EXPLAINED: 5 - The Real Truth

The Legacies on the Line in the Eastern Conference Playoffs

Each of the conference’s biggest stars has plenty at stake heading into this year’s postseason.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2023

On this day: Marcus Smart, Michael Finley, Shaquille O’Neal born; Jayson Tatum hangs 54 points on the Nets

A trio of Celtics came into this world on this date, and Jayson Tatum went off for 54 points.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 6, 2023

Knicks beat Celtics in double overtime thriller

BOSTON — The streak is so strong it didn’t need Jalen Brunson.

Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023

La Velle E. Neal III: Vavra baseball family keeps growing, hitting

When the Twins of another era were at the plate, hitting coach Joe Vavra was in the dugout, conversing with players about strategy and their swings. When the defense took the field, he headed inside to the Target Field batting cages and would soon find his son, Terrin.

Tribune News Service · Sep 21, 2022

Why did the Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum take so long to reveal his wrist injury?

Should we be worried about Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum's wrist injury going under the radar for as long as it did?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 26, 2022

After Ryan Mountcastle’s home run early, Félix Bautista slams door late in Orioles’ 5-3 win over White Sox

BALTIMORE — As Omar Little’s whistle from “The Wire” played and a flashing light sequence followed at Camden Yards, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde stood on the mound with catcher Adley Rutschman and Baltimore’s infielders, waiting for closer Félix Bautista to reach the mound in a precarious eighth-inning situation.

Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 2022

Stephen Curry’s Legacy Is Cemented

The Warriors' superstar made his mark as one of the all-time greats in the NBA Finals against the Celtics.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 17, 2022

Stephen Curry: ‘I don’t think I’ll miss a game’

Connor Letourneau: Stephen Curry said it felt like a foot sprain. Added, "I don't think I'll miss a game, though." Source: Twitter @Con_Chron What's the buzz on Twitter? Chris Palmer @ ChrisPalmerNBA Steph Curry records his 8th Finals game with 30 ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 9, 2022

Brown, Tatum Validate Choice to Keep Them Together in Game 3

Breaking them up was a popular point of discussion earlier this season. It shouldn’t be again after the Celtics’ win Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 9, 2022

Warriors Made These Key Adjustments. How Will the Celtics Respond?

Final thoughts on Game 2.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 7, 2022