Chris Mortensen, NFL reporter for ESPN, dies at age 72
Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning, ESPN confirmed.
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Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning, ESPN confirmed.
The former New York Giants quarterback said on the Manningcast that he's expecting to get some warm greetings from Philadelphia fans.
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning all set for The Match: Champions for Charity to raise money for COVID-19 relief.
In The Match: Champions For Charity, Woods, Mickelson, Brady and Manning will play a golf match to benefit COVID-19 relief
Drew Brees may have broken his record, but Peyton Manning still managed to steal the spotlight.
Inside Edition's Deborah Norville talks to CBS Local's DJ Sixsmith about her upcoming interview with Dr. Jamie Naughright.
On today's show, Rich discussed Sen. Bob Corker's decision to not run for reelection in 2018, Hillary Clinton blaming Rudy Giuliani for her election defeat, and the latest on Donald Trump vs the NFL. At 3:20pm, Chris Isola and Tony Boyle from the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation Gala.
Chris reviewed Michelle Obama campaigning for Hillary Clinton at La Salle, Congress overriding a Presidential veto on a bill that would allow 9/11 victims families to sue Saudi Arabia and the conservatism of Carson Wentz.
Chris reviewed last night's Democratic town hall forum on FOX News, New York City passing a law that allows transgender people to pick the bathrooms they use and a verdict awarding sports reporter Erin Andrews $55 million.
Rich discussed Trump calling for Rubio to drop out the race, Clinton and Sanders debate in Flint, Michigan, and Peyton Manning's retirement. He also discussed the right to use pubic bathrooms, Hillary Clinton on fracking and a new study regarding divorce. Rich spoke with Pennsylvania Horticultural Society President Matt Rader at 4:20pm.
Peyton Manning says he will miss the little things, including some of his Eagles' opponents.
Chris reviewed the weekend's presidential primaries, the death of Nancy Reagan, and Peyton Manning's decision to retire. He talked with Colin Hanna and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup at 7:00 about the state of the presidential races and former White House Spokesperson Dana Perino at 8:20 to review the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Peyton Manning has informed the Denver Broncos that he will retire from the National Football League, according to the team's official website.
The Denver Broncos defense, led by Super Bowl MVP Von Miller, stifled Cam Newton and the pyrotechnic Carolina Panthers offense.
Chris discussed the Super Bowl, the Republican debate and Megyn Kelly's appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He also discussed SNL's spoofs, Gloria Steinem and Molly Ball's thoughts on Bernie Sanders and race controversies at the Super Bowl. Chris spoke with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna at 7:00 and Ray Didinger at 8:00.
Super Bowl 50, between the Broncos and Panthers, pits old school against new school. You can't ask for a better matchup.
Peyton Manning might be playing the final game of his NFL career and has the talent to win Super Bowl 50.
Cam Newton may be the NFL's best player. But in Super Bowl 50, the Carolina Panthers defense will decide if he's on the best team.
The Broncos have reached the Super Bowl a record eight times, but their history is marked by spectacular failure and improbable triumph. Here's a look back at each of their seven previous games.
Chris discussed Donald Trump pulling out of tomorrow night's Republican presidential debate and Megyn Kelly's reaction. He talked to Christine Flowers about the indictments in the Planned Parenthood case at 7:00, Philadelphia Magazine's new editor Patrick Kerkstra at 8:00 and Congressman Mike McCaul in advance of his appearance at tonight's WPHT Speaker Series at 8:20.
Cam Newton and Peyton Manning match up for Super Bowl 50. Is the NFL experiencing a changing of the guard at quarterback?
An early look at Super Bowl stories, including a potential passing of the torch, Denver's defensive strategy and a special Super Bowl for the Bowlen family
Denver's defense plays lights out against the Patriots and the offense comes up with just enough points to put the Broncos in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years.
Chris reacted to snow storm Jonas and covered the latest news from the Presidential campaign. He talked to Colin Hanna and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup at 7:00, Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates about his new book, A Passion for Leadership, at 7:35, CSN Philly's Ray Didinger about the NFL's Conference Championship games at 8:00, and Jay McCalla from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:20 about the city's decision to close schools today.
Denver is the healthiest its been all season as the team heads into the AFC Championship, while the Patriots list 16 players as questionable.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
The Eagles open the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East clash against the Washington Commanders and will play on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
Some students in the Philadelphia area have earned college degrees before graduating from high school.
It's been nearly a year since a man was shot and killed after a struggle with two police officers in North Philadelphia. Now, his family is calling for accountability.
In their next general manager, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking for someone who will take a collaborative approach and help them win a championship.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
The Eagles open the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East clash against the Washington Commanders and will play on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
Some students in the Philadelphia area have earned college degrees before graduating from high school.
It's been nearly a year since a man was shot and killed after a struggle with two police officers in North Philadelphia. Now, his family is calling for accountability.
An estimated 200,000 people are expected to attend the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
Some students in the Philadelphia area have earned college degrees before graduating from high school.
It's been nearly a year since a man was shot and killed after a struggle with two police officers in North Philadelphia. Now, his family is calling for accountability.
Scottie Scheffler, a Cowboys fan, was heckled by Eagles fans during the first round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Imani Ringgold, who was shot and killed in West Philadelphia in April.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
EMR in Camden has rolled out a new fire suppression system in hopes of stopping sparks before they spread.
Troy Carey is the first student in the history of Salem High School to get a scholarship for bowling.
This Saturday's cleanup efforts are in advance of a Memorial Day service to honor the 10 Black Civil War soldiers who are buried at Locust Hill Cemetery.
Two men are facing charges after over 260 pounds of meth were seized by law enforcement in New Jersey in April, the largest meth bust in state history.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its 24/7 emergency center in Atlanta to monitor the recent deadly hantavirus outbreak onboard the MV Hondius.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
The Eagles open the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East clash against the Washington Commanders and will play on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
In their next general manager, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking for someone who will take a collaborative approach and help them win a championship.
Scottie Scheffler, a Cowboys fan, was heckled by Eagles fans during the first round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
While Aston native Braden Shattuck struggled on Day 1 of the 2026 PGA Championship, his friends and family were there cheering him on.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Thursday night.
With one of the best views of the PGA Championship anywhere near Aronimink, they expect plenty of company.
It's been nearly a year since a deadly police shooting shook Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood. Ryan Hughes reports.
Thatcher Respicio and Marcella Ballisty both earned degrees from Delaware County Community College on Thursday.
While Aston native Braden Shattuck struggled on Day 1 of the 2026 PGA Championship, his friends and family were there cheering him on. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.