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Our Gino tribute contest
With the saddening news that 'Gino' passed away 18 years ago, we were looking for the best tribute to the Celtics' dancing man. Visitors sent us pictures and videos. Find out who won an iPod shuffle for having the grooviest moves.
Dancing like Gino | YouTube | Who is Gino?
Dancing like Gino | YouTube | Who is Gino?
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Celtics have winning touch
The Celtics are getting into a regular-season mode. Center Kendrick Perkins was involved in his first contact practice of the preseason before the game, and...
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Familiarity breeds time off
When Ray Allen looked around during last year’s preseason, nearly everything was new. New teammates, new coaches and new surroundings in a country most of...
Hello, my name is . . .
Do you recognize this guy? No? Maybe you would if he put his glasses on.
Don't get cocky
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Heed Yogi, please. It's over when the Red Sox get the 27th out of the fourth victory, not before. If these...
No doubt
The C's wire-to-wire dominance required a bit of tight-rope walking along the way, but ended without a second question about who the best team in the NBA is.
Red Sox-Rays prediction roundup
Our roundup of pundit predictions for the Red Sox-Rays ALCS.
The Flop at the Trop
Not much to like about Mike last night... Gil Velasquez may have given the Sox a cleaner inning. And Grady Francona left Pedro Beckett in a Little too long....
last season
NBA Finals recap
They 'Beat LA'
The Celtics eliminated the Lakers in six games in an epic NBA Finals battle. Check out recaps and commentary from each game.
- 3D round C's 4, Pistons 2
- 2d round C's 4, Cavs 3
- 1st round C's 4, Hawks 3
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Take home history
Order "Banner 17,'' the Boston Globe's book about the championship Celtics season.
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Garden mix
Boston.com's Chris Forsberg runs down the songs that provided the soundtrack for the Boston Celtics' 2007-08 season. Click in and check out our iTunes iMix and view our track-by-track gallery.
Basketball notes
(Globe Staff / Jim Davis)Posey just minding his business
After the most noted season of his career, nine-year NBA veteran James Posey knew this was his last chance to get a lucrative long-term deal. (By Marc J. Spears, Boston Globe)
Pruitt training to lead
Gabe Pruitt, developing as a backup to Rajon Rondo at point guard, converted the deciding field goal with 6.6 seconds remaining as the Celtics took a 90-89 victory over Houston last night. (Boston Globe)
Cavaliers planning a coup
More than anything else, Mo Williams and "King James" are talking about pushing the Celtics off their newly acquired throne. (Boston Globe, 10/11/08)
Cousy is fired by Comcast
Bob Cousy will not be involved in the television broadcasts this season for the first time in 34 years after Comcast SportsNet fired him.
Celtics notebook
Guardian Rivers gets assist
Doc Rivers's absence Wednesday was unexpected, as he successfully appealed the high school basketball ineligibility of Adam Jones, of whom Rivers and his wife, Kris, are legal guardians. (Boston Globe, 10/9/08)
Allen ready to come out firing
When you are considered among the best pure shooters in the NBA, you get used to being a team's first offensive option. But last season, Ray Allen had to adjust his expectations, spending most of the time as a comparative afterthought in the Celtics' attack. (Boston Globe, 10/8/08)
Celtics notebook
Big Three will take it easy tonight
Fair warning from Celtics coach Doc Rivers : It would be a good idea to get to tonight's preseason opener before the national anthem. (Boston Globe, 10/8/08)
Unquestionably, Allen glad to be back
A stressed Tony Allen stayed behind closed doors for about a month after the Celtics won the NBA title in June. He shied away from being asked over and over again: Will you be back with the Celtics? The question was especially hard, seeing as how he didn't know the answer himself. (Boston Globe, 10/7/08)
Celtics Notebook
Good business model
NBA commissioner David Stern said that the economy could affect ticket sales, but Celtics president Rich Gotham doesn't believe the team will take a major hit due to the nation's economy woes. (Boston Globe, 10/6/08)
Rivers happy with training camp
Celtics coach Doc Rivers decided to end training camp at Salve Regina University a day earlier than expected and gave the players the news after practice. (10/5/08)
Tidying up their House
Eddie House overcame pressure when it counted for the Celtics last season. Now, though, the Celtics are trying to make House's life uncomfortable on the court. (Boston Globe, 10/5/08)
Basketball notes
Still sour around Apple
For the best basketball this season on either side of the Hudson River, you might want to find a seat at Rucker Park. (Boston Globe, 10/5/08)
Miles pushes himself - with positive results
Darius Miles made a breakthrough yesterday, practicing for the fourth successive day for the first time since undergoing microsurgery on his right knee two years ago. If Miles continues to progress, he could play a major part in the Celtics' eight-game exhibition schedule. (Boston Globe, 10/4/08)
O'Bryant tries to find his role
Patrick O'Bryant is getting a crash course in learning to play with the Celtics. (Boston Globe, 10/3/08)
On basketball
(Globe Staff / Matthew J. Lee)Pierce part of high-level discussions
After his unstoppable playoff performance gave the Celtics their first NBA title in 22 years, Pierce is now in the company of the league's marquee players, But the big question is whether Pierce can get an elite NBA club membership for more than a year. (Boston Globe)
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More Celtics news from the Globe
- Celtics' Walker has feet on ground (Boston Globe, 10/10/08)
- Shock 76, Silver Stars 60 Detroit regains crown (Boston Globe, 10/6/08)
- Parker takes honors (Boston Globe, 10/4/08)
- NBA report on gambling only implicates Donaghy (Boston Globe, 10/3/08)
- Celtics coach Rivers has extended family (Boston Globe, 10/2/08)
- Shock 77, Silver Stars 69 Shock sterling in win (Boston Globe, 10/2/08)
- On basketball Quality Miles during this test run with Celtics (Boston Globe, 10/1/08)
- Celtics notebook O'Bryant in the middle (Boston Globe, 10/1/08)
- Celtics pull into a new port as practice begins (Boston Globe, 10/1/08)
- Kind words from Stern on Celtics title, team's winning history (Boston Globe, 9/30/08)
More basketball news from the wires
- Warriors suspend guard Ellis for mo-ped accident (AP, 3:50 a.m.)
- Warriors suspend Ellis for 30 games for moped injury (Reuters, 1:02 a.m.)
- Pruitt's late basket lifts Celtics past Rockets (AP, 10/11/08)
- Pruitt's late basket lifts Celtics past Rockets (AP, 10/11/08)
- Pruitt's late basket lifts Celtics past Rockets (AP, 10/11/08)
- Celtics edge Rockets in New Hampshire (AP, 10/11/08)
- Rockets-Celtics, Box (AP, 10/11/08)
- Warriors suspend Ellis 30 games for moped accident (AP, 10/11/08)
- Miami Heat seek team chemistry on European tour (Reuters, 10/11/08)
- Magic Johnson critical of hosts after AIDS remarks (AP, 10/11/08)