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Bail set at $25,000 for Terrence Williams of Celtics

Monday, May 20, 2013

KENT, Wash. (AP) — A judge has set bail at $25,000 for Boston Celtics basketball player Terrence Williams after he was arrested and accused of brandishing a gun around the mother of his 10-year-old son during a visitation exchange. He was booked into the King County Jail in Seattle early Monday for investigation of assault. Bail was set during an afternoon court appearance, and the judge scheduled another hearing for … 0

Suns hire Celtics executive Ryan McDonough as next GM

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have hired Boston Celtics executive Ryan McDonough as their next general manager. The 33-year-old McDonough replaces Lance Blanks, who was fired on April 22 after failing to take the Suns to the playoffs in three seasons. “Ryan distinguished himself among an impressive group of candidates for our GM position,” Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby said Tuesday. … 0

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard talks to reporters in El Segundo, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The Lakes lost their first-round NBA basketball playoff series to the San Antonio Spurs. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

NBA playoffs missing storied franchises in Celtics, Lakers

Monday, May 6, 2013

The seconds ticked down on the Boston Celtics’ season as Game 6 against the New York Knicks slipped away, a ferocious fourth-quarter comeback falling just short. Kevin Garnett trudged toward the bench to a standing ovation, and he stopped quickly to whisper in coach Doc Rivers’ ear. Rivers shook his head, muttering “damn” … 0

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Cody Baglow, left, and Jonathan Traester of Amherst celebrate after Amherst scores Friday against Northampton during a lacrosse game at Northampton High School. SARAH CROSBY Amherst eliminates rival Northampton from playoff contention
Craig Murdock, Bridge Street School physical education teacher, and second grader C.J. Ryznic take a lap around the playground during recess Wednesday as part of the "Feelin' Good" walking program. Many students run the first two laps for one "punch" on their mile marker card. Twenty punches fills the card and marks five miles completed. KEVIN GUTTING Running buddies
About 350 people attended the annual Health and Safety Fair held Thursday at the Northampton Senior Center. The event offered information about the services and resources — including respite, adult day programs, and in-home care — that are available in this area. Those who attended were also able to learn about specific health conditions; here, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School student Paige Petersen of Huntington, 16, checks a blood pressure reading for Janice Cromack of Hadley. SARAH CROSBY Getting a checkup
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Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce (34) heads to the bench during the second half in Game 6 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the New York Knicks in Boston, Friday, May 3, 2013. The Knicks won 88-80, eliminating the Celtics from the playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics begin another offseason of uncertainty

Sunday, May 5, 2013

BOSTON — This offseason will be a lot like the last one for the Boston Celtics. Except they’re another year older. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce could be heading for retirement, or they could be trade bait to … 0

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, yells as he tries to drive past New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first quarter in Game 6 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Friday, May 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Knicks hold on to beat Celtics and advance

Friday, May 3, 2013

BOSTON — Twelve years without advancing in the playoffs. Two failed attempts to close out the Boston Celtics. Nineteen consecutive missed 3-pointers. Carmelo Anthony brought all the slumps to a stop. Anthony made a pullup jumper and then … 0

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts as Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett (5) returns to the bench at the end of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, May 1, 2013. The Celtics won 92-86. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Celtics head home hoping to force Game 7

Thursday, May 2, 2013

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are looking across town for inspiration as they attempt to become the first NBA team to rally from an 0-3 deficit to win a playoff series. Needing to win four straight games to … 0

Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green (8) collides with New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler (6) in the first half of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, May 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Celtics stay alive, beat Knicks to force Game 6

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

NEW YORK — Back in the series, now back to Boston. The Celtics are two victories from NBA history, and from extending the Knicks’ postseason futility in a most improbable manner. Kevin Garnett had 16 points and 18 … 0

FILE - Boston Celtics center Jason Collins battles Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) for a rebound during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 in Los Angeles. NBA veteran center Collins has become the first male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay. Collins wrote a first-person account posted Monday, April 29, 2013 on Sports Illustrated's website.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Celtics players happy for former teammate Jason Collins

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

WALTHAM — Celtics coach Doc Rivers wishes Jason Collins had gotten more rebounds. Jeff Green liked the screens his former teammate set. Jason Terry would love to have Collins’ toughness in the playoffs. And they’re all happy for … 0

Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry gives his sneakers to fans as he leaves the court following their 97-90 win over the New York Knicks in overtime of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Sunday, April 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

With J.R. Smith back, Knicks try again to oust Celtics

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

GREENBURGH, N.Y. — J.R. Smith may have altered a series with one poor decision. He certainly forced his midweek plans to change. When he dropped Boston’s Jason Terry with an elbow to the chin late in Game 3 … 0

Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry (4) exhorts the crowd to cheer during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the New York Knicks in Boston, Sunday, April 28, 2013. The Celtics won 97-90 in overtime. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Celtics hope revived offense has life in Game 5

Monday, April 29, 2013

BOSTON — It started with a 3-pointer by Avery Bradley 16 seconds into the game. It ended with a layup by Jason Terry with 6.5 seconds left. Yes, the Boston Celtics finally got their offense going. “It’s coming,” … 0

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots against Boston Celtics forwards Paul Pierce (34) and Brandon Bass (30) during the first half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Sunday, April 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jason Terry leads Celtics in overtime to avoid playoff sweep by Knicks

Sunday, April 28, 2013

BOSTON — Jason Terry’s nose still hurt. He wasn’t about to let his pride suffer as well. Two days after being smacked by J.R. Smith’s elbow, the guard the Boston Celtics count on for his shooting scored their … 0

Celtics try avoid sweep by Knicks who will be without suspended J.R. Smith

Sunday, April 28, 2013

WALTHAM — Hanging on a wall of the Celtics’ practice facility, opposite the faded banners that hung in the old Boston Garden a half-century ago, is a spotless one. It went up a few years ago to hold the location where the NBA’s greatest champions would mark their … 0

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony grabs a pass over Boston Celtics' Jeff Green (8) during the second quarter of Game 3 of a first round NBA basketball playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Knicks cruise past Celtics, take 3-0 series lead

Friday, April 26, 2013

BOSTON — The New York Knicks want to finish their long road back to the second round quickly. They haven’t won a playoff series in 13 years, and now they have a shot to end this one in … 0

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