Ex-Knick, Net Maurice Lucas Dead At 58
Maurice Lucas, the fierce power forward known as "The Enforcer", has died after a long fight with bladder cancer. He was 58.
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Maurice Lucas, the fierce power forward known as "The Enforcer", has died after a long fight with bladder cancer. He was 58.
Wilson Chandler finished with 22 points and 16 rebounds for the Knicks, who made only one field goal after taking a 92-83 lead with 5:31 remaining. Amare Stoudemire scored 18 points but turned it over six times in his home debut.
Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with a career-high 24 assists on Friday night to lead Boston to a 105-101 victory over the New York Knicks.
With mixed results in their first two games, the Boston Celtics are looking forward to facing their next opponent - and perhaps continue dominating them.
It was a successful opening night in the Tri-State Area as far as the NBA goes. the Knicks held on to beat the Raptors in Toronto 98-93 and the Nets used a late surge to overcome the Pistons in Jersey by a score of 101-98.
Believe it or not, the Knicks have a bandwagon. They also have a new fan -- a man who has witnessed the recent carnage up close but never felt inclined to say anything about it. Until now.
New York Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni joined Boomer & Carton on Thursday to talk about his team's impressive opening night win against the Toronto Raptors.
The Knicks and Nets shocked the basketball world Wednesday night by winning their season openers. The Jury is still out, but one thing is for sure - it was nice seeing Amar'e Stoudemire in a Knickerbocker uniform.
The new Russian owner of the New Jersey Nets said Wednesday the team will be better, although he backed off his bold prediction of making the playoffs this season.
The NBA will hold its 2011 draft in Newark, N.J., while Madison Square Garden undergoes renovations.
Wilson Chandler scored 22 points, Amare Stoudemire had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 98-93 in Wednesday's season opener.
The Knicks and Nets both open their seasons tonight and the Rangers, Devils and Islanders are all in action too.
The Knicks and Nets both tip-off their seasons tonight, as Boomer & Craig eagerly wait to see what the Knickerbockers bring to the table this year.
Make no mistake -- Amar'e Stoudemire is an upgrade over David Lee. But, looking at the rest of the roster, it's hard to believe that the Knicks are going to make any noise this season.
A summer of potential glory faded into one of solid progress for the Knicks, and now even those expectations have been tempered by a disappointing preseason.
The Toronto Raptors are wondering how they're going to replace an All-Star big man who was the face of their franchise. The New York Knicks are curious how much better they're going to be with one.
Yahoo! Sports is reporting that the New York Knicks have conducted secret workouts of college players that may have circumvented NBA draft rules.
Boomer & Carton opened up Wednesday's big show with the accounts of Cliff Lee's wife being mistreated at Yankee Stadium. Will this affect Lee's decision when the Bombers try to woo him this offseason?
Center Timofey Mozgov is questionable for the New York Knicks' season opener at Toronto because of a left hip contusion.
After a summer filled with rampant rumors that had Carmelo Anthony heading to New Jersey and then New York, the Nuggets All-Star remains in a powder-blue uniform for the season opener.
With all the player movement in the offseason there will be a pretty large shift in the NBA power structure this year.
The New York Knicks have waived Patrick Ewing Jr. The son of their former star forward averaged 1.8 points and 6.0 minutes in four preaseason games.
The Knicks find themselves back in the hunt for Denver superstar Carmelo Anthony, and according to the NY Post, they have film director Spike Lee to thank.
Carmelo Anthony keeps on preparing for the upcoming season unaware of, and ostensibly unfazed by, where that will be.
Jason Kapono and Andre Iguodala scored 20 points each and the Philadelphia 76ers closed their preseason schedule with a 118-91 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Thousands of runners are getting ready to run the New York City half-marathon today. Here's the weather forecast, route map, street closures and everything to know about the event.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
President Trump said that other countries would join the U.S. in sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz, but did not share more specifics.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
The top-seeded Red Storm became the first team to win consecutive Big East Tournament titles since Villanova took three in a row from 2017-19.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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.
In college basketball, one great season sets a tone for a program, but two in a row is a statement. St. John's has won the Big East regular season and tournament back-to-back years, and they did it building an identity through defense.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 14 at 11 p.m.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped distribute food to families in Queens on Saturday before attending a girl's high school basketball championship game in Brooklyn.
We are now nearly a month into a partial government shutdown, and the nation's TSA agents have just missed their first full paycheck. Hundreds have left their jobs and some are calling out. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
There was a large police response Saturday afternoon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer center following a potential bomb scare.
