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Eli Manning created a bit of a stir this week when he declared himself a Top 5 quarterback and put himself in the same class as Tom Brady. Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez didn't have to make such comparisons -- his coach did it for him.
More times than not, a preseason game carries very few storylines with it. But Sunday's contest between the Jets and Bengals has a big one -- the expected return to the field of Plaxico Burress.
New York Jets running back Shonn Greene has a "low-grade skin infection" on his right foot and will not play in the team's preseason game against Cincinnati on Sunday night.
Jets coach Rex Ryan got a real, hard look on Wednesday at Plaxico Burress practicing alongside Santonio Holmes and Derrick Mason. Let's just say Ryan was pleased with what he saw.
Will the Jets' latest acquisition turn out to be Vernon Gholston, Part 2? Coach Rex Ryan confirmed on Wednesday that the Jets had reached an agreement in principle with linebacker Aaron Maybin, pending a physical.
"It was dark," Plaxico Burress recalled to interviewer Bryant Gumbel in Tuesday's edition of "Real Sports" on HBO. "And I kind of, you know, missed a step. That's when I felt my gun start to slide. I went to grab it to stop it from falling. Pow!"
The calendar on the wall says it's Mark Sanchez's time to shine, but he'll never become all that he can be if the Jets begin to forget they are a running football team first, second and, if need be, third.
You may hate them, you may not trust them -- but you have to respect the Jets.
Don't tell Jets coach Rex Ryan that Monday night's 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans doesn't count. "I hate losing, our team hates losing," Ryan seethed after the game. "I don't care if it's preseason."
Was Mark Sanchez upset at Rex Ryan for nearly benching him last season? Yes, absolutely. But was he fightin' mad? Sanchez says no.
The Jets' offensive line, which allowed seven sacks on Monday night, will reportedly lose versatile backup Rob Turner for an extended period of time.
Some people may subscribe to the following theory about pre-season football: "It's three hours of my life that I'll never get back!" In a lot of ways, that's true -- though there was a lot to take out of Jets vs. Texans.
It was an eventful night in the New York sports landscape. A.J. Burnett halted his winless streak (dating back to June 29) for the Yankees and the Jets opened up their preseason with a loss to the Houston Texans.
Mark Sanchez looked sharp, completing 6 of 7 passes, two to Santonio Holmes, in limited duty as the Jets opened the preseason with a 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Monday night.
Mark Sanchez and Rex Ryan have an outspoken admiration for each other. They also have a mutual goal -- winning the Super Bowl. So Jets fans may be surprised to read what their star quarterback had to say about Ryan in the upcoming issue of GQ magazine.
The return of Plaxico Burress will have to wait. Mark Sanchez has work to do with his other receivers anyway when the Jets open their preseason against Houston on Monday night.
Jerricho Cotchery just didn't see himself fitting in with the Jets anymore. So the wide receiver did what he felt he needed to do. Cotchery asked for his release, the Jets obliged -- and he went shopping.
This is what we have waited for. It was something that we thought might not happen because of the lockout. Are you ready for some… preseason football?
After an extended vacation, Boomer returned this Monday morning to take his seat next to Craig. All was back to normal on this thing we've come to know as the Boomer & Carton Morning Extravaganza.
Plaxico Burress says in an interview for HBO's "Real Sports" that he "lost count" of how many times he cried in jail.
Leonhard's all healed now from a broken leg and excited about getting back on the field again.
Chris Stewart spent his last season at Notre Dame studying constantly. Law textbooks and football playbooks. Legal defenses and defensive formations.
It turns out Jets fans won't get their first official look at Plaxico Burress next week. On Friday, Rex Ryan announced that Burress won't travel with the team for Monday night's game at Houston. But he's still not concerned about the talented wide receiver.
Emotions were running high at Giants camp on Thursday, one day after Steve Smith, who had a team-record 107 catches two years ago, joined the Eagles' "Dream Team."
Jets right guard Brandon Moore is on the mend. The team moved Moore from the physically-unable-to-perform list to the active roster after he missed the start of training camp while recovering from offseason hip surgery.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The NYPD said Elvin Suarez struck four pedestrians after his 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV veered over a concrete island near West 109th St. and Amsterdam Ave.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
For the first time since 2001, all four PATH train lines will operate seven days a week.
Trader Joe's said the chain's busiest store in the U.S. is shutting down for several months.
The largest HIV and AIDS fundraising event in the U.S. took off in the heart of NYC, with a few familiar faces in attendance as well. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided at the Mountain Home Air Force Base.
The New York judge is expected to rule on whether key evidence will be admissible in Mangione's state trial.
