While max contracts are generally reserved for the best of the best in the NBA, not every player who signs one makes an All-NBA team.

Princeton beats Harvard 1-0 in a college football game held in New Jersey. The Tigers unveil the concept of using blockers to help advance the ball. 1890 — Minnesota and ...

Throughout Havlicek’s Hall of Fame career, teammates marveled at his dependability, mental toughness, and physical endurance.

With No. 6 retired in his honor, no one else will wear the sole number worn by him. As a Celtic, Russell put up 15.1 points, ...

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell is set to be immortalized in the city. The North Washington Street Bridge is set to be renamed into the "William Felton "Bill" Russell Bridge." Currently, the bridge ...

On Monday, Boston dedicated the “Bill Russell Bridge” near the Garden that spans the Charles River from the North End into Charlestown. The Celtics on Tuesday added another extension to the ...

Born in 1946, winners of multiple championships in every decade from the 1950s through the 1980s, the Boston Celtics ... reigning NBA MVP when the Bill Russell Celtics celebrated their first ...

In December of that year, he came to Boston with his then-fiancé, Rose. They married and bought a home in Reading, Massachusetts, where they resided throughout Bill’s Celtics career. They later ...

BOSTON — For those who dig symbolism, let it be known that the raising of the Boston Celtics’ 18th championship banner Tuesday night began its ascent to the TD Garden rafters directly in front ...

The Celtics were coached to their first championship in 16 years by Joe Mazzulla, who at 35 is the youngest coach to win a title since Bill Russell won one as a player-coach for Boston in 1969.

Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Celtics leadership, players, and dozens of Celtics affiliates gathered on Monday to honor the legacy—both on and off the court—of Celtics legend Bill ...