Boston renames bridge after late Bill Russell
A bridge was renamed in honor of 11-time champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell.
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A bridge was renamed in honor of 11-time champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell.
Bill Russell's name will soon be attached to a bridge right around the corner from the TD Garden.
The City of Boston will rename the North Washington Street Bridge after Celtics legend Bill Russell during a ceremony on Monday.
Boston Globe sports columnist and editor of "The Boston Globe Story of the Celtics: 1946-Present: The Inside Stories and Acclaimed Reporting on the NBA’s Banner Franchise," spoke with our Joe Weil about what to expect in the new book and the upcoming season.
Jayson Tatum is ready for the regular season after the Celtics star put in a full night of work -- and threw down a huge slam -- in Boston's preseason finale.
Australian born singer Hazlett sits down with Paula Ebben to discuss his career, first US tour and being a huge fan of the Boston Celtics.
The defending champion Boston Celtics picked up where they left off, tipping off their preseason with a 107-103 win over the Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Washburn discusses his new book "The Boston Celtics: An Illustrated Timeline," which chronicles the team's early years all the way to up their championship this past year. He talks to our Joe Weil about what went into choosing the 175 moments he chronicles before chatting about how the Celtics can repeat this season.
The "Welcome to the Garden" Tatum 3's are going on sale at Concepts on Newbury Street.
Jaylen Brown is front and center on the cover of TIME Magazine, and went in depth on his work in the Boston community and his relationship with Jayson Tatum.
The defending champion Celtics are in Abu Dhabi to tip off their preseason, but fans in Boston can celebrate Jayson Tatum and his signature sneaker this weekend.
While the Celtics are in Abu Dhabi, C's fans can celebrate Jayson Tatum and the release of his signature shoe -- the Tatum 3. There are also special editions of the sneaker available only in Boston this weekend.
Jaylen Brown and the Celtics barely broke a sweat on their way to an NBA title last season, but the C's guard felt the heat during his appearance on "Hot Ones."
Jayson Tatum said that he's motivated by winning more titles with the Celtics, and hopes to one day share the same air as Larry Bird in the franchise's storied history.
Jaylen Brown added many titles to his résumé over the last few months, and can now add sneaker creator to the list.
The Celtics may be the reigning NBA champions, but don't worry about Boston's star players having a lack of motivation heading into the 2024-25 season.
Brad Stevens wouldn't provide a timeline for Kristaps Porzingis' return to the Celtics. But the big man sounds confident that he'll be back before the calendar flips to 2025.
After a summer of celebration, a new Celtics season is now upon us.
WBZ-TV's Nick Giovanni reports from Celtics media day.
Jayson Tatum will never forget the moment he became an NBA champion -- and neither will anyone looking at his back.
Al Horford became the first Dominican-born player to win an NBA championship in June, and received a huge honor from his home country when he returned with the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Did you enjoy the Celtics-Mavericks NBA Finals? Boston fans certainly did, and Celtics star Jayson Tatum believes a rematch is coming next summer.
Jayson Tatum of the NBA's Boston Celtics debuts his first children's book, "Baby Dunks-a-Lot," inspired by his experiences as a father to his son, Deuce.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was honored be fans and lawmakers in Rhode Island.
Tom Brady says that he has gained a new level of respect for Jayson Tatum after his humble response to his Olympic struggles.
Dozens of city positions are set to be cut, including six in the Lowell Fire Department.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
The flags at the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial represent the names of each man and woman from the state who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
Temperatures are warming up in Boston next week with the city's first 80 and 90-degree days in over 200 days.
The family of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dankert, who died in a boat crash in East Boston, said they will miss her immensely.
A Boston University student was arraigned on Friday for allegedly threatening students and staff at the school.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.