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"We're going to embrace the underdog mentality" - Bill Chisholm wants Celtics to learn from Isaiah Thomas-led teams

It is arguably a test of loyalty to ask if today's fans supported the team during that short stretch, a test of how much of a ...
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With WNBA officiating under scrutiny, what does it take to become a referee in the league?

Every referee's journey to the WNBA is different, but they all share a common thread: They must spend some time in the G League. For the past two decades, all aspiring WNBA officials have had to spend ...
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"We're not scared, and you can't give up in one game" - Larry Bird brushed off doubts after the Celtics lost 1987 Finals opener

Larry Bird never backed down from a challenge and was rarely fazed, even when the odds were stacked against him and the Boston Celtics. He always believed that winning is possible — something he ...