We were just talking about him. With Kobe Bryant, that sentence was always true. You could not tell the story of the NBA without him. You could not tell the story of LA without him. He was a part of the fabric of American life, always there. Until now.

Tu Maori ⚫️⚪️🟢 one of my favourite ever achievements. To play for my people. Taranaki Tuturu Nga Ruahine

Outstanding 👏👏👏

Ali Lauitiiti, the original king 👑👑👑

Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow received a hero's welcome from fans as he returned to the Headingley pitch ahead of the game against Huddersfield 💛💙

“Thanks from the bottom our hearts” On #BBCBreakfast rugby league legend Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with MND in 2019, wishes teammate Kevin Sinfield good luck as he embarks on a new challenge. Kevin will run 101 miles in 24 hours to fund research for the disease.

In the words of Doddie Weir OBE on BBC Breakfast this morning “Teamwork makes the dream work.”Doddie, Rob Burrow CBE and Stephen Darby Rimmer MND Foundation are a top team #fightingMND - more here ⬇️

Incredible Kev a humble champion and a captain of captains. Congratulations to all the team involved. Rob’s smile said it all at the finish line 💙

The final inductee for the Class of 2022 for the Leeds Rugby League Hall of Fame is the legendary Jamie Peacock

This is what it’s all about. Absolute class from Jacob Saifiti. Newcastle Knights #AllRedAndBlue

“It brought back so many memories of me reading to my own children” The former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow is the latest celebrity to take part in the CBeebies Bedtime Story 🌙📘 He chose a book all about resilience and determination ⬇️

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I’ve put both of my books on sale for 9.95 in every Amazon marketplace. #TheToughStuff is about the emotional toll of head coaching. #WhereOthersWont is about finding ways to innovate by capitalizing on your peoples’ strengths. Also on Kindle & Audiobook. Enjoy 🙏🏽

Was privileged to see Kev come into York with JP and all the amazing crew. Never felt pride and emotion like it. 💙

What a win congrats St.Helens R.F.C. Paul Wellens and Super league. Roby is King GOAT what a performance.

Tomorrow myself and 12 mates head off in support of a great cause!! Over three days we will be riding 100kms a day from Newcastle the Mudgee, hoping to raise $30k for the MarkHughesFoundation! Big shout out to DRIFT BIKES for supporting me with a brand new @treksbike FX 2!

So good…👏🏽👏🏽

Amazing what a city 👏👏💙💙

You made this your field of dreams that night mate. Forever inspiring 💙💛

"I'm so proud of them." Have a look at Werribee skipper Dom Brew 🥹