What's French for 'contrite'?

Paul Marshall gauges the continuing fall-out of France's qualification for South Africa.

Kobe Passes Kareem

Kia NBA Shootaround on Kobe Bryant's legacy with the Lakers

Research: Kobe Passes Another Laker Legend

Last night Kobe Bryant passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for 2nd place in...

First Cup: Friday

...as long as it took folks to serenade Kobe Bryant with, 'M-V-P.' Even now, it seems...

From "The Rundown" : Bi-Coastal Basketball

...to ice it. Read | Watch L.A. LAW Kobe Bryant scores 21 points as your Lakers beat the...

Weekend Dime: The All-Lefty Team

...in recent years from a Houston-based legend Kobe Bryant is consulting these days, as well: Hakeem Olajuwon...

Gasol returns, posts double-double as Lakers crush Bulls

Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles' 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.

Gasol Returns; Lakers Cruise, 108-93

Kobe Bryant passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for second on Lakers' all-time scoring list in win over Bulls

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over...

K-Bros Lakers Podkast: 11/19 - Part I

Andy and Brian discuss Pau Gasol's return, Lamar Odom coming off the bench, and Luke Walton's absence. There's also leaping and dancing with Ren McCor...

K-Bros Lakers Podkast: 11/19 - Part II

The K Brothers talk Lakers, 81 and The Fab Five with ESPN analyst Jalen Rose. Plus, Brandon Jennings, Golden State's implosion and Derrick Rose's hair...

Lakers Line Postgame: 11/19

...and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem on the...

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the...

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 18: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the...

Not A Good Start To An NFL Career

We don't wish ill on anyone. Actually, that's not true, but we don't wish ill on anyone relevant to this discussion. Nevertheless, injuries happen, an...