After the legendary Red Auerbach stepped down and entered the front office, Russell was not only the center of the Boston ...

The fourth in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers. Before there was Mookie Betts, there was Bill Russell. An outstanding ...

Like every young basketball player, Bill Russell had an insecurity about his game that he tried to overcome. However, Boston Celtics head coach Red Auerbach made it a point to let him know he didn't ...

Paris Alston looks back at the life of legendary Celtics player Bill Russell. In this installment of Rooted Remembers, Paris Alston goes into the archives to remember the life and accomplishments, ...

Basketball legend Bill Russell was hospitalized Thursday after feeling faint while giving a speech in Nevada, the Boston Celtics said. Russell, 80, left the event at the Hyatt Regency resort in ...

President Barack Obama reaches up to present a 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom to basketball hall of fame member, former Boston Celtics coach and captain Bill Russell on Feb. 15, 2011, during a ...

Karen Russell knew Cousy had been public about regrets for not doing more for her father when the two were teammates.

LOS ANGELES — Before there was Mookie Betts, there was Bill Russell. An outstanding outfielder in his first three major league seasons, Russell moved to the infield full time in his fourth year. It ...