Excitement builds in Boston ahead of Celtics championship parade
Fans, businesses, and duck boat drivers are getting ready to celebrate the world champion Boston Celtics.
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Fans, businesses, and duck boat drivers are getting ready to celebrate the world champion Boston Celtics.
Kristaps Porzingis said that he was willing to die on the floor to win a championship, so nothing was going to stop the Celtics' big man from playing in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Not even the Boston medical staff.
Celtics players will spend the summer celebrating their NBA title, but the Boston brass will be hard at work making sure the team is in the best position to repeat in 2025.
Joe Mazzulla tore his meniscus while blowing off steam after a regular-season loss, and said the injury helped him stay focused during Boston's championship run.
Dan Roche caught up with now-retired Celtics broadcaster Mike Gorman after the team won the 2024 NBA Finals. Gorman joked with players after his final game that they had to go out and win a championship -- and they listened to him!
Dan Roche caught up with Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck in the locker room after the team's title-clinching win over the Mavericks as he celebrated the franchise's 18th championship. Reserve forward Xavier Tillman also makes a guest appearance.
Jaylen Brown got a record-setting contract from the Celtics last summer. Now it's Jayson Tatum's turn.
You could say Jason McKeon is the poster child of Boston's sports successes.
You could say Jason McKeon is the poster child of Boston’s sports successes. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Al Horford will be back next season as the Celtics look to repeat as NBA champs.
The Boston Celtics are already the favorites to win another NBA title in 2024-25.
A look at some of the best images of the Boston Celtics celebrating their 2024 NBA Championship.
Former Celtics NBA Finals MVP and current radio analyst Cedric Maxwell reacts after the Celtics won the 2024 NBA title, breaking down the performances of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and company. He also has a special message for the Lakers, whom the Celtics passed for the most titles in NBA history.
The City of Boston will celebrate the Celtics' championship with a rolling rally.
Payton Pritchard did it again in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Kristaps Porzingis couldn't walk without pain. But with an NBA title there for the taking, the Celtics big man wasn't going to let an injury keep him from joining in on the fun Monday night.
A rolling rally will be held in Boston on Friday.
The Celtics have won their 18th NBA Final championship, and Boston sports legends are celebrating.
Politicians from Massachusetts to the White House and beyond congratulated the Celtics for the NBA championship.
Derrick White left it all out on the floor during the NBA Finals – including some of his teeth.
After checking out of Monday night's championship-clinching win for the Celtics, Jayson Tatum spent a moment to catch his emotions.
A 17-year wait is over for Al Horford. The Celtics' big man is finally an NBA champion.
The Boston Celtics are NBA champions once again.
Celtics owner Stephen Pagliuca talks to WBZ's Steve Burton about Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the celebration parade.
Jaylen Brown capped off an incredible season for the Celtics with an NBA Championship and even more postseason hardware.
A large group of teens took over a McDonald's in Lynn, Massachusetts, and some are seen on social media videos assaulting an employee.
With new businesses and places to live popping up, some believe downtown Boston is one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live, work and play in the city.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his truthfulness on a jury questionnaire.
A new production of "Eleanor" at Central Square Theater is providing an intimate look at the longest serving First Lady in American history.
Ground stops at airports in the New York City area are leading to major delays at Logan Airport in Boston.
Ground stops at airports in the New York City area are leading to major delays at Logan Airport in Boston.
The UMass Dartmouth student accused of killing a football player from the school over the weekend will be sent to Rhode Island to face a murder charge.
Legal analyst Jennifer Roman weighed in on how Patrick Clancy's "60 Minutes" interview could impact Lindsay Clancy's potential second trial.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his truthfulness on a jury questionnaire.
A large group of teens took over a McDonald's in Lynn, Massachusetts, and some are seen on social media videos assaulting an employee.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.