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This Day in History: Larry Bird Retires

This Day in History: , Larry Bird Retires . August 18, 1992. Having struggled with back issues for years, the 35-year-old legend announced his retirement in an emotional press conference in Boston. The Hall of Famer began his NBA career in 1979, joining the Boston Celtics. His impact that year led the Celtics to 61-21 record, after the team finished in last place the previous year. . Along with Robert Parrish and Kevin McHale, Bird would lead the Celtics to domination of the 1980s. The team won NBA championships in 1980, 1984 and 1986, with Bird as NBA MVP three years in a row from 1984-1986. After his retirement, Bird went on to coach the Indiana Pacers, leading the team to their best record season ever in 1998. . Larry Bird and Magic Johnson accepted the NBA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019

Vin Scully, Iconic Dodgers Broadcaster, Dead at 94

Vin Scully, Iconic Dodgers Broadcaster, , Dead at 94. The LA Dodgers announced the passing of the sports broadcasting legend on Aug 2. Scully's career with the Dodgers stretches back to the team's time in Brooklyn. Among his many accolades, Scully was recognized with The Presidential Medal of Freedom and honors from the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts paid tribute to Scully. We have lost an icon, Stan Kasten, Dodgers President and CEO, via CNN. The Dodgers Vin Scully was one of the greatest voices in all of sports. He was a giant of a man, not only as a broadcaster, but as a humanitarian, Stan Kasten, Dodgers President and CEO, via CNN. He loved people. He loved life. He loved baseball and the Dodgers. And he loved his family. , Stan Kasten, Dodgers President and CEO, via CNN. His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever, Stan Kasten, Dodgers President and CEO, via CNN. There's not a better storyteller. I think everyone considers him family [...] He lived a fantastic life, a legacy that will live on forever, Dave Roberts, Dodgers Manager, via CNN. Los Angeles sports legends outside of baseball, including Magic Johnson and LeBron James, also paid tribute. Los Angeles sports legends outside of baseball, including Magic Johnson and LeBron James, also paid tribute. I'll always remember his smooth broadcasting style. He had a voice & a way of storytelling that made you think he was only talking to you, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, via CNN. Another great one who made sports so damn special, LeBron James, via CNN. In an interview, Scully once described his approach to the job, calling it "an attitude.". Get to the park early. Do your homework. Be prepared. Be accurate, Vin Scully, via CNN

LeBron James Calls Out US for Failing To Free Brittney Griner From Russian Detention

LeBron James Calls Out US for Failing , To Free Brittney Griner From Russian Detention. LeBron James Calls Out US for Failing , To Free Brittney Griner From Russian Detention. NBC News reports LeBron James recently voiced his criticism of the United States' response to the Russian detention of fellow basketball star Brittney Griner. NBC News reports LeBron James recently voiced his criticism of the United States' response to the Russian detention of fellow basketball star Brittney Griner. James wondered if Griner would even consider returning to the United States. Now how can she feel like America has her back?, LeBron James, on 'The Shop: Uninterrupted,' via NBC News. I would be feeling like, 'Do I even want to go back to America?' , LeBron James, on 'The Shop: Uninterrupted,' via NBC News. Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges on July 7 in a Moscow court. Her lawyers say she currently faces up to 10 years in prison there. The center for the Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, . The center for the Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, . Griner was detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport when authorities said she was carrying vape cannisters of cannabis oil in her luggage. Griner was detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport when authorities said she was carrying vape cannisters of cannabis oil in her luggage. Representatives for Griner say she admitted the vape canisters were hers, though she says she didn't bring them to Russia intentionally. James, who received backlash for his comments, took to social media to clarify what he meant