
Lichtenstein: Nets' Mason Plumlee Has No Business Going To Spain
With his work ethic, he will continue to improve on his shooting range and ball handling, making him even more valuable to Brooklyn. He's just not ready yet for this grand stage.
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With his work ethic, he will continue to improve on his shooting range and ball handling, making him even more valuable to Brooklyn. He's just not ready yet for this grand stage.
This relatively unheralded group of players has bought in. They are not concerned with the pressure they will face, or that the whole world will be trying to take down the favorites.
These places have come and gone over the years, but New York and New Jersey boast some of the best in the country. Here's how they stack up against each other.
You should ignore all the pundits' predictions of a down year. There's plenty of good basketball for Nets fans to look forward to -- even if most of the country won't see it.
Brooklyn Nets rookie Markel Brown has a broken bone in his right hand that will keep him from basketball activities for four to six weeks.
Sports on their own are dramatic. When Hollywood gets involved, things are taken to an entirely different level. And since we're already emotionally invested, we love that.
We love our sports teams, which means we hate the ones that try getting in the way. What can we say? We're passionate about these things.
The U.S. men's national team trimmed its roster to 16 players Tuesday by cutting Washington's John Wall and Bradley Beal, and Atlanta's Paul Millsap.
This one freak play on Friday could very well kill international basketball as we know it. I hope I'm wrong.
As far as professional sports is concerned, New York is the biggest stage in the country and arguably on the planet. Stars tend to want to play here, even despite the pressure that comes with the territory.
Even if Plumlee gets cut, as expected, prior to the World Cup, this experience -- playing with and against many of the league's top players every day -- can only enhance his value to the Nets.
Over two weeks, WCBS 880′s Wayne Cabot is taking a look at the law and its impact on the decades that follow.
"The pressure is huge," Kirilenko told the newspaper (translated from Russian). "And Kidd couldn't handle it … or maybe he didn't want to."
The New York Yankees are the most valuable North American sports franchise, but sit behind three world renowned soccer powers in the global rankings.
"I believe all the possibilities for being a champion are in place," Hollins said. "And we just have to do our jobs to make it a reality, both the players and the coaches. And then we can all celebrate together."
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.
The Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 after conceding a safety in the third quarter against a Jets team that managed just 82 total net yards.
Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist, and the Capitals held on for a 4-2 win on Saturday night, spoiling New York's home opener.
Nico Hischier and Timo Meier each added a goal and two assists for the Devils in the 5-3 victory on Saturday night.
Emergency responders in White Plains, N.Y. are on the scene of partial parking garage collapse at Hale Ave. and South Broadway.
The New York Department of Health has confirmed the first locally-acquired case of chikungunya in the state.
The Forest Hills Gardens Corporation says the closing down of their private residential streets to accommodate stadium concerts is unlawful and a violation of their rights.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024 following permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
Jamel McGriff is accused of forcing his way into Frank and Maureen Olton's home on Sept. 8, killing them and setting their house on fire.
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.
Some 32 Hillside residents are displaced and six businesses are impacted after the explosion and fire Tuesday, officials said.
A New Jersey woman thought she bought Broadway tickets to celebrate her daughter's birthday, but they were turned away at the theater.
An explosion at the corner of Maple and Conklin avenues Tuesday sparked a six-alarm fire that damaged at least six businesses.
The New Jersey governor election is coming up on Nov. 4, and Tuesday is the last day to register to change your registration status.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
The New York Department of Health has confirmed the first locally-acquired case of chikungunya in the state.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
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.
A Long Island family business devastated in an overnight fire last week is getting support and love from the Hicksville community.
Alec Baldwin says he was trying to avoid a garbage truck "the size of a whale" when he crashed into a tree Monday on Long Island.
The government shutdown enters its third week as the Senate plans its ninth vote on a House-passed measure to fund the government. Follow live updates here.
New York City Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa told CBS News President Trump should stay out of the race — arguing that he's strengthening Zohran Mamdani.
Another prosecutor was removed from a high-profile Justice Department outpost that is overseeing charges against Trump foes James Comey and Letitia James, a source told CBS News.
President Trump on Tuesday posthumously honored Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday.
One body Hamas returned to Israel as part of the ceasefire deal "does not match any of the hostages," the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday.
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.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
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.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Alec Baldwin says he was trying to avoid a garbage truck "the size of a whale" when he crashed into a tree Monday on Long Island.
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.
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.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
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.
It happened around 9:45 a.m. Wednesday on Hale Avenue and South Broadway. City officials say several roads are closed around the area.
The case confirmed in Nassau County is the first reported in the U.S. since 2019.
Firefighters are still on the scene battling hot spots, and people in the area are being asked to keep their windows closed and avoid the smoke. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
MGM has withdrawn its application for a casino license in Yonkers, and now the mayor is demanding answers. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A New Jersey woman who bought Broadway tickets online to celebrate her 9-year-old daughter's birthday says they were turned away at the theater because the tickets were invalid. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi investigates.