LeBron James Fined $5K For Flopping
Miami's LeBron James and Indiana's David West and Lance Stephenson were all fined $5,000 by the NBA on Thursday for violating the league's anti-flopping policy.
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Miami's LeBron James and Indiana's David West and Lance Stephenson were all fined $5,000 by the NBA on Thursday for violating the league's anti-flopping policy.
The Miami Heat are going to have quite a challenge in front of them from the opening tip of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Miami must find a way to once again play a near perfect half against the defensive-minded Indiana Pacers.
"Who wouldn't want to coach LeBron James?" Theismann told the NFL Network on Tuesday. "He's the most physical specimen we have in professional sports. He could do, I think, anything he wanted."
Out before Memorial Day. It was all so sudden, mostly because of the mammoth expectations we placed on our favorite teams this season.
The Celtics have denied the Nets the opportunity to speak with coveted head coach Doc Rivers.
Who said anything about a championship? Even the most optimistic fan knows that the Nets are miles away from "glory road."
Carlesimo thinks Brooklyn has a team capable of winning 50 games, but not one that he would consider a favorite for the title.
Conference Finals have arrived. See the official schedule of games, scores and seedings.
As the feats, and really the legend of LeBron James grows ever larger, he has begun to transcend the game itself, much to the dismay of many fans. Consequently, is he, or Commissioner David Stern, the greatest villain currently in the NBA?
Anthony first hurt his left shoulder on April 14 against the Pacers. Now it seems he played the entire playoff run -- 12 games -- with a partially torn labrum.
Some of the players were old, though the Knicks say their team is young in its development. So they feel they need time, not an overhaul, to get further next season.
Forget free agency scenarios, probability and all that. Keep it simple. Who DON'T you want to see on the team next season?
Knicks star Carmelo Anthony won't need surgery on his troublesome knee, and the team hopes it'll be the same for his injured shoulder, according to the New York Daily News.
This year, The Knicks were one of eight teams left and the second-best team in the East. It's OK to be proud of that. It's OK to enjoy that. I know I did.
Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists and the Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83.
Knicks had high hopes heading into the playoffs this season as they were a team built to win a title, but they didn't even come close.
Anthony, who finished with 39 points, scored just four points in the final 12 minutes when he went 2 of 7 from the field.
New York must play the same way Saturday at Indiana, where they're 0-4 this season, or they'll be heading home for the summer instead of going home for a decisive seventh game.
After watching Games 3 and 4, it would be hard to make the case that the Knicks can win on Saturday night in Indiana. So why will Game 6 be different? Here's a dose of hope...
"It's just a matter of who wants it more," Carmelo Anthony said. On Thursday night, that was the Knicks.
Whichever players are on the court for the Knicks when they try to save their season Thursday night, coach Mike Woodson just wants them to shoot with confidence.
Woodson was absolutely brutal. But let's not spare the Knicks' players from this little bloodbath.
When you pay your best player, you pray your player will earn his keep. And if he flares out, so does the franchise.
Here's the deal: unless Carmelo Anthony, J.R. Smith and Tyson Chandler get going, the Knicks aren't going to win anything.
Councilmember Chris Marte organized the vigil for Romanch Mahajan, the tourist from India killed in last week's horse carriage crash.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Buy now, pay later" services let shoppers split payments into smaller installments, but missing payments could lead to fees and, in some cases, hurt your credit.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Councilmember Chris Marte organized the vigil for Romanch Mahajan, the tourist from India killed in last week's horse carriage crash.
"Buy now, pay later" services let shoppers split payments into smaller installments, but missing payments could lead to fees and, in some cases, hurt your credit.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
Twelve people were stabbed inside a juvenile detention center in the Bronx on Sunday, police said.
Police shot a suspect who allegedly hit multiple officers with a vehicle in the Bronx on Sunday, the NYPD said.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
A small plane crashed into a lake in West Milford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
Adventureland reopened Saturday, but its new Wave Twister ride remained closed one day after 15 kids and one adult were stranded on the ride for hours.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
Firefighters responded to Adventureland amusement park on Long Island after a ride got stuck Friday night. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Rep. Dan Goldman is facing Brad Lander, the former NYC comptroller, in an intense Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
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.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
The Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Sunday.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
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.
Expect rainy weather on Monday afternoon with the potential for some strong storms. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city prepares to shuttle World Cup fans to MetLife Stadium for the Men's World Cup game Monday. CBS News New York's Guy Staniar reports.
NYC Councilman Chris Marte organized the vigil for Romanch Mahajan, the tourist from India who died in the horse carriage crash. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The legendary music executive and producer helped shape the careers of generations of artists, including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Iran would allow nuclear inspectors to return to the country after what he called a "very, very good" first day of U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland.
