Super Bowl Sets Viewership Record
The Nielsen Co. said Monday that an estimated 111 million people watched the Green Bay Packers outlast the Pittsburgh Steelers in professional football's ultimate game.
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The Nielsen Co. said Monday that an estimated 111 million people watched the Green Bay Packers outlast the Pittsburgh Steelers in professional football's ultimate game.
The Packers overcame all kinds of injuries throughout the season, having placed 16 players on the injured reserve list - and during last night's Super Bowl, the injury theme remained intact.
Green Bay's victory over Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl has surpassed last year's record-setting game in the Nielsen Co.'s preliminary ratings measurement of big cities.
A-Rod, no stranger to uncomfortable moments, was broadcast all over the globe being fed popcorn by Cameron Diaz during Fox's broadcast of the Super Bowl.
James Harrison went on Twitter after the Steelers' 31-25 loss to the Packers on Sunday night and typed out one simple word for every fan to see: "Sorry."
A 15-year-old Long Island, N.Y., dog may have to learn some new tricks. The German shepherd-border collie mix named Lady had correctly predicted the past six NFL champs, but this year her nose failed to sniff out the winner of Super Bowl XLV.
Fumbling with feelings the way the Steelers fumbled the football, I reach for the metaphysical answers to a physical game. The Steelers sucked. Sometimes the simple trumps the romantic.
Sunday night's broadcast of Super Bowl XLV was chock full of memorable moments. Christina Aguilera botched the national anthem, A-Rod was caught on tape being hand-fed popcorn, and the halftime show was a spectacle to say the least. Oh yeah, the Packers won, too.
Fox hoped its broadcast of Sunday's clash between the Steelers and the Packers would be enough to overtake last year's Super Bowl broadcast by CBS. Some 106.5 million tuned in last February, unseating the finale of "M-A-S-H" as the most-watched program ever.
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the MVP of the Super Bowl, an honor his Packers predecessor Brett Favre never earned.
Capping one of the greatest postseasons for any quarterback, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to their first NFL championship in 14 years Sunday with a 31-25 victory over the Steelers.
When Aguilera, who was born in Staten Island, was supposed to sing the line "O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming," she instead repeated an earlier line, with a slight variation.
Following the Packers 31-25 win over the Steelers, the team will have its colors displayed on all four sides of the landmark Monday.
In the Super Bowl of advertising, Eminem was everywhere, Roseanne Barr took a big hit from a log and Joan Rivers became a GoDaddy girl.
No matter who wins the game, New Yorkers agreed the Super Bowl is a great opportunity to just enjoy food, friends and the commercials.
Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. said his measure titled ConTACT Act would help prevent and treat sports-related head injuries and concussions.
When asked who lives next to her, Washington Township's Ruth Rice was proud to wave her Green Bay Packer flag and say, "BJ Raji."
Mike Francesa braved the Dallas ice for a final Friday broadcast from Radio Row.
Jets nose tackle Kris Jenkins was worried about his father after not hearing from him for more than a month. Police told The Associated Press on Thursday night that his dad is just fine in Hawaii.
With the Super Bowl now just a few days away, Peter Schwartz joined Neil Keefe talk about media day, Cowboys Stadium, the latest on the CBA and to give his prediction for the Super Bowl.
On Wednesday, the Packers and Steelers practiced for the first time since arriving in North Texas - both teams took their practices indoors because of the inclement weather here in the Dallas area.
Football fans who appreciate the game's tradition will savor this year's Super Bowl match-up between two of the most legendary teams in the NFL: the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk joined Joe & Evan on Wednesday morning, and according the play-maker, Green Bay isn't satisfied with just making it to the Super Bowl.
The TV Azteca reporter who said she felt uncomfortable in the Jets' locker room drew plenty of attention on media day. Ines Sainz conducted interviews wearing a slinky silver dress and shiny black heels, standing out among the more conventionally dressed media.
Media Day had its usual fair share of interesting questions from the many reporters who don't normally cover football but are somehow credentialed for the Super Bowl. Here are some of the things that I heard and saw...
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Dozens of people have been displaced after a fire spread to multiple buildings in Yonkers on Friday, causing at least one to collapse.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
Multiple counties in New York and New Jersey are under winter weather advisories Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
Multiple counties in New York and New Jersey are under winter weather advisories Saturday.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
Multiple counties in New York and New Jersey are under winter weather advisories Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
The Nets beat the Bulls 112-109 on Friday night.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for January 17 at 6 p.m.
A recent study proves man's best friend is even smarter than we thought. Michael George shows us how our dogs can pick up on what we're thinking even when we're not saying a word.
The wait is over and the deal is done. John Harbaugh is the new head coach of the New York Giants, CBS News New York has learned. Steve Overmyer reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Tricia Shimamura as the new city parks commissioner.
The victim in a deadly hit-and-run in Brooklyn has been identified as Kianna Underwood, a former child actress who appeared on Nickelodeon shows.
