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Oops! 10 Freak Off-The-Field Injuries In New York Sports
In light of Jason Pierre-Paul's freak fireworks injury, we've given a lot of thought to some of the strangest off-field injuries suffered by New York sports figures.
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In light of Jason Pierre-Paul's freak fireworks injury, we've given a lot of thought to some of the strangest off-field injuries suffered by New York sports figures.
A division title might soon mean a banner but no assurance of a playoff spot in the NBA, forcing clubs to finish in the top eight of their conference if they want a shot at the title.
Taking a look at who's hot and who's not on the local sports landscape.
Changes to the NBA playoffs are almost certainly coming. Changes to the league's much-discussed moratorium and Hack-a-Shaq aren't, at least not now.
Williams is heading home and will try to help salvage a failed bid in free agency similar to three years ago, when he spurned Dallas to stay with Brooklyn.
The Detroit Pistons have acquired guard Steve Blake from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade for forward Quincy Miller.
It's no secret that for the Nets to any kind of success this season, Billy King needs to hit on a bunch of these moves. Even if they're singles.
Bargnani, the top pick in the 2006 NBA draft, appeared in just 71 games over two seasons with the Knicks.
It appears Deron Williams' tenure with the Nets is over.
Having failed in his attempts to unload the underachieving point guard in the trade market for about a year, Nets general manager Billy King may have finally received a stroke of luck.
Brook Lopez has been with the Nets his whole career and didn't want to look anywhere else. Thaddeus Young has been here just a few months and felt the same way.
In the latest episode of "What The Heck Is Billy King Doing?" the Nets' general manager could very well stock his 2015-16 club with as many as five point guards
On Sunday, ESPN.com reported that the Cavaliers were interested in trading 35-year-old center Brendan Haywood to the Nets for small forward Joe Johnson.
It's true that Lopez and Young are worth more to the Nets than to other teams. But what does that say about what the Nets are worth these days?
The two frontcourt players who opted out of their deals last month have agreed to re-sign on multi-year contracts, according to ESPN.com.
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers says he expects greatness when he takes the field this season for the Jets.
The Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees again 10-6 on Wednesday night.
The surging New York Mets matched a season high by winning their seventh straight game, 8-3 over the Boston Red Sox.
A singer from Long Island is on a mission to perform the national anthem at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums.
A joyful, funny, yet fierce competitor — that's how Johnny Gaudreau was remembered Wednesday by members of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Wyatt Langford hit a grand slam to give the Rangers a win over the Yankees and drop New York out of the AL East lead.
The New York Mets beat the slumping Boston Red Sox 7-2 for their sixth straight victory.
New Jersey officials sent the 76ers ownership a letter proposing hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits if the Sixers built 76 Place there.
The Yankees broke open a tight game with a big sixth inning in an 8-4 victory over the Rangers on Monday.
Police have identified a body found stuffed in a suitcase on Long Island. Investigators say the remains belong to Seikeya Jones, 31.
A fuel spill on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Grand Concourse caused major traffic backups Friday morning.
It comes despite an overall increase of more than $17 million in grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in February.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
A new report released on Thursday says drinking water is slowly getting safer on Long Island.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
New York and New Jersey woke up to rainy weather Friday, as many set out for Labor Day weekend.
Thursday should stay pretty cloudy with perhaps a stray shower or two and highs in the mid 70s in New York City!
A heat advisory will be in effect today for NYC and parts of New Jersey, with feels-like temperatures expected to hit 100 degrees.
A fuel spill on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Grand Concourse caused major traffic backups Friday morning.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers says he expects greatness when he takes the field this season for the Jets.
Police are investigating after vandals set a Paterson, N.J. soccer field on fire over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
An 18-month-old girl died after being attacked by a dog at a home in Newark, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.
Police have identified a body found stuffed in a suitcase on Long Island. Investigators say the remains belong to Seikeya Jones, 31.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
A new report released on Thursday says drinking water is slowly getting safer on Long Island.
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers says he expects greatness when he takes the field this season for the Jets.
A singer from Long Island is on a mission to perform the national anthem at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argued that a $5 million judgment finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll should be thrown out.
The homes of Police Commissioner Edward Caban and at least three other top New York City officials were raided by federal agents Wednesday, sources said.
The president's son Hunter Biden admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
China's consul general in New York has left the U.S. following a scandal that involved a former aide to two governors.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Trucks will be back on New York City streets again Tuesday and Thursday to conduct additional spraying for mosquitoes.
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has led to one death in New York, the CDC said Wednesday.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Patti LuPone, the star of "Evita" and "Gypsy," is returning to Broadway alongside her longtime friend Mia Farrow in a new play, "The Roommate," which explores the strength, depth, humor and surprise found in women of a certain age.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers says he expects greatness when he takes the field this season for the Jets.
The Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees again 10-6 on Wednesday night.
The surging New York Mets matched a season high by winning their seventh straight game, 8-3 over the Boston Red Sox.
A singer from Long Island is on a mission to perform the national anthem at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums.
A joyful, funny, yet fierce competitor — that's how Johnny Gaudreau was remembered Wednesday by members of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
It comes despite an overall increase of more than $17 million in grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in February.
Queens residents are sounding the alarm about illegal trash dumping where Jackson Heights meets Woodside.
A New York City artist returned to her childhood favorite restaurant to restore a ceiling mural damaged in a flood.
As students head back to school next week, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make sure kids have at-home libraries.
Harlem's older neighbors came together Wednesday for National Senior Citizens Day.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Investigators say the remains belong to Seikeya Jones, 31. Police say she was homeless.
Traffic suffered a major tie-up on the George Washington Bridge and Cross Bronx Expressway Friday morning due to a fuel spill.
Federal agents have raided the homes of at least four top officials in the Eric Adams administration. Sources tell CBS News New York that list includes Schools Chancellor David Banks and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban. Elijah Westbrook reports.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to be in a Manhattan courtroom for arguments in his appeal of the E. Jean Carroll defamation verdict. Last year, a federal jury awarded Carroll $5 million, but Trump's attorneys say that verdict should be tossed out due to issues with the evidence. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.