Gary Sheffield On Peterson, Disciplining Kids: 'Times Are Different'
Retired slugger Gary Sheffield says he never hit his kids with a tree branch, but he would threaten them with a belt if necessary.
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Retired slugger Gary Sheffield says he never hit his kids with a tree branch, but he would threaten them with a belt if necessary.
Democrats in Western New York are asking voters to take a long, hard look at Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino for the offense of being -- yikes! -- a Miami fan.
The Houston Texans are a surprising 2-0 under new head coach Bill O'Brien. Meanwhile, the New York Football Giants are still winless after losing their home opener to the Arizona Cardinals 25-14 on Sunday. This week, $100 million man J.J. Watt comes into the Big Apple looking to extend the Giants' misery.
In a statement, Radisson said it "takes this matter very seriously particularly in light of our long-standing commitment to the protection of children."
Another day, another edition of the Morning Extravaganza that began with a conversation on the ugly side of the NFL, or I guess you could say the ugly side of society.
The Vikings reinstated star running back Adrian Peterson on Monday, three days after benching him because he was facing a child-abuse charge in Texas for using a wooden switch to spank his 4-year-old son.
Ray Rice is set to challenge a league in crisis-mode on his ban stemming from a February domestic incident, according to multiple reports.
Let's break down the New York Jets horror story from Sunday in Green Bay.
Roger Goodell sent a memo to teams Monday announcing that Lisa Friel, Jane Randel and Rita Smith will "help lead and shape the NFL's policies and programs relating to domestic violence and sexual assault."
"Every black parent in my neighborhood in the south would be in trouble or in jail under those circumstances ... We called it 'spanking' or 'whipping' our kids."
Domestic violence, child abuse, health issues and a potential cover-up. There is enough to damage the NFL. What we'll find out is exactly how much it can withstand.
The Jets are rarely frauds. It's worse—they're teasers. They consistently give false hope, then smash it into a billion pieces, a la Sunday in Green Bay.
The 2014 season is beginning like a repeat of the 2013 campaign for the New York Football Giants. Even with Arizona starting quarterback Carson Palmer sidelined with a bad shoulder, the G-men could not take advantage of backup Drew Stanton seeing his first action since 2010 and handed the Cardinals a 25-14 victory at the Meadowlands.
James from the Bronx called Boomer and Craig to talk about the Adrian Peterson story and share with the guys that he was "whooped" by his grandmother, and loves her for it.
Turnovers. Penalties. Missed tackles. Little offense. All the ingredients are in place for Big Blue to miss the playoffs for a third straight season, and even possibly match last season's 0-6 start.
For a moment, it seemed as if the Jets had tied the Packers. Touchdown — Jeremy Kerley with about 5 minutes left to the game. One problem...
After taking a call from a fella named Eddie, who thinks Adrian Peterson deserves a pass with regards to his arrest on injuring a child, citing his own upbringing, Boomer and Craig sounded off.
In addition to all of the on-field action, Boomer and Craig offered up their take on Adrian Peterson after the Vikings running back was arrested and charged with injury to a child.
Aaron Rodgers threw for three touchdowns, Jordy Nelson had a career-high 209 yards receiving and the Green Bay Packers rallied from an 18-point deficit for a 31-24 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.
Ted Ginn Jr. ran 71 yards on a punt return for a go-ahead fourth-quarter touchdown and the Arizona Cardinals beat the error-prone New York Giants 25-14 Sunday.
Appearing on CBS's "Face the Nation" on Sunday morning, Gillibrand called the league's handling of the case "awful" and "outrageous."
After posting opposite results in their respective nationally televised games, the teams meet Sunday as the suddenly desperate Giants limp into their home opener.
Ray Rice was spotted at a football game at his former high school in New York Saturday afternoon.
Attorney Rusty Hardin said the charge in Montgomery County, Texas accused Peterson of using a branch, or switch, to spank his son.
Player representatives to the union voted Friday to implement testing for human growth hormone for the 2014 NFL season.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Trees will be turned into wood chips that are used to nourish other trees and plants across New York City.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Trees will be turned into wood chips that are used to nourish other trees and plants across New York City.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
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.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has a look at the forecast as we're expecting the most significant snow New York City's seen in years.
Join CBS News New York's Jessica Moore as we take a look at some of the stories that exemplify how we really are better together - communities coming together, generosity of spirit, and the holiday experience.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has the latest on the powerful storm set to bring significant snow.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast. as a powerful snow storm heads our way.
In addition to discussing preparations for the storm, officials also spoke about the killing of a CVS worker in Lindenhurst on Christmas.
