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Celtics coach Brad Stevens says he supports his players’ activism

Stevens was even moved to write a letter to his players, saying that "every decent person is hurting" after the recent tragic events.

NBA players are showing up and speaking out against police brutality, and teams are backing them up

Jaylen Brown drove to Atlanta. Marcus Smart took to the streets of Boston. Doc Rivers recalled the sting of being Black in America, and Gregg Popovich called for leadership from the White House.

James Dolan defends Knicks’ silence on death of George Floyd

James Dolan told employees the team is not any more qualified than anyone else to offer opinions on social matters.

Celtics’ activism resonates with team’s radio voice, Cedric Maxwell

The outspoken former Celtic wonders what life might have been like if he had had access to social media platforms.

Doc Rivers offers heartfelt statement on protests: ‘Being black in America is tough’
Rivers encourages readers to vote in November. “Your words carry a lot of weight and your ballots carry even more. The day has come to confront real problems, and be part of the solution.”

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Celtics’ Marcus Smart, Enes Kanter, and Vincent Poirier march in Boston protests: ‘Something has to change’
Kanter, Smart, and Poirier join Jaylen Brown.

Celtics star Jaylen Brown travels to Atlanta to protest George Floyd’s death: ‘Our voices need to be heard’

"I CAN'T BREATHE," read the sign Brown held in an Instagram post on Saturday.

Austin Ainge has an eye for discovering more than NBA talent

Austin Ainge has seen prospects tabbed to be NBA superstars before they were old enough to drive

NBA close to finalizing plan to restart, but questions abound

The league’s board of governors is expected to vote Thursday on a final plan.

Boston athletes share sadness, frustration about George Floyd: ‘I wish I could say it’s unbelievable but then I’d be lying’

Members of the Celtics and Patriots used social media platforms to express their feelings.

Basketball Hall of Fame will delay induction ceremony to 2021, chairman says

This year's Hall class will have to wait.

No question about it: The Celtics had all the answers

In Game 1 of the 1985 NBA Finals, the Celtics were good, they were lucky, and they flat-out were anything they wanted to be.

35 years ago, the Celtics destroyed the Lakers in the ‘Memorial Day Massacre’

The Celtics looked poised to beat the Lakers for the second straight year for the NBA title. That's not how it played out.

Jaylen Brown sees racial disparity in pandemic response

The Celtics star said mental health is another major concern, particularly during a time in which many young people are dealing with isolation.

Michael Jordan faces new charge of lying when it comes to ‘The Last Dance’

Chicago sportswriter Sam Smith said "The Last Dance" was "based" on a true story, like a TV movie.

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Wes Unseld, NBA Hall of Famer, dies at 74

Unseld is one of only two players to win NBA Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season.

Tiger Woods speaks out in aftermath of George Floyd’s death

The PGA Tour star lends his voice to the chorus of people who have decried social injustice.

Gregg Popovich calls President Trump a ‘deranged idiot,’ criticizes his lack of leadership

The Spurs coach may have used his most unsparing language yet to criticize Trump.

Coronavirus notebook

MLS return stuck at negotiating table

The major sticking points are players accepting a lower share of TV revenue and the language in a force majeure clause.

Boxer Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd’s funeral

Floyd Mayweather will handle costs for the funeral on June 9 in Floyd’s hometown of Houston, as well as other expenses.

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Sports Flashback: Which Celtics rival did you love to hate the most?

The Celtics had three great rivals back in the 1980s: the Sixers, Lakers, and Pistons. Which one riled up fans the most?

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Dartmouth names Reid Cashman men’s hockey coach

Washington Capitals assistant and 2007 Quinnipiac graduate named Dartmouth's 22d hockey coach.