Liberty hire Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach, AP source says
The New York Liberty hired Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Friday.
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The New York Liberty hired Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Friday.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
Mercury play at top-seeded Minnesota on Sunday to start the best-of-five semifinal round.
The decisive Game 3 will be Friday night in Phoenix.
Caitlin Clark, the 2024 Rookie of the Year, had been trying to get back to help her team reach the postseason for a second straight year.
The Women's National Basketball Association announced it broke its record for attendance during a single season, attracting more than 2.5 million fans to games so far in 2025.
A sex toy landed near Indiana's Sophie Cunningham after it was thrown from the stands in L.A. while the Fever played the Sparks in the latest of several such incidents.
A group led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca has reached a deal to buy the Connecticut Sun and move the team to Boston, according to a person familiar with the sale.
NY Liberty guard Natasha Cloud speaks with CBS News New York's Krystle Rich heading into the game against the Indiana Fever and the upcoming All Star weekend.
Breanna Stewart helped the New York Liberty to a win over the Indiana Fever, who played without star guard Caitlin Clark.
Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia the season after, assuming they get approval from the NBA and WNBA Board of Governors..
Jonquel Jones had 26 points and Sabrina Ionescu added 23, leading the Liberty over the Fever 90-88 on Saturday.
The Sky's Angel Reese was 0-for-8 shooting and scored two points. It was the first time since 2021 that she failed to make at least one basket.
Producer Maggie Cole covers the New York Liberty season opening game.
Breanna Stewart scored 25 points and Natasha Cloud added 22 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces in their 2025 WNBA season opener Saturday.
The New York Liberty raised their WNBA championship banner before their 2025 home opener against Las Vegas. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The WNBA's 29th season tips off Friday night.
UConn star Paige Bueckers has been taken with the No. 1 pick overall in the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings.
The 2008 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, Sylvia Fowles, Billy Donovan, Danny Crawford, and Micky Arison make up the rest of the Class of 2025.
Police found that the man was sending Caitlin Clark messages on X that contained multiple threatening and sexually explicit messages.
The New York Liberty celebrated their 2024 WNBA championship title with a ticker-tape parade Thursday in the Canyon of Heroes.
Thousands of fans lined New York City streets Thursday for a ticker-tape parade celebrating the New York Liberty's first ever WNBA title, and the party continued at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has a preview of what to expect in Brooklyn, while Doug Williams looks back on what was quite a parade and celebration during the day in Lower Manhattan.
Fans of all ages were on hand for the parade up the Canyon of Heroes and the ceremony at City Hall. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Success came early for the Liberty, but a WNBA championship eluded them until Sunday's historic win over the Minnesota Lynx.
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.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
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.
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.
Police don't have a suspect in custody, and the victim's father tell CBS News New York he does not believe his son knew the victim.
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.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
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.
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.
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick, New Jersey, was ransacked in a desperate act for quick cash, police say.
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.
It's practically the plot to "Home Alone." A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy in Medford stopped a burglar who broke into his home, police said.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
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.
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.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
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.
Smith previously played Young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Shovels and plows will be out Friday night as people in our area prepare for a blast of winter. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a Winter Storm Warning is covering all of New York City and much of the surrounding area. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the forecast.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your latest forecast.
Cooking Christmas meals was a challenge at more than 70 buildings owned by the New York City Housing Authority due to gas service outages. CBS New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
