Top Boston Sports Stories Of 2017
Let's take a look back at some of our favorite (and in some cases, least favorite) stories to hit the Boston sports scene over the last year.
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Let's take a look back at some of our favorite (and in some cases, least favorite) stories to hit the Boston sports scene over the last year.
The Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 102-91 on Wednesday night.
Nike released the majority of its "City Edition" uniforms for NBA teams on Wednesday, and the Celtics' version pays tribute to Red Auerbach and Boston's famous parquet floor.
The Boston Celtics might find themselves extremely shorthanded when they take on the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.
It wasn't a very merry Christmas for Celtics forward Jaylen Brown.
Kyrie Irving directed the new commercial for his latest Nike sneakers, and it has just about everything you'd expect in a commercial directed by Kyrie Irving.
During a Christmas Day interview, Isaiah Thomas says if he could do it all again, he would have sat out last year's postseason instead of playing through a hip injury.
The Washington Wizards beat Boston 111-103 on Monday in the Celtics' first Christmas Day home game in franchise history.
The Boston Celtics are back under the Christmas Day spotlight this season, and for the first time ever, they'll be spending the holiday at home.
The Celtics avenged a lopsided defeat in Chicago earlier this month.
"I mean the hoopla on Christmas, I don't really get into that. I don't really necessarily think of Christmas as a holiday."
Just over two months after his devastating injury on opening night, Gordon Hayward is out of his walking boot for good.
Isaiah Thomas is another step closer to making his return.
If we've learned anything about the Celtics over the last few weeks, it's that they are indeed human.
The Celtics have had a knack for suffering some gruesome injuries this season.
Kelly Olynyk scored a career-high 32 points in his rousing return to Boston, and the undermanned Miami Heat hung on Wednesday for a 90-89 victory over the Celtics.
There will be no Kelly Olynyk video montage on Wednesday night when he makes his only trip to Boston this season, but the Celtics do have something special planned for their former big man.
The newest installment of 'Book Of Isaiah' details the moments following Danny Ainge's phone call to alert Thomas of his trade to Cleveland.
It's the trade rumor that never ends.
Boston sports have certainly had the flair for dramatic lately.
Terry Rozier's steal and dunk with 1.5 seconds left capped a frantic comeback in the final half-minute that gave the Boston Celtics a 112-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.
The Boston Celtics pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 102-93 on Saturday night.
Danny Ainge didn't turn down a chance to poke fun at LaVar Ball when given an opportunity during his weekly appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich on Thursday.
Marcus Morris was expected to miss extended time with a knee injury, but Celtics president of basketball ops. Danny Ainge told Toucher & Rich on Thursday that Morris is going to play 'periodically' during his rehab.
Gordon Hayward made a big step in his recovery on Wednesday.
Drake Maye didn't have any problems in Miami as he led the Patriots to an important win over the Dolphins.
Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots are in the win column, after beating the Dolphins, 33-27, in a wild Week 2 showdown in Miami.
Police in Brockton are investigating two weekend shootings, including one that left a 14-year-old hospitalized.
Tom Brady hit Rob Gronkowski with another perfect pass on Sunday, which has the future Hall of Fame quarterback wondering if he and the tight end should get back on the football field for one final season.
Efton Chism will have to wait another week to make his NFL debut, as the undrafted Patriots receiver is inactive for Week 2 vs. the Miami Dolphins.
Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots are in the win column, after beating the Dolphins, 33-27, in a wild Week 2 showdown in Miami.
Police in Brockton are investigating two weekend shootings, including one that left a 14-year-old hospitalized.
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Kelly Garrity of Politico and Gin Dumcius of Massterlist.
Ja'Lynn Polk won't get a second season with the New England Patriots, making the wide receiver one of the biggest NFL Draft misses in franchise history.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Drake Maye didn't have any problems in Miami as he led the Patriots to an important win over the Dolphins.
Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots are in the win column, after beating the Dolphins, 33-27, in a wild Week 2 showdown in Miami.
Tom Brady hit Rob Gronkowski with another perfect pass on Sunday, which has the future Hall of Fame quarterback wondering if he and the tight end should get back on the football field for one final season.
Efton Chism will have to wait another week to make his NFL debut, as the undrafted Patriots receiver is inactive for Week 2 vs. the Miami Dolphins.
Ja'Lynn Polk won't get a second season with the New England Patriots, making the wide receiver one of the biggest NFL Draft misses in franchise history.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.