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Talking about Ohio State and its scandal-ridden football program has become part of the standard line of questioning whenever David Lighty and Jon Diebler work out for NBA teams these days. The headquarters of the Nets was the latest stop for these two Buckeye basketball players Tuesday.
Nets coach Avery Johnson called Kris Humphries' lifestyle "just a part of this new social media" when commented on the NBA player's engagement to reality television star Kim Kardashian.
With a new arena and a new fan base, Johnson isn't exactly looking for a new start – just to build on the progress his team has already begun to make.
Madison Square Garden is undergoing a renovation, which means the New York Liberty WNBA team will be playing at the Prudential Center in Newark.
In most respects, the Mavericks and the Thunder are about as diametrically opposed as two teams can be. Now, most would automatically give a huge advantage to the Mavs because of their experience. I don't.
Game 1 provided a very valuable look at how the Heat-Bulls series could play out over the next couple of weeks. Here are some key points both teams need to pay attention to if they want to win the series...
Rajon Rondo had six points and 11 assists despite playing the fourth quarter with a dislocated left elbow, and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 97-81 on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Zach Randolph had 21 points and a franchise-record 21 rebounds, and the Grizzlies rallied from a 16-point deficit to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93 in overtime Saturday and grab a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal.
After one completed game in each series, here's what we know about the second round of the NBA playoffs.
A day after Phillies fans shouted "USA! USA!" when the news spread during the Mets-Philadelphia game at Citizens Bank Park, fans and players echoed the sentiment across the sports world.
It happens 25, maybe 50 times a season in the NBA. A team is up three, very late in the game, yet, somehow, the other team gets a good look at a three to tie the game.
Rondo is rolling and Stoudemire is sore, a big reason the Boston Celtics will bring a 3-0 lead over the New York Knicks into Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday.
WFAN's John Schmeelk breaks down every first round matchup and makes his NBA Playoff predictions.
The 63-year-old Hall of Famer has co-written and is the executive producer of a documentary called "On the Shoulders of Giants." It tells the story of the Harlem Rens, an all black professional basketball team that defeated the Original Celtics.
The Nets player talks to CBSNewYork about his breakout season, the future of his team and what it's like to date Kim Kardashian.
The New Jersey Nets have signed guard Sundiata Gaines to a multiyear contract. Gaines signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the team in late February.
Tyler Hansbrough scored a career-high 29 points, Dahntay Jones added 18 in place of leading scorer Danny Granger, and the Indiana Pacers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 106-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday night.
Instead of being without two starters, it looks as if the New York Knicks could be at full strength when they open a home-and-home series against the sputtering Indiana Pacers on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden.
The NBA believes it can get to Europe someday, but in the meantime there's building to do. The next phase comes this week, when the Nets and Raptors the play league's first regular-season games in Europe.
Deron Williams, who has been slowed by a bruised left hand and sore right wrist, didn't practice Wednesday and doesn't know whether he'll be able to hit the court for the Nets against the Raptors in London.
The Nets, who spent years playing in the shadow of the Big Apple and the Knicks, are on a mission to become the face of the league outside the United States, the team cheered for by millions of fans all over Europe, Asia and Africa.
The NBA Commissioner says the league and the players' association realize the importance of agreeing to a deal before the expiration of the current one on June 30.
The NBA and its players' association finally sat down again and are planning to get together more frequently. Maybe even enough to prevent a work stoppage.
The producers and playwright behind Broadway's "Lombardi" aren't done with sports just yet. They're planning to go from NFL to NBA with "Magic/Bird," a new play that will chronicle the lives of Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic" Johnson.
It has been a year of change in the sports world with the three longest tenured coaches in the three major sports retiring. The Braves' Bobby Cox, the Titans' Jeff Fisher and now Jerry Sloan has resigned from the Utah Jazz.
Air taxis are expected to soon fly regularly between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan in less than 10 minutes.
Brooklyn College seniors are frustrated after learning they won't walk across the stage during their commencement at Barclays Center.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan went into lockdown after one student reported another might have had a weapon, police said.
Jay Bryant, one of the three men charged in the killing of hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay, change his plea to guilty in court on Monday.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
Air taxis are expected to soon fly regularly between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan in less than 10 minutes.
Brooklyn College seniors are frustrated after learning they won't walk across the stage during their commencement at Barclays Center.
Jay Bryant, one of the three men charged in the killing of hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay, change his plea to guilty in court on Monday.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
Guy Rivera, the man convicted of fatally shooting NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop in 2024, was sentenced to 115 years to life in prison.
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.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan went into lockdown after one student reported another might have had a weapon, police said.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts including attempt to assassinate the president.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
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.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
The Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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 designed to remove financial barriers to provide extra support to patients as they bring new life into the world. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Jay Bryant changed his plea from not guilty in Brooklyn federal court.
Mann testified about what she says happened between her and the disgraced movie mogul back in 2013. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner was in court.
Scott Padgett has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
