POWER RANKINGS: Celts, Lakers at top heading into season Oct 24, 2008
The defending champs return nearly all the key players from last season's 66-win juggernaut, meaning they have to be considered favorites to notch Boston's first repeat title since the Bill Russell era (1968 and '69). The development of Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins alongside Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen also bodes well. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
General Releases Oct 24, 2008
- USF Athletes Don Cap And Gown - UNDEFEATED, UNTIED USF FOOTBALL STAR OF NEW BOOK - Fourth Annual Night Of Champions Auction Dinner - Photo Gallery for the Fourth Annual Night Of Champions Auction Dinner - Night Of Champions Auction Dinner - Women Face Portland, Men Face Santa Clara in WCC Tennis Tourney Openers Friday - USF LADY DONS: The First 25 Years - Bulls and Cartwright Agree to Three More Years - S.F. Chronicle's Dwight Chapin Wins Sam Goldman Award - Five New Members Enter Hall of Fame... (Usfdons.com)
BASKETBALL:Bulldogs' Varnado broadens his game Oct 23, 2008
"Whew. If he becomes that, if he develops that, which I'm sure he will, he might tell Bill Russell to move over and become the next Bill Russell," the Alabama head coach said Wednesday at SEC Basketball Media Days. That might be a bit much, but if Varnado can score for MSU as expertly as he denies opponents from scoring, he will be an even bigger nightmare for opposing SEC coaches. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Dodgers rout Phillies, close NLCS gap Oct 13, 2008
The ceremonial first pitch was thrown out by Steve Garvey, Lopes, Bill Russell and Ron Cey, who made up the Dodgers infield for a big league-record 8 1/2 seasons and played in the World Series in 1974, 1977, 1978 and 1981. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Monday, October 13, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
O'Bryant swatting any misconceptions Oct 13, 2008
"That's Bill Russell right there," O'Bryant said. "I read an article on him once and he said anybody can throw a blocked shot seven rows up and scream. But then it's their ball and maybe an in-bounds play is their best play. If you keep it in play and, as long as the guards know what's going on, it should fall in their hands.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Beckett ready to start over Oct 11, 2008
"It's all about taking it to another level," Papelbon said, citing Celtics legend Bill Russell as a proven playoff performer. "You can look at all these great players throughout history and none of them were really remembered until they won championships. Or none of them are really remembered until they do special things in the postseason. I've always kind of taken that to heart with my play.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Opinion: Blazers' Oden is 'man-child' NBA needs Oct 10, 2008
He carries on the evolutionary line that began with George Mikan and ran through Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Bob Lanier, Bill Walton, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Patrick Ewing and Shaq. On back-to-back nights, Oden played 20 minutes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Out or safe? Bowa, Lopes debate on Oct 10, 2008
Mota scored the tying run, and Bill Russell ultimately knocked in Lopes with a single for the 6-5 win. The next night, Tommy John defeated Steve Carlton in the pouring rain to win the series, 3-1. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Claire: Dodgers set for future success Oct 8, 2008
The Dodgers are blessed with four position players who have their fans thinking about the days of Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Bill Russell and Ron Cey, those magical names of another time in the team's history. The Dodgers have real hope for future success with the foundation of catcher Russell Martin, first baseman James Loney and outfielders Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Here we go again: Phils, Dodgers meet up in NLCS Oct 7, 2008
It seemed like every time we turned around, there were the Phillies, former Los Angeles center fielder Rick Monday recalled (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Russell remembers Robinson Oct 7, 2008
Bill Russell, the Celtics Hall of Famer, held court with the media this afternoon before the postponement of today's Sox-Mariners game at Fenway Park. Russell was scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of the Sox' tribute to the late Red Auerbach and the Celtics organization. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
MLB Notebook: Phillies, Dodgers matchup could join classics (Today) Oct 7, 2008
It was the era of the Dodgers' Tommy John, Dusty Baker, Steve Garvey and Bill Russell against such Phillies stars as Steve Carlton, Greg Luzinski, Gary Matthews and Mike Schmidt. The series also included the Dodgers' Davey Lopes, who now is a coach with Philadelphia, and the Phillies' Larry Bowa, now a coach with the Dodgers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Lowrie sends Red Sox back to ALCS Oct 7, 2008
Lowrie's walk-off single. Varitek stymies the squeeze. (MLB.com)
Dodgers-Phillies rekindles memories Oct 7, 2008
Four Dodgers played in each one: shortstop Bill Russell, catcher Steve Yeager, left-fielder Dusty Baker and Monday, in his 15th full season as one of the team's broadcasters. "To this day, Larry Bowa and I talk about some of the games we played against one another," Monday said. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Phils, Dodgers capitalize on momentum Oct 6, 2008
On the Dodgers side, catcher Steve Yeager, shortstop Bill Russell, left fielder Dusty Baker and right-handers Bob Welch and Burt Hooton were principals in all three series. Philadelphia constants included a pair of Hall of Famers -- third baseman Mike Schmidt and lefty Steve Carlton -- and shortstop Larry Bowa and outfielders Greg Luzinski and Garry Maddox. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
SPORT'S REIGNING SOURPUSS: Checking in with Pats' Bill Belichick Sep 25, 2008
Both Red Auerbach, who won year after year with Bill Russell, and Phil Jackson, who first racked up championships with Michael Jordan, were often characterized as coattails. More recently, in baseball, critics would put down Joe Torre as a mere accountant, tending to a big team payroll. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
They'll bring down the House, but it's no time to cheer Sep 21, 2008
This is also where Josh Beckett showed that, as Bill Russell once observed, "Experience don't mean [naughty word].". And, yes, this is where the Bloody Sock entered into the folklore of sport, and this is where Derek Lowe, Johnny Damon, and the rest of the gang completed the greatest postseason comeback in baseball history. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Dodgers returning to Albuquerque Sep 19, 2008
The Dodgers played Triple-A baseball in Albuquerque from 1972-2000 -- with Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero, Orel Hershiser, Davey Lopes, Mike Marshall, Pedro Martinez, Mike Piazza and Bill Russell all making stops -- and the city hosted the Dodgers' Double-A affiliate from 1963-71. "We're very excited to be returning to Albuquerque," player development director De Jon Watson said in a release. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Sections' size doesn't matter Sep 16, 2008
Bill Russell played basketball at the school. Moore laughs at how much success schools like McClymonds would have if they didn't move up. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
No end in sight Sep 14, 2008
"Amazing. The first time I walked in, I felt the history. It's one of the few places that has banners up at their practice facility, and it's not just one banner, it's like 17."Everyone is always talking about championships, you see pictures of Red Auerbach and Bill Russell all around here. So, I am kind of just slowly taking everything in, staying real quiet. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Nonprofit fingers Murtha as corrupt Sep 12, 2008
Murtha s opponent in the upcoming election, Republican Bill Russell, said the report shows the ongoing problems with the entire earmark system. He added that CBS recently named Murtha the King of Pork during an Assignment America segment. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Celtics extend Rivers's contract Sep 11, 2008
Rivers this season will have a chance to join Red Auerbach (eight championships from 1959-66) and Bill Russell (1968 and '69) as the only coaches to have led the Celtics to successive NBA titles. Rivers, 46, has guided the Celtics to regular-season records of 45-37, 33-49, 24-58, and 66-16. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Intentional walks piling up for Manny Sep 7, 2008
In just 144 plate appearances this season with Dodgers, Ramirez already has been intentionally walked 12 times, nearly halfway to the team's season intentional walks record of 25 set by Bill Russell batting primarily eighth in 1974. "It doesn't matter who you bat behind Manny, they're not going to pitch to him unless they have to," Dodgers manager Joe Torre said. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Academy of Arts paints a different picture Sep 1, 2008
Playing a Division I school that produced Bill Russell, Bill Cartwright and two national championships represents a giant initial step in AAU's attempt to become a sort of oil-and-water participant in intercollegiate athletics, combining two ingredients that don't seem to mix: art and athletics. It's a bold step for a school best-known for having its name on display all over downtown, and on its omnipresent black vans. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Live from New York: Phelps to host SNL opener Aug 28, 2008
Live from New York: Phelps to hostSNL opener - More Sports - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday August 27, 2008 6:27PM; Updated: Wednesday August 27, 2008 6:48PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mailbag questions Aug 27, 2008
Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James wouldn't be where they are today if it weren't for the sacrifices and efforts of Tommie Smith and John Carlos, of Muhammad Ali and Jim Brown, of Bill Russell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. History doesn't just teach us, it clears a path. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Grey Goose Entertainment and Sundance Channel Announce Talent Pairings for Fourth Season of 'Iconoclasts' Premiering October 16 at 10 PM ET/PT Aug 19, 2008
Season one of "Iconoclasts" featured: actor Samuel L. Jackson and basketball legend Bill Russell, fashion designer Tom Ford and artist Jeff Koons, chef Mario Batali and musician Michael Stipe, producer Brian Grazer and CEO Sumner Redstone, actress Renee Zellweger and news correspondent Christiane Amanpour, and actor and environmentalist Robert Redford and actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. Season two featured: Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton; dancer Mikhail... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mentoring Challenge Aug 19, 2008
At the helm as honorary campaign chairman is NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell, who serves on the board of MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership. If you've ever thought about mentoring a child but just haven't taken the next step -- whether you want to simply learn more or to check out local programs -- the Challenge provides you with the perfect opportunity. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Pee Wee, The Goat Show Kismet With China's Yao Aug 12, 2008
In Oakland, it's Mosswood Park, where Bill Russell and played before anyone knew their names. A Treasure. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Broxton bounces back against Phils Aug 12, 2008
Steve Garvey, Bill Russell, Ron Cey and Davey Lopes -- the Dodgers' infield for 8 1/2 years starting in 1973 -- took the field together to applause before Monday's game with Lopes in town as the Phillies' first-base coach. The Dodgers have won three straight over the Phillies. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
BeaverBlitz Newsstand Thursday, August 7 Aug 8, 2008
Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (Oregon State Sports -- Rivals.com)
USF Dons Olympic Highlights Aug 8, 2008
Bill Russell vaulted Team USA to Olympic Gold in 1956 ... While many basketball fans wonder how the current group of NBA stars representing the United States in the 2008 Beijing Olympics will fare in its quest for a gold medal, two USF hoops stars - K.C. Jones and Bill Russell - proudly represented their country in the 1956 Games in Melbourne, Australia, before embarking on legendary Hall of Fame careers in the NBA. ... Bill Russell, Basketball Player (USF: 1953-1956) - Member of 1956 U.S. Gold... (Usfdons.com)
• Mercer Island, Washington, is home to tent camp Aug 6, 2008
Residents include Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen, Seattle Mariners Chief Executive Howard Lincoln, retired Boeing CEO Frank Shrontz, the publisher of the Seattle Times and ex-NBA great Bill Russell. The homeless encampment is one of several temporary shelters that have been set up around King County in recent years, but none of them were in as wealthy an area as Mercer Island. (Q13.com, WA)
Presidential Slogan: 'Manny's Great in 2008' Aug 4, 2008
Those who participated in the luncheon included Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda, Steve Sax, Bill Russell, Bob Welch, Fernando Valenzuela, Jerry Reuss, Jose Vizcaino, Ken Howell, Kenny Landreaux, Manny Mota, Mariano Duncan, Rick Honeycutt, Ron Cey, Rudy Law, and Steve Garvey. Kirk Gibson, the Arizona bench coach, also made a surprise appearance. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Gibson shows up for LA's '80s fete Aug 3, 2008
" Another potential chills moment occurred when the Dodgers announced all of their former stars to the applause of the crowd, waiting to bring out Gibson last. With the rest of the stars from that decade lined up on the field, Gibson trotted out of the D-backs dugout and pumped his arm just like he did after hitting his famous home run. Even Arizona's players applauded the moment, before Gibson homer was shown on the Jumbotron. Other players attending the celebration of a decade in which Los... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Hey! Go jump in the lake! Aug 2, 2008
Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce President Bill Russell said the county's ban on public swimming access is also a disservice to tourists, many of whom come to the area looking for public beaches. Russell said he regularly sends north Mecklenburg visitors --and their money -- to Troutman's Lake Norman State Park. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
CIRCUS? WHAT CIRCUS?: Closest NBA things to Favre saga Jul 29, 2008
What commissioner David Stern, his staff, the league's owners and their many well-heeled partners pulled off -- starting roughly with the arrival of Julius Erving in 1976, then gaining momentum from Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, right through superstars such as Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James -- really was unprecedented, transforming the NBA from third-string into the nation's "in'' sport, selling both the steak and the sizzle. But the NBA hasn't had a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Switching lanes Jul 27, 2008
did you know the hawks actually drafted bill russell and who they got for him actually helped them short term to win a championship ... I didn t knoe that they drafted Bill russell. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
McCovey supports youth with golf tourney Jul 23, 2008
Former Giants Gold Glove first baseman and current broadcaster J.T. Snow said he was dazzled by seeing McCovey chatting with two of the celebrities he personally invited: fellow baseball Hall of Famer Joe Morgan and basketball legend Bill Russell. Morgan, in fact, accepted McCovey's invitation to the tournament before he even learned what charity would benefit. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Kings of your hearts Jul 21, 2008
San Francisco: A run-off for the throne: Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Bill Russell, but Barry Bonds might cheat his way into the appointment. Columbus: A king has never worn a sweater vest, so forget Jim Tressel. (AZCentral -- Sports)
All-Star classic was only 10 minutes short of big-league disaster Jul 20, 2008
DeJulio lived for USF, having played on Pete Newell's NIT championship team of 1949, and he will forever be known for luring Bill Russell to the Hilltop. Always in search of prospects in the neighborhoods of his native Oakland, DeJulio first saw Russell in 1952 as a skinny, 6-foot-6 senior at McClymonds High, a kid who hadn't even made the team in his junior year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Frank DefordVIEWPOINT Jul 17, 2008
The game's greatest defensive player, Bill Russell, was a southpaw, which meant that his strong arm matched perfectly for blocking right-handers' shots. In tennis, the ball spins differently off a left-hander's racket. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
San Francisco Hall of Famer DeJulio dies at age 83 Jul 16, 2008
In fact, DeJulio's hard work is considered one of the key reasons Bill Russell came to USF.. In a feature in the 1972-73 media guide, DeJulio explained why the university meant so much to him. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
USF Hall of Famer, Dons Booster Hal DeJulio Passes Away at Age 83 Jul 16, 2008
Member of the USF 1949 NIT Title Team Helped Bring Bill Russell to the Hilltop ... Credited as one of the key individuals who helped bring basketball legend Bill Russell to the Hilltop, DeJulio served as a president and member of the USF Century Club, supporting USF Athletics ... "Hal did a lot for USF. He did most of the recruiting of ball players in the East Bay. DeJulio was instrumental in getting Bill Russell to USF," Giudice said. (Usfdons.com)
Celtics great Russell writing book about Auerbach Jul 15, 2008
NEW YORK -- Basketball great Bill Russell is working on a memoir about his friendship with the late Red Auerbach, the coach for whom Russell starred on a long run of championship teams. "Red and Me" will be published by HarperCollins in Spring 2009. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Dodgers Lose Game and Perhaps Saito Jul 14, 2008
Andruw Jones, again hearing the fans loud displeasure, was 0-for-5 with five strikeouts, tying the Dodgers' record of futility set by Bill Russell and Darryl Strawberry, and Blake DeWitt, after driving in 29 runs in April and May, has knocked in five during June and July. Torre said, "Our pitchers are doing a real good job, but we've leaving them no breathing room. Hiroki Kuroda pitched well enough to win. We need to do a lot better than we've been doing.". (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
More > Jul 13, 2008
In a disaster of a first Dodgers season that has made him the target of ferocious jeering from fans, he reached a new low with five strikeouts, tying a franchise record held by Bill Russell and Darryl Strawberry. Jones volunteered to return early from surgery because of the injury to Juan Pierre, and while his innate defensive skills are a comfort to pitchers, he looks pretty much the same offensively as he did before the surgery, and that wasn't pretty. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Rafa, Roger raise their rich rivalry Jul 8, 2008
Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain had a one-sided rivalry, with Russell's Celtics prevailing seven out of eight times in the NBA playoffs. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier are more tightly connected. (Florida Times-Union)
OKLAHOMA BOUND: Sonics leave colorful history in Seattle Jul 5, 2008
There have been brushes with greatness -- Patrick Ewing, Maurice Lucas, David Thompson, Paul Westphal and, for 12 games in '78-79, a fellow named Jackie Robinson all played briefly for this team -- as well as extended stays from Jack Sikma, Lenny Wilkens, Detlef Schrempf, Tom Chambers, Gus Williams, Ray Allen and, for four seasons in the '70s as head coach, the revered Bill Russell. McDaniel, McKey & McMillan sounds like a dynamite law firm but its partners were even more dynamic on the court. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Stults Pulls a Cinderella Jul 2, 2008
Dodger Blue Notes-- By striking out four times, Repko fell one short of the single-game franchise record of five set by Bill Russell in 1971 and matched by Darryl Strawberry in 1991. The Dodgers are 16-24 on the road. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
TAKE A NUMBER: Top uniform numbers in sports Jul 1, 2008
No. 6: Bill Russell, Al Kaline, Stan Musial and Julius Erving. Not too shabby. (USA Today -- Sports)
Dodgers fighting through injuries Jul 1, 2008
HOUSTON -- Joe Torre got the "good" news on Juan Pierre, that he would miss four to six weeks and not the rest of the season with a knee injury. Then he learned that Matt Kemp, the club's RBI leader, would miss Monday night's series opener with the Astros because his eye was irritated from contact lens overuse. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Hits? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Hits Jun 30, 2008
"Maybe we can win the last game of the series with one hit and work up from there,' Dodgers GM Ned Colletti said, just half kidding. Lost in all the oddities of the game was the fact the Dodgers have now won an interleague series for just the second time in the past three seasons, and they also won their first series against any team other than the Cincinnati Reds since taking two of three at Milwaukee May 13-15. The Dodgers improved to 38-42 and remained 2 1/2 games back of first-place Arizona... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Giving everybody a piece of his mind Jun 29, 2008
He was NBA Rookie of the Year the same year Bill Russell came into the league ... Ditto for Jack McCallum's story ("Seems Like Old Times") in the issue featuring Bill Russell and Kevin Garnett on the cover. (Boston Globe)
Dodgers honor star players of 70s Jun 29, 2008
" Along with Garvey and Reuss, the other players in attendance were pitchers Al Downing, Bobby Castillo, Bob Welch, Ray Lamb and George Culver, outfielders Rick Monday, Rudy Law, Tom Paciorek, LeRon Lee and John Hale, shortstop Bill Russell, infielder Bill Grabarkewitz and utility player Derrel Thomas. The former Dodgers were recognized on the field at their old positions before Saturday's game, where they were joined by the night's Dodgers starters. Their manager Tommy Lasorda also attended the... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Dodgers seek Freeway Series sweep Jun 29, 2008
Among the expected attendees are Tommy Lasorda, Steve Garvey, Rick Monday, Bill Russell, Jerry Reuss, and Al Downing. After Chad Billingsley threw seven shutout innings Saturday, Dodgers starters have compiled a National League-best 2. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Kershaw Loses Battle of the Kids Jun 28, 2008
" Other Notes from *M*A*S*H* 4077 and Hawkeye Pierce: Kuroda came out of his bullpen session Wednesday with a little soreness, but it is an unrelated sore neck that will push his simulated game from today to Saturday. ...Nomar Garciaparra, out since April 26 with a strained left calf, may start a minor-league rehab assignment next week.? Stars of the 70s Honored The Dodgers will honor their star players from the 1970s tomorrow at a luncheon open to the public at Dodger Stadium. Hall of Famer... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Trivia Tidbits: Luck of the Irish Jun 28, 2008
Don Chaney (guard/Houston, 1968) is the only individual to be a teammate of Bill Russell (Celtics 1968-69) and Larry Bird (1979-80) ... While Bill Russell served as the player-coach for the Boston Celtics from 1966-69 (three seasons), the club won two NBA titles (1968 and 1969). (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Top picks find wins difficult Jun 28, 2008
In 1956, Bill Russell -- believe it or not -- was only the second player taken in the draft after Duquesne guard Sihugo Green. Russell, who obviously should have been the top pick, was selected by the St. Louis Hawks and traded to the Boston Celtics for Ed Macauley and Cliff Hagan. (Albany Times Union)
Dodgers, hot Loney seek series win Jun 28, 2008
Tommy Lasorda, Steve Garvey, Ron Cey, Rick Monday, Bill Russell, and Jerry Reuss, among others, are expected to attend. Reuss threw out the ceremonial first pitch Friday in honor of his no-hitter 28 years ago Friday. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Russell remembers Robinson Jun 26, 2008
Bill Russell, the Celtics Hall of Famer, held court with the media this afternoon before the postponement of today's Sox-Mariners game at Fenway Park. Russell was scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of the Sox' tribute to the late Red Auerbach and the Celtics organization. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Griner's evaluation Jun 26, 2008
Some of the most prolific shot-blockers on the men's side of the game -- , , , Bill Russell and -- have had lasting effects on the game. But none of them have been as dominating in their game as Griner is in the female game. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Law and diss-order: Shaq to pay for rapping Kobe Jun 25, 2008
The St. Louis (now Atlanta) Hawks picked second and went for USF center Bill Russell then traded his rights to the Celtics. Russell won 11 championship rings. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Shaq, Kobe and Bill Russell Jun 25, 2008
And maybe Bill Russell ... Maybe Bill Russell will get involved again. (The Palm Beach Post)
Post 284 Bucs remain unbeaten Jun 23, 2008
For more information call Bill Russell at 733-2720 or 458-5361. The Progress-Index 2008. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
