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Auerbach Bestows Basketball on New Generation

Josh Perlin  —  Nov 2, 2006

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It’s just a shame. I don’t know a whole lot about Red Auerbach. Now he’s dead, and all I have to learn from are his and others’ words. If I don’t know about Red Auerbach, what the hell do I know?

Reflecting on Pigskin Glory: Football’s Real L.T.

Josh Perlin  —  Oct 19, 2006

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So, I’m sitting on my couch watching the Giants game last weekend, when out of nowhere, a clip flashes on the screen between plays.

“I like to think some of the guys today are emulating me,” the face says with a smile.

A Soccer Lover’s Passion for Sports

Josh Perlin  —  Sep 7, 2006

Tom Brady. Lebron James. Derek Jeter. Wayne Gretzky. They all have something in common: you’ve heard of them before. You recognize their names.

Here’s another set of names with far greater star power: Thierry Henry. Ronaldinho. Michael Ballack. Lionel Messi.

Yeah, you guessed it: the second set of athletes consists of soccer players. I’m not going to try to make you care. I’m not interested in converting non-fans into fanatics. However, it’s important you know what it’s like a world-wide soccer fan living in the USA. There are a lot of things people assume about us, so it’s time to clear the air.

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