Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Kobe ... Bryant was known for his work ethic and commitment to his craft throughout his career.

That seemed to be the case for Kobe Bryant in the final years of his trophy-laden NBA career, his body ravaged by a series of injuries. For a player who, by his own admission, had given full ...

(CNN) — Retirement is a daunting prospect for every professional athlete. It’s even more panic-inducing if you’ve devoted 20-plus years of your life to little else but perfecting your craft ...