Letters

As long as he's copping to things, Charles Barkley should admit that his "quitting reading because of reading that drinking is bad" quip came from Henny Youngman.
Edward Bolding, Tucson

Advanced Class

Your story on Mike Piazza's retirement, The Quiet Slugger Says Goodbye (PLAYERS, June 2), was understated. He wouldn't have wanted it any other way.
Vivian Singh, Brooklyn

Trickle-Down Economics

I agree with Braylon Edwards that veterans should look at the big contracts given to rookies as motivation (PLAYERS, June 2). Instead of complaining that you're not getting paid enough, go out on the field and show why you should be getting paid more.
Tanner Gibson, Pickens, S.C.

Anger Management

I'm a huge Danica Patrick fan, but I'm getting tired of seeing her stomping off toward some guy as if she's going to kick his butt (All Eyes on Indy, June 2). I'm wondering what she thought she could do to Ryan Briscoe. Please, Danica, if you're going to kick his rear end, do it in a race.
Tim Lutterbeck, Celina, Ohio

Kobe Reconsidered

Thank you for a great profile on the best player in the NBA (Kobe's Killer Instinct, June 2). It's nice to see a story that puts a positive spin on Kobe Bryant's desire and intensity.
Luis Vega, Brooklyn

If all NBA players had the dedication and will that Kobe Bryant does, just think how much more fun basketball would be to watch.
Kevin Rector, DeMotte, Ind.