Piece Of History: Jason Collins Has NBA's Top-Selling Jersey
Collins' No. 98 jersey rocketed to No. 1 in sales on the league's official website on its first day available for purchase, NBA senior vice president Vicky Picca said Tuesday.
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Collins' No. 98 jersey rocketed to No. 1 in sales on the league's official website on its first day available for purchase, NBA senior vice president Vicky Picca said Tuesday.
It's tough to keep up with all the action in the NBA. Here's your recap for the week through February 25th in the NBA.
Old teammate Jason Kidd coaches the team. Collins played with Joe Johnson in Atlanta and Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce in Boston, and they are now the respected veterans in Brooklyn.
Collins heard his name called early in the second quarter and headed to the scorer's table to check in. When he walked onto the court, he became the first openly gay athlete to play in one of the United States' four major pro leagues.
Jason Collins played his first game with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night, becoming the first openly gay active player in the four major U.S. professional sports leagues.
Once again, Boomer and Craig filled their collective obligation and provided an entertaining start to yet another week as only they can.
It is clearly a terrific day for NBA fans who cheer the league for being progressive when it comes to tolerance. However, as a Nets fan, I find it to be another disappointment in a seemingly endless line since their move to Brooklyn.
Collins would become the first openly gay athlete to play in any of North America's four major team sports.
O'Neal had season highs of 23 points and 13 rebounds to carry the load for an undermanned frontcourt, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Brooklyn Nets 93-86 Saturday night.
The undersized Nets worked out Collins during the All-Star break, general manager Billy King confirmed on Thursday. Collins would become the NBA's first openly gay active player if he's signed.
General manager Billy King said Thursday the Brooklyn Nets are looking to add a big man and confirmed the team worked out center Jason Collins, who would become the first openly gay active NBA player if signed.
It's tough to keep up with all the action in the NBA. Here's your recap for the week through February 20th in the NBA.
Thornton, a relatively low-percentage gunner on bad teams who wore out his welcome in Sacramento, isn't the solution to the Nets' weaknesses that could ultimately steer them adrift towards a doomed outcome.
Joe Johnson scored 27 points, Andre Blatche had 25 and Brooklyn beat the Utah Jazz 105-99 Wednesday night for the Nets' first win in Utah since 2008.
The Nets have agreed to acquire guard Marcus Thornton from the Sacramento Kings for Jason Terry and Reggie Evans.
The Islanders picked up their first win of the season by rallying to defeat the Oilers 4-2 on Thursday night.
Juuso Parssinen scored for New York. Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 shots.
The New Jersey Devils won their home opener 3-1 over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.
The back-to-back defending Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Long Island has a deep and rich history in soccer, and now a new team and a new $25 million stadium is coming to Mitchell Field in Uniondale.
Meier and Mercer each scored in the final seconds of power plays to lift the New Jersey Devils over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.
The Islanders remain winless, having allowed 13 goals to start the season.
The Rangers had two power-play chances in the second period. Washington had one in the third.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
Democrats had argued the measure would increase voter turnout in local races, but Republicans sued.
The boiler room at the NYCHA-controlled Mitchell Houses on Alexander Avenue exploded on Oct. 1, collapsing part of the building.
If jury selection for a retrial does not begin by that date, Hernandez will be released, the judge said.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
Bridgewater officials claim Somerset County overstepped its bounds and took out way too many trees near Washington Valley Park.
Obama's ad backing Sherrill mentions her background as a mom, Navy pilot and one-time federal prosecutor.
According to parents, some Manalapan High School students were discussing dressing up as Holocaust victims for Halloween.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli's campaign has taken a step toward filing a lawsuit against his opponent, Democrat Mikie Sherrill.
The future of the Gateway Project, a lifeline linking New York and New Jersey, appears to hinge on what happens in Washington.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Dr. Christine Riordan looked away from cameras at her court appearance after prosecutors said she drunkenly crashed onto train tracks and caused an electrical explosion.
The town says it has concerns about traffic and public safety, but mosque leaders have concerns over Islamophobia.
More than 40 years after the murder of Long Island teenager Theresa Fusco, prosecutors say the man responsible is finally behind bars.
Democrats had argued the measure would increase voter turnout in local races, but Republicans sued.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Andrew Cuomo spent a lot of time attacking Mamdani's positions on Israel in the debate, but the poll indicates plenty of Jewish New Yorkers support him.
Bridgewater officials claim Somerset County overstepped its bounds and took out way too many trees near Washington Valley Park.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a treatment helping with hair loss.
About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be eliminated in 30 days.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024, in part due to permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
D'Angelo blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024 following permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
The move leaves just three bids remaining for the three gaming licenses to be awarded later this year.
The Islanders picked up their first win of the season by rallying to defeat the Oilers 4-2 on Thursday night.
Juuso Parssinen scored for New York. Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 shots.
The New Jersey Devils won their home opener 3-1 over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.
The back-to-back defending Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Long Island has a deep and rich history in soccer, and now a new team and a new $25 million stadium is coming to Mitchell Field in Uniondale.
Families visiting Most Holy Trinity Cemetery say they've been left searching for the graves of loved ones after thousands of copper monuments were stolen over the years.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.
A multisensory show merges sound, scent, and art to reimagine the painter's 1908 journey through "the City of Canals."
Windsor Terrace neighbors are growing concerned the city's plan to redesign the busy four-lane corridor with bike lanes will make it less safe.
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
Diana Tive, with the Lupus Research Alliance, says people with lupus are like everyone else, but sometimes they might need to rest more.
AARP New York is stepping up efforts to ensure older voters are informed, engaged and empowered, while staying strictly nonpartisan. Content sponsored by AARP.
Dr. Lisa Sammaritano, a rheumatologist at Hospital for Special Surgery, says it can be difficult to help patients accept the diagnosis.
Lupus Research Alliance President and CEO Albert T. Roy says critical funds are being raised to continue the search for a cure.
Stephanie Patti says lupus taught her the power of strength and resilience. CBS News New York's John Elliott reports.
