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.
"I didn't know a job existed where I could sit on my own couch, watch football and make fun of my brother, but I'm happy it does," Eli said.
"Inside Edition" anchor Deborah Norville spoke with former athletic trainer Jamie Naughright who accuses retired NFL star Peyton Manning of inappropriate behavior as she treated him for an injury in 1996. The interview includes never-before-seen video of Manning's 2003 deposition responding to a defamation suit later brought by Naughright. Manning's attorney said in a statement: "Peyton Manning has been absolutely clear: Jamie Naughright's accusations are false." Norville joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why Naughright's coming forward with the accusations.
Peyton Manning gave an emotional goodbye during a press conference announcing his retirement from the NFL. Manning retires with multiple NFL records, but also amid several off-the-field controversies. The NFL Today Host James Brown joins CBSN to discuss.
James Brown, CBS News special correspondent and host of "NFL Today," discusses the 18-year career of Peyton Manning. Manning is going out on top after the Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl; but his final year was marred by some controversy.
Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning retired Monday after an 18-season run in the NFL. Senior NFL writer for CBSsports.com Will Brinson joins CBSN with more details on Manning's emotional announcement.
The NFL's all-time leading passer tearfully said good-bye to the NFL. Peyton Manning announced his retirement before an audience of reporters, Broncos officials and teammates. He played 18 years, winning two Super Bowls and five MVP awards.
Super Bowl champion quarterback Peyton Manning faces new questions about an alleged sexual assault in college. A report in New York Daily News details the alleged 1996 incident involving Manning and a female athletic trainer. At the time, Manning was a star football player for the University of Tennessee. CBS Sports Network’s Dana Jacobson reports.
Super Bowl 50 was a record-setting event for Peyton Manning. He is now the oldest starting quarterback ever to win a Super Bowl, the first quarterback to win 200 games in his career and the first in history to lead two different teams to victory in the Super Bowl. Manning joins “CBS This Morning” from Santa Clara, California, to discuss Sunday night’s win against the Carolina Panthers.
Linebacker DeMarcus Ware was a big part of the Denver Broncos' stifling defense at Super Bowl 50. Ware joins “CBS This Morning” from Santa Clara” to discuss Sunday night’s big win.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning may play in his final game on Super Bowl Sunday. NFL legend and Peyton's father, Archie Manning, talks with CBSN about his son's upcoming challenge.
The Super Bowl is a family affair for Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and his younger brother, Eli, quarterback for the New York Giants. Counting this Sunday's game, the Manning brothers will have played in six of the last 10 Super Bowls. Eli earned the first of his two Super Bowl rings in 2008, but this Sunday, he will be cheering on his big brother. Eli Manning joins “CBS This Morning” from San Francisco to discuss Super Bowl 50.
On Monday, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning addressed a report that linked him to Human Growth Hormone, or HGH. The performance enhancing drug is banned by the NFL. Manning spoke with CBS analyst Bill Cowher ahead of Super Bowl 50.
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump says he will not participate in the final GOP debate before next week's Iowa caucuses; the Zika virus is continuing to spread and U.S. doctors are bracing for its arrival
Ahead of Super Bowl 50, the NFL says it will investigate claims Denver Broncos' quarterback Peyton Manning took human growth hormone. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more.
In this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback, James Brown, a CBS News special correspondent and the host of "The NFL Today," joined CBSN to discuss quarterbacks Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints and Eli Manning of the New York Giants. Brown also discussed allegations of health care fraud within the NFL and Newtown's state high school championship win on the anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre.
Manning will officially announce his retirement on Friday.
Brees entered the game needing 201 yards for the record. He passed for 250 by halftime, completing 17 of 20 passes, including two TD tosses and no interceptions
Former quarterback remains a spokesperson for the chain, which recently lost its role as corporate sponsor for the NFL
Manning, who was a 19-year-old All-American QB at the University of Tennessee at the time, maintains he was horsing around with a teammate
The former NFL star says he has "zero interest in being a politician"
The superstar quarterback has long since denied claims he cheated as a pro, calling charges of PED use "garbage"
You know all their high-flying plays and heart-stopping touchdowns. But do you know where they went to college or what they studied?
The child drops to the floor from his car seat and crouches with his head in hands sobbing
Manning says tearful good-bye to NFL as its all-time leading passer and winningest starting quarterback
President Trump says he has canceled "the previously expected second Wave of Attacks" on Venezuela. He is meeting with oil industry executives at the White House Friday.
Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro speaks with CBS News in a network exclusive interview about what a U.S. attack on his country could mean.
Two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that the Coast Guard, supported by the Navy, were the process of seizing the Olina oil tanker.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei strikes a defiant tone against the U.S. after a night of massive anti-government protests.
President Trump is meeting with big oil industry executives Friday afternoon as he pushes U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela.
Minneapolis is reeling after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman on the city's south side Wednesday morning.
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, officials said.
The co-owner of the fire-gutted Swiss ski resort bar where 40 mostly teenage New Year revelers were killed in a fire has been held in custody.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
The monthly job gains were slightly below the 55,000 forecast by economists, according to a poll by FactSet.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports from the scene of a protest Thursday outside a federal building in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey indicated Thursday that the city is united in the wake of Wednesday's shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
President Trump is meeting with big oil industry executives Friday afternoon as he pushes U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela.
The monthly job gains were slightly below the 55,000 forecast by economists, according to a poll by FactSet.
President Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices.
President Trump is meeting with big oil industry executives Friday afternoon as he pushes U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela.
Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro speaks with CBS News in a network exclusive interview about what a U.S. attack on his country could mean.
Two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that the Coast Guard, supported by the Navy, were the process of seizing the Olina oil tanker.
President Trump says he has canceled "the previously expected second Wave of Attacks" on Venezuela. He is meeting with oil industry executives at the White House Friday.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of airplane drinking water stored in onboard tanks, not bottled products. Of the 10 major airlines, Delta scored best, while JetBlue and American were the bottom two carriers.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
The co-owner of the fire-gutted Swiss ski resort bar where 40 mostly teenage New Year revelers were killed in a fire has been held in custody.
The faceoff took place on a street in the capital after the suspect "and the dead man agreed to fight each other," police said.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
Many Iranian opposition activists are hoping the current unrest could be the beginning of the end of the country's hardline Islamic regime.
The drama and deceit of the Emmy-winning reality show "The Traitors" returns in season four with a star-studded cast. Anthony Mason got a behind-the-scenes look at the show with host Alan Cumming.
Academy Award winner Holly Hunter is starring in the new Paramount+ original series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" as the Star Trek franchise marks its 60th anniversary. She talks with CBS Mornings about the series and being part of the Star Trek legacy.
Alan Jackson, who famously won an acquittal in the murder trial of Karen Read and represented disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, did not explain his decision to withdraw.
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
The terms of the settlement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, were not disclosed.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
The faceoff took place on a street in the capital after the suspect "and the dead man agreed to fight each other," police said.
Another immigration official-involved shooting occurred in the U.S. this week. In Portland, Oregon, two people were shot and injured during a car search by Border Patrol agents. This comes after the fatal shooting involving an ICE officer in Minnesota. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner reports from Portland, and Ash-har Quraishi has more from Minneapolis.
Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries for members of the press, with more than 150 journalists murdered since 1994, according to Reporters Without Borders.
Details are emerging about the ICE officer who shot and killed Renee Good near protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Border Patrol agents shot and injured two people during a car search on Thursday in Portland, Oregon. This comes as protests erupt around the U.S. following the fatal shooting involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports. Also, former FBI special agent Doug Kouns has more insight.
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NASA said the unidentified astronaut is "stable," but the agency is considering all options, including a possible early return to Earth for Crew 11
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Adriana Diaz and Kelly O'Grady have been named the new co-hosts of "CBS Saturday Morning." They will be splitting their time and joining Vladimir Duthiers at the anchor desk on weekdays for "CBS News 24/7 Mornings."
The new jobs report showed hiring slowed in 2025. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger has more on the most recent economic data.
Another immigration official-involved shooting occurred in the U.S. this week. In Portland, Oregon, two people were shot and injured during a car search by Border Patrol agents. This comes after the fatal shooting involving an ICE officer in Minnesota. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner reports from Portland, and Ash-har Quraishi has more from Minneapolis.
From red light therapy and minimalist skincare routines to the newest nail colors, People's style and beauty director Brittany Talarico breaks down beauty trends for this year.
While covering school shootings, Steve Hartman said he found himself growing numb to the tragedies. In 2018, he started writing letters to families that lost a child in a school shooting since Sandy Hook, asking if he and photographer Lou Bopp could document their child's bedroom. Hartman and director Joshua Seftel talk about their Netflix short documentary, "All the Empty Rooms."