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Is this Boston sports fan 'tired of winning'? No, but understated in victory.

At this point, being a Boston sports fan feels like gluttony.

Four World Series championships in the past 15 years. Five Super Bowl rings since 2001. The Celtics and Bruins have reached the mountaintop, too, in recent years. That’s 11 major team championships in the new millennium. We’ve won so much I’m almost getting tired of winning. Almost.

When I cheer for my beloved Red Sox on social media, I try to keep it under control. Maybe even a little understated.

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