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...
Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stymied the Yankees again, allowing three hits in six innings, as Boston took the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in New York.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
A Nepali Army spokesperson said early Saturday that helicopter operations were on hold until weather conditions improved.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A rally was held in New York City's Foley Square on Friday evening as supporters of Haitian immigrants called for action.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
Officials say a record 580 pounds of cocaine was seized in New York City, with a street value of at least $10 million.
New York City's Trinidad and Tobago Parade won't be stepping off in Brooklyn this weekend.
An engagement ring was recovered from the bottom of the Hudson River after slipping off a bride-to-be's finger.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is cleaning up after Thursday's intense storms brought flash flooding. Emergency responders performed more than 100 rescues, most of them after people attempted to drive through water.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
Lightning may have started a church fire in Bergen County, New Jersey, on Thursday morning, neighbors say.
Heavy rains brought more flooding to New Jersey on Thursday, which has endured repeated damaging floods so far this summer.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Club will partially reopen this weekend and Labor Day weekend, owners say. The club suffered significant damage when a tornado hit last week.
Five men were spotted going into a manhole early Thursday morning on Long Island, according to Nassau County police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Long Island resident says he feels in danger after last week's rain caused a mudslide behind his condominium complex.
Recent rains have taken a dramatic toll on one condominium complex on Long Island. One of the unit owners says he feels in danger, living on the edge of a steep drop-off.
People were spotted climbing into a manhole in Wantagh. It comes after numerous similar incidents in New York City.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A federal judge has again blocked President Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York.
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stymied the Yankees again, allowing three hits in six innings, as Boston took the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in New York.
Chip Trayanum was taken to a hospital with a neck injury after earlier running for a touchdown in the Jets' 23-6 preseason loss to the Giants on Friday night.
The New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Friday night.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Thursday night.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Long Island's Sun and Surf Club will partially reopen this weekend and Labor Day weekend, owners say. The club suffered significant damage when a tornado hit last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent. The rule, which was put into place during the COVID-19 pandemic, was set to expire on Sept. 1. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
