Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
"There's nothing more important to the league and its fans than the integrity of the competition," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday. "I had a pit in my stomach. It was very upsetting."
The Brooklyn Nets star is currently suspended for not denouncing antisemitism.
The Harlem Globetrotters have been entertaining fans the world over since 1926. Now, they want a spot in the NBA.
The commissioner told reporters during a press conference last night that he believes the league is ready to make a change.
The end of the year is upon us, which means it's time to create holiday wish lists. We took a shot at guessing what some people and teams around the NBA are wishing for this year.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says regardless of how the U.S. Supreme Court rules in the New Jersey sports betting case, he hopes there will be a new federal law regulating gambling.
The NBA wants to see the finish of its games go a bit more quickly.
On Nov. 17, 2016, NBA commissioner Adam Silver told WFAN's Mike Francesa that there is no easy answer to the trend of coaches resting star players in road games.
Gregg Popovich and Steve Kerr let it be known this season they don't care much for President Donald Trump.
Silver also told the owners that the matter will be discussed at league meetings next month after nationally televised games on back-to-back Saturday nights were diluted by decisions to rest star players.
The team took to Twitter to reveal that software company Infor will be sponsoring their jerseys beginning as early as next season.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA President Lisa Borders marched in the New York City Pride March on Sunday.
A division title might soon mean a banner but no assurance of a playoff spot in the NBA, forcing clubs to finish in the top eight of their conference if they want a shot at the title.
Changes to the NBA playoffs are almost certainly coming. Changes to the league's much-discussed moratorium and Hack-a-Shaq aren't, at least not now.
"For Knicks fans here, what you want is somebody who has a plan, who has a theory on how to build a team over time."
One would hope that the owner of a professional sports franchise would take the high road, or at least say nothing at all.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday that he is determined to make a schedule that keeps NBA players fresher, and he is willing to discuss starting the season earlier or ending later.
When he returns to the All-Star stage on Saturday, he isn't planning to announce a new platform. But he also knows that the time for talk is ending.
Knicks owner James Dolan is getting a pass for sending an email to a fan in which he speculates that the man may be an alcoholic.
Breaking from what had become standard procedure of taking the mid-winter showcase to a warm-weather city, the NBA decided to stay home in 2015 and show off two of its flashiest arenas.
Determined to remain relevant with current American culture, our two newest governors of sport rocked our world this week.
New Jersey could drop its ban on betting on sports entirely, but it cannot legally set conditions as it ends the prohibition, a lawyer for the NCAA and four major sports leagues told a federal judge Thursday.
In an op-ed article for the New York Times published online Thursday, Silver said fans should have a safe and legal way to gamble on professional games.
In this dangerous world, sports fans are responsible for their own sobriety, no matter how many temptations are put in front of them. And there are more temptations every single day.
New York City officials will discuss security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade kicking off Sunday morning.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
The L, N, R and W lines will be impacted as MTA crews replace and upgrade tracks and perform signal maintenance over five weekends and certain weekdays.
An addiction-services nonprofit approved by the city focuses on harm reduction for hard drug users — to the chagrin of some in the neighborhood.
New York State Police are looking for a man they say set a deadly fire at a home Thursday in Greenville, Orange County.
New York City officials will discuss security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade kicking off Sunday morning.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
The L, N, R and W lines will be impacted as MTA crews replace and upgrade tracks and perform signal maintenance over five weekends and certain weekdays.
New York State Police are looking for a man they say set a deadly fire at a home Thursday in Greenville, Orange County.
A woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after she was hit by a flying bat during a game.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
It's another steamy day with the chance for rain and some strong storms in the afternoon and evening. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
City officials will detail the safety measures that will be in place for the parade that kicks off Sunday.
The N, R, W and L lines will be affected for the rest of August as the MTA performs track and signal work. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Isaac Wilkie, 20, was found safe after he left his home on Monday and went missing.
President Trump signed the orders Thursday aimed at expanding categories of people not eligible for automatic citizenship upon birth on U.S. soil. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
