US Open forum encourages athletes to focus on mental health
Naomi Osaka started a conversation in 2021 that prioritizing mental health is not just OK but necessary.
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Naomi Osaka started a conversation in 2021 that prioritizing mental health is not just OK but necessary.
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka was back at the Open on Wednesday but not as a player. She joined another champion for a panel on mental health and sports. CBS New York's Steve Overmyer was there. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Z3Od77
The Hall of Fame swimmer discusses the International Swimming League and explains why Michael Phelps is the greatest swimmer of all-time.
Fire up the grill, throw on your best red, white and blue clothing and let's hop in the time machine to celebrate some historic USA sports moments.
The base set has 75 cards, including Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 28 career medals -- 23 gold.
There was a stunner at the Rio Olympics Friday night -- Michael Phelps was beaten.
This was touted as the last showdown between two of America's greatest swimmers, though there's never been any question about which one had the upper hand.
Olympic roommates Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte maintain a relaxed vibe at the athletes' village. There's an ongoing card game in their suite and they amuse themselves with endless Snapchat sessions. It'll be all business on Thursday night.
Michael Phelps made up for one of the few losses in his Olympic career.
If you have been watching the Olympics you may have noticed a few of the athletes with what look like big, round bruises on their bodies.
When Michael Phelps decided to come out of retirement, he circled one race in particular on the Olympic schedule. The 200-meter butterfly.
Michael Phelps has set his sights on a 20th gold medal by posting the second-fastest time in the semifinals of the 200-meter butterfly.
In his first appearance of these Summer Games, Phelps showed he is still capable of the kind of jaw-dropping, did-he-really-just-do-that? performances that already made him the most decorated Olympic athlete of them all.
The Olympic great, who is working as an assistant swim coach at Arizona State University this year, helped the school's college basketball team on Thursday.
Michael Phelps already has far more medals than any Olympic athlete. There is no longer any reason to doubt he'll have another massive haul in Rio.
The USWNT advanced to the World Cup Final on Sunday and this weekend is the 4th of July. So let's look back at the best US sports moments
Police arrested Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps on a DUI charge early Tuesday, and officials say he was speeding and failed field sobriety tests when officers pulled him over.
The 22-time Olympic medalist will compete for the first time since the 2012 London Games in late April. "I think he's just going to test the waters a little bit and see how it goes," Phelps' coach told the AP.
For the past 118 years, the Modern Olympics have given us some of the most incredible moments in sports history. Paring them down to a mere five was a monumental task.
Even on the unemployment line, Tim Tebow remains a popular presence.
Michael Phelps is picking his hometown Ravens to win the Super Bowl by a touchdown.
Better than the 1992 Dream Team? Hardly. The United States Olympic basketball team appears to be like well-appointed London tourists who have first-class tickets to all the prime Olympic events.
The fact that Larisa Latynina, whose record of 18 total medals has stood since 1964, had to purchase a ticket to watch Phelps break her record is a shame.
First we hear Craig morph into Tom Coughlin and offer a sort of 'tip of the day' that revolved around how good the Giants head coach believes grass to be.
A Knicks watch party will be held outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday in the brutal killing of three people inside his Queens home.
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, is increasing his attacks on Gov. Kathy Hochul, threatening, yet again, to surge more ICE agents into New York.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not on the ballot in the upcoming primaries, but he could be the deciding factor in whether two sitting congressmen are defeated.
A Knicks watch party will be held outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday in the brutal killing of three people inside his Queens home.
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, is increasing his attacks on Gov. Kathy Hochul, threatening, yet again, to surge more ICE agents into New York.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not on the ballot in the upcoming primaries, but he could be the deciding factor in whether two sitting congressmen are defeated.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the free tickets will go to certain groups, including National Guard members, pediatric hospital patients and healthcare workers, among others.
Rescue crews determined the woman fell down the chute and got stuck on a pile of backed-up trash at the Hackensack apartment building.
Tensions rose once again this weekend outside Delaney Hall in Newark after the mayor scaled back local law enforcement.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
Prosecutors on Long Island announced a crackdown on what they're calling serial shoplifting.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, is increasing his attacks on Gov. Kathy Hochul, threatening, yet again, to surge more ICE agents into New York.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not on the ballot in the upcoming primaries, but he could be the deciding factor in whether two sitting congressmen are defeated.
Experts predict up to $60 million will be spent this fall on the New York 17th Congressional District race in the northern suburbs.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and actor, director and die-hard Knicks fan Ben Stiller are among those speaking out against violence against San Antonio Spurs fans during the NBA Finals.
A Nordic bar in Soho called KABIN is preparing to host Norway's loyal fans as they return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the free tickets will go to certain groups, including National Guard members, pediatric hospital patients and healthcare workers, among others.
The NYPD took more than 20 people into custody after a Knicks watch party in the area of Bryant Park became violent.
The Knicks' 13-game win streak may be over, but fans still believe a championship title is on the horizon.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
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.
NJ Transit trains were delayed up to 45 minutes in and out of Penn Station on Tuesday evening as Amtrak was dealing with overhead wire issues.
A Knicks watch party will be held outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
If you love boardwalk games down on the Jersey Shore, you want to win fair and square. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway shows us how state investigators are making sure that happens this summer.
As visitors arrive in New York and New Jersey for the World Cup, New York City and Port Authority are taking on illegal taxis at our airports to prevent people from getting scammed.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday for the opening of the renovated Police Athletic League game room on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. NBA Cares Finals Legacy Project and The Garden of Dreams Foundation helped renovate the space.
