BOSTON – A builder of bridges both on and off the court, Bill Russell now has a bridge fittingly named in his honor. The Washington Street Bridge was officially renamed Monday to the “William Felton ...

Many NBA rivalries are historic, but not as mythical as Bill Russell vs. Wilt Chamberlain. For more than a decade, the two ...

The GOAT debate usually starts with Jordan and James, but Jerry West believes one NBA legend deserves far more consideration.

Bill Russell was an 11-time NBA champion during his tenure with the Boston Celtics. He's one of the league's most storied players, and also had a commendable career as a head coach after his ...

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, ...

To be the greatest champion in your sport, to revolutionize the way the game is played, and to be a societal leader all at once seems unthinkable, but that is who Bill Russell was. Bill was a champion ...

Knicks star Jalen Brunson is one of 20 players in NBA history to win high school, college and NBA championships.

Russell was proud, fierce warrior By Ron Flatter Special to ESPN.com "It wasn't a matter of Wilt versus Russell with Bill. He ...

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 ...

It felt sad and eerie, on the deserted corner of Boston City Hall Plaza the moment the Celtics won their 18th NBA title. Bill Russell, the great Celtic center who defined teamwork while winning an ...

Bill Russell’s widow, Jeannine, shared a heartfelt tribute to Jerry West after the news of the NBA legend’s death Wednesday. West, whose basketball excellence led to his silhouette becoming the ...

BOSTON – The City of Boston officially renamed the North Washington Street Bridge in Bill Russell's honor in a ceremony Monday morning as he was remembered as a decorated champion and civil rights ...