B&C Morning Show: Knicks Have Their Work Cut Out
The Knicks, Yankees and Mets were all in action yesterday, but Jerry Recco obviously got his update started on the hardwood.
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The Knicks, Yankees and Mets were all in action yesterday, but Jerry Recco obviously got his update started on the hardwood.
Despite Melo's 42 point, 17 rebound, 6 assist, breathtaking performance -- Boomer called it second to none-- the Knickerbockers will be "Coming Home" trailing the Celtics 2 games to none.
Kevin Garnett sank the go-ahead basket with 14 seconds left, then stole the ball as the Boston Celtics overcame Carmelo Anthony's 42 points and beat the depleted New York Knicks 96-93 Tuesday night.
There have been many New York teams that captured the hearts of fans on their way to a championship. These 10 teams did just that and more during their runs to the top of the mountain.
Danny Picard of Comcast SportsNet New England and CSNNE.com in Boston joined Neil to talk about the Knicks-Celtics series and even a little hockey with the Bruins and Canadiens adding another chapter to their storied rivalry.
The Knicks came within 21 seconds of beating the Celtics in Game 1. Amar'e Stoudemire, Sunday's star on offense, says the Celtics won't be able to stop him in Game 2.
The two teams made their bets. Game one was the flop. The Knicks blew a huge opportunity to win a road game against a superior opponent and now it's time for the turn. This is when coaches earn their money.
Toney Douglas played well when he replaced an injured Chauncey Billups during the regular season. There's much more at stake now.
Kevin McHale is all over the NBA playoffs, working as both a studio and in-game analyst for NBA TV and TNT. He'll be calling tonight's Blazers-Mavericks game in Dallas but he joined Boomer & Craig this morning to talk about the Knicks-Celtics series.
The Knicks are ready for Game 2 tonight in Boston. Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau put Rangers fans on notice yesterday. What else was there do to for Boomer & Craig but to break it all down...
With the Knicks leading 85-84 on Sunday, Carmelo Anthony was called for pushing Paul Pierce with 21 seconds remaining. The foul set up a game-deciding Ray Allen three-pointer for the Celtics. Not surprisingly, Knicks fans were irate with the quick-whistled officials on Monday.
The Knicks ran the Celtics out of the gym for 24 minutes. Unfortunately, they play 48. The game came down to one play and one player.
Chauncey Billups hurt his left leg in the final minute of the Knicks' 87-85 loss on Sunday night. According to Mike D'Antoni, the starting point guard is "very questionable" for Tuesday night's Game 2.
The end of Sunday Night's game showed exactly why the Celtics are champions and the Knicks aren't.
The Knicks must figure out how to finish off games. Just watch the Boston Celtics.
On the heels of Sunday's Game 1 loss to the Celtics, Knicks fans had their spirits lifted when MSG legend Bernard King joined Boomer & Craig.
When talking about the Knicks' loss in Boston, Boomer & Craig decided to get Al Dukes' take. Turns out Al wasn't really locked in. Neither was Eddie Scozzare. Lucky for us, we have a real sports fan on staff...
During Jerry Recco's informative update we heard play-by-play calls from Knicks-Celtics, courtesy of both Marv Albert on TNT and his son Kenny on the MSG Network. It marked the first time a father-son combo called the same playoff game, a landmark evening for the Albert family.
Both the Rangers and the Knicks had playoff games yesterday. The Blueshirts came through with a win over the Capitals, 2-1, while the Knicks came up short against the Celtics, falling 87-85.
Ray Allen hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 12 seconds left, Paul Pierce shut down Carmelo Anthony and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the New York Knicks 87-85 in their playoff opener on Sunday night.
Shaquille O'Neal will miss the Boston Celtics' playoff opener against the New York Knicks on Sunday night with a right calf injury.
If the Knicks want to win this series they need to play their A game offensively, and be decent on defense.
Carmelo Anthony sat on the "Late Show" couch Thursday and proudly explained to host David Letterman precisely why he wanted a trade to New York. "I think the first thing is it's the best city in the world," he said.
In their best chance to beat Boston this season, the Knicks went to Amar'e Stoudemire for a shot that came just after the buzzer. The Knicks have another option now — statistically the best one in the NBA.
With the Knicks preparing to travel to Boston for Sunday's Eastern Conference Quarterfinal against the Celtics, the guys reserved a few minutes to talk about the intriguing matchup.
A man who survived a brutal subway attack in New York City nearly a year ago was back in the hospital on Sunday night -- this time after being found badly injured on tracks in Queens.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The NYPD is ramping up its search for the driver in a hit-and-run that killed a nurse in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, on Saturday morning
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
A man who survived a brutal subway attack in New York City nearly a year ago was back in the hospital on Sunday night -- this time after being found badly injured on tracks in Queens.
The NYPD is ramping up its search for the driver in a hit-and-run that killed a nurse in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, on Saturday morning
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Three people were hurt Saturday when a boat burst into flames while docked near City Island in the Bronx.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A fire at a vacant house in Newark, New Jersey, spread to neighboring homes Saturday morning, displacing several families.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is cleaning up after Thursday's intense storms brought flash flooding. Emergency responders performed more than 100 rescues, most of them after people attempted to drive through water.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Israel discusses the "technological miracle" of identifying victims of the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years after the planes hit the towers, and more. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The beach club hit by a tornado on Long Island last week has partially reopened.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Club will partially reopen this weekend and Labor Day weekend, owners say. The club suffered significant damage when a tornado hit last week.
Five men were spotted going into a manhole early Thursday morning on Long Island, according to Nassau County police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says the odds of thunderstorms are greater to the west of New York City, but the entire region could see some before the system moves out of the area later Thursday.
The 67-year-old victim's wife says he was found badly injured on subway tracks in Queens on Friday. As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, she is convinced he was pushed.
It all happened early Sunday morning during a block party on Locust Street and police have yet to make any arrests. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan spoke with frightened neighbors.
Several homeowners insist they are full-time residents and shouldn't have to pay the tax, which targets second homes worth millions. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, the 28-year-old victim died Saturday morning at the same hospital where she worked.
