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FILE - Boston Celtics' Bill Russell, left, holds a corsage sent to the dressing room as he celebrates with Celtics coach Red Auerbach after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers, 95-93, to win their eighth-straight NBA Championship, in Boston, in this April 29, 1966, photo. The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years. (AP Photo/File)

Bill Russell would be appalled by today’s NBA

By Michael McKenna

NBA great Bill Russell reacts at a news conference as he learns the most valuable player award for the NBA basketball championships has been renamed the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award, Feb. 14, 2009, in Phoenix. Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years. (AP Photo/Matt York, file) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Bill Russell built his legacy off the court from life lessons

By Thom Loverro

Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics is shown in 1968. Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years. (AP Photo) **FILE**

NBA great and Celtics legend Bill Russell dies at 88

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Woman, children found dead after standoff with police

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An Ontario Police officer interviews a neighbor sitting in his garage next door to a home where two children, an infant and a teenager, were found dead with their mother, who was unresponsive, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, in Ontario, Calif. (Terry Pierson/The Orange County Register via AP)

California mother suspected of killing 2 daughters

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FILE - In this April 9, 2014, file photo, Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell takes part in the &quot;Sports and Race: Leveling the Playing Field&quot; panel during the Civil Rights Summit in Austin, Texas. Russell has been released from a Seattle hospital after an overnight stay for an unknown condition. Russell confirmed on Twitter Saturday, May 19, 2018, that he went to the hospital late Friday but does not say why. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett, File)

Basketball great Bill Russell released from hospital

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President Barack Obama reaches up to present a 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom to basketball hall of fame member, former Boston Celtics coach and captain Bill Russell, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) ** FILE **

Bill Russell kneels wearing Presidential Medal of Freedom

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Bill Russell to be honored with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’

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Hall of Famer Bill Russell, left, greets Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James after Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Cavaliers won 93-89. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Bill Russell always the forgotten man in debates over NBA’s greatest ever

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

NBA legend Bill Russell, left, talks with Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins before the Kings played the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

LOVERRO: Bill Russell’s falling reverence in NBA history amounts to a travesty

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Former NBA player Bill Russell waves to the crowd during the NBA All Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Bill Russell OK after collapse during speaking engagement

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Residents complain about boats in front yards

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Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell, left, speaks to moderator Harry Edwards in the &quot;Sports and Race: Leveling the Playing Field&quot; panel during the Civil Rights Summit on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Austin, Texas. Russell discussed using his platform in basketball to raise awareness for civil rights. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)

Hall of Famer: Gay athletes face old questions

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

DeSoto leaders approve plan to attract industry

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Boston unveils statue of NBA great Bill Russell

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Hall of Fame coach, player Bill Sharman dies at 87

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Bill Russell arrested for carrying gun at airport

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

** FILE ** Miami Heat forward LeBron James celebrates after a play during the second half of Game 2 in their first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks in Miami, April 23, 2013. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that James has won the NBA Most Valuable Player award for the fourth time in five years. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

LeBron James says he’s humbled to become 4-time NBA MVP

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AP Source: LeBron wins 4th MVP award

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

MLB honors Jackie Robinson with ballpark tributes

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press