WNBA: Las Vegas Aces top New York Liberty
Are the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty forming an East versus West rivalry in the WNBA? Erica Ayala, a CBS Sports WNBA analyst, joins CBS News to discuss the WNBA Finals opener.
Are the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty forming an East versus West rivalry in the WNBA? Erica Ayala, a CBS Sports WNBA analyst, joins CBS News to discuss the WNBA Finals opener.
A WNBA expansion franchise has been awarded to San Francisco, disappointing some Sacramentans who were hoping the Monarchs would return one day — something the league commissioner indicated could be possible.
It's been twenty years since a team won back-to-back WNBA championships. The Las Vegas Aces hope to change that.
WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu plays point guard for the New York Liberty and is widely considered one of the best players in the WNBA. Ionescu is also set to launch her first signature shoe and apparel collection with Nike on Friday. She joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at the collection and what it means to her.
The first 2024 GOP presidential debate will be held Wednesday night; A'ja Wilson ties WNBA record for most points in a single game.
"The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work together on a timeline for her return," the team said on Saturday.
WNBA All-Star weekend included a couple of record-breaking performances in front of a sold-out crowd over the last few days in Las Vegas. In the All-Star Game, Team Stewart beat Team Wilson 143-to-127 and Jewell Loyd was named MVP. CBS Sports writer Erica Ayala has a recap.
The WNBA's top stars are headed to Las Vegas for All-Star Weekend. Players will participate in a three-point challenge and skills contest Friday night with the All-Star Game on Saturday. CBS Sports writer Erica Ayala has more.
McCray-Penson won gold medals at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. She was a three-time WNBA All-Star while playing for the Washington Mystics.
WNBA star Courtney Vandersloot joins "CBS Mornings" ahead of the New York Liberty's game against the Connecticut Sun on CBS. Vandersloot discusses how the team dynamic works with so many star players like Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones, and what it would mean to get the team's first franchise championship.
The WNBA regular season tips off on Friday. The Las Vegas Aces are looking to defend their title after beating the Connecticut Sun in the finals last season. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert joined CBS News to talk about Brittney Griner's return to the league, revenue sharing between the players and owners and television rights for the growing league.
Brittney Griner spoke at a press conference Thursday ahead of the WNBA season. The Phoenix Mercury star spoke about what gave her hope during the months she was wrongfully detained in Russian prisons and how she has prepared for her return to basketball. Griner, who had also played for a Russian basketball team, said she wouldn't play overseas again "unless I'm representing my country at the Olympics."
Griner will describe "her stark and surreal time living in a foreign prison and the terrifying aspects of day-to-day life in a women's penal colony," her publisher said.
WNBA Superstar A'ja Wilson is teaming up with AT&T, which is the official sponsor of the March Madness Bracket Managers on "CBS Sports," to encourage all U.S. companies to fill out both women's and men's brackets for their office pools. Wilson talks to "CBS Mornings" about the initiative, and shares some of her secrets to filling out a successful bracket.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is weighing his NFL future ahead of his 19th season in the league. CBS News special correspondent James Brown joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss Rodgers' "darkness retreat" plus Brittney Griner's WNBA future.
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was detained in Russia for nearly 10 months, will return to the WNBA this upcoming season. The free agent re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury for a one-year contract, a source confirmed to CBS News on Sunday.
President Biden makes surprise trip to Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy; Brittney Griner returning to WNBA.
Griner will be re-signing with the Phoenix Mercury for a one-year contract, a source has confirmed to CBS News.
The WNBA players' union said it will review Dearica Hamby's complaints after the Aces traded the two-time All-Star to Los Angeles.
"NFL Today" host and CBS special correspondent James Brown takes a look back at the year's top moments in sports news, and what's ahead in 2023.
The WNBA star asked social media followers to join her in sending letters to Whelan, who is still detained in Russia.
Brittney Griner is heading home after spending about a week at a military base in Texas after she was released from a Russian prison. She says she plans to return to the WNBA next season. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
In her first Instagram post since returning home in a prisoner swap with Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner thanked President Biden and everyone who helped advocate for her release. She said she'll return to play with her team, the Phoenix Mercury, this season. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Michelle Miller have more.
WNBA star Brittney Griner is still under medical supervision in Texas, but played basketball for the first time since being released from a Russian prison. The Biden administration is defending the deal that brought her home in exchange for a notorious Russian arms dealer. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
WNBA star Brittney Griner returned to the basketball court for the first time after being freed from a Russian prison. The Biden administration is still working to secure the release of Paul Whelan from Russia. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
The department will be joined by several state attorneys general in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation.
The bill is likely to fail for a second time, but Democrats will try to use Republicans' resistance to shift the narrative on border security in their favor.
Taiwan puts forces on alert, accuses China of an "irrational provocation" with its latest war games, and vows not to "shy away" from any threat.
A strong wind gust toppled the stage at a campaign rally for a longshot Mexican presidential candidate, killing at least nine and injuring dozens, officials said.
The grizzly bit into the 35-year-old man's can of bear repellent and was hit with a burst of it, causing the animal to flee.
A Thai hospital treating people injured by turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight from London says 20 remain in intensive care.
The former presidential candidate said she will vote for former President Donald Trump in November.
Climber Phunjo Lama reached the top of Everest, the world's tallest peak, in just 14 hours and 31 minutes – a feat that typically takes people days.
Butker shared controversial thoughts on many topics during his speech – Pride month, COVID-19 and women in the workplace among them.
Levi Wright was playing on a toy tractor when the 3-year-old ended up in a river and swept a mile from home. His family thought "his spirit is no longer with us" – then doctors saw "small miracles."
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that the six tons of meth were found in hundreds of packages hidden in the shipment.
Butker shared controversial thoughts on many topics during his speech – Pride month, COVID-19 and women in the workplace among them.
The grizzly bit into the 35-year-old man's can of bear repellent and was hit with a burst of it, causing the animal to flee.
The bill is likely to fail for a second time, but Democrats will try to use Republicans' resistance to shift the narrative on border security in their favor.
The European Union fined Mondelez, the U.S. confectioner behind major brands including Oreo, 337.5 million euros ($366 million) for restricting sales of products within the 27-country bloc.
The Justice Department will be joined by several state attorneys general in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation.
The postal service has allegedly fired mail carriers in at least seven states after they reported getting hurt while on the job.
Remote work helped drive an additional $375 billion in online spending last year, report shows.
Other athletes being turned into Barbie include Canadian soccer player Christine Sinclair and French boxer Estelle Mossely.
The bill is likely to fail for a second time, but Democrats will try to use Republicans' resistance to shift the narrative on border security in their favor.
A strong wind gust toppled the stage at a campaign rally for a longshot Mexican presidential candidate, killing at least nine and injuring dozens, officials said.
The Justice Department will be joined by several state attorneys general in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation.
Trump's attorneys and aide Walt Nauta sparred with prosecutors during hearing in case involving Trump's handling of classified records.
Hunter Biden's California tax fraud trial was originally scheduled to take place in June.
Singer and actor Nick Jonas says these three things help him take care of his mental health as part of his Type 1 diabetes management.
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows presumed to be infected, state health officials announced in a statement Wednesday.
A firefighting foam known as AFFF contains PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," that have been linked to cancer.
Actor Taye Diggs is opening about a mental health condition that has affected his younger sister Christian: schizophrenia, which impacts how a person thinks, feels and behaves.
Vital Pursuit will include whole-grain bowls, protein pasta, sandwich melts and gluten-free options.
Deadly unrest on France's far-flung Pacific territory of New Caledonia has drawn a hasty visit by President Emmanuel Macron.
The San Jose galleon sank more than three centuries ago laden with gold, silver and emeralds believed to be worth billions of dollars.
Taiwan puts forces on alert, accuses China of an "irrational provocation" with its latest war games, and vows not to "shy away" from any threat.
A Thai hospital treating people injured by turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight from London says 20 remain in intensive care.
Climber Phunjo Lama reached the top of Everest, the world's tallest peak, in just 14 hours and 31 minutes – a feat that typically takes people days.
Charlie Colin, a founding member and former bassist of the band Train, died at 58, his sister confirmed to CBS News.
Jeremy Renner is returning to "Mayor of Kingstown" after taking some time to recover after a near-fatal snowplow accident last year.
Lenny Kravitz tells "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about times he still feels like a "16-year-old kid trying to get the record deal."
Actor Jeremy Renner joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his return to the hit show "Mayor of Kingstown" following a snowplow accident that nearly took his life. Renner stars as Mike McLusky in the Paramount+ crime drama, which follows a family of power brokers working to bring order and justice to a town dependent on the prison system.
In a conversation with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, Lenny Kravitz shares that despite his confident exterior, he still struggles with insecurities.
Nebraska sued social media giant TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, claiming the platform targets minors with "addictive design" and alleging it's "fueling a youth mental health crisis."
The FCC is introducing a proposal to require political advertisers to disclose when they use Ai-generated content in broadcast TV and radio ads.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Target is slashing prices on more than 5,000 items by this summer. Prices for household items like milk, bagels, diapers and even pet food are dropping, but there are concerns the move could hurt small businesses struggling to compete with larger chains. Columbia's retail studies director Mark Cohen joins to discuss.
Actress Scarlett Johansson demanded that OpenAI stop using an AI-generated voice that she says sounds like her own and was developed without her permission. Intellectual property attorney Joseph Lawyer joins to break down the dispute.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new 2024 weather outlooks for the summer. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans breaks down how the predictions may be connected to climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that the six tons of meth were found in hundreds of packages hidden in the shipment.
Family members of the victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, have agreed to settle their lawsuit against the city for around $2 million. It includes money for the graves of the victims. Lawyers also announced a new lawsuit, this one against the state of Texas.
The Drug Enforcement Administration says it seized over 79 million fake pills containing fentanyl in 2023, a more than 33% increase from the year before. To combat the crisis, officials are cracking down on drug traffickers by targeting online retailers selling pill presses. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains.
The family members of Uvalde school shooting victims announced Wednesday a $2 million settlement with the Texas city. Law enforcement agencies who responded to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School have come under scrutiny for their actions during the attack. Josh Koskoff, a lawyer representing the victims' families, spoke at a press conference.
The son of a wealthy businessman in India, accused of killing 2 people in a Porsche, was initially told he'd be bailed if he wrote a short essay and spent some time with local police.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
May's full moon will peak on Thursday morning, but the Flower Moon already appears full.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
NASA ruled out a planned Saturday launch of Boeing's Starliner to allow more time for analysis of a small, but persistent helium leak in the ship's propulsion system.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
Warrick Dunn played 12 seasons in the NFL. Later this year, he will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. However, his most important legacy may be his housing program for single parent families. Dunn got the idea after his mother died, leaving Dunn in charge of his family at just 18 years old.
High winds topple the stage at a Mexico campaign event, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens more. Also, another night of extreme weather and the search for survivors continues after a deadly tornado in Iowa. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Compared to Memorial Day 2023, the overall cost of travel is down slightly. Hotel prices inched down, airfare descended by nearly 6% and rental cars costs slowed by 10%. However, vacationing in 2024 still costs you 15% more than before the pandemic.
Family members of the victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, have agreed to settle their lawsuit against the city for around $2 million. It includes money for the graves of the victims. Lawyers also announced a new lawsuit, this one against the state of Texas.
Thousands of Israelis took to the streets overnight demanding their government help free the hostages in Gaza. The demonstrations were triggered by the release of a graphic video showing five female soldiers in Hamas captivity. The video was made public by their families.