What a week for the Boston Celtics! Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown exorcized seven years of demons Monday night by wrapping up one of the best seasons in the team’s storied history and leading the Celtics to their 18th NBA championship. Al Horford, 38, finally got his title in his 17th season and second tour […]
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The Boston Celtics defeat the Dallas Mavericks for a record 18th championship
The Celtics won the series 4-1 and now have 18 league titles, surpassing their decades-long rival Los Angeles Lakers, which has 17.
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The Celtics are champions again. Do they rank among the best?
Reaching the pinnacle took a little longer than expected, but Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have finally made it. Today, tomorrow, forever, they are NBA Champions! “It’s been a long time coming, but damn it was worth it,” Tatum exclaimed to ABC’s Lisa Salters after a blizzard of green and white confetti buried the court. […]
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La Salle lacrosse dynasty continues with ‘best team in my history’; Celtics must win to join the best NBA champions
Midweek thoughts on a lacrosse dynasty, Celtics greatness, and British cars: The 11 seniors on La Salle Academy’s 2024 lacrosse team wanted to be better than good, better than great. They had already won three state championships. What was left to prove? “This team knew if they won convincingly, they could be the best team […]
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Bill Walton, a Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71
Walton starred for the UCLA Bruins before an influential but injury-derailed NBA career in Portland, San Diego and Boston. Afterward, he became one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting.
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Injuries are hurting NBA playoff teams, but the surprising Red Sox remain resilient
Injury is a constant threat to athletes of any age. A stalker that can strike at any moment. Think of a Little Leaguer with a sore arm. A high school running back with a sprained ankle. A college women’s soccer player with a torn ACL. A Major League pitcher requiring Tommy John surgery. A marathoner […]
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The Celtics needed their best and delivered their worst
After a spectacular comeback to force Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics failed miserably.
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Marathon Monday and other musings
A decade after the Boston Marathon Bombing, memories linger.
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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is on his way
The kid from Johnston is seizing a rare opportunity.
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Celtics in trouble as training camp opens
Coach Ime Udoka’s suspension for an inappropriate relationship with a female staffer casts a pall over the new season.
