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Bill Russell Congratulates Jayson Tatum, Celtics on Reaching NBA Finals
The legendary Bill Russell had a message for Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics following their Game 7 victory over the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Shaq's Shortcut: Buy Bill Russell's Celtics Championship Rings at Auction
Basketball fans hoping to buy something from Bill Russell’s memorabilia collection should expect some big-name competition. Hall of Famers Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley say they’re interested in bidding on items that Russell — a civil rights icon and the most decorated champion in team sports history — is selling off. An online auction with 429 lots began last week…
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Bill Russell Shouts Out Jayson Tatum Amid Celtics Star's Scoring Streak
Jayson Tatum continues to put his shooting slump behind him and earned praise from Celtics legend Bill Russell after his latest 30-point game.
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Paul Pierce, Bill Russell Headline 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame Class
The 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame class has been announced, and it includes two Boston Celtics legends — Paul Pierce and Bill Russell.
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Celtics Legend Bill Russell Offers Thoughts on Protests Against Racial Injustice
Bill Russell is no stranger to racial injustice. Born in 1930s Louisiana, he led the Boston Celtics to 11 championships in the 1950s and 60s. He has spoken and written much about his experiences with racism. Tuesday, in Boston Globe Magazine, Russell shared some of his thoughts on the push for change that has followed the death of George Floyd…
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Celtics Legend Bob Cousy Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy is receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump at the White House Thursday. Cousy, 91, was expected to receive the nation’s highest civilian award during a ceremony at the White House Thursday afternoon.
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Bob Cousy to Reportedly Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Putting Celtics in Rare Company
Another Celtics legend will earn the nation’s highest civilian honor.
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Boston Celtics Great John Havlicek Remembered
John Havlicek, the Boston Celtics great whose steal of Hal Greer’s inbounds pass in the final seconds of the 1965 Eastern Conference final against the Philadelphia 76ers remains one of the most famous plays in NBA history, has died. He was 79. The Celtics said the Hall of Famer died Thursday in Jupiter, Florida. The cause of death wasn’t immediately...
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How the Result of Super Bowl LIII Will Affect the Belichick-Brady Legacy
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick could have ridden off into the sunset after the Patriots overcame a 28-3 deficit in Super Bowl LI to capture their fifth championship together as the undisputed greatest quarterback and coach of all-time, respectively, and hardly anyone would bat an eyelash at the notion.
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John Cena to Receive Sports Illustrated's Muhammad Ali Legacy Award
WWE superstar John Cena is the recipient of this year’s Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award. The award, which was announced Thursday, is given each year to an athlete or sports figure who embodies the ideals of sportsmanship, leadership and philanthropy while using sports as a platform. Cena will receive the award at the Sportsperson of the Year Awards show...
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Houston's Harden Wins NBA MVP Over James, Davis
Third time was the charm for James Harden. The Houston Rockets star was voted the NBA’s Most Valuable Player after twice being runner-up, beating out four-time winner LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Pelicans at the NBA Awards on Monday night.
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Celtics Great Bill Russell Dismisses Reports of Heart Trouble Upon Release From Hospital After Overnight Stay
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell was taken to a hospital Friday night for dehydration but said on social media that he was on his way home Saturday afternoon following an overnight stay.
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Boston Celtics, Sixers Renew Rivalry With New Casts in East Semis
The Celtics and 76ers will renew their rivalry on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Boston and Philadelphia have bad blood dating back to the Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain days of the NBA. Now it’s Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons matching up with Al Horford and the injury-depleted Celtics.
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LeBron James ‘Will Not Shut Up and Dribble'
LeBron James responded to Fox News Laura Ingraham’s commentary, which has been received as being racially charged by saying that he will “definitely not shut up and dribble”
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Boston Police Face Criticism for Black History Month Tweet
Boston police are facing heavy criticism online for a now-deleted post on Twitter for Black History Month that celebrated a white man.
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Kobe Bryant Sends No. 8 and No. 24 to the Rafters
On Monday night, Kobe Bryant became the first NBA player to have two jerseys retired by an NBA team, as both No. 8 and No. 24 went up to the rafters above Staples Center on Dec. 18, 2017.
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Russell Westbrook Wins NBA MVP After Historic Season; Rockets, Bucks Take 2 Awards
Russell Westbrook moved past Oscar Robertson and kept right on going to the top of the NBA. Westbrook was voted MVP on Monday night after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles during his historic season. He led the league with 31.6 points and added 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game, joining Robertson as the only players to average a...
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LeBron, Celtics Meet Again in Postseason
LeBron James is a meticulous dresser on and off the court, so his fashion choice on Tuesday was no accident. He had worn the sleeveless T-shirt before in practice, but the black cutoff with the picture of a gold-and-green leprechaun throwing a punch had deeper meaning this time: The Celtics are next.