Kobe Bryant is making steady progress in his injury recovery, although the Los Angeles Lakers star is likely still weeks away from a return to the court. Before Friday night's game with the San Antonio Spurs, Bryant said he's running on flat ground ''a little bit more aggressively'' and improving the flexibility in his ankle. Bryant also works out regularly on a special treadmill at the Lakers' training complex. He hasn't practiced with the Lakers since then, but his concerns are more about his overall athleticism than the Achilles. More...