Alex Rodriguez hopes to buy Minnesota Timberwolves NBA team
After striking out trying to buy the New York Mets, Rodriguez is poised to become a Timberwolves owner.
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Socks are the fastest growing segment of men's fashion
Socks are the fastest growing segment of men's fashion -- a multi-billion dollar business that's encouraging guys to wade ankle-deep into style. Jamie Wax reports.
New York Knicks forward Cleanthony Early was robbed and shot in the knee leaving a strip club in Queens with his girlfriend
New York Knicks forward Cleanthony Early was robbed and shot in the knee leaving a strip club in Queens with his girlfriend. WCBS reporter Scott Rapoport has the details.
NBA referee Bill Kennedy publicly disclosed he is gay just days after Sacramento Kings point guard Rajon Rondo was suspended for directing a derogatory slur at him
NBA referee Bill Kennedy publicly disclosed he is gay just days after Sacramento Kings point guard Rajon Rondo was suspended for directing a derogatory slur at him. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports.
A woman has been sentenced in Canada for impersonating and blackmailing a NBA player
A woman has been sentenced in Canada for impersonating and blackmailing a NBA player. She faces additional felony charges in Colorado. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Julia Dahl joins CBSN to explain the case.
President Barack Obama held a brief interview during the NBA season opener about what he expects from his home team
President Barack Obama held a brief interview during the NBA season opener about what he expects from his home team. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has his predictions.
Timberwolves NBA Coach Phil "Flip" Saunders has passed away at the age of 60
Timberwolves NBA Coach Phil "Flip" Saunders has passed away at the age of 60. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports.
As former NBA star Lamar Odom remains in a coma, new details are emerging about the moments before he was found unconscious in a Nevada brothel
As former NBA star Lamar Odom remains in a coma, new details are emerging about the moments before he was found unconscious in a Nevada brothel. KCAL9's Tom Wait has more.
Former NBA star Lamar Odom remains on life support after being found unconscious in a Nevada brothel
Former NBA star Lamar Odom remains on life support after being found unconscious in a Nevada brothel. Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier updated CBSN on his condition.
The full episode of the CBS Evening news from October 7, 2015 edition
Two more bodies were found Wednesday in the Carolinas where the worst flooding ever recorded there continues to wreak havoc; Jim Axelrod spoke to Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield and his rise to internet stardom after recording songs, including David Bowie's "Space Oddity," while in orbit onboard the International Space Station
Shaq buys ring for stranger
Shaquille O'Neal was out shopping in Atlanta when he saw a man buying an engagement ring. The NBA great decided to buy it for him – and the gesture was caught on camera.
History was made in the NBA this month when Becky Hammon was named head coach of the San Antonio Spurs summer league team. Carter Evens reports.
History was made in the NBA this month when Becky Hammon was named head coach of the San Antonio Spurs summer league team
Karl-Anthony Towns was the first person picked in the NBA's 2015 draft and is headed to join the Minnesota Timberwolves
Karl-Anthony Towns was the first person picked in the NBA's 2015 draft and is headed to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. He spoke to CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers about his expectations.
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including a Yorkie and a French Bulldog in a basketball battle and a man making a hot dog with an 8.5-ton excavator. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.
Basketball great "Big Shot" Rob Horry discussed the upcoming documentary "Clutch City" about his back to back championship wins with the Houston Rockets
Basketball great "Big Shot" Rob Horry discussed the upcoming documentary "Clutch City" about his back to back championship wins with the Houston Rockets. He sat down to talk with CBSN anchor Jeff Glor.
After her dad won game 1 of the NBA Championships, Riley Curry did a little victory dance to celebrate
After her dad won game 1 of the NBA Championships, Riley Curry did a little victory dance to celebrate. CBSN's Adam Yamaguchi and Anne-Marie Green have the festive footwork.
While Steph Curry is getting prepped for the NBA championships, the real star of the show has been his daughter, Riley
While Steph Curry is getting prepped for the NBA championships, the real star of the show has been his daughter, Riley. CBSN's Ben Tracy shows us some adorable moments on and off the court
Lebron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors were born in the same hospital, Akron General, about 3 years apart
Lebron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors were born in the same hospital, Akron General, about 3 years apart. This year, they both hope to win the trophy for their respective teams. For the Warriors, it would be their first in 40 years. For the Cavaliers, it would be their first ever. Ben Tracy and Adriana Diaz have more.
Blake Leeper is a double amputee paralympian that is taking the NBA All-Star games by storm
Blake Leeper is a double amputee paralympian that is taking the NBA All-Star games by storm. Check out a tease of his inspiring story on CBSN.
Blake Leeper is a double amputee paralympian that is taking the NBA All-Star games by storm.
Blake Leeper is a double amputee paralympian that is taking the NBA All-Star games by storm. Check out a tease of his inspiring story on CBSN.
NBA Hall of Famer Nate Archibald, one of the greatest players ever to come out of New York City, gives CBSN a history lesson.
NBA Hall of Famer Nate Archibald, one of the greatest players ever to come out of New York City, gives CBSN a history lesson.
L.A. Lakers' rookies Jordan Clarkson and Tarik Black had to walk into the arena with pink backpacks and toy baby strollers as part of their NBA initiation
L.A. Lakers' rookies Jordan Clarkson and Tarik Black had to walk into the arena with pink backpacks and toy baby strollers as part of their NBA initiation. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Elaine Quijano show us the funny pictures.
Sacramento mayor and former NBA star introduces the "point guard of Pennsylvania Avenue" to a gathering of mayors at the White House
Sacramento mayor and former NBA star Kevin Johnson gets creative with his introduction of President Obama at a mayors' conference at the White House, dubbing the president "the point guard of Pennsylvania Avenue" and playing some familiar music to welcome him onstage.
The oped reversed the NBA's 20-year opposition to gambling
NBA commissioner Adam Silver wrote an opinion piece for the New York Times, reversing the NBA's 20-year opposition to gambling. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
In a scrimmage for the U.S. National team in Las Vegas, NBA star Paul George broke his leg as he crashed into the base of the backboard
In a scrimmage for the U.S. National team in Las Vegas, NBA star Paul George broke his leg as he crashed into the base of the backboard. Anthony Mason reports.
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Government shutdown nears record for longest ever as Senate returns
The government shutdown stretches into Day 34 on Monday as the Senate is set to reconvene. Follow live updates here.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
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.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Pakistan "will not be the first to resume nuclear tests," official says
President Trump said in an interview with 60 Minutes that "Pakistan's been testing" nuclear weapons.
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
2025 elections in NYC, New Jersey, Virginia to test Democrats, Trump
Election Day 2025 is almost here, with consequential races in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and a redistricting ballot measure in California.
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Latino voters cite affordability, economy as top concerns in new poll
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.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
King Charles wants brother Andrew stripped of his final military title
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.