CBS Radio Sports Talent React To LeBron's Return To Cleveland
We reached out to our sports radio personalities from across the country to get their opinion on James' decision. Here's their reactions:
We reached out to our sports radio personalities from across the country to get their opinion on James' decision. Here's their reactions:
While the Love talk has been quieted, the Carmelo saga has been by far the biggest lighting rod of interest, especially with the LA Lakers entering the mix. However, Martin explains that Melo will most likely be staying home. "Right now, it looks like it's going to come down to the Knicks, the Lakers, and the Bulls. I think New York has shown that they're still willing to make the moves to remain competitive in a weak eastern conference."
LeBron James singularly orchestrated the Big Three union. And now that he has opted out of his Miami Heat contract, he's once again the Alpha Male of pro sports. Teams are scrambling to find the proper finances and expiring contracts, flipping over cushions for salary cap coin.
Brian Geltzeiler joined Vinny and Rob to talk about the NBA finals.
How do you follow up one of the greatest NBA Finals games in history? The Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs did just that Thursday night with the greatest spectacle in sports, a Game 7, winner-take-all game at the AmericanAirlines Arena.
LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.
Five things to watch for in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, as the San Antonio Spurs try to clinch their fifth title and end the Miami Heat's reign on Tuesday night:
Manu Ginobili ran onto the floor as fans stood and screamed. He went to the bench, and they chanted his name. The sights and sounds of so many San Antonio spring nights were back Sunday — and the real party might be just a few days away.
The Miami Heat came back to the AT&T Center looking to take a 3-2 lead with the series set to return to South Florida. Instead, the Spurs' hot shooters stayed hot and San Antonio's 114-104 victory sends the series back to South Florida.
Miami Heat owner Micky Arison had a message as he walked to the winning locker room.
The Miami Heat entered Game 4 of the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs knowing they couldn't lose and go down 3-1 in the series and have a chance of winning the Larry O'Brien trophy. But the Heat's Big Three responded like the three All-Stars that they are, combining for 82 points and lead Miami to a 109-93.
The NBA Finals are upon us and it features the matchup I wanted all along. It's the defending champion Miami Heat against the classy San Antonio Spurs.
Perhaps the most key matchup of this matchup will be Tim Duncan vs. Chris Bosh. Which center will emerge as the bigger impact player? Craig Carton joins the Sports Verdict set to debate!
LeBron James and the Miami Heat are off the NBA Finals for the third straight season, with their series against the San Antonio Spurs set to get underway on Thursday. SI's Ian Thomsen joined Toucher & Rich on Tuesday to discuss the series, and shoot down a Ray Allen rumor.
Game 7. Eastern Conference Finals. The last time the Miami Heat were in this situation, they were coming off a convincing Game 6 win in 2012 and blew out the Boston Celtics 101-88. What a difference a year makes.
The Miami Heat are going to have quite a challenge in front of them from the opening tip of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Miami must find a way to once again play a near perfect half against the defensive-minded Indiana Pacers.
The Miami Heat's latest spurt might have run the Milwaukee Bucks right out of the playoffs.
Sometimes, it's just a superstars' time to finally win a championship. It happened a few years ago in Miami when Peyton Manning won his first Super Bowl title. It happened again as the final buzzer sounded in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and LeBron James was a champion of the world.
Now that the 2012 NBA Finals are over, it's time to look back at some of the interesting stats and nuggets from the series that saw the Miami Heat capture its second NBA championship in the last six years.
Now that the Miami Heat are the 2012 NBA World Champions, all that's left is to prepare for the championship parade.
It took around two years, but Thursday night after a completely dominating performance by the Miami Heat, LeBron James and the rest of the Big Three finally won the NBA Championship with a dominating 120-104 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Miami Heat forward Shane Battier has pulled off a feat not many athletes can claim in their career. When the Miami Heat hoisted the Larry O'Brien trophy as NBA champions, it marked the end of a long journey for Battier.
The Miami Heat white hot celebration went from the hard court, to the street, and then to two South Florida premiere hot spots.
The Miami Heat moved one game closer to it's second NBA Championship Tuesday night at the AmericanAirlines Arena with a thrilling 104-98 victory in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Every superstar who looks to cement a legacy and win a championship has a signature moment. Miami Heat superstar LeBron James needed that moment and he got it late in the fourth quarter of Game 4.
Two bills in honor of slain Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere were signed into law Thursday in Annapolis.
A former Anne Arundel County teacher has been charged in a child sex abuse investigation, according to police.
There's an organization in Frederick that has 'Asian American' in its name, but their work helps families of all backgrounds.
When a police department upgrades its guns, what happens to the old ones? In this case a weapon used by Newark, New Jersey police ended up at a crime scene 350 miles away, in Pittsburgh.
For 27 years, in the lobby of a Giant store, an iconic piece of a Preakness tradition comes together.
The National Transportation Safety Board chair made her first public comments since the release of a preliminary report into the Key Bridge collapse and focused on the multiple power failures onboard the Dali.
Two bills in honor of slain Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere were signed into law Thursday in Annapolis.
Wet weather returns to the area to start the weekend.
The Baltimore Ravens know their schedule for the entire 2024 NFL season.
"Four more years." That's what supporters of Mayor Brandon Scott were chanting last night as the AP projected he would win his re-election bid.
It's almost Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's everything you need to know about the event, how to get there and more.
Joan Vassos, who was revealed Wednesday as the leading lady of the inaugural season of ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette", is a school administrator from Maryland.
The polls are closed in Maryland's 2024 primary election, now the counting begins for mail-in and provisional ballots.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan won the GOP primary for the open seat in a race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate.
The final two episodes of the series air back to back on Thursday, May 16
Visit Harford and Say Delicious owner, Sadie Strong, are celebrating National Chocolate Chip Day
In honor of Preakness 149, the Guinness Open Gate Brewery is releasing “Preakness Cream Ale”
Huber's ideal horse name would confuse the crowds, while Meg, Sina and Tim's fit their own personalities!
Part 1 of the Blue Bloods finale airs this Friday night
It's almost Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's everything you need to know about the event, how to get there and more.
Adley Rutschman's two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Baltimore a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, enabling the Orioles — yet again — to avoid a sweep.
The Baltimore Ravens know their schedule for the entire 2024 NFL season.
Preakness favorite Muth, trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, was declared out of Saturday's race after
The home of the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown had become something of an eyesore, far from the glitzy palace of Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby.
The polls are closed in Maryland's 2024 primary election, now the counting begins for mail-in and provisional ballots.
Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan won the GOP primary for the open seat in a race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate.
Brandon Scott has won the Democratic nomination in the Baltimore mayoral race, the Associated Press has called.
Polls across Maryland are closed and results for the 2024 primary election are pouring in.
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys got their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony and took aim at his credibility.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
It's almost Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's everything you need to know about the event, how to get there and more.
Joan Vassos, who was revealed Wednesday as the leading lady of the inaugural season of ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette", is a school administrator from Maryland.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
Wet weather returns to the area to start the weekend.
A gorgeous day is in store, with sunshine and highs in the upper 70s. Unfortunately we return to the gray and wet pattern by the weekend.
After a brief break in the rain Thursday and Friday, more rain arrives just in time for the weekend.
Unfortunately, rain is likely for Preakness Day. Expect a muddy track with chances for rain throughout the morning and afternoon hours.
Rain showers in your Wednesday forecast
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Marty Bass spoke to the crew responsible for putting together the winning blanket for the Preakness Stakes.
A gorgeous day is in store, with sunshine and highs in the upper 70s. Unfortunately we return to the gray and wet pattern by the weekend.
The polls are closed in Maryland's 2024 primary election, but the counting begins for mail-in ballots.
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