The NBA and NBPA announced today that they will honor the life and legacy of 11-time NBA champion and civil rights pioneer Bill Russell by permanently retiring his uniform number, 6, throughout the league. Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA - NBA.com: NBA Communications

For as long as the NBA exists, Bill Russell’s No. 6 will never be issued to a new player again. Bill Russell is third athlete to have number retired league-wide - SBNation.com

MLS/USL

Mediocre Sounders in the mediocre middle. Power Ranking Averages - Week 24 (8/11/22) - RSL Soapbox

Defiance are so entrenched at number 1 MLS NEXT Pro Top 5 Rankings: Week 20 | MLSNEXTPro.