Rothstein: 68 Reasons To Be Excited For The NCAA Tournament
Louisville's pressure. Jim Boeheim's postgame press conferences. HAVOC. Coach K's drive for five. Get pumped, people -- it's tourney time!
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Louisville's pressure. Jim Boeheim's postgame press conferences. HAVOC. Coach K's drive for five. Get pumped, people -- it's tourney time!
JaQuon Parker had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Bearcats (22-10), who might have solidified an NCAA tournament berth with the win.
If there's a squad that should be rewarded outside the power six conferences with a No. 1 seed, it's New Mexico.
Mick Cronin told me last summer that Cincinnati's bench would be the key to their season and up to this point, the Bearcats' reserves have been a disappointment.
The hottest team in the Big East will travel to the Queen City to take on pound for pound the toughest team in college basketball.
The Hurricanes haven't just been good this season --- they've been dominant.
Providence is very dangerous at home. And that's bad news for Cincinnati.
The anchor of Buckeyes' attack on the both sides of the floor, there couldn't be a list of glue guys without mentioning Aaron Craft.
Let me say this: I like Cuonzo Martin's team in Tennessee. But they won't make the NCAA Tournament.
Roosevelt Jones gives Butler a different dimension -- and it's a dimension that allowed the Bulldogs to upset top-ranked Indiana.
Arizona will be good enough at some point this season to beat the best teams in the country --- they're just not ready yet to beat a team like Florida.
Savon Huggins ran for a career-high 179 yards as Rutgers defeated Cincinnati and improved to 9-1.
With Alabama losing Saturday, the complexion of the BCS has turned completely upside down.
The number one thing that stands out from Cincinnati? Veteran experience.
Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin is quick to point out the one thing that will ultimately determine his team's fate during the upcoming season.
Tony Criswell may not be in bold print when people talk about Missouri's prospects for next season, but the JUCO big man is going to have a key role for the Tigers.
Temple is now in prime position to challenge for yet another Atlantic 10 title after the Owls officially added Boston University big man Jake O'Brien as a transfer this past week.
Lauren Alaina is very apologetic as she tells fans that she has been put on vocal rest by her doctor and forced to cancel upcoming appearances on Sugarland's "In Your Hands" tour.
Just how good is Louisville? Well, this has the potential to be Rick Pitino's best team since he stepped back into the Commonwealth 11 years ago.
Dorian Finney-Smith's decision to transfer to Florida is just another example of a quality player the Gators didn't get out of high school but eventually landed.
All of a sudden, the Orange have a completely different look heading into the NCAA Tournament.
Three more overtimes, four Big East teams standing. And there's plenty still to come at Madison Square Garden.
If you like Big East basketball, Cincy-Marquette is a must watch.
The most storied rivalry in the sport takes center stage as the Blue Devils try and bounce back from Sunday's loss to Miami.
Just watch Iona's Scott Machado once and you'll see the truth.
A livery cab driver suffered a terrifying brush with death early Monday morning, as he was shot in the face during an argument with a passenger in Brooklyn.
Amid ongoing litigation surrounding noise at Forest Hills Stadium, a new announcement from the NYPD has called the 2025 summer concert season into question.
The New York attorney general's office plans to warn 23andMe customers to delete their data after the DNA testing company announced it will seek a buyer.
The MTA on Monday released its latest data on congestion pricing and talked about a new pilot program aimed at making adjustments to bus schedules in Manhattan.
There are mixed reviews after a controversial busway project aimed at improving bus times and congestion on Fordham Road in a busy section of the Bronx was canceled.
A livery cab driver suffered a terrifying brush with death early Monday morning, as he was shot in the face during an argument with a passenger in Brooklyn.
Amid ongoing litigation surrounding noise at Forest Hills Stadium, a new announcement from the NYPD has called the 2025 summer concert season into question.
The New York attorney general's office plans to warn 23andMe customers to delete their data after the DNA testing company announced it will seek a buyer.
The MTA on Monday released its latest data on congestion pricing and talked about a new pilot program aimed at making adjustments to bus schedules in Manhattan.
There are mixed reviews after a controversial busway project aimed at improving bus times and congestion on Fordham Road in a busy section of the Bronx was canceled.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
Following a brief warmup on Saturday will be a cooldown for Sunday.
Today is the first day of spring, and NYC and N.J. are expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former Sen. Bob Menendez, faced opening statements Monday in her federal bribery trial in NYC.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
Celebrating 20 years as a band, the Jonas Brothers played a show at the American Dream mall on Sunday.
The Jonas Brothers stopped by a New York City pizza shop Saturday as part of their 20th anniversary celebration this weekend.
NJ Transit is offering a discount for commuters impacted by the I-80 sinkhole closures and detours in Wharton, New Jersey.
One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a fire truck in Suffolk County.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
Three Long Island fire departments that displayed the Confederate flag have now reached a settlement over alleged discrimination.
It's been four years since an acid attack left a Long Island college student disfigured. Nafiah Ikram was attacked in her Elmont driveway.
The MTA on Monday released its latest data on congestion pricing and talked about a new pilot program aimed at making adjustments to bus schedules in Manhattan.
A personal attorney to President Trump for years, Alina Habba is known for her pugnacious defense in the media and in courtrooms.
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
Columbia University professors are pushing back after the school agreed to several of the Trump administration's demands.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former Sen. Bob Menendez, faced opening statements Monday in her federal bribery trial in NYC.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Saturday marks five years since New York City announced citywide lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.
Sunday was opening night on Broadway for "Othello," featuring two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Celebrating 20 years as a band, the Jonas Brothers played a show at the American Dream mall on Sunday.
The Jonas Brothers stopped by a New York City pizza shop Saturday as part of their 20th anniversary celebration this weekend.
Country star Orville Peck will go unmasked when he makes his Broadway debut in the revival of "Cabaret."
A Northville Central, N.Y. high school basketball coach who was seen on video pulling a player's hair has issued an apology.
Miller Gardner, former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner's youngest son, died after getting sick on a family vacation, his parents say.
The New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 122-103 on Saturday night.
The Ottawa Senators held on to beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday night.
Emil Forsberg scored a goal in each half to lead the Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday.
Amid ongoing litigation surrounding noise at Forest Hills Stadium, a new announcement from the NYPD has called the 2025 summer concert season into question.
There are mixed reviews after a controversial busway project aimed at improving bus times and congestion on Fordham Road in a busy section of the Bronx was canceled.
Brooklyn's historic Hendrick I. Lott House is getting a long-overdue restoration. It's set to be transformed into Marine Park's first museum.
Tax season can bring added exposure to scams and fraud. A mother and daughter in Little Neck, Queens say it happened to them.
Yankee Stadium has unveiled new dining menu items ahead of the upcoming season.
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.
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."
Police say the man got out of the cab, opened fire, and then tried to rob him. The victim managed get away and drive himself to the hospital. The suspect remains on the loose. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Conservative Democratic State Senator Simcha Felder and pro-Trump businessman Heshy Tischler are running to fill the seat in the 44th District. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
These real-life female avengers are members of the newest Women's National Football Conference expansion team, the Jersey Shore Wave, and, yes, this diverse group of athletes plays full contact. CBS News New York's Krystle Rich reports.
CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke to city officials about when a project creating affordable housing for seniors could begin and what those in the community are saying about losing their coveted green oasis.
On Monday, the MTA announced a big step forward in the project. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
