While countless NFL players draw inspiration from Bryant, things hit differently with the Eagles. Bryant was born in Philadelphia and rose to prominence as a prep basketball star in the City of Brotherly Love. And as with many Philadelphians, Bryant's love for the Birds knew no bounds.

Sunday, January 26, marked five years since the heartbreaking death of Kobe Bryant. The five-time NBA champion was among nine people — including 13-year-old daughter Gianna — who

This Sunday, January 26, marks five years since the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, the iconic Los Angeles Lakers star often regarded as Michael Jordan’s heir apparent. As the world reflects on his legacy, Bryant’s hometown of Philadelphia will see its NFL team, the Eagles, fight for a spot in Super Bowl LIX when they face the Washington Commanders.

Patrick Mahomes has led the Kansas City Chiefs to a third straight Super Bowl appearance. However, the quarterback, who is on a 10-year, $450 million deal with Kansas City, has been given a stern message by his trainer Bobby Stroupe ahead of the big game against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9.

Tom Brady vs Patrick Mahomes is the NFL’s MJ vs LeBron… Except the “LeBron” in this case just basically crushed the MJ’s numbers in every single way from day one. Mahomes GOATed and he isn’t 30 yet. First 8 seasons for both: pic.twitter.com/5dE7NqkgZy

When LeBron James and the rest of the NBA world heard the tragic news about Kobe Bryant's death on January 26th, 2020, everything screeched to a halt.

"Kobe: The Making of a Legend" is a three-part CNN docuseries that launches Saturday, a day before the fifth anniversary of the NBA legend's death.

"He's one of the first things that come to mind, in just what he represented, how he inspired people." - Russell Wilson on the late Kobe Bryant.

Russell Wilson posted a touching tribute to Kobe and Gigi Bryant on the anniversary of their death.

Kobe Bryant was a Philadelphia Eagles fan and met Michael Vick in 2010 after Vick won NFL Comeback Player of the Year. They exchanged jerseys and Kobe wore Vick’s jersey a few times after Sunday ...

Find out how Barkley's earring is a tribute to Kobe Bryant and how the two formed a bond during the early stages of Barkley's NFL career.