Bill Russell On Racism In America: 'Our Lives Depend On' Making Lasting Change
Bill Russell noted that America's issue of racism dates back to the very origins of the country.
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Bill Russell noted that America's issue of racism dates back to the very origins of the country.
Celtics president of baketball ops. Danny Ainge has been keeping fans abreast of what is going on at the Auerbach Center as players return to the team's practice facility.
Watch out, NBA. Tacko Fall is expanding his range.
The Celtics delivered a little appetizer for all the basketball-starved Boston fans out there Monday night, sharing some quick video of Jayson Tatum and Gordon Hayward putting up some jumpers.
It will be interesting to see where the Celtics stack up when the NBA returns, with owner Wyc Grousbeck excited to see what his team can go out and prove.
Celtics center Enes Kanter reported back to work on Friday, which unfortunately for him and his teammates, includes a COVID-19 test before entering the Auerbach Center in Brighton.
The NBA is ironing out details for a return, and among those details are some rather ... unusual concessions the league may make for the higher seeds in the postseason.
Semi Ojeleye was disturbed and angry to watch George Floyd's death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, but says that now is the time to peacefully come together to fix what is wrong in this country.
It's almost a foregone conclusion that when the NBA and other leagues return to action, they will do so without fans in the stands. Brad Stevens hopes the NBA uses that as a chance to let the game provide its own soundtrack for those watching at home.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is saddened by what is going on in the country at the moment. But he is extremely proud of his players for standing up and taking an active role in the fight for racial equality in America.
The Celtics opened up the Auerbach Center for individual player workouts on Monday, and we know of one player who took advantage of the now-open gym: fan favorite Tacko Fall.
Brad Stevens hadn't tweeted for over three years before sharing a pair of tweets supporting change following the death of George Floyd on Monday.
Several members of the Boston Celtics spent part of Sunday night marching in the streets of Boston as part of a peaceful protest following the death of George Lloyd.
Boston Celtics player Enes Kanter joined a protest in Boston on Sunday.
Brad Stevens has been telling his Celtics players to have a "one week away" mantra throughout the NBA's coronavirus hiatus. Hopefully, they've been listening to their head coach.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced Friday that Boston's pro sports teams will be allowed to open their practice facilities on June 6.
Celtics star Gordon Hayward has a warning for NBA fans: Brace yourselves for some sloppy basketball.
If you're in need of a smile, Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has you covered.
Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and the late Kobe Bryant will have to wait a little longer to take their place in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
The potential NBA playoff seedings that are being discussed would be an absolute nightmare for the Boston Celtics.
Paul Pierce has never liked LeBron and the feeling was mutual very early in James' career. And it all started with some saliva.
Jaylen Brown may not be putting up some high-stake jumpers at the moment, but he's going above and beyond to stay in shape with the help of his 78-year-old grandfather, a former boxer who sparred against greats like Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Sonny Liston.
While the Celtics did indeed slip off the floor in '88, Ainge said it had nothing to do with bad sportsmanship and everything to do with getting off the court safely.
Whether or not the Celtics will be allowed to do that is not yet known. Marty Walsh expects a clearer picture coming on Monday.
Jaylen Brown says most NBA players want to return to the court soon, but they won't do so if it puts themselves -- or the public -- in danger.
Two students were killed and nine others were wounded during a mass shooting on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island.
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, the person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
MIT professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro was killed in a shooting at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts.
MIT professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro was killed in a shooting at his home in Brookline.
More images or videos in the Brown University shooting investigation are expected to be released later today, the Providence Police Department said.
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Two students were killed and nine others were wounded during a mass shooting on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island.
The somber feelings of loss and disbelief permeates Brown University's campus two days after a gunman killed two students and wounded nine others.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 10 rebounds to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 112-105 on Monday night.
Quinn Hughes scored in his Minnesota debut and the Wild beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 for their fourth straight win.
Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes, and James Cook ran for two TDs and caught another as the Buffalo Bills rallied from a 21-0 deficit to beat New England 35-31 on Sunday, preventing the Patriots from clinching the AFC East title.
Kickoff between the Patriots and the Bills is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.