Warriors' Collapse Sets Sports World Aflame With Hot Takes And Bad Comparisons
If there's one thing that sports has always given us, it would be the ability to concoct the most cockamamie concepts of comparisons.
If there's one thing that sports has always given us, it would be the ability to concoct the most cockamamie concepts of comparisons.
LeBron James made the block heard 'round the world, but Kyrie Irving made the big shot.
Kyrie Irving buried a 3-pointer over Stephen Curry to break a tie with 53.0 seconds remaining Sunday night, sending the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first NBA championship, 93-89 over the Golden State Warriors.
Stephen Curry fouled out and was then tossed from NBA Finals Game 6. Ayesha Curry's ill-advised social media reaction didn't help matters.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Nobody else belonged on that court with LeBron James.
So this is what it comes down to, after roughly 1,300 games this season and endless debate: LeBron vs. Steph.
LeBron James had 41 points for the second consecutive game and the Cavaliers emphatically denied Steph Curry and the Warriors a chance to repeat as NBA champions.
LeBron James can lose the 2016 NBA Finals and still save face, but the Cavaliers have to win Game 5. Lucky for him they can.
Did Kevin Love just publicly announce his impending free agency?
Brian Robb looks at all the factors that played into Draymond Green's Game 5 suspension.
Kevin Love has never been the team's problem in this series and that trend should continue in Game 4, win or lose.
Losing sleep over the '86 Celtics no longer being considered the "greatest team of all time?" Don't.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
The Golden State Warriors face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. What team do CBS Local Sports experts think will win?
Would another NBA Finals win solidify Stephen Curry's team and game atop the NBA? Does LeBron James' legacy hang on the series outcome?
LeBron James has a singular hold on the NBA right now, more so than even the heralded Stephen Curry.
Charles Barkley suggested the Atlanta Hawks get physical with the Cleveland Cavaliers to slow them down. And he's right.
LeBron James has made the NBA Finals five years straight. Will it be six? More competition in the East could make it hard.
If the Cavaliers don't win it all this year, there's a good chance Kevin Love is playing elsewhere next season.
Boston lost by 17 points to the Cavaliers Saturday night in Cleveland.
It's safe to say that expectations are high for the Celtics down the stretch, if Mike Gorman's interview with Toucher & Rich is any indication.
The Celtic are calling Jae Crowder a game-time decision, but the forward is hoping to play Friday night against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Celtics weren't ready to run with the Cavaliers last postseason or in December, but they're ready for a fight in Cleveland Friday night.
There are a few scores between the Celtics and Cavaliers that may get settled on Tuesday, but more importantly it's another great test and a good progress report for Boston.
Matthew Judon reacts to being traded by the Patriots to the Atlanta Falcons in a 1-on-1 interview with WBZ-TV Sports director Steve Burton.
Phil Donahue was a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple.
Gosder Cherilus, a former NFL offensive lineman, is accused of urinating on another passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight.
If you're in the Boston area Monday, be prepared for heavy downpours and thunderstorms in the afternoon and early evening.
Labor Day weekend will mark the end of the summer travel season. Here's how Americans are capping it off.
Gosder Cherilus, a former NFL offensive lineman, is accused of urinating on another passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight.
Matthew Judon reacts to being traded by the Patriots to the Atlanta Falcons in a 1-on-1 interview with WBZ-TV Sports director Steve Burton.
If you're in the Boston area Monday, be prepared for thunderstorms in the late afternoon and early evening.
Jon Keller moderated a debate between Republicans looking for the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Five people were wounded in a shooting Sunday night near Franklin Park in Boston at a gathering following the Dominican Day Parade and Festival.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester is celebrating 50 years of saving young lives.
Doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a candied fruit trend on TikTok that can cause serious burns, especially in children.
Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have found that a common, painful rash could be linked to symptoms of dementia.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
Jon Keller moderated a debate between Republicans looking for the party's nomination to challenge Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
A new report says Massachusetts is the best state to live in. But experts say you should really take a closer look before celebrating.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are expected to provide details of their economic policies this week.
A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election.
Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Some New England orchards made Yelp's list of the best U.S. apple picking spots.
Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Matthew Judon reacts to being traded by the Patriots to the Atlanta Falcons in a 1-on-1 interview with WBZ-TV Sports director Steve Burton.
Gosder Cherilus, a former NFL offensive lineman, is accused of urinating on another passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight.
Albert Suárez delivered another scoreless start and Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson homered to lift the Orioles to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf met with reporters before practice on Sunday. Wolf weighed in on rookie Drake Maye's progress, ending the pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk, and the trade of Matthew Judon.
Brayan Bello took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Jarren Duran delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh to carry the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Saturday night.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are part of a heist gone wrong in a new Dunkin' ad to promote "The Instigators."
Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts.
A young whale's presence in Boston Harbor could delay ferries in the area.
A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.
Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.