Bill Russell

Bill Russell had a complicated history with racism in Boston, and John Tomase recently found evidence in the form of a 1969 letter directed to a Boston newspaper that highlights what Russell went through — and how far the city has come.

Colton Bradford chats with acclaimed director and documentarian Sam Pollard, about the highly anticipated release of ‘Bill Russell: Legend’. The pair chat Russell’s towering legacy on the court, throughout the City of Boston, and his impact on our nation’s racial equity.
“Bill Russell: Legend” hits Netflix on Feb. 8.

Bill Russell was much more than a superstar NBA player and coach. Heres a look at his fight against racism during the Civil Rights Movement and beyond.

The trailer for “Bill Russell: Legend” a new film that offers a view into Celtics icon Russell’s life and accomplishments was published on Wednesday. No one in the history of North American team sports holds a better record than Russell did as a member of the Boston Celtics, with 11 championships in his 13 seasons with the team. But Russell’s…

Controversy at the Olympics stole headlines earlier this year but it was the retirements (and un-retirements) of Tom Brady and Serena Williams, the death of NBA legend Bill Russell, and Lionel Messi capturing the ellusive World Cup that drew in the widest of sports audiences in 2022.

Aaron Judge’s AL HR record, Brittney Griner returning home and the NBA retiring Bill Russell’s No. 6 are among the top uplifting moments of 2022.

During the 2023 NBA playoffs, fans may notice a No. 6 patch on players’ jerseys. 

The Celtics will unveil a new alternate uniform look in Tuesday’s season opener that pays unique tribute to franchise icon Bill Russell.

One of the ways the Celtics will honor Bill Russell during the upcoming NBA season is by having the Hall of Fame center’s No. 6 placed on the famous parquet floor at TD Garden.

Julius Erving shares why he believes the NBA shouldn’t retire Kobe Bryant’s numbers league-wide, on the heels of the NBA’s league-wide retirement of No. 6 in honor of Bill Russell.

The Boston Celtics revealed how they plan to honor the legendary Bill Russell, who passed away on July 31, during the 2022-23 NBA season.

Russell became only the third sportsman to have his jersey retired across a league, joining Jackie Robinson and Wayne Gretzky. Here’s a look ahead at potential candidates to join them in that exclusive club.

Bill Russell became the third sportsman to have his jersey retired across a league, joining Jackie Robinson and Wayne Gretzky. Here are some other athletes who could potentially have their jerseys retired.

The NBA will honor the legacy of 11-time NBA champion and civil rights pioneer Bill Russell by permanently retiring his No. 6 uniform throughout the league.

With the NBA retiring the late Bill Russell’s No. 6 league-wide, we take a look at the current players to be grandfathered in with that number.

The NBA is going to honor Celtics legend and Civil Rights icon Bill Russell in multiple ways during the upcoming 2022-23 season and beyond.

Magic Johnson has called for the NBA to pay homage to Celtics legend Bill Russell by retiring his No. 6 league-wide, just as the MLB retired Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 back in 1997.

The sports world is mourning the death of Celtics legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell.

NBC Sports Boston’s Michael Holley looks back at a memorable interaction he had with Celtics legend Bill Russell and why it’s important to remember the tremendous impact he made on and off the court.

Bill Russell never had to find his voice as an activist. He didn’t know any other way but to speak his mind. It’s what made the winningest athlete in team sports one of the greatest champions of activism. His belief in equality and the stances he took helped create a pathway that athletes today continue to walk in. “What...