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The Latest Breaking News from Bill Russell

Report: Westbrook Signs With Excel Sports Management

In July he parted ways with his longtime agent largely due to “irreconcilable differences.”

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Writes Heartfelt Tribute to Bill Russell

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer pens a touching essay to the big man who influenced him on and off the court.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022

Dan Woike: NBA needs to honor Bill Russell’s legacy by retiring his No. 6 uniform leaguewide

Some legacies are too important to leave alone, to trust that society will properly cherish and regularly celebrate them. They require special attention and direct action to ensure memories don’t fade as time passes.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 1, 2022

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This brilliant Bill Russell quote should inspire more thoughtful NBA coverage

The things he knew about basketball, motivation, and people went much deeper.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

Bill Russell Received Just One Scholarship Offer in High School

He attended San Francisco where he had one of the best freshman years in the school’s history.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022

Bill Russell's legacy of NBA championships and cerebral fight for equal rights

On May 1, 1968, Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to another NBA championship, triumphing over the rival Los Angeles Lakers.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2022

Devin McCourty details drawing ‘inspiration and motivation’ from Bill Russell

Devin McCourty and Matthew Slater reflected on the impact of Bill Russell.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

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Bill Russell was the NBA’s king of championship rings – and far more important matters

The basketball legend, who died Sunday aged 88, was doggedly committed to using his platform to amplify his political actions, setting a template for today’s athlete activists

The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2022

MLB Trade Deadline Looming

Plus, fantasy football bold predictions and Deebo Samuel signs an extension with the 49ers.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022

Browns QB Watson Suspended for Six Games

Plus, fantasy football bold predictions and MLB trade deadline news.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022

Tabatabaie: The NBA should universally retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey

The NBA should universally retire Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey. Here's why.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

SI:AM | Bill Russell’s Legacy

He was more than just an NBA legend.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022

The 6 most beautiful moments from Bill Russell’s heartwarming Kobe Bryant friendship

A look back at their wonderful friendship from years past.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

How the NBA Should Honor Bill Russell's Iconic Legacy

The Celtics enshrined Russell’s No. 6 among those that will never be worn again. The NBA should do the same

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022

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Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022

Bill Russell’s Off-Court Example Is What Resonates Most, Now and Beyond

The Celtics icon helped push civil rights and the interests of Black athletes to the forefront.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

Dan Shaughnessy, Terrence Moore discuss Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell’s impact

'In Boston, he's at the top of Mount Rushmore,' says Dan Shaughnessy.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

LIV Golf remains the most empty thing in all of sports

Nothing comes close to mattering at these exhibitions.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

Shams: Boston Celtics sign ex-Rockets big man Bruno Caboclo to camp deal

The former Houston center will compete for a roster spot with Boston.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

‘The best there ever was’ Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca remembers Bill Russell

'We're very sad, the Celtics here, at Bill Russell's passing,' related the Boston co-governor.

Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022

Mike Lupica: Bill Russell was everything we could ever want an athlete to be

We will all talk today about the winning Bill Russell did in basketball, because he is the greatest winner team sports in America has ever produced. We will talk, and rightly so, righteously so, about back-to-back NCAA championships the tall, skinny kid from McClymonds High in Oakland won at the…

WEKU · Aug 1, 2022

As a racial justice activist, NBA great Bill Russell was a legend off the court

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell was a civil rights trailblazer, before, during and after his basketball career. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011 for his activism efforts.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

ESPN’s Michael Wilbon addresses Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell’s impact on American society

A giant among men left us this weekend.

ABC News · Aug 1, 2022

The Loop: Australian swimmer Emma McKeon makes history, more space junk in NSW, and a huge cycling crash at the Commonwealth Games

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

Celtics champ Cedric Maxwell reacts to passing of friend, hero Bill Russell

Russell maintained ties to many around the league decades after leaving it as a player and a coach.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

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