Eyes On The Prize As Yankees Open 4-Game Set Against Red Sox
New York, coming off a three-game sweep of the White Sox, has clawed its way back into contention in the American League. And look who's on tap: the rival Boston Red Sox.
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New York, coming off a three-game sweep of the White Sox, has clawed its way back into contention in the American League. And look who's on tap: the rival Boston Red Sox.
"I didn't like it," designated hitter David Ortiz said. "I don't think it was the right thing to do. But we don't all think alike, and the guy who did it -- Dempster -- is a great guy."
Despite all of his baggage, A-Rod has become a rallying figure for the Bombers on the field and in the dugout.
John Lackey held down New York's resurgent offense as the Boston Red Sox broke a three-game skid by beating the Yankees 6-1 on Saturday.
During the Yankees-Rays game this past Saturday, YES Network commentator and former Yankees and Mets pitcher David Cone may have let a swear word slip out while on the air.
If the Yankees take two-of-three or better, it could be a head start to a strong second half. The Red Sox may feel good about the first half of their season, but reality is about to hit them in the face.
Even though Tuesday night's All-Star game is for the young, there's still a place at Citi Field for the guys sporting a bit of gray.
Outside of the cities that the respective teams represent, there is little that connects the 2004 Yankees and Red Sox to the 2013 Knicks and Celtics.
Former Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine has been hired as the athletic director at Sacred Heart University. The university in Fairfield, Conn., said Friday that Valentine's appointment will be formally announced next Tuesday.
The brash and supremely confident manager was fired on Thursday, the day after the finale of a season beset with internal sniping and far too many losses.
It's almost impossible to hate the Red Sox when they're this bad. Almost. Stomp them now, before they get good again, which will eventually happen. Eventually.
Of the many current injuries in Major League Baseball, a number of them might have been avoided with a slower progression back to the field. Others appear to be exacerbations waiting to happen.
The Red Sox struggles have made life easier this season for the New York Yankees, but they have not made life better.
In a season with two extra playoff teams and a great deal of parity, virtually every franchise has hope heading into the season's second half. That's why you should care about Tuesday's Midsummer Classic.
Tony La Russa has dropped the ball by not starting fan-favorite knuckleballer R.A. Dickey at the 2012 MLB All-Star Game.
The Red Sox don't mesh together anymore, and when they face the better teams in baseball -- such as the rival Yankees -- they simply don't have enough to compete.
Cano announced the invitations Monday, a day after rosters were announced for the All-Star game July 10 in Kansas City.
According to David Ortiz, all the Big Papi-to-Yankees talk last week was much ado about nothing.
The Yankees are better off without the services of free agent slugger David Ortiz. A mix of controversy, age and lineup inflexibility are reasons why he shouldn't don pinstripes.
Big Papi in the Big Apple? Sick of the "drama" unfolding in Boston, soon-to-be free agent David Ortiz admitted on Wednesday that he'd consider jumping ship from the Red Sox to the Yankees.
With Yankees general manager Brian Cashman's contract expiring -- and Theo Epstein reportedly jumping ship from Boston to Chicago -- another will-he-or-won't-he discussion is about to heat up.
Craig has been known to be very 'touchy-feely.' So it came as no surprise when he expressed a desire to wrap his arms around David Ortiz and give him a big bear-hug to welcome him to New York.
Craig had plenty to talk about on Thursday, beginning with the prospect of 'Yankees killer' David Ortiz (who will become a free-agent this offseason) donning the pinstripes.
Revelations following the Red Sox's famous 2011 collapse paints an image of a ballclub that betrayed their manager and their own professional pride.
Coming off back-to-back horrendous outings, embattled starter A.J. Burnett could be pitching to stay in the Yankees' rotation. Little suggests that a start against the Red Sox will help his cause.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Police officers in Nassau County are being lauded for their quick thinking after saving a diner patron who went into cardiac arrest last month.
A fire broke out along a row of businesses on Rockaway Avenue at around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Three people, including a firefighter, suffered minor injuries.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration released New York City's first Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan and True Cost of Living Measure.
A new security fence in Lower Manhattan's Battery Park is getting backlash from critics who say it blocks an iconic view of the Statue of Liberty.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Police officers in Nassau County are being lauded for their quick thinking after saving a diner patron who went into cardiac arrest last month.
A fire broke out along a row of businesses on Rockaway Avenue at around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Three people, including a firefighter, suffered minor injuries.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration released New York City's first Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan and True Cost of Living Measure.
A new security fence in Lower Manhattan's Battery Park is getting backlash from critics who say it blocks an iconic view of the Statue of Liberty.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
Police officers in Nassau County are being lauded for their quick thinking after saving a diner patron who went into cardiac arrest last month.
A fire broke out along a row of businesses on Rockaway Avenue at around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Three people, including a firefighter, suffered minor injuries.
A Coast Guard crew rescued four people after they were stranded on a yacht off the coast of Long Island during bad weather over the weekend.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Patrick Roy has been abruptly fired as head coach of the New York Islanders.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration released New York City's first Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan and True Cost of Living Measure.
A new report is detailing just how much homelessness in New York City is negatively impacting students.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
Will Cuylle recorded his first NHL hat trick and the Rangers dealt the playoff-hopeful Capitals a blow with an 8-1 win on Sunday night.
Jacob Markstrom made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Devils beat Montreal 3-0 on Sunday night, ending the Canadiens' eight-game winning streak.
Pinch-hitter Graham Pauley had a go-ahead, two-run double in a four-run eighth inning, and the Marlins held off the Yankees 7-6 on Sunday.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
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.
The victim held onto the car as the suspect was driving off, investigators said.
New York City schools have limited space and resources, but these Brooklyn students are still finding ways to play their favorite game. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The fire broke out along a row of businesses on Rockaway Avenue at around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Three people, including a firefighter, suffered minor injuries. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Old Westbury officers restored the pulse of a 75-year-old man who went into cardiac arrest while having breakfast. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A man was shot after the NYPD said he charged at officers with a kitchen knife outside of an East Harlem grocery store. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
