Because of that collegiate connection, San Francisco will honor Russell with the first-ever ‘Bill Russell Impact Classic’ ...

Russell also divulged his rope-a-dope strategy on Wilt Chamberlain to Bryant. The idea was to allow the Big Dipper to feel ...

It appeared Bill Russell was tweeting from beyond the grave the Sunday night. The X account formerly belonging to the Celtics legend tweeted “LET GO CELTICS!!” right around tipoff for Game 2 Sunday, ...

The inaugural ‘Bill Russell Impact Classic’ basketball game will take place Feb. 12, with host U of San Francisco vs Oregon State on what would have been the late Celtics’ legend’a 92nd birthday. A ...

Boston icon Bill Russell is getting a new landmark named in his honor. A bridge going over the Charles River and connecting Charlestown to the West End and North is being renamed the William Felton ...

The Celtics held their final preseason practice on Monday. But before he took the court at the Auerbach Center, Jaylen Brown had some business to attend to. Brown was the only current Boston player to ...

Just before tipoff of Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, many Celtics fans were surprised to see a post on X that wished their team well. That post of ...

Known as the ultimate winner in NBA history, Bill Russell's legacy transcends the sport. Yet, even with his unparalleled achievements, Russell's relationship with Boston Celtics fans remains a complex ...

Eleven championships, five MVPs, a 20-1 record in closeout games. Bill Russell's legacy as a winner is unparalleled. Yet, despite his impressive accomplishments, many people dismiss them immediately, ...

In February for Black History Month, USA TODAY Sports is publishing the series “28 Black Stories in 28 Days.” We examine the issues, challenges and opportunities Black athletes and sports officials ...

The Boston Celtics on Sunday are celebrating the legacy of Bill Russell on what would have been his 89 th birthday. As part of the commemoration, we’re taking a look back at some of the greatest ...