Brittney Griner will return to the WNBA
Griner will be re-signing with the Phoenix Mercury for a one-year contract, a source has confirmed to CBS News.
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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Brittney Griner back in U.S. after Russian prisoner swap
The WNBA star was freed after 10 months in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Brittney Griner freed in Russian prisoner swap for Viktor Bout
The WNBA star was released from a Russian labor camp where she has been serving time for bringing vape cartridges with THC into the country. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
Brittney Griner freed in Russian prisoner swap
The WNBA star was released by Russia in exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout, CBS News reported Thursday morning. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Brittney Griner's appeal rejected in Russia
Experts say this could set up a possible prison swap between Moscow and Washington.
Russian court upholds Brittney Griner's 9-year prison sentence
Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
Paterson honors WNBA champion Essence Carson
Carson graduated from Rosa Parks High School and played college basketball at Rutgers.
Phoenix Suns owner suspended, fined $10M for workplace misconduct
The NBA opened an investigation into Sarver last year after an ESPN report accused him of racism, sexism and fostering a hostile work environment.
Liberty's Niesha Butler reflects on opening Brooklyn education center
The WNBA star's education center teaches young children skills from computer coding to robotics to chess, CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison
It comes as the U.S. continues to try to negotiate a prisoner swap for her safe return.
Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia
The WNBA star is facing up to 10 years in prison.
Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia
The American basketball star said she packed in a rush and admitted cannabis cartridges accidentally ended up in her bags. CBS News' Trinity Chavez reports.
Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
WNBA star Britney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug charges in a Russian court. She has been in Russian custody since February. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the response from Washington.
WNBA star Brittney Griner's trial begins in Russia
WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner was in a courtroom in Russia on Friday for day one of her trial. She's accused of smuggling drugs into the country. CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports her arrest came at a low point in U.S. relations with Russia.
WNBA star Brittney Griner on trial in Russia
Griner's arrest came at a low point in U.S. relations with Russia, CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
WNBA star Brittney Griner to go on trial in Russia
The two-time Olympic gold medalist was arrested at a Moscow airport in February for allegedly carrying cannabis oil.
Pepper Persley, 10-Year-Old Podcaster From New York, Broadcasts NBA Playoff Game On TV
It takes most sports broadcasters years to rise through the ranks to become a game analyst at a network. But not 10-year-old Pepper Persley.
New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu Earns WNBA Player Of The Week Honors
The Liberty's young star earned league recognition for her hot start to the season.
Liberty's Asia Durr Opting Out Of WNBA Return Due To Medical Concerns
The second-year player is opting out of this year's WNBA season as she continues to fight to recover from COVID-19.
Sabrina Ionescu Goes No. 1 In WNBA Draft To New York Liberty
Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, as expected.
WNBA New York Liberty Move To Brooklyn, Unveil New Team Logo
The new colors are similar to those used by the Brooklyn Nets, who are owned by the group that bought the Liberty last year. The team is moving to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn starting this season.
'There's Not Enough Teams': Rebecca Allen On State Of WNBA & New York Liberty
Allen discusses the slow start for the Liberty and shares stories from her journey from Australia to the WNBA.
'We Have A Special Group': New York Liberty Center Amanda Zahui B. On WNBA Career & Katie Smith
The New York Liberty center opens up about her basketball career and what her team needs to do to get back on track.
CBS Sports, WNBA Announce Multi-Year Television Partnership
The WNBA regular season begins May 24th, with CBS Sports Network to air its first game between the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky May 25th.
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NJ TRANSIT back on schedule after brush fires caused heavy delays
A train hauling garbage caught on fire just before the Wednesday evening rush, disrupting service between Trenton and New York Penn Station.
Monmouth University lifts shelter-in-place order
Monmouth University issued a shelter-in-place warning Wednesday night due to a possible armed suspect.
Man who spent hours on window ledge taken into custody
A large inflatable was brought to the street below, where people nervously watched the drama unfold.
FDNY rescues 5 boys from Staten Island sewer system
Two firefighters traveled underground as the tube tightened to roughly 30 inches around.
"Quad Gods" bring inspiration to competitive e-sports arena
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NJ TRANSIT back to normal after brush fires caused heavy delays
A train hauling garbage caught on fire just before the Wednesday evening rush, disrupting service between Trenton and New York Penn Station.
Man who spent hours on window ledge taken into custody
A large inflatable was brought to the street below, where people nervously watched the drama unfold.
FDNY rescues 5 boys from Staten Island sewer system
Two firefighters traveled underground as the tube tightened to roughly 30 inches around.
"Quad Gods" bring inspiration to competitive e-sports arena
Meet the Quad Gods: Gamers who use wheelchairs, with limited or no use of their hands.
Police: Robbery suspect fired at officers in Inwood
The officers were responding to a robbery in an apartment building that involved a group of five people.
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First homicide in more than a decade rocks Wilton, Conn.
Prosecutors say Sebastian Andrews, 31, brutally attacked Ari Ukachukwu, 39, with a knife on Tuesday morning.
Child welfare agencies paid visit to families of kids killed in Hutch crash
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Weather experts on what to expect this spring and summer
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5 young people killed in crash on Hutchinson River Parkway
Westchester County Police say four of the victims were male and one was female. They range in age from 8 to 17.
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NJ TRANSIT back to normal after brush fires caused heavy delays
A train hauling garbage caught on fire just before the Wednesday evening rush, disrupting service between Trenton and New York Penn Station.
Monmouth University lifts shelter-in-place order
Monmouth University issued a shelter-in-place warning Wednesday night due to a possible armed suspect.
Princeton will need another big upset to get to Elite Eight
The Tigers are just the fourth No. 15 seed to make it to the Sweet 16, after shocking Arizona and Missouri.
Paterson hosts Ramadan Hilal lighting ceremony
Paterson is home to the largest Muslim population in New Jersey.
Slain N.J. councilwoman's family desperate for answers
Nearly two months after the deadly shooting, police are still searching for a motive and a killer.
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Experts say water reuse plays a prominent role in destressing Long Island's natural coastal waters.
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NTSB releases preliminary report on the deadly Lindenhurst plane crash
Federal investigators say back in January the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit.
Families of developmentally disabled ask NYS to fund staffing in budget
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L.I. home where Thomas Valva froze to death to be auctioned off
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Sources: Bloomberg helping Hochul in bail law fight
With the budget deadline just around the corner, Hochul is mounting a last-ditch effort to win bail law changes.
Could Trump still become president if he's charged with or convicted of a crime?
While charges against a former president would be unprecedented, there is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
New York Trump grand jury not meeting Wednesday, sources say
Grand jury has been probing any involvement by Trump in "hush money" paid by Michael Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.
Trump's potential indictment caps decades of legal scrutiny
For 40 years, former President Donald Trump has navigated a flurry of legal investigations without ever facing criminal charges.
Who is Alvin Bragg? Manhattan D.A. weighing charges against Trump
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has faced off with former President Donald Trump and his companies before.
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CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
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Pandemic spurs body image concerns, particularly among teens
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Frozen berries recalled due to possible hepatitis A contamination
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Tri-State Area sees rise in cases of tick-borne illness
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured in beating at Florida LA Fitness
The rapper's injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
NYC Children's Theater shares girl's journey with dyslexia
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Bruce Willis celebrates 68th birthday with family after dementia diagnosis
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New York Youth Symphony Orchestra performs after Grammy win
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Jimmy Butler scores 35, Heat hold off Knicks
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Princeton will need another big upset to get to Elite Eight
The Tigers are just the fourth No. 15 seed to make it to the Sweet 16, after shocking Arizona and Missouri.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
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Cal Clutterbuck scores twice, Islanders blast Maple Leafs
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Matt Boldy beats overtime buzzer as Wild edge Devils
Filip Gustavsson made a career-high 47 saves in Minnesota's 2-1 victory on Tuesday night.
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Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
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Times Square hosts surprise engagements, pop-up weddings
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E-sports competition is a billion dollar industry with hundreds of millions of players, thousands of whom are professional gamers. CBS2's Maurice DuBois met a team that's overcome incredible odds to compete in that arena; they're quadriplegics, known as the Quad Gods.
Photos show students sheltering in place at Monmouth University
Photos show students sheltering in place inside a Monmouth University building Wednesday night.
Child who got stuck in Staten Island sewer shares experience with CBS2
Five young boys on Staten Island went through a terrifying ordeal Tuesday when they got stuck in the sewer system. One of the boys spoke to CBS2 about how it happened. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
"Quad Gods" bring inspiration to competitive e-sports arena
E-sports competition is a billion dollar industry with hundreds of millions of players, thousands of whom are professional gamers. CBS2's Maurice DuBois met a team that's overcome incredible odds to compete in that arena; they're quadriplegics, known as the Quad Gods.
