he went to the university of san francisco where he led the dons to 2 ncaa championships.he school's only championships he went on to play for the boston celtics winning 11 nba championships. but in a statement from the warriors, they say he was more than just a basketball great. but while the accolades on the court were immense, it was his overall impact as a pioneer on multiple levels that will leave the greatest legacy from his iconic life and career warriors. head coach steve kerr echoed that sentiment. girl's life meant so much more than just his exploits on the court. as we all know, brosseau was in his quest to. >> to ask for and to demand social for african-american people around this country around the world. it was for his work on and off the court that president barack obama awarded him the presidential medal of freedom in 2011. >> president obama released a statement saying he was a civil rights trailblazer. >> marching with doctor king and standing with muhammad ali for decades. bill endured insults and vandalism, but never let it stop him from speaking up for

i do not like the ncaa. i think it's a greedy organization and a dictatorial organization and reduces asian this unfair to the players. the players can't even get enough money to bring their parents to the game. but on the other hand, i think that we have all gotten away from the value of education. and the value -- [applause] so i am an advocate of let's go back to four years of college and then that choose to play basketball and football whatever. and there is a very low percentage of individuals that make professional teams. that everybody can get with a scholarship you can get a college education. so we have three emphasize education -- and that's going to be the ingredient that will make the change. it's not going to be a struggle between the ncaa and the union because that is strictly money. and as we know, with these years today that we have, billionaires, over two thirds of them go bankrupt within three years. so it cannot be the money. so, we put the value back on education. and we let dedication to

. >> he grew up here and won 2 ncaa championships at the university of san francisco. the warriors front office released a statement describing him as one of the sport's ultimate winners. >> rest easy, bill russell champion pioneer legit bill russell's alma mater tweeted that simple statement after russells family posted the news to social media. he died at the age of 88. his wife, janine, was by his side. this news is hitting the bay area, especially hard. he grew up here and won multiple state titles at mcclymonds high school in oakland. the school's current principal, jeffrey taylor said, quote, bill russell was not only an nba legend. he was a mcclymonds high school legend from his time here leading the warriors on the basketball court and in the classroom. 2 more recent times when he would come back to visit his alma mater and share his wisdom with our current students. he was always the personification of class dignity and inspiration. mcclymonds family mourns the loss of bill russell and send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends from there. he wen

i don't like the ncaa. i think it's a greedy organization, isaac -- a dictatorial organization. players cannot even get enough money to bring their parents to the game. on the other hand, i think we have all gotten away from the value of education. [applause] so i am an advocate of let's go back to four years of college. and let's graduate, and then let's choose to play basketball, football, whatever. and as you note there's a very low percentage of individuals that make the professional teams but everybody can get a college education. so we have to reemphasize education and the value of it because that is going to really be the ingredient that is going to make the change. it is not going to be a struggle between the ncaa and the union because that is strictly money. as we know, with these players today that we have millionaires, over three -- two thirds of them go bankrupt within three years. it cannot be the money. so we put the value back on education and make that dedication to your college and let's the ncaa support that with giving the players the right amount of money so

then he led the university of san francisco to 2 straight ncaa titles in 1955. to 56 finishing his career on the hilltop with 55 straight wins. the dons also became the first ncaa champion ever to start 3 african-american players after winning a gold medal in the 1956 olympics. russell led the boston celtics their first nba championship. boston with russell is their centerpiece. went on to win 8 straight nba titles and 11 total. the final 2 with russell as a player coach, the first black head coach in nba history. however, russell's remember, just it's as much for the work he did off the court to fight racism throughout his life. russell was a strong advocate for civil rights and racial equality. he works tirelessly to make the world a better place. russell received the presidential medal freedom award in 2011 and the nba lifetime achievement award in 2017. tonight, people around the world are mourning this loss with reactions pouring in across social media. here's what we're years. head coach steve kerr had to say. >> what a sad day today to hear of bills passi

then he led the university of san francisco to 2 straight ncaa titles in 1955. the hilltop with 55 straight wins. the dons also became the first ncaa champion ever to start 3 african-american players after winning a gold medal in the 1956 olympics. russell led the boston celtics their first nba championship. boston with russell is their centerpiece. went on to win 8 straight nba titles and 11 total. the final 2 with russell as a player coach, the first black head coach in nba history. however, russell's remember, just it's as much for the work. he did ask the court to fight racism throughout his life. russell was a strong advocate for civil rights and racial equality. he works tirelessly to make the world a better place. russell received the presidential medal freedom award in 2011 and the nba lifetime achievement award in 2017. people around the world are mourning this loss with reactions pouring in across social media. here's what we're years. head coach steve kerr had to say. %> what a sad day to hear. >> of bills passing at the age of 88, especially for thos

then he led the university of san francisco to 2 straight ncaa titles in 1955. became the first ncaa champion ever to start 3 african-american players after winning a gold medal in the 1956 olympics. russell led the boston celtics their first nba championship. boston with russell is their centerpiece. went on to win 8 straight nba titles and 11 total. the final 2 with russell as a player coach, the first black head coach in nba history. however, russell's remember, just it's as much for the work. he did ask the court to fight racism throughout his life. russell was a strong advocate for civil rights and racial equality. he works tirelessly to make the world a better place. russell received the presidential medal freedom award in 2011 and the nba lifetime achievement award in 2017. people around the world are mourning this loss with reactions pouring in across social media. here's what we're years. head coach steve kerr had to say. >> what a sad day to hear of bills passing at the age of 88, especially for those of us in the bay area. >> wasn't mcclymonds high. a

then he led the university of san francisco to 2 straight ncaa titles in 1955.on the hilltop with 55 straight wins. the dons also became the first ncaa champion ever to start 3 african-american players after winning a gold medal in the 1956 olympics. russell led the boston celtics their first nba championship. boston with russell is their centerpiece. went on to win 8 straight nba titles and 11 total. the final 2 with russell as a player coach, the first black head coach in nba history. however, russell's remember, just it's as much for the work. he did ask the court to fight racism throughout his life. russell was a strong advocate for civil rights and racial equality. he works tirelessly to make the world a better place. russell received the presidential medal freedom award in 2011 and the nba lifetime achievement award in 2017. people around the world are mourning this loss with reactions pouring in across social media. here's what we're years. head coach steve kerr had to say. >> what a sad day to hear. >> of bills passing at the age of 88, especially for th

the dons also became the first ncaa champion ever to start 3 african-american players after winning a gold medal in the 56 olympics. russell joined the boston celtics in led them to their first nba championship. boston where russell as their centerpiece went on to win 8 straight nba titles in 11 total. the final 2 were russell as a player cloak coach, the first black head coach in nba history. russ was not only a pioneer on the basketball court. he was a vocal proponent for civil rights and racial equality at a time when speaking out on those issues of race was seen as controversial stance in mainstream america. russell's nba legacy is none more apparent. then the name on the trophy given the finals mvp the bill russell's nba finals most valuable player award bill russel rest in peace. all right. to the gridiron, we have some news, though. deebo samuel, i should say. i don't think we have that deebo. samuel storm told to wrap. we'll be right back after a quick break. we're going to we have across shot. just very briefly. we've here and not get too. yeah, we spend it on on some good ti

francisco and was a teenager when russell and he went undefeated in that year winning back-to-back ncaa championships. >> got to sit in the stands and watch all the great santa clara usf games and followed the dons, because they were the talk of the town >> a gold medal with team usa also in 1956, and almost immediate success continued when in his second season, the 6'10" center and has bostic's boston celtics when the team's first-ever nba championship. 11 total titles in russell's 13 seasons with the celtics, and the last two he won as a player and coach. >> we all lost a giant, not only somebody who was one of the all-time greats on the court, but also someone who fought for racial injustice off the court his whole life. >> president obama awarded russell the 2010 presidential medal of freedom award for his lifetime of civil rights leadership that began in the 1960s. >> he marched with king and he stood by ali, and when a restaurant refused to serve the black celtics he refused to play in the schedule game. >> nbc sports nba insider, monty poole, like russell grew up in oakland and h

he went to the university of san francisco where he led the dons to 2 ncaa championships. the school's only championships he went on to play for the boston celtics winning 11 nba championships. but in a statement from the warriors, they say he was more than just a basketball, great. but while the accolades on the court were immense, it was his overall impact as a pioneer on multiple levels that will leave the greatest legacy from his iconic life and career warriors. head coach steve kerr echoed that sentiment. those life meant so much more than just his exploits on the court. as we all know, russell was in his quest to. >> to ask for and to demand social for african-american people around this country around the world. it was for his work on and off the court that president barack obama awarded him the presidential medal of freedom in 2011. >> president obama released a statement saying he was a civil rights trailblazer marching with doctor king and standing with muhammad ali. >> for decades, bill endured insults and vandalism, but never let it stop him from speaking up fo

it's really hard if the ncaa just represents its members.e together and have a shared vision that's that's why you take the nil, it wasn't led by the universities or conferences >> what does this mean, to the degree it matter, what does it mean for the smaller schools part of the ncaa what does it mean for the non-revenue sports at those schools? >> it's a big issue, andrew. what people have to come to grips with, football, olympic sport. if you pay the players, what happens to the funding of those olympic sports what happens to title ix it's going to disrupt the entire ecosystem within college athletics, that's why this is better led from within the industry or by the super league or by the government somebody has to come in and take control and organize this for the good of the game and the student athlete. >> if it's not the government, who's going to do it, you mentioned the super league, government got involved, right >> correct i think at some point, where are you going right now? is it outcome led by the courts, further consolidation.

and among college athletes in the ncaa 44% are women. so i think that's a record that certainly we can all be proud of and and we are represented today. by three gold medal olympians who you'll be hearing from in a few minutes. we're very pleased and honored to welcome kerry walsh jennings janet evans and courtney matthewson. would you let please stand ladies and allow allow us to recognize you. the to other distinguished ladies who i will now introduce we'll get into how all of this came about 50 years ago this morning. it's my pleasure to welcome the honorable barbara hackman franklin. she served as the 29th us secretary of commerce under president george hw bush and was the second woman to hold that position 20 years earlier secretary franklin led the first governmental effort to recruit women into high-level government jobs as a staff assistant to president nixon and effort which resulted in nearly quadrupling the number of women in those positions. her story is told in a book by lee stout entitled a matter of simple justice the unto

after his family moved to oakland when he was eight, he won two state basketball titles and two ncaa championships at the university of san francisco. >> it's a sad day but, certainly it's a life that everybody will celebrate. >> reporter: former usf don's basketball coach grew up in san francisco and was a teenager when russell and ledon went undefeated winning back to back ncaa championships. >> and got to sit in the stands to watch the great santa clara usf basketball games and just just follow the dons because you know they were the talk of >> a gold medal with team usa also in 1956 and then almost immediate success continued when in his second season, the 6'10-inch center and the boston celtics won the first ever nba championship. 11 total titles in russell's 13 seasons with the celtics. the last two he won as a player and coach. >> we all lost a giant not only somebody who was one of the all time greats on the court. but also someone that fought for racial injustice off the court his whole life. >> reporter: president obama awarded russell the freedom award for his lifetime of

i'm not talking about where the ncaa stands or where phoenix stands or for the ic stands. i think every person has the right to play sports and i want to see those avenues open for them at that young age to experience. what sport can give them whatever they choose to be. thank you, janet. i think for me i just think you should probably compete in your biological category. absolutely and i think we can absolutely create some safe spaces for all of the iterations of that. absolutely. courtney i'm along the same lines there with kerry, i think that we can create an avenue just like phenot talked about eventually moving forward at least specifically for aquatic sports biological compete by where you who you were born as or what gender you're born as and they were talked about creating another avenue for trans athletes to compete together. so there's fairness and equality across the board for all all those that are competing. next question actually two questions out. why don't we have a separate category for transgenders is the first question. so we didn't hear it was the quest

ncaa champion, olympic gold medalist, m.v.p., a member of the nba greatest anniversary teams. at age 77 he was awarded the presidential medal of freedom. here is steve kerr. >> bill's life meant so much more than his exploits on the court. he was an incredible voice in the fight for in equal and unjust society. during a time where it was very difficult for athletes to speak up, he was fearless in his quest to ask for and demand social justice for african-american people around this country on the world. he has always been somebody who the entire nba has looked up to and revered and today is a day to celebrate his incredible life and to mourn his passing and to also send our thoughts to his family. bill russell, from the warriors organization, rest in peace. you were an amazing man. depot -- chris: deebo samuel is staying in san francisco. he has agreed to a three year contract extension one day ahead of the training can't practice in which the team will put on the pads for the first time. this week we saw him working out on the side. according to espn, a three year, 71.5 $5 mi

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before that he won 2 ncaa championships while playing at the university of san francisco in 1955 and 56 at the age of 8 he moved to oakland from west monroe, louisiana. attend icicle before going to usf. basketball was certainly not his only story. he spent most of his life fighting for social justice and civil rights. tonight he is being remembered by many. >> certainly we all lost a giant. not only somebody who was one of the all-time greats on the court, but also someone that fought for racial injustice off the court his whole life, and it is a very sad day, but when you think about it he lived a very full life and in my view achieved so much. it is a sad day, but certainly it is a life that everybody will celebrate. >> tonight he is being remembered throughout the sports world and across the country. the warriors tweeted this afternoon bill russell who spent many of his years in the bay area was a true giant in the game of basketball and more importantly in the game of life. well the accolades on the court were amends it was his overall impact as a pioneer. barack obama awarded h

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he went to the university of san francisco where he led the dons to 2 ncaa championships. the school's only championships he went on to play for the boston celtics winning 11 nba championships. but in a statement from the warriors, they say he was more than just a basketball, great. but while the accolades on the court were immense, it was his overall impact as a pioneer on multiple levels that will leave the greatest legacy from his iconic life and career warriors. head coach steve kerr echoed that sentiment goes. life meant so much more than just his exploits on the court. as we all know, russell was in his quest to. >> to ask for and to demand social for african-american people around this country around the world. it was for his work on and off the court that president barack obama awarded him the presidential medal of freedom in 2011. >> president obama released a statement saying he was a civil rights trailblazer. >> marching with doctor king and standing with muhammad ali for decades. bill endured insults and vandalism, but never let it stop him from speaking up for

he went to the university of san francisco where he led the dons to 2 ncaa championships. the school's only championships he went on to play for the boston celtics winning 11 nba championships. but in a statement from the warriors, they say he was more than just a basketball great. but while the accolades on the court were immense, it was his overall impact as a pioneer on multiple levels that will leave the greatest legacy from his iconic life and career warriors. head coach steve kerr echoed that sentiment. girl's life meant so much more than just his exploits on the court. as we all know, brosseau was in his quest to. >> to ask for and to demand social for african-american people around this country around the world. it was for his work on and off the court that president barack obama awarded him the presidential medal of freedom in 2011. >> president obama released a statement saying he was a civil rights trailblazer marching with doctor king and standing with muhammad ali. >> for decades, bill endured insults and vandalism, but never let it stop him from speaking up f

he went to the university of san francisco where he led the dons to 2 ncaa championships. the school's only championships he went on to play for the boston celtics winning 11 nba championships. but in a statement from the warriors, they say he was more than just a basketball great. but while the accolades on the court were immense, it was his overall impact as a pioneer on multiple levels that will leave the greatest legacy from his iconic life and career warriors. head coach steve kerr echoed that sentiment. those life meant so much more than just his exploits on the court. as we all know, brosseau was in his quest to. >> to ask for and to demand social for african-american people around this country around the world. it was for his work on and off the court that president barack obama awarded him the presidential medal of freedom in 2011. >> president obama released a statement saying he was a civil rights trailblazer marching with doctor king and standing with muhammad ali. >> for decades, bill endured insults and vandalism, but never let it stop him from speaking up fo

. >> in addition to winning two ncaa championships and 11nba titles.ell also won a gold medal in the 1956 olympics. bill russell was 88 years old. >>> great news for the 49ers and their fans. better news for debo samuel. the nba star has gotten a new contract for the niners and it is a nice one. deal reportedly worth more than $73 million over the next years. 58million of that is guaranteed. the event comes after an awkward season where debo wanted to be traded but now it's all behind the two sides as debo sam samuel is back with the 49ers for the next few years. >> khrebg check out this new play. getting big air in the minor cap. the a's need a little more than defense to beat the white sox this home run. this home run. eloy jimenez would be more than ♪ ♪ how's he still playin'? aspercreme arthritis. full prescription-strength. reduces inflammation. don't touch my piano. kick pain in the aspercreme. lash sensational sky high from maybelline new york limitless length + volume flex brush over 10 million sold ♪♪ and try sky high cosmic black intense blac

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two ncaa championships. one gold medal and an astonishing 11 nba titles in 13 years with the boston celtics. >> in the lane, russell dunks. >> reporter: winning the last two as the team's coach the first black coach in any major u.s. sport. he used his stature as one of the first black superstar athletes to fight for change in 1961, boycotting a game after he and his black teammates were denied service at a restaurant he also participated in the march on washington in 1963 in the audience as dr. martin luther king jr. delivered his "i have a dream" speech >> for us that were deeply involved, the changes were very slow >> reporter: moments highlighted by barack obama in 2011 before awarding russell the presidential medal of freedom. >> i hope one day in the streets of boston, children will look up at a statue built not only to bill russell the player, but bill russell the man. >> reporter: two years later, that would become a reality nba commissioner adam silver today called russell the greatest champion in a

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. >> reporter: ed ruth won three ncaa championships at penn state.ung wrestlers of color what's possible. >> what i'm doing is actually making a difference. >> that's got to make it worth it for you. >> that makes it worth it. >> reporter: roy phelps is already seeing the results. charlie demar, cbs news, chicago. >>> and that is the "overnight news" for this wednesday. for some of you the news continues. for others check back later for "cbs mornings." and of course follow us online anytime at cbsnews.com. reporting from the nation's capital, i'm jericka duncan. >>> this is "thbs news flash." i'm matt piper in new york. president biden is set to sign the pact act. the long awaited bill will expand access to v.a. care for veterans who were exposed to toxins during war. but there are concerns about how the v.a. will go about implementing the legislation amid its existing backlogs and quite i apoor track record. republican congressman scott perry says the fbi seized his cell phone while he was traveling with his family. it was not immediately clear what

two ncaa championships one gold medal and an astonishing 11 nba titles in 13 years with the boston celtics. >> cruising in the lane, russell, dunks >> reporter: winning the last two as the team's coach. the first black coach in any major u.s. sport. he used his stature as one of the first black superstar athletes to fight for change in 1961, boycotting a game after he and his black teammates were denied service at a restaurant he also participated in the march on washington in 1963. in the audience as dr. martin luther king jr. delivered his "i have a dream" speech >> for us that were deeply involved, the changes were very slow >> reporter: moments highlighted by president barack obama in 2011 before awarding russell the presidential medal of freedom. >> i hope one day in the streets of boston, children will look up at a statue built not only to bill russell the player, but bill russell the man >> reporter: two years later, that would become a reality. nba commissioner adam silver called results the greatest champion in all of team sports magic johnson saying he is heartbroken over the pas

a chance to learn and see what's possible from, for example, ed ruth, a three-time ncaa champion turned a minority, any sport is different. right then and there you kind of don't know your place. >> reporter: when it comes to diversity, wrestling lags badly behind other big-time college sports. a recent survey found that about 7% of division i wrestlers are black. compare that to 49% for football and 56% in basketball. that disfeherty is why are ruth gives so much time mentoring kids would look like him. >> that's everything. okay, what i'm doing is actually making a difference. that person's happier because i made some type of impact on him. that makes it worth it. >> reporter: what is success for you? >> we talk about creating life champions. >> reporter: mike powell leads the college all american and high school state championship coach loves the competition, but the real goal is a lot bigger for kids like roy. >> that's all we want. we want them to be good fathers and good community members. not everybody is meant for college. so we don't push it. but you are not going back to mom's

his stellar career started in oakland and continued with two ncaa championships at the university of francisco. and yeah, in baseball, they retired jackie robinson's number back in the day as well. >>> major league baseball did it right. remember field of dreams? if you build it, they will come. they built it in iowa. take a look at this. fathers and sons, generations watching this game. the grippies, there they are. ken griffey sr. and jr. playing catch in the outfield. then the reds and cubs emerging from the corn field. you never saw the movie did you? >> no, but i read a little summary before the show. >> this is a real game. both teams dressed in their early uniforms from the 1900s. chicago beats cincinnati in iowa, 4-2. and then, after the game, hanging over the field, was that super moon. there it is. >> nice. with xfinity internet, you get advanced security that helps protect you at home and on the go. you feel so safe, it's as if... i don't know... evander holyfield has your back. i wouldn't click on that. hey, thanks! we got a muffin for ed! all right! you don't need those

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. >> reporter: ed ruth won three ncaa championships at penn state, now he shows young wrest lins of colori'm doing is making a difference. >> reporter: that has to make s it worth it.r y. >> reporter: roy phelps is already seeing results. charlie de mar, cbs news, chicago. >> duncan: life champions, i like that. well, that is tonight's "cbs evening news," for norah o'donnell and all of us here, i'm jericka dun can in a nat >> judge judy: the stone used in that ring was yours. >> yes. >> announcer: his former fianceé added the bling... >> the other diamond is my mother's diamond. >> announcer: ...but his new fianceé got the ring. >> i received the diamond. i'm in the middle of this. >> judge judy: let him buy you his own diamond. >> announcer: was honesty his worst quality? >> judge judy: so you lied to her when you said, "i don't have it." >> there was a lot of lying going on, your honor. >> judge judy: not anymore. >> announcer: "judge judy." you are about to enter the courtroom of you are about to enter the courtroom of judge judith sheindlin. captions paid for by cbs television distrib

oz will win because i'm willing to change and what they did and to identify as a woman to become an ncaan swimmer university of pennsylvania even nominated her for woman of the year. those two issues they don't even need to focus on anything else can men get pregnant can they identify as women i think he will be afraid to answer any question just focusing on those. that is the angle to get him into the senate from pennsylvania to make sure they don't lose the seat for republicans. the answer is simple. that's what i was making the case for. steve: we had you back. it is genius. so the golden rule on elections is it happening where you are strong and the opponent is weak that is what it is all about if anyone things this is not a policy conversation but i was talking recently to a senior democrat connected in the white house who went to see in the biden white house that do you realize this will be a big thing they have no answer that is what is unbelievable to say what you said will be and impossible question that is how mad they have gotten. >> and with the state of pennsylvania to your

tom: the ncaa is that it is more democratic.hat are the local politics that affect this big, national decision? >> arizona is key to bring up. this is a fight for the republican gop, especially there. president biden did win arizona saying that the election was stolen. kyrsten sinema has had a lot of blowback from progressives and arizona. you have seen it when build back better was in the price, forcing her to sign up for this, but she is very modern and a little bit more to the right when it comes to taxes. she has been against closing the loophole on carried interest. this will be potentially the key discussion to get her on the finish line. lisa: i think this is a fascinating story. he has always been a waffling member. you do see him being the front runner, even pushing back against a study that came out. this inflation relief bill would increase marginally, inflation, before reducing it on the margins. how much of this is a surprise? >> these are people he has had discussions within in the past. he pointed to a lot of the

he was an 11 time nba champion, two-time ncaa champion, an olympic gold medalist as well as the firstidential medal of freedom. here is steve kerr on the life and legacy of bill russell. >> bills life meant so much more than just his exploits on the court as we all know. he was an incredible voice in the fight for an equal and just society. during a time when it was very difficult for athletes to speak up, bill russell was fearless in his quest to ask for and to demand social justice for african-american people around this country and around the world. bill has always been somebody who the entire nba has looked up to and revered and today is a day to celebrate his incredible life and to mourn his passing and to also send our thoughts to his family. bill russell, from the warriors organization, rest in peace. you were an amazing man. chris: transitioning to football, six weeks from today the 49ers open the regular season in chicago. for the first time the pads will come on. san francisco will play three preseason games. the first at home august 12 against green bay. the news of deebo s