Michigan holds off UConn to win 2026 NCAA men's basketball title
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
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This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
UConn is playing for the NCAA men's basketball national title for the third time in four years. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The Illini held a tight defense against UConn and managed to shrink the Huskies' lead to 6 points with seven minutes left on the clock in the second half.
UConn fans gathered at a sports bar in Midtown Manhattan for a March Madness watch party Saturday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
The Connecticut school is sending both the men's and women's basketball teams to the Final Four for a record sixth time. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has the story.
Down by 19 at one point during the game, Hurley said his team "leaned on our resiliency and fortitude" to make a major comeback against Duke in the Elite Eight.
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.
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.
In honor of Saturday night's game between top-seeded St. John's and second-seeded UConn, their mascots went head-to-head at The Edge at Hudson Yards.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
UConn star Paige Bueckers has been taken with the No. 1 pick overall in the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings.
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
The Huskies defeated defending champion South Carolina, 82-59, a week ago for its 12th overall title. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Huskies captured their first title since 2016 with an 82-59 destruction of defending champion South Carolina on Sunday. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
Rick Pitino and RJ Luis were rewarded Wednesday for St. John's best season in decades, winning Big East Coach of the Year and Player of the Year, respectively.
The countdown to March Madness is on. UConn got off to a rough start this year, but Coach Dan Hurley hopes to lead the team to a third straight title.
No. 10 St. John's routed UConn 89-75 at Madison Square Garden to complete its first regular season sweep of the Huskies in 25 years.
Dan Hurley says he asked himself where he belongs when considering whether to accept an offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers or stay at UConn.
Hurley, the head coach who led the Huskies to the last two NCAA Division I men's basketball championships, turned down a ton of years and money from the Los Angeles Lakers. CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports.
Thousands lined the streets of downtown Hartford on Saturday to celebrate UConn's second straight NCAA men's basketball championship, and sixth in 25 years.
A victory parade was held Saturday in Hartford for the UConn men's basketball team. The streets were packed with fans cheering on the 2024 NCAA champions, the UConn Huskies.
The Huskies earned the sixth men's title in school history with a 75-60 win over Purdue on Monday night.
The Huskies earned the sixth men's title in school history with a 75-60 win over Purdue on Monday night. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A U.S. Postal Service truck struck and killed a beloved fixture of New York City's music scene over the weekend. The driver, who is accused of fleeing the scene, is now facing charges.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The large earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday has left many people in Queens concerned. The borough has one of the largest Colombian-American populations in the New York City area.
A U.S. Postal Service truck struck and killed a beloved fixture of New York City's music scene over the weekend. The driver, who is accused of fleeing the scene, is now facing charges.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
The large earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday has left many people in Queens concerned. The borough has one of the largest Colombian-American populations in the New York City area.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
The captain of the boat that capsized near Liberty Island Saturday, resulting in the death of a mother and her infant child, appeared in federal court Monday.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A car plowed into a road crew on Long Island Monday morning, killing one worker and seriously injuring two others, Suffolk County police said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A construction worker was killed and two others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset on Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
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They are 06, 37, 54, 55, 64 and a Powerball of 10. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the Tri-State Area could see rain on Tuesday afternoon into the evening. The high will be in the upper 80s.
At last 111 people were killed when a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the South American country on Monday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The ruling pauses enforcement on the tax for people who own second properties while a lawsuit brought by a group of homeowners moves forward. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The driver is now facing charges. One of the victim's closest friends spoke to CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal.
