Silverman: Where's The Leadership? And Where The Heck Is Goodell?
A week ago, it seemed the world was angry at Roger Goodell because he had botched the Ray Rice decision. That was just the tip of the iceberg.
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A week ago, it seemed the world was angry at Roger Goodell because he had botched the Ray Rice decision. That was just the tip of the iceberg.
NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith told CBS News Tuesday that the union is required by obligation to defend Ray Rice as he challenges his suspension stemming from a February domestic incident.
Ray Rice is set to challenge a league in crisis-mode on his ban stemming from a February domestic incident, according to multiple reports.
Domestic violence, child abuse, health issues and a potential cover-up. There is enough to damage the NFL. What we'll find out is exactly how much it can withstand.
In Ray Rice's hometown of New Rochelle in Westchester County, controversy has erupted over whether the local high school did the right thing by taking down Rice's Baltimore Ravens jersey.
Football is back and we couldn't be happier!
There is blood in the water and the sharks are circling. Roger Goodell probably knows that there can't be a positive outcome to the Ray Rice video scenario, and that's a shame.
Ravens fans male and female, young and old, arrived for Thursday night's game against the Steelers debating the events that have affected their team over the last few days.
For just the second time in the past 11 regular-season games between Pittsburgh and Baltimore, the outcome was decided by more than a field goal, as the Ravens crushed the Steelers 26-6 last night at home.
The owners of the Giants and Steelers, both close confidants of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, said they would not be conducting or directing the investigation.
The Ravens were playing their first game since running back Ray Rice had his contract terminated Monday following the release of a video that showed him striking his then-fiancee in an Atlantic City casino elevator.
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said Thursday night that he does not believe NFL Chairman Roger Goodell could possibly have seen the video months ago.
NBA star Paul George defended Ray Rice on Twitter, then backtracked less than an hour later by deleting the posts and apologizing to women and victims of domestic violence.
The superintendent of the City School District of New Rochelle says that though Rice's actions are condemnable, his hometown can "hope for healing and growth for him, his family and our community."
We look at this game from a fantasy football perspective and consider the players from both sides that should be placed in the lineup or benched.
The person played The Associated Press a 12-second voicemail from an NFL office number on April 9 confirming the video arrived. A female voice expresses thanks and says: "You're right. It's terrible."
New Rochelle High School has taken down Ray Rice's Baltimore Ravens jersey from its gymnasium, according to Talk of the Sound, a New Rochelle news website.
The NFL can't be happy that its most controversial franchise is playing its primetime game to kick off Week 2. But that's exactly what's happening as the Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night (8:25 ET, CBS).
"He's embarrassed," Craig Carton said Wednesday. "He recognizes that this has now stained who he is as a man. ... And he is dedicated to righting that wrong."
Solomon Wilcots may have had one season in the black and yellow, but he's an expert on all things football and he took the time to weigh in on this Thursday's match-up between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. Amid numerous controversial stories, there is still football to be played and games to be won. Week two starts with the Ravens and Steelers in an AFC North divisional match-up.
The Commissioner told Norah O'Donnell that "no one in the NFL, to my knowledge" had seen a new video of what happened between Ray Rice and his now-wife until it was posted online.
Justice found Ray Rice Monday. The hypocrisy of professional sports will eventually save him, for nobody is ever gone for long in the play-for-pay game.
Former Baltimore star Ray Rice has broken his silence, saying he's trying to "be strong" for his wife after the release of a shocking video resulted in his termination by the Ravens.
The higher-quality video shown to the AP shows Rice made no attempt to cover up the domestic violence incident that eventually caused his release from the Ravens on Monday.
Laura Plotkin, director at the Center for Safety and Change in Rockland County, says Janay Rice's actions of defending her husband are not uncommon among victims of domestic abuse.
A limited edition shoe drop at a Vans store in Midtown Manhattan sparked chaos Thursday and landed two people in handcuffs.
The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
A limited edition shoe drop at a Vans store in Midtown Manhattan sparked chaos Thursday and landed two people in handcuffs.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Between the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations, there's a lot going on in New York City this summer, and security will be tight.
The NYPD has released harrowing bodycam video of a deadly police shooting of a man with a machete who had slashed three people at Grand Central Station.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say.
A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey has been arrested, police say.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
A shooting at a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 1 at 11 p.m.
A limited edition shoe drop at a Vans store in Midtown Manhattan sparked chaos Thursday and landed two people in handcuffs. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
On this May 1, demonstrators held rallies across the country and around the globe, marking International Workers' Day, better known as May Day. In New York City, thousands took to the streets, focusing on affordability and workers' rights. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
We're expecting to learn more information this weekend about the man accused of stabbing and killing two people in separate incidents in Nassau County. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
It appears Spirit Airlines is on the verge of shutting down. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
