell of a basketball player. I'm not the only one that hates Bryant, a lot of people do. But Hardwood Paroxysm, which may hate Bryant even more than I do, decided today should be Kobe Bryant Day. And it's a celebration of his selfishness work on the court.

So, dive in folks, and celebrate the work of the man who gave himself the nickname Black Mamba. Worst. Nickname. Ever. [Hardwood Paroxysm]

The seven deadly sins of sport. [Deuce of Davenport]

An NBA beat writer for the Wizards, who is not liked by the team, gives an interview about the situation. [The Big Lead]

So how did Jay Glazer get the Favre retirement story first? Through MMA connections, of course. [Awful Announcing]

Sean Salisbury got the boot from ESPN so they could bring back BattleBots. I approve. [Deadspin]

Friday Night Lights is back by the way. I don't watch the show, but Minka Kelly may change that. [Rumors and Rants]

JaMarcus Russell is trimming down this offseason, by which I mean he's getting insanely fat. [Throwing Into Traffic]

Apparently Isiah Thomas complimented Eddie Curry on his fitness level last night. JaMarcus Russell approves. [The Legend of Cecilio Guante]

Even though the case by that Rams player against the Patriots has been dropped, here's a look at the guy who was acting as the lawyer for Rams player. He seems like a classy lawyer. And by "classy" I mean "total scumbag." [Juiced Sports Blog]