Trade rumblings have floated around Anfernee Simons ever since the Celtics landed him from the Blazers back in June. The noise has been understandable given his big expiring contract ($27.5 million) and Boston’s possible desire to reduce their luxury tax burden. However, no appealing deal...
While the Celtics piled up wins in December, a fun subplot was Jaylen Brown’s impressive scoring streak. Brown had recently matched Larry Bird’s legendary C’s streak by scoring at least 30 points in eight straight games.But that streak is now over. Brown got close Tuesday...
It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2025 and make way for 2026. With that comes the yearly tradition of watching fireworks burst in the sky to welcome the new year. Many towns and cities across Massachusetts are offering fireworks shows along with other festivities...
As we head into the new year, there’s going to be a lot of talk about “resolutions” and “goals.”That’s a lot of pressure. We’re all just getting done with a crazy year. I think we all still need a bit of a break.It’s cold, it’s...
While there were multiple big men on the court for Celtics vs. Jazz, the leading shot-blocker of the night was a guard. But that can happen on any given night with Derrick White prowling defensively for the Celtics.White elevated his game to a new level...
I got a little too confident. Arrogant even. My 2024 predictions rivaled the 2025 Patriots for their unexpected success.So in my annual predictions column, I took bigger swings. Sure, I got some small stuff and easy ones right. But when it came to the big...
Dear Abby: I’m a 50-year-old woman who has lived with orthopedic challenges due to a congenital metabolic condition. Despite many surgeries and limited mobility, I have led a full life as a special needs teacher, wife, and caregiver for my grandmother.After my grandmother passed last...
New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to everything next year has to hold.Although not officially a holiday, people should anticipate that some businesses and public services may operate on different schedules than normal due to the...
Dear Eric: A group of seven elders—men and women, ages 60 to 90—have gotten together once a week to play poker at my unit in our condo building for almost two years. As my husband and I are the only couple, we provide the food...
