he played on the 2004 olympic team with carmelo anthony. anthony johnson is at the knicks practice facility in greenburg with more. opportunity to play for the knicks in 2014, although it was for a very, very short period of time. the general manager phil jackson had to let him go after just a few months. but here the nba family is showing its love and support to lamar odom and telling everybody to pray for lamar. >> reporter: there were a couple heavy hearts at knicks practice this afternoon. coach derek fisher was obviously moved while talking about his form er los angeles laker teammate and friend lamar odom. >> i'm obviously hoping that he can pull through this and that in some fortunate way that this becomes the beginning of a different ending. >> reporter: lamar odom had some highlights in his basketball career, winning championships as a laker in 2009 and 2010 with derek fisher by his side. odom was good friends with knicks forward carmelo anthony. you see where he's at right now, only thing you can do is pray for him. >> reporter: l

carmelo anthony a game high 25 >> on ice hurricanes beat islanders in overtime, 3-2, devils downed flyer 4-1. >> all right. thank you, russ. dari: he is considered to be one of the world sexiest men but now soccer great david beckham it showing off his sensitive side with his latest tattoo. steve: a stick figure designed by his 4 year older daughter harper. a freuh artist, this year, he unveil a tattoo, inspire by his three sons, he is running out of space. you go on the palm of hand not much real estate left. dari: is that why you did that. >> right. he has a lot of ink. nick: smart idea, a drawing from your child. dari: sweet. >>> i should have thought about that. steve: it would have been off brand for you. >> it would be. >> yes. steve: take care we'll see you tomorrow. i'm bobby flay and new york is my home. there's no place like it in the world. come fall, i like to get a taste of everything the state has to offer. like this famous winery nestled in the hudson valley. or the award-winning vineyards of long island. this cooperstown brewery belongs in every beer lover's hall of fame.

second quarter winding down for carmelo anthony. 21 shots for him. third quarter, wizards down 13. bradley bill dunks over him. porzingis the rookie. porter jr. stole the show in the preseason opener. the budget and the one there. the wizards, they fall to new york, 115-104. to the house of cards. cardinals hosting the chicago cubs. cardinals' rookie tommy fanned this one out of the park off jon lester, that's a solo shot. the cards take a 2-0 lead. later on in the inning another rookie. this time it's steven and the cardinals, they've taken a 4-0 lead. top of the ninth. trevor rosenthal trying to close the door with the men on the corners hchl gets kris bryant to go down looking. cardinals take this one. they win the series lead 1rk-0. come playoff time they're come playoff time they're always, always ready ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ geico for your boat. see how much you could save. >>> it's friday night. we're ready for the weekend and so is this guy. take a look. that's chris baker. ghee he's got the moves. >> he's busting the moves. >> he don't look too nervous about the game in atlanta, does h

they are playing a team from brazil, the first of 6 preseason games, and carmelo anthony looks sharp in his return from left knee surgery, shooting 8 of 10. he also gave friendly advice to the number 4 overall pick in the draft. he told him to let loose. the knicks win by 119. was throwing punches, and it sunday as peer he is spy had dead, right there thive bow players said he's a prema done that. new will get away with it because he's the man of the league. >> how do you get punched every single face or whatever it. is i get hit in my face. these are grown men. i don't think anyone should talk about what happened after they lost the game. >> cower games. >> he says he's getting retaliated against. >> it seem likes it's in the business. we will be right back. yocaha t gatt ea t wld t le y c fan tsedrmsitoe'tapn. t te atheanupyfingason e bl lhtg thit d ha te fdi aba. tiadhetrgttoelusgoo e ed mke a isthmoy. 's bghr y dro.peleaneeetr enth'roudog eitas,yog op a minba i wnthki a fli serhi eyaltochl.anfos e ki iesen d e mmitisovgfoar40ofheigs reutbu eye t t r ngherecongac >>> thank you for

carmelo anthony was 10-15 from the floor and 21 points. knicks cruise 115-104. the knicks and sixers in al ba baa -- in albany tomorrow. >>> still 1-0 and the mets have [hold music playing] we at time warner cable, need to apologize to you. we no longer offer extended periods of free on hold elevator music when you call us. we're making a bunch of changes at time warner cable. including reducing how long you could wait on hold. now, we'll even call you back at a time that's convenient for you. but for those of you who miss our old on hold music, please check out our greatest hits at ur >>> [ music ] >>> join the conversation and let us know what you're going to do this weekend. i'm going to disney world. tweet us. >> he really is. >> i am.

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carmelo anthony a nonfactor. the knicks win by 25, and it's 122-97. that's how you start the season. the expectations not so high for brooklyn. opening up against the bulls, and they hung tough, but they couldn't keep up with the accuracy from downtown. the bulls knocking down 14 of 28 from deep to hand brooklyn the loss to start the season. and jason pierre-paul was back on the field for the giant the. they expect him back within the next couple of weeks. >> weren't the mets down in '86. >> they got blown away from the red sox before coming back. >> a little bit of optimism. >> just getting going. back in a minute. i don't want to live with the uncertainties of hep c. or wonder... ...whether i should seek treatment. i am ready. because today there's harvoni. a revolutionary treatment for the most common type of chronic hepatitis c. harvoni is proven to cure up to 99% of patients... ...who've had no prior treatment. it's the one and only cure that's... ...one pill, once a day for 12 weeks. certain patients... ...can be cured with just 8 weeks of harvo

carmelo anthony had 17 points tonight. knicks win 100-81 to start the preseason game. giants host the 9ers sunday night. victor cruz not able to practice today. odell beckham, jr. fined just shy of $9,000 for scuffling in a bills game and now on to this week. >> we know they're going to be hungry for a win. we're going to have to play like we're hungry for a win because we are. >>> finally for us, four games left for the red bulls. conference title could be theirs before long. 5 more points. that's all it will take. with the montreal keeper out of with position, -- out of position, lloyd sam, boom. they're playing so strong down the stretch. tomorrow night our reports from los angeles. laura behnke will be on her way tomorrow. >> you've got a prediction? >> we'll see. we're still so far out. >> i'm going to take that as a yes. if you look closely, you can see the exact second, when curiosity becomes wonder, when winter becomes christmas, and joy becomes a tradition. a moment that can only happen... ...here. the radio city christmas spectacular presented by chase. you b

. >>> carmelo anthony's knee is holding up just fine. didn't have the best night on the court, but he still managed 8 points in 23 minutes. the knicks improve to 4-0 on the preseason. 101-95. >>> the devils are still winless to start the season. they have not led a game at any point this year. down 1-0, the final minutes and henrik equalizer on the doorstep. going to the shootout, and the devils falling short again. 2-1 the final from newark, and the devils still looking for their first victory, and everyone keeping an eye on tomorrow, the mets, cubs, game 1. >> the mets are the favorites, right? >> amazingly the cubs are the favorite because i guess they have the power. >> pitching beats power. >> especially in this weather. >> 49 degrees tomorrow when it starts. >> wait until you hear what it feels like when they walk out at the end. it's a cold night. >> thanks. back in a minute. i coulfeel our deadlines racing towards us. we didn't need a loan. we needed short-term funding. fast. just like that. you can't predict it, but you can be r

carmelo anthony, bad shooting night, 4-14. eight points. isaiah thomas scored 13 for boston. jerry and grant to derek williams. williams, another good night, 19 points. the next win it, they stay perfect in the preseason. -- the knicks when it. >>> sharks still looking for their first win of the season. later period, the shot, adam henrich ties the game, because over time, shootout. nice-looking goal, devils lose 2-1, still winless this season. >>> we'll have everything tomorrow

carmelo anthony, bad shooting night, 4-14. eight points. isaiah thomas scored 13 for boston. jerry and grant to derek williams. williams, another good night, 19 points. the next win it, they stay perfect in the preseason. -- the knicks when it. >>> sharks still looking for their first win of the season. later period, the shot, adam henrich ties the game, because nice-looking goal, devils lose 2-1, still winless this season. >>> we'll have everything tomorrow for the game one of the nlcs. >> it was more special with you. >> yeah. we asked you -- >> yes. >> it was leave that had the >>> a prediction about the serious? join the conversation on facebook. let us know what you think about it. that's it for us.

carmelo anthony right to the rack for the basket and the foul. langston galloway came off the bench with a couple 3-pointers. first round draft pick porzingis. anthony scored 25. the knicks didn't have the horses to get to the end. jeff teague led the hawks with 23. horford scored 21. knicks lose the home opener. >> i don't know if it was necessarily a problem with us. atlanta is a good team. good teams are able to play better longer. we saw the difference between the level that they are right now and where we are right now. and we'll have to learn from it. >> it's a process. >>> football this weekend, giants at new orleans. jason pierre paul won't play in that game but he might travel to that game. lost a finger in a fireworks accident. suffered other injuries as well. he's back in the fold now. showed up in shape. signed a contract. he did run plays with the scout team in practice. now pierre-paul tries to get in football shape. >>> the jets in oakland sunday. nick mangold said he intends to play even though he missed practice today with a sore

carmelo anthony, 4-18 from the floor. 8 points in 31 minutes. porzingis, 4-9 to help out. arron afflalo left this game with a tight hamstring

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they hosted philadelphia tonight. 22 minutes on the floor for carmelo anthony and the knee looks good. scored 18 points. the knicks were in front. derrick williams would lead the way in the scoring department with 21. knicks win 94-88 at the garden. we're getting closer opening night on the 28th. >>> nets will host the celtics wednesday. today was hockey. the islanders get another crack at a win. john tavares, second goal of the young season. isles win it 4-2. that's their first win of the year. >> exci we thought we'd be ready. but demand for our cocktail bitters was huge. i could feel our deadlines racing towards us. we didn't need a loan. we needed short-term funding. fast. just like that. you can't predict it, but you can be ready. another step on the journey. will you be ready when growth presents itself. realize your buying power at open.com. if you look closely, you can see the exact second, when curiosity becomes wonder, when winter becomes christmas, and joy becomes a tradition. a moment that can only happen... ...here. the radio city christmas spectacular presented by chase.

that's carmelo anthony commandeering, is he healthy? yeah. i'd say he's healthy, dunks on cliff to have poor sink gas. the rookie kelly human being ray 047. all right. i like the ladies there at blair high school. high school football, but first a shoutout to my man topper shutt who told us earlier high school games would be affected by storms, and what happened, high school games were affected by storms. here's a little piece of advice. don't doubt tenacious. never. game of the week, duval. i want you guys to look at this young man, this is the puma's c. j. rainy. i'd say this is called cutting on a dime and leaving $0.09 change. tigers defense coming up, c. j. smith hauling in the nice pick, but as topper would say, the lightning and the weather, boy, that really affects this one. othisisne postponed. they'll pick it up on monday at 5:00. they had to clear the stadium out of there. moving on, blair taking on spring brook, cheerleaders say we got spirit, yes we do, blazers i'm calling him sticky fingers magillicutty, how about that right the

carmelo anthony was back in action for the first time since knee surgery in february. and 'melo came out firing, shots of the game's first three minutes. he finished with 17. nice start. in the closing seconds of the half, early hits the half board heave at the buzzer. the knicks cruise, 100-81. can't they save shots like that for the regular season? i mean, don't waste it on an appreciation gail. but a good start. >> i like that. where is he? >> he did fine. good to know. everyone played well today. thanks.

carmelo anthony playing for the first time since he had surgtiy. he had 17 points. the knicks win it 100-81. >>> meanwhile, lebron james had fun with some young fans as the cavaliers hosted the atlanta hawks. he snapped a selfie with about 30 kids while checking into the game. then lebron invited one of the kids to sit next to him and j.r. smith on the cavs' bench. the girl is a little overexcited, you might say. look at her. she can't believe she's there. what a great idea. that's so nice. >> so sweet. she looked like she was shaking. >> so great. >> very sweet. >> come on and sit with me down on the bench. >>> it's 4:51. still to come, why jetblue is getting into the farming business at jfk airport. >>> and it's a monument built to pay tribute to the victims of hurricane sandy. this morning, why some are saying this has to go. you're watching today in new that's a big bull. uthink that's old cyrus. 1800 pounds of do whatever the he ck i want. take the long way, huh? thank you cyrus. lease an mkc for $299 a month >>> welcome back. 4:54. it is thursday morning, isn'

carmelo anthony, 4-18 from the floor. 8 points in 31 minutes. porzingis, 4-9 to help out. arron afflalo left this game with a tight hamstring again. the knicks lose 99-85, finish 4-2 in the preseason. >>> the rangers bounce back with a shutout last night after losing three straight, up against the coyotes at the garden last night. rangers rally in the 3rd. kevin hayes scoops it in for the lead. keith yandle, first game against his old team since the game in march. lundqvist had 34 saves. >>> the devils took on the senators. down 4-3, less than a minute to go, lee stempniak ties. stempniak again. good night for him. devils win 5-4 in the >>> busy news night. thanks for i'm bill ritter . >> i'm sade baderinwa.

carmelo anthony's knee holding up just fine. he even chipped in on the defensive side. knicks improve to 4-0 on the preseason. >>> the devils are winless to start the season, and in fact they haven't had a lead in a game at any point this season. the final minutes, henrik with the equalizer for new jersey it goes into the shootout, but the devils fall short yet again. still looking for their first victory. for cbs 2 sports, i'm steve overmyer. >> have a great day is what he wanted to say. [ laughter ] >>> coming up, it's not your usual renovation. >> we are living large. wait until you hear what the home used to be. >> plus the secrets you can't see from the outside. this is cbs 2 news saturday morning. citement is back at dunkin'. pick up your favorite pumpkin-avored baked treats and beverages, like the new pumpkin macchiato before pumpkin season is over. there's no place like it in the world. and there's no time to see it like the fall. take metro north to take in the beautiful fall foliage from high above the hudson. swing a club at one of america's greatest courses.

carmelo anthony is back. here he drives, he scores. well, he gets the foul, yeah. the three-point play gave the knicks an 11-point lead in the second. they never looked. the knicks beat the bucks 122-97. go, nick knicks. but the nets didn't do so well in chicago. brooke lopez had a hot hand for the nets. he led all scorers with 26 points, but the nets couldn't stop derrek rose. he had 15 of his own. the bulls take care of the nets 115-100. we'll get them next time. >> next time. in today's cnbc money report, uber is playing matchmaker for the day. the ride-hailing service is offering to bring a car full of parts of brooklyn and manhattan. customers spend 15 minutes with the uber kittens and get the opportunity to adopt one of them. there's a $30 snuggle fee. uber says the money will help support the pet adoption and welfare group. this is great. as an animal lover, once you see the animals up close and get to touch them, it's hard to say good-bye. >> you know me, i walk away with all of them. all right. how much is your snuggling fee? >> i'm raising it to $35 for t

at the garden last night, carmelo anthony, not a great shooting night, he had 8 points. isaiah thomas for the celtics scored 13. keeps boston close, jerry grant to derrick williams, get it, got it good. 95 to stay perfect in the preseason. finally from us here, we've got hockey. the devils a the home against the sharks. they were still looking for their first win of the season. everybody getting ready for the mets game tonight. receiverson takes the shot adam henrique, they go to overtime. they got to a shootout. devils lose 2-1 in a shootout. still winless this season. later on tonight game 1 national league championship series at citi field. it's the mets, it's the cubs, it's finally here. we've got you covered later on today right here on eyewitness news. >> much more ahead including a look at today's top stories. >> i'm cefaan kim live at citi field. coming up we'll bring you all the latest on mets fever and tell you what the mta is doing for mets fans tonight. >> also ahead, the mother of tamara rice, the 12-year-old cleveland is calling for the prosecutor handling

carmelo anthony playing for the first time since having knee surgery back in february. the knicks win is 100-81. another basketball note, lebron james having fun with some young fans. he took a selfie with about 30 kids as he was checking into the game. then lebron invited one of them to sit next to him and j.r. smith on the cavaliers bench. the girl was so excited. look at her there. she just can't stop smiling. it's a night she will not forget. wasn't it cool? >> it's amazing. i love when i see things like that. it's so meaningful to her. best thing ever. >>> all right. it's 5:50. still to come, why jetblue is getting into the farming business at jfk airport. >>> and it's a monument built to pay tribute to the victims of hurricane sandy. but some are saying this morning this has got to go. >>> don't forget, follow us on facebook and twitter. you're watching "today in new >>> welcome back. it's 60 degrees. 5:53 on this thursday morning. the national transportation safety board now investigating a plane crash in the backyard of a southern california home. investigators

and lebron and his wife, and chris paul and his wife, and carmelo anthony and la la come, and we all choose, you know, each year, we'll alternate. and this year, that year, lebron and his wife chose. >> jimmy: oh, that's fun. >> yeah -- >> jimmy: but then there's another photo i saw here. this is, i heard about this. explain what's going on here. >> those are the infamous swimming pigs of exuma. >> jimmy: no, i've heard about this. so again, that's lebron. [ laughter ] again, these pictures, i think they are photoshopped. he doesn't look like that. he normally wears a one piece. [ laughter ] no, but this is you, clearly, but the swimming pigs. i've heard about this. the pigs come in and swim with you? >> we go in and swim with the pigs. this is their natural habitat. >> jimmy: the ocean? >> yeah. somebody brought them in, and they just adapted. and so they're just out there -- >> jimmy: some kid is tuning in right now going, "what is going on, dude? [ laughter ] there's like swimming pigs." what is -- but they do, they swim with you. >> yes. they literally -- >> jimmy: i saw this on

carmelo anthony's knee is holding up fine. he did not have his best game on the court. and even chipped in on the defensive side. nicks improved to 4-0 in the preseason. and the devils are still winless to start the season. and they have not had a lead in the game at any point this minute. and this goes to a shootout. but the devils fall short yet again and they are still victory. have a good day. i'm michael douglas, and new york is my home. there's no place like it in the world. and there's no time to see it like the fall. take metro north to take in the beautiful fall foliage from high above the hudson. swing a club at one of america's greatest courses... see spectacular sights underground... ...or thrilling sights above it. there's so many incredible ways to experience the fun of fall in new york state. plan your trip at iloveny.com. >>> we're back with your top stories. the police are on the hunted for the gunman opened fire in a nassau county home and hit a 12- year-old girl inside in the head. a single shot was fired from outside striking the girl as she stood in

carmelo anthony brought liz agay -- his a game to the home crowd. igniting the fans with the lunging steel and look at him run the floor. >> the finish to boot. that was the only highlight though for new york. 21 turnovers. the hawks picked up 52 points. atlanta ruins the home opener 112-101. >>> patriots won on thursday night football. jets this weekend in oakland, giants at new orleans. >>> james corden takes on adele's new hit. >>> and a grandmother who really knows what she is doing on social media. >> she does. since gram's oldest star. she has hundreds of photos and video that proves she is living it up it is helen van winkal, not your basic granny. she said she doesn't need the internet. the internet actually needs her. known as batty winkal the 87- year-old has more than 1.7 million followers. >> no kidding. >> she shares images of her at concerts, zipping beer, clothing a grandmother robbery doesn't buy. she has perfected some of the latest dance moves. she has a crop top too, living it up. good for her. >> i think that one shirt was four l

. >> carmelo anthony was there and the kids. this court has a history. i know you've got some stories. >> a lot of stories. stories i can't talk about on tv. >> reporter: what we can talk about are some of the legends who have played here. dr. jay and anthony mason and new back boards, nets and refurbished courts and gear. >> i like it. >> reporter: 300,000 committed by chase bank with the knicks and new york city parks made it possible. this iconic court touched up for the kids. big smiles and bright futures. >> it means a lot. these could be future knicks ball players or mayors of the city. dari: a local restaurant owner has mastered a latin american favorite. ben: we'll find out the secret to her signature dish, plus this... >> let's go! dari: and perfect for tonight. comedian jim brewer is one of the biggest mets fans around. dari: good food is a language everybody speaks. ben: yes. me especially. a local owner is making a dish loved by all. jessica shows us why the restaurants are such a hit. >> reporter: elsa is known for her cooking. >> surprise,

at the gardens last night, carmelo anthony, not a great shooting night he had 8 points. isaiah thomas for the celtics scored 13. keeps boston close, to derrick williams, get it, got it, good. another good night, 19 points. the knicks win 101-95 to perfect in the preseason. from us here we've got hockey, the devils at home against the sharks. they were still looking for their first win of the season. everybody getting ready for the mets game tonight. late in the third period, takes the shot, ties the game. brent burns, devils lose 2-1 in a shootout, still winless this season. later on tonight game 1 national league championship series at citi field. it's the mets, it's the cubs, it's finally here. we've got you covered later on today right here on eyewitness news. >> it's been a long time coming. much more ahead on eyewitness news on this saturday morning including a live look at today's top stories. >> i'm cefaan kim. we're live at citi field where preparations are already underway for tonight's big game. we'll have the latest coming up. >> also ahead, we are following b

. >>> carmelo anthony and the knicks helping brad stevens celebrate his birthday. marcus smart, 7 points and a game high nine assists. jared sullinger trying to work into the rotation. a nice jay over here and that was 2 of 16 for him. celtics beat the knicks 99-85 the final. with the win the celtics improve to 5-1 on the preseason. tonight they take on the mets in manchester, new hampshire. >> christa: jerry remy will be back as the color commentator but not on a full schedule. remy will work at least 100 games next year. dennis eckersley and steve lyons will be in the booth for some games. dave o'brian is replacing don orsillo owe on play-by-play. >> a fugitive captured in brookline. how a bird that spent three months terrorizing people was put back in the cage. >> christa: parents, check the toy box. there's a health hazard causing build a bear workshop to recall some toys. >> jadiann: in brighton, police are investigating a deadly shooting there. who's toughest on spending? fox news did the analysis and jeb bush had the best record. billions in pork, vetoed. ei