Nothing Compares To March Madness
The NCAA Tournament tips off today in earnest. And, as sports fans know, there's no other sporting event quite like March Madness.
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The NCAA Tournament tips off today in earnest. And, as sports fans know, there's no other sporting event quite like March Madness.
It's been somewhat of a roller coaster season for Texas A&M, and yet the Aggies enter the Big Dance with a 26-8 record. How did they go from unranked to No. 3 seed?
Jameel Warney scored 43 points and Stony Brook reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time by coming from behind to win the America East Tournament championship 80-74 against Vermont on Saturday.
St. John's shot only 36 percent (9 of 25) during the opening half, including 1 of 9 from 3-point range.
The win, the first in conference this season, snapped an eight-game losing streak for the Terps and gave interim coach Mike Locksley his only victory in six games since being named interim coach when Randy Edsall was fired last month.
Marcus LoVett, another St. John's freshman, was declared a partial qualifier by the NCAA this month. He can practice with the team but cannot play in games.
The NCAA has lessened its punishment of Syracuse University, reducing the penalty of lost basketball scholarships by four.
Rutgers Beat the Army 31-21 on Saturday
Rutgers freshman defensive back Blessuan Austin picked off Stave with 3:01 left in the third quarter and rumbled 50 yards for the Scarlet Knights' lone touchdown.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the NCAA could not stop schools from providing full scholarships to student athletes but vacated a proposal for deferred cash payments.
Carroo caught three touchdown passes in the third quarter of Rutgers' 63-13 victory over FCS opponent Norfolk State in a season opener for both teams on Saturday in Piscataway, N.J.
Coach Kyle Flood announced the dismissals about 10 minutes before the Scarlet Knights' season opener on Saturday.
If the coach was found to have violated rules regarding extra benefits, he could face a possible NCAA suspension or dismissal by the Scarlet Knights.
Spokeswoman Amy Yakola said the league "appropriately updated" online versions to remove the all-caps sentence, "F--- THIS S---." But the damage was done.
The academy says Jenkins, a junior cornerback, was injured near his barracks room after returning from an off-campus restaurant.
In a statement Monday, coach Jimbo Fisher announced Johnson's immediate dismissal. The quarterback had been suspended after the June 24 assault.
Obekpa, who led the Big East in blocked shots the past three seasons, has decided to leave the Red Storm.
Mihalich inherited a program that won seven games the previous season and the Pride won 10 games the first season and were 20-14 last season.
Syracuse is bringing back the football team's famed No. 44 -- and one famous alumnus isn't happy.
It was against Army in 1994 that Lord Nelson was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct when he broke free and raced down the sideline at Giants Stadium.
Chris Mullin has a message for the best basketball players in New York City: stay and ride the Red Storm to stardom.
Lauren Hill spent her final year polishing a layup and inspiring others to live fully. She succeeded at both.
Nothing much changes for Duke except the star players Mike Krzyzewski recruits. It's a program of consistency. It's a program that has become the model for others.
Justise Winslow scored 19 points and Jahlil Okafor added 18 to lead top-seeded Duke to an 81-61 victory over Michigan State on Saturday and into the national championship game.
Jahlil Okafor has spent the season tuning out huge expectations, beating defenses geared to stop him and showing off offensive moves that leave NBA scouts drooling.
The New York Islanders went into the Olympic break with a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Jalen Suggs had his first career triple-double, leading the Orlando Magic to a 118-98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
The Hurricanes topped the Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night to extend their points streak to 10 games.
This comes after M.S. 447 Principal Arin Rusch previously declined a parent's request to invite Sami Steigmann to speak to students.
Savannah Guthrie's brother, Camron Guthrie, issued a plea Thursday for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, saying in a video to the possible abductor, "We want to talk to you."
This comes after M.S. 447 Principal Arin Rusch previously declined a parent's request to invite Sami Steigmann to speak to students.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
A newly released memo reportedly shows that in the month following the 9/11 attacks, New York City leaders were preparing for possible lawsuits they thought could arise from claims of toxic air.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
A mom in Plainfield, New Jersey, is pleading for the return of her 19-year-old son, Connor Oldfield, who has autism.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has picked Phylisa Wisdom to lead the city's Office to Combat Antisemitism.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Attorney General Letitia James both announced their support of Gov. Kathy Hochul's reelection bid Thursday.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Images circulating online that show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are generated by artificial intelligence.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The New York Islanders went into the Olympic break with a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Jalen Suggs had his first career triple-double, leading the Orlando Magic to a 118-98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
The Hurricanes topped the Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night to extend their points streak to 10 games.
The Knicks outlasted the Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
It may be tempting to walk or even skate on icy lakes and ponds at New York City parks, but there's a real risk of falling through. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports on the outreach effort to keep New Yorkers safe.
A Nassau County police officer was laid to rest Thursday. She was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver Saturday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
New York Catholics are about to officially welcome their new leader. Ceremonies have begun to welcome Ronald Hicks as the new archbishop. Hundreds filled Saint Patrick's Cathedral on Thursday evening for a solemn prayer service. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello was inside the cathedral for the vespers.
Frigid temperatures in New Jersey are likely to blame for the partial collapse of a popular fishing pier. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Investigators say a school bus struck and killed an 11-year-old girl in Brooklyn on Thursday, and the driver did not stop. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
