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Celtics fans wait in line outside Boston City Hall Plaza at the start of the NBA Tip-Off event on Tuesday. The event, hosted by TNT Sports, featured performances by Shaboozey and Benson Boone, and was anchored by the “Inside the NBA” studio team. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

As Celtics fans rally at Boston City Hall for tip-off, ‘Inside the NBA’ heads into final season

Chloe Cramutola October 24, 2024
The Boston Celtics brought home a 2024 NBA Championship title in June, and as they raised historic Banner 18 in Tuesday night’s opening game, the team tipped off the season with the TNT American Express Road Show. 
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum drinks from a gold bottle during the Celtics’ championship parade on Friday. The Celtics won their 18th NBA Championship title in Game 5 against the Dallas Mavericks. PHOTO BY LINDSAY SHACHNOW

Celtics win 18th NBA championship, Bostonians rejoice, reflect

Lauren Albano June 24, 2024
In celebration of the Celtics winning their illustrious 18th NBA Championship title, fans paraded and partied, all while reflecting on a successful season.
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Stand-up comic Sam Morril heads to The Wilbur next weekend

John Maniace March 3, 2023
Sam Morril will be performing at the Wilbur Theatre from March 10-12, and although the first two days are sold out, tickets are still available for March 12.
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The Backdoor Cut: The Kyrie Irving trade

Luke Scotchie February 6, 2023
After a tumultuous tenure with the Brooklyn Nets, superstar guard Kyrie Irving has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
In the Paint: Rajon Rondo is still the best facilitator in the NBA

In the Paint: Rajon Rondo is still the best facilitator in the NBA

Andrew Mason April 19, 2018
One of my most passionate sports arguments for the last four years has been my belief that now New Orleans Pelican veteran, Rajon Rondo, is still one of the best true point guards in the NBA. And it looks like Rondo’s play is finally backing me up.
The Terriers following their loss to the Huskies at TD Garden. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s hockey falls to No. 12 Northeastern 5-2 in Beanpot championship

Liam O’Brien February 13, 2018

After a 30-year drought, it was only a matter of time before “Northeastern University: Tournament Champions” was affixed onto the Beanpot banner that hangs in the TD Garden rafters. Behind three...

Former star of the Boston Red Sox and philanthropist David Ortiz laughs on stage during Boston University’s commencement Sunday afternoon on Nickerson Field. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston adds to storied legacy as 2017 begins

Liam O’Brien June 6, 2017

Just when Boston sports fans began to believe that being a member of the most successful legion of fandom over the past 16 years could not become any better, these assumptions were quickly erased...

Going for Two: Boston sports are the best

Going for Two: Boston sports are the best

David Souza February 7, 2017

When I was born, Boston sports were in a time of turmoil. In the fall of 1995, the Red Sox were enduring a 77-year World Series drought, the Celtics were about to begin a season in which they would...

Celtics coach Brad Stevens supported Al Horford's decision to miss a game to see the birth of his child. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Beantown Buzz: Celtics are good, but not good enough

Chris Picher October 25, 2016

The Celtics are the fourth-best team in the NBA. It seems impossible to believe, I know.   This is the same team that has not won a playoff series since the NBA Lockout in the 2011-12 season. Avery...

Yankees great Derek Jeter had quite the farewell tour in 2014. PHOTO COURTESY KEITH ALLISON/ FLICKR

Why We Play: How to say goodbye to a hero

Simon Kienitz Kincade October 2, 2016

Sunday marked the last time Red Sox franchise great David Ortiz set foot on an MLB field, playoffs notwithstanding. In a pregame ceremony that lasted over 40 minutes, Ortiz was honored by the team,...

Indirect Kick: For Celtics, banner No. 18 closer than some may think

Indirect Kick: For Celtics, banner No. 18 closer than some may think

Dan Shulman November 2, 2015

The Boston Celtics have slumped into a period of recession since the end of the Big Three era. Kevin Garnett is back in Minnesota, Paul Pierce is with the Los Angeles Clippers and Ray Allen is still...

Two-Minute Drill: Stuck in the middle with the Celtics

Two-Minute Drill: Stuck in the middle with the Celtics

Chris Picher October 28, 2015

The Boston Celtics are getting good too soon. The Celtics are on an accelerated track through rebuilding and thus have most likely missed the window on drafting a superstar. In the NBA, you win with...

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