Young Celtics fan with rare genetic condition gets NBA Finals tickets from Dave Portnoy
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy gave 13-year-old Grady Smith's family tickets to Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Boston. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy gave 13-year-old Grady Smith's family tickets to Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Boston. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Causeway Street was awash in green Thursday as fans gathered outside the TD Garden before Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Boston Celtics fans celebrated the lead-up to the NBA Finals in style. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
2008 NBA champion Leon Powe broke down the Mavericks, Jayson Tatum's legacy, Kyrie Irving's return to TD Garden, and more.
Leon Powe, who won a championship with the Celtics in 2008, previews the NBA Finals between Boston and Dallas.
WBZ-TV’s Brandon Truitt spoke with Celtics fans who have flown in to Boston from around the world.
Kyrie Irving and his Dallas Mavericks practiced on the parquet during NBA Finals Media Day. The Celtics say there is no bad blood between them. WBZ-TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
A confident Celtics Nation is making their predictions ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks.
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan spoke with some optimistic Celtics fans ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Jayson Tatum had some fun with being called the "most scrutinized" player in the NBA at media day for the NBA Finals. Tatum just blocks out the noise and focuses on the task at hand -- but his family and friends certainly hear all the nonsense surrounding the Celtics superstar.
The Celtics and the Mavericks should treat us to quite the battle in the NBA Finals, with a lot of star power.
Fans are excited about how the city and TD Garden are working together to make sure gameday excitement is within reach for as many people as possible.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole spoke with Celtics fans getting excited for the NBA Finals to begin.
Boston's Canal Street will be closed to vehicle traffic and serve as a fan zone for the first four games, and the away games will be broadcast live inside the Garden.
Kristaps Porzingis said the plan is for him to be in the Celtics lineup for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, but added that nothing is final two days out. He also spoke of his excitement to be in the NBA Finals for the first time in his career.
Levan Reid learned to make handmade sweets at Kane's Donuts in Saugus, Massachusetts.
Kids from the Boston area got to shoot some hoops and take part in some drills run by the Jr. Celtics Academy. WBZ-TV's Steve Burton reports.
Neither party looks back fondly at Kryie Irving's time with the Celtics, but the talented guard seems like a new person in Dallas. Has Kyrie changed, and how is he going to react when Boston fan get on his during the Celtics-Mavericks NBA Finals? The Eagle Tribune's Bill Burt joined Steve Burton on Sports Final to discuss the "new" Kyrie Irving.
The Celtics and the Mavericks will finally tip off the NBA Finals on Thursday night in Boston. Will the Celtics be able to keep Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in check? Who on the Mavs will guard Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? And who could step up big for the Celtics with a championship on the line? Steve Burton and Cedric Maxwell break it all down!
ESPN was really pushing the narrative that Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown don't like each other. Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla fired back on Friday in a very colorful fashion, accusing the media of pushing that narrative to stay relevant.
Bird played college basketball in Terre Haute at Indiana State University, leading the Sycamores to the 1979 NCAA Championship game, where they fell to the Magic Johnson-led Michigan State Spartans.
Kyrie Irving will take on his former team as the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics play in the NBA Finals.
The Celtics will be playing in the NBA Finals starting June 6 in Boston.
Kyrie Irving returning to Boston. It's one of many storylines in these NBA Finals.
If you're hoping to see the Celtics play in the NBA Finals at TD Garden, it will not be cheap.
Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell has gotten a lot of ticket requests for his return to New Orleans on Sunday.
Seven protesters accused of fighting with Boston police during a pro-Palestinian rally were arraigned Thursday, with the judge setting high bails for many of them.
Longtime Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Greenwell has died at 62 years old.
A New Hampshire passenger was seriously hurt after the car they were in hit a moose that was then struck by another driver.
A nor'easter is set to hit Boston on the holiday weekend. Maps show the latest weather forecast.
A nor'easter is set to hit Boston on the holiday weekend with heavy rain and wind.
Longtime Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Greenwell has died at 62 years old.
A freeze warning has been issued for parts of Massachusetts as temperatures will plummet in the Boston area Friday.
Skydiver Robert Szabo has died after a mid-air collision above Orange, Massachusetts.
A New Hampshire passenger was seriously hurt after the car they were in hit a moose that was then struck by another driver.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
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.
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.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are facing off again, but which city has the edge?
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
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?
Big changes are envisioned for the 75-year-old Kowloon restaurant property off Route 1 in Saugus.
An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
National Coffee Day is Monday. Here's where to find free drinks and deals around Boston, Massachusetts.
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
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.
Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell has gotten a lot of ticket requests for his return to New Orleans on Sunday.
Longtime Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Greenwell has died at 62 years old.
The New England Patriots are on a roll after a huge upset win, and will go for a third straight victory Sunday against the Saints in New Orleans.
Hugo Gonzalez knows he's going to have to bring a lot of energy to the floor to log significant minutes for the Boston Celtics during his rookie season.
Marco Sturm left the Boston Bruins bench Wednesday night with his first-ever win as an NHL head coach and a new souvenir to commemorate the moment.
A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.