The National Basketball Association is set to retire Boston Celtics great Bill Russell's number, marking the first time the league has retired a player's number. The move was announced jointly by the ...

In the early years of the NBA, two men defined what it means to be truly great at the center position: Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. While Russell and Chamberlain developed a strong friendship ...

The late great Bill Russell was known for his subtle and classy yet epic quips, especially about his legacy. Back in 2018, Russell came up with yet another sensational remark, which was brought about ...

A bridge in the heart of Boston is being renamed for Boston Celtics legend and civil rights pioneer Bill Russell, the city announced Friday. The North Washington Street Bridge connecting Charlestown ...

11-time NBA champion Bill Russell has passed away at the age of 88. Russell was an 11-time NBA champion, Five-time MVP, Two-time NCAA champion and Olympic Gold Medalist. Russell was the first Black ...

During one interview, the late Bill Russell recalled how Red Auerbach once told him he hadn't done a great job after becoming the Boston Celtics' player-coach. While that point is open to debate, ...

"[His] extraordinary contribution to the sport is one thing, and then his extraordinary contribution as an activist is something else. ... Any issue, Bill was on the right side of it." ...