The most successful athlete in American sports history has passed away. Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell died "peacefully" Sunday at age 88, according to a statement shared on his official Twitter ...

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 ...

The NBA world paid tribute to Bill Russell on social media after news broke of his death at age 88 Sunday. Here’s a sampling of those message to the Celtics legend.

Bill Russell is one of the most beloved NBA players (and athletes) of all time. On Monday, Detroit Pistons legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Isiah Thomas made a post to Instagram for Russell. His ...

The city of Boston now has a bridge in it named after famed civil rights activist and Boston Celtics star big man Bill Russell. Members of the team such as new owner Bill Chisholm and local ...

(KRON/BCN) — The Oakland Unified School District will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday for a new school gymnasium at McClymonds High School named after late NBA legend Bill Russell, who was ...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Grant Hill and Julius Erving are among those to pay homage to legendary NBA icon Bill Russell. Steve Aschburner Thurl Bailey sings to honor and remember those lost in the past ...

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with director Sam Pollard about his new documentary Bill Russell: Legend, which is now streaming on Netflix. Director Sam Pollard on 'Bill Russell: Legend' MICHEL MARTIN, ...

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell died Sunday at age 88, according to an announcement from his family. Russell, a 5-time NBA MVP and 12-time All-Star, was the first player to win an Olympic Gold ...