
76ers finish sweep of Nets in 96-88 win
Philadelphia overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to complete the sweep of Brooklyn.
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Philadelphia overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to complete the sweep of Brooklyn.
The 76ers can sweep their way into the second round with a victory Saturday in Brooklyn.
Cam Johnson led Brooklyn with 28 points in the 96-84 defeat on Monday.
Mikal Bridges kept Game 1 from becoming an early rout in a homecoming effort.
Mikal Bridges played for 4 seconds to extend streak to 392 games, Philly rolled to 134-105 win on Sunday.
Brooklyn earned the final guaranteed spot in the East and will face the No. 3 76ers in the first round.
They need one more victory or loss by Miami (42-37) to clinch the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Nets had their three-game win streak snapped.
The Nets won for the fourth time in their past five games, opening a two-game lead over Miami for the No. 6 seed.
Bridges surpassed 40 points for the second time in three games and the third time since coming to the Nets.
The Nets won for the second time in three games to snap a four-game home losing streak.
Cole Anthony's 21 points led eight Orlando players in double figures in the 119-106 win Sunday.
They're only a half-game up on Miami (40-35) in the race for the sixth and final guaranteed playoff berth.
The Nets lost their fifth straight game.
Day'Ron Sharpe had 20 points and 11 rebounds off the bench Brooklyn in the 115-109 defeat on Tuesday.
CBS2 speaks to the winning jockeys of this year's Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes about horse safety.
The Yankees' game against the White Sox was rescheduled as part of a doubleheader starting at 4:05 p.m. Thursday.
Elder overcame his worst inning of the season and the Braves beat New York 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Superstar still dealing with toe problem after crashing into the wall in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Right-hander tosses six hitless innings in Chicago's 3-2 win on Tuesday night.
After a bitter two-year dispute, the two professional golf titans are coming together.
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
The 60,000-seat stadium is expected to cost $1.54 billion, making it the largest economic development project ever in Western New York, according to Hochul's office.
Anthony Volpe provided some insurance with a two-run homer in the ninth.
Health officials urge people to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors while the smoky, hazy conditions linger.
"What we are dealing with right now are high levels of pollutants, toxins, carbon monoxide," Dr. Nidhi Kumar said.
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and City Comptroller Brad Lander want a federal receiver to take control.
Investigators say the 70-year-old woman was walking at Broadway and 13th Street when she was struck.
The move comes as another 2,100 arrived in the city last week, increasing the overall total to more than 74,000
According to the CDC, one in five babies is born with CMV, a virus that can cause deafness, seizures and developmental delays.
We're told four people are in critical condition, including two with burn injuries.
Eight people were injured when the second floor of the building crashed into the basement Friday.
Workers say the bear took a box out into the parking lot and devoured around 60 cupcakes.
Among other things, the changes would prohibit selling more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person.
Gov. Phi Murphy said his team is "vigilantly" monitoring the wildfires and the impact here at home.
Republicans believe they may have a chance to win enough seats to become the majority in the Assembly in November.
Several races are being contested around the Garden State
But will it be a campaign or an attempt to extricate his party from the grip of Donald Trump?
The ordinance is likely to pass this week in the Passaic County town.
Prosecutors say 58-year-old Peter Moloney sprayed wasp killer bug spray at police and attacked journalists.
Similar to AMBER and Silver, the new alert would apply to adults 18-64 who vanish and are considered in danger.
CBS2 speaks to the winning jockeys of this year's Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes about horse safety.
On Long Island, students are involved in a unique history challenge influenced by a remarkable 97-year-old veteran.
The state's slow opening of licensed recreational dispensaries has meant a lack of buyers for farmers.
The move comes as another 2,100 arrived in the city last week, increasing the overall total to more than 74,000
Similar to AMBER and Silver, the new alert would apply to adults 18-64 who vanish and are considered in danger.
Republicans believe they may have a chance to win enough seats to become the majority in the Assembly in November.
The Marsha and Sylvia Plan is said to be the first ever comprehensive plan covering a wide range of issues.
Ten Republicans have announced their candidacies for president so far. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
Health officials urge people to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors while the smoky, hazy conditions linger.
"What we are dealing with right now are high levels of pollutants, toxins, carbon monoxide," Dr. Nidhi Kumar said.
New Yorkers woke up to another smoky, hazy morning Wednesday, as air quality alerts are in effect from the Canadian wildfires.
According to the CDC, one in five babies is born with CMV, a virus that can cause deafness, seizures and developmental delays.
Instead of snacks, a new vending machine in Brooklyn is stocked with products to prevent drug overdoses.
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
In April 2021, a blood clot in the 56-year-old's brain left him unable to move much of his left side, but he's back.
In "Ain't No Mo'", Crystal Lucas-Perry played six different characters.
"Killing Eve" actress Jodie Comer is nominated for a Tony Award as leading actress in the play "Prima Facie."
Gooding Jr. was accused of raping a woman in a New York City hotel nearly 10 years ago.
CBS2 speaks to the winning jockeys of this year's Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes about horse safety.
The Yankees' game against the White Sox was rescheduled as part of a doubleheader starting at 4:05 p.m. Thursday.
Elder overcame his worst inning of the season and the Braves beat New York 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Superstar still dealing with toe problem after crashing into the wall in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Right-hander tosses six hitless innings in Chicago's 3-2 win on Tuesday night.
The Belmont and Fordham BID say the proposal could significantly impact the sales they bring in.
The Apollo Theater's new leader was previously at the helm of Essence Communications.
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and a team of youth leaders will are joining elected officials to discuss solutions.
Both little girls were victims at the hands of their parents, according to prosecutors.
Eight city parks have converted land management to organic products and practices.
Smoky haze from Canadian wildfires continues to blanket the northeastern U.S., blotting out the New York City skyline.
The annual tradition returned Wednesday in New York Harbor, ahead of Memorial Day.
The exhibit focuses on the key period between 1964 and 1966, when the Beatles became international superstars.
This year's theme centered on Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his work as creative director of Chanel.
The groundbreaking singer, actor and activist died Tuesday at the age of 96 in his New York home.
Local leaders say they're finding ways to celebrate Pride in a time of anti-LGBTQ legislation in parts of the country. On Wednesday, the City Council's LGBTQ+ Caucus announced a major policy plan. As CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports, it includes recommendations on how the city can better protect the gay community.
A rally was held Wednesday demanding the federal government take over Rikers Island.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your First Alert Forecast for June 7 at 6 p.m.
Mayor Eric Adams and other city officials provided an update Wednesday on the air quality alert in New York City.
A Long Island business owner has been arrested for his alleged role in the January 6th attack at the U.S. Capitol.