MLS, Players Avoid Strike, Agree To 5-Year Labor Deal
Major League Soccer and its players' union have agreed in principle to a new CBA, establishing free agency for the first time and averting a possible strike ahead of Friday's season opener.
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Major League Soccer and its players' union have agreed in principle to a new CBA, establishing free agency for the first time and averting a possible strike ahead of Friday's season opener.
The calendar has flipped to March which means our 5th professional sports league starts up.
Solo has been suspended from the U.S. women's national team for 30 days and won't participate in matches next month in Europe.
Former Arsenal, France and Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending a 20-year career in which he earned a place in the pantheon of modern greats.
The Albert Einstein hospital released a statement saying the 74-year-old Pele was transferred to a "special care" unit after his condition became unstable, but his spokesman and personal aide denied his health condition deteriorated.
Hours after a FIFA judge cleared Russia and Qatar of corruption in their winning World Cup bids, the American who led the investigation said Thursday he would appeal the decision.
A former New Rochelle high school soccer player has been sued for allegedly breaking an opposing player's jaw.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday and seeks class action status on behalf of current and former soccer players who competed for teams governed by FIFA and several U.S.-based soccer organizations.
LA Galaxy forward and MLS legend Landon Donovan announced his retirement on Thursday. Although he's calling it quits on the pitch, may we still see Donovan stay around the game (or not)?
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David Villa and Frank Lampard had to be thinking the same thing. Next year at this time, they will be playing for New York City FC. And it's going to be very cool calling Yankee Stadium home.
Simon Mignolet saved two penalty kicks and Lucas Leiva scored in the fourth round to lift Liverpool past Manchester City after they tied 2-2 on Wednesday night in an International Champions Cup game.
College sports' governing body also agreed to implement a single return-to-play policy spelling out how all teams must treat players who received head blows.
Next Wednesday, Yankee Stadium will host another international match as Manchester City faces Liverpool as part of the Guinness International Champions Cup.
Although their fates remain a mystery, these few moments of glory will always be remembered...by them.
After carrying his team through the group stage in Brazil with four goals, Messi seemed to run out of steam.
Germany beat Argentina to win the world Cup with a lone goal in extra time on Sunday.
On Sunday at 3PM ET, the 22 best players over the past month will take the field and try to win their country a trophy and prove to the world that they are the best football club. Here are 7 things you need to know before Argentina and Germany take the pitch for which should be a hard fought battle.
To many-a-fan's dismay, some players were noticeably 'out of it' and even collapsed after sustaining a head injury during play. While getting injured is something that can happen in any sport, certain protocols need to be followed to ensure player safety.
Catastrophic. Suffering. A Historic Humiliation. Those were just some of the apocalyptic headlines Brazilian publications used to describe the national soccer team's 7-1 drubbing by Germany.
Germany reached the semifinals for a fourth straight World Cup by beating France 1-0 Friday in a cagey match settled by a first-half header from Mats Hummels.
Now that the U.S. has been knocked out of the World Cup, Americans need a new reason to drink.
Belgium defeated the U.S. 2-1 in full time and deflated the American hype and furor around our new favorite sport-of-the-moment. Although we won't see the USMNT contend for the title, good times and camaraderie were had by all.
Despite the huge crowds that watched the World Cup games at public venues in major cities all over the land, we have not become a soccer-mad country.
Fans lustily cheered, groaned and chanted "I believe," joining the chorus sung all over the country. But they didn't just "believe that we will win." No, they also believed that soccer has arrived.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
As negotiations continue over the end of the war in the Middle East, New Yorkers were making their voices heard Sunday.
A single shot was fired, killing the man on Coventry Road in East Flatbush, early Sunday morning.
Spencer Rattler threw an 87-yard touchdown pass, safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score, and the Saints beat the Giants 26-14 on Sunday.
With Sunday's 37-22 loss, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to start 0-5 and have no takeaways on defense, according to ESPN Research.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
As negotiations continue over the end of the war in the Middle East, New Yorkers were making their voices heard Sunday.
A single shot was fired, killing the man on Coventry Road in East Flatbush, early Sunday morning.
Eric Adams' term as New York City mayor will officially end in 2026, sparking a debate about what his legacy will be and if there was more to the decision.
Police say the child is nonverbal and unable to provide any identifying information.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
Isabella Salas and her best friend, Maria Niotis, were struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding an e-bike.
New Jersey voters in a recent poll want gubernatorial candidates to address taxes and the cost of living.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
A 17-year-old boy is facing first-degree murder charges in New Jersey after he allegedly struck and killed two teenage girls in a hit-and-run.
Family and friends came together in the wake of tragedy to remember a young life taken far too soon.
Democrats were trying to get another candidate on the ballot instead, but Republicans filed a lawsuit against the change.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
Petros Krommidas, 29, is a Democratic candidate for the Nassau County Legislature, but he hasn't been seen since April.
A body found in a Long Island dumpster in 1982 was identified as 15-year-old Susan Mann, who went missing in 1980.
As Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain at odds, small business owners are caught in the middle.
As negotiations continue over the end of the war in the Middle East, New Yorkers were making their voices heard Sunday.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland has recently been the site of nightly protests.
Eric Adams' term as New York City mayor will officially end in 2026, sparking a debate about what his legacy will be and if there was more to the decision.
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
New Jersey voters in a recent poll want gubernatorial candidates to address taxes and the cost of living.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
Spencer Rattler threw an 87-yard touchdown pass, safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score, and the Saints beat the Giants 26-14 on Sunday.
With Sunday's 37-22 loss, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to start 0-5 and have no takeaways on defense, according to ESPN Research.
The Red Bulls fall to 10-4-3 at home, while Cincinnati improves to 11-4-2 on the road.
Matt Freese finished with four saves for NYCFC (17-11-5), which beat the Union 1-0 at home on April 12.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has his eyes on Wednesday, when rain is possible in the Tri-State Area.
Around 3,000 people gathered at Jones Beach on Sunday for the 25th year of the event. CBS News New York's Jennifer and Elle McLogan emceed the ceremony.
As the shutdown enters a second week, Americans say they are worried about its impact on the economy. CBS News New York's Shanelle Kaul has more.
The 34-year-old, who goes by "T.J.," was last seen on Friday morning near Glenside Road in Berkeley Heights, wearing a hat, grey zip-up fleece, black jeans and hiking shoes. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The crash happened on Saturday at around 9:30 p.m. in Sunset Park, at 7th Avenue and 41st Street. Police say the driver was in a gray or silver Toyota SUV. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
