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Culture  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 7, 2009

Taking a Stand in the Grandstands

Taking a Stand in the Grandstands In the U.S., go to almost any professional sporting event and look in the stands — just about everyone sits. But at soccer matches throughout the world, many fans prefer to stand. The tradition of standing is so entrenched that games like Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League semifinal at London’s…
Culture  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 7, 2009

On Boston’s Bench, Red Just Talked (Great piece)

On Boston’s Bench, Red Just Talked When Bill Russell joined the Boston Celtics in late 1956, the team was anchored by guards Bob Cousy and Bill Sharman. But by season’s end, the focus was on the front court, where Mr. Russell played. Coach Red Auerbach, acknowledging the rookie center’s shot-blocking and passing skills, changed his…