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Sports broadcaster Craig Sager, known for his engaging way of reporting and his flashy wardrobe, inspired many during his long battle against cancer. Shortly before he died last week at age 65, Sager talked with correspondent Jim Axelrod, in what would be his final TV interview. He discussed fans' reaction to his struggle, and how he's lived each day since getting a leukemia diagnosis.
Fantasy sports used to be an informal pastime for fans, but these days, it's big business. More than 60 million people play and bet on daily fantasy sports. This generated more than $3 billion in entry fees last year -- a figure that could reach 14 billion by 2020. Andrew Brandt, director of the Moodrad Center for Sports Law at Villanova University, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss how new state regulators are changing the game.
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joined CBSN to discuss his new book about race relations in the United States, "Writings On The Wall." Jabbar also weighed in on the 2016 race.
The NBA named a new host city for the 2017 All-Star Game after pulling out of Charlotte, North Carolina, because of the state's controversial bathroom law. Also, self-driving vehicles could soon be hitting the pavement in one state. Kenneth Craig reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
Former professional basketball player and advocate for racial and religious tolerance Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke at the DNC on Thursday night. He voiced his support for Clinton, condemning Trump's anti-Muslim speech.
U.S. officials are saying a shooting near a shopping mall in Munich, Germany is likely a terrorist attack; Rion Holcombe, a young man with Down syndrome, fulfilled his dream of getting accepted to Clemson University in 2014
The NBA on Thursday made good on their threat to move the league's All-Star Game out of Charlotte due to North Carolina's HB2 law. The law is viewed by many as an attack on gay and transgender rights. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwayne Wade and LeBron James spoke about race relations at the 2016 ESPYS.
After winning five NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan has announced his retirement from basketball.
Oklahoma City Thunder fans express outrage after Kevin Durant signed a two-year, $54.3 million deal with the Golden State Warriors.
After coming back from a 3-1 deficit, LeBron James and the Cavs did what almost nobody thought they could do, making a lot of history in the process.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, bringing home a championship to the city for the first time in over 50 years. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan joins CBSN from Cleveland with more.
CBS Sports Network's Allie LaForce is at Oracle Arena in Oakland, where the Cleveland Cavaliers won game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. This is LeBron James' third championship victory.
For the first time in more than five decades, Cleveland has a championship trophy. Thousands of fans celebrated when the Cavaliers beat Golden State Warriors 93 to 89 in Game 7 of the NBA finals. Less than two years ago, LeBron James returned home to Cleveland and made an audacious promise to win a title. Jericka Duncan, who grew up in Cleveland, reports.
Lee Cowan looks at some notable events of the week ahead, including the Summer Solstice, the 2016 NBA draft, and the 18th annual Take Your Dog to Work Day.
Steph Curry made NBA history receiving the first unanimously voted MVP award. This is is second straight MVP award but yet again it was his three year old daughter, Riley, who stole the show. The toddler made an unforgettable entrance, waving to cameras and taking a front row seat to see her father speak
With growing concerns over head injuries, the CDC plans a rigorous evaluation of the risks of tackling in youth football. One study found that one in 30 football players aged five to 14 will suffer a concussion during any one season. Another problem that sidelines many elite athletes and affects millions of Americans is back spasms. But a study points to yoga and meditation as potential treatments for the painful muscle contractions. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips and sports medicine specialist Dr. Neil Roth join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss these health concerns and preventative measures.
The NBA brought in more than $5 billion in revenue last season, a more than 60 percent jump over the past decade. The average player salary is a little more than $4 million a year. All the players now depend on Michele Roberts, a woman who is making history while fighting for their future. Jericka Duncan spoke with the first female head of a major American sports union.
Russian President Vladimir Putin calls the Panama Papers scandal an "American plot", Microsoft sues the U.S. government over searches of customers' data, the NBA's Golden State Warriors set a new record for excellence with 73 regular season wins and more are among today's CBSNews.com trending stories.
Tonight is Kobe Bryant's final game as a professional basketball player. He and the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Utah Jazz at the Staples Center. To discuss Kobe's place in NBA history and the hype leading up to this final game, CBS Sports' Brent Stover joins CBSN.
Jaleel White, who portrayed the quirky nerd in the 1990s sitcom "Family Matters," is launching a cannabis line.
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney suggested Wednesday that a "bombshell" is waiting in Donald Trump's tax returns; A Los Angeles teacher may have come up with the solution to a math problem that has stumped the best minds for centuries: How do you get school kids to succeed at calculus?
Heart problems account for three-quarters of sports-related deaths in young athletes. Now a first-of-its-kind study examining the hearts of NBA players could help save lives. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
In a 1983 broadcast of “Face the Nation,” CBS News’ Lesley Stahl discussed how organized sports are combating the problem of drug addiction with Gene Upshaw, the Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, Dr. Roy Bergman, a doctor for the U.S. Olympic Team, and Larry O’Brien, the Commissioner of the NBA.
On January 29, 1996, Magic Johnson announced he would return to the NBA after a six-year break following his HIV diagnosis. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson take a look back at the comeback "The Way It Was."
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
The government shutdown stretches into Day 34 on Monday as the Senate is set to reconvene. Follow live updates here.
Election Day 2025 is almost here, with consequential races in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and a redistricting ballot measure in California.
According to the Unidos Bipartisan Poll of Hispanic Voters: The Road to 2026, 53% of Latino voters cite the cost of living and inflation as their leading concern.
President Trump said he's OK with tactics used by ICE agents during raids "because you have to get the people out."
Watch as President Trump discusses testing nuclear weapons, U.S.-China relations, Israel, the government shutdown, immigration, tariffs, and whether he'll try to stay in the White House beyond 2028.
Among the 8 deceased Israeli hostages whose remains are yet to be returned from Gaza is soldier and U.S. citizen Itay Chen.
The former Prince Andrew is set to lose his final military title, as King Charles continues shunning his younger brother over historic ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Local governments have received hundreds of millions of dollars from the opioid settlements to support addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts.