Who Says We Don't Love Soccer? Portugal Match Sets Viewership Marks In U.S.
The Nielsen company said Monday that the gripping game was seen by an average of 24.7 million viewers Sunday evening on ESPN and Univision.
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The Nielsen company said Monday that the gripping game was seen by an average of 24.7 million viewers Sunday evening on ESPN and Univision.
DaMarcus Beasley is an American soccer player that plays as a left midfielder for Mexican club team Puebla, but plays as a left defender for the United States Men's National Team.
While Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett is no soccer aficionado, he really takes a deep look into the 2014 World Cup by asking the important USMNT related questions.
The conspiracy theorists are out in full force: Would the United States and Germany try to play to a tie Thursday that would guarantee World Cup advancement to both nations?
Soccer can sometimes be the cruelest of sports. In the blink of an eye, everything changed for a U.S. team that had seemingly punched its ticket to the knockout stage.
It was actually the World Cup action that captured the guys' attention early on, and for good reason.
Varela's goal on a diving header off Cristiano Ronaldo's cross on the game's last play gave Portugal a 2-2 tie Sunday on an exhausting night in the rainforest capital.
With Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugalstill has a chance to reach the second round at the World Cup. Without him, the advantage might just switch to the United States.
Lionel Messi scored a superb goal in stoppage time to give Argentina a 1-0 victory over Iran on Saturday and secure his team's place in the second round of the World Cup.
Mark Geiger worked the Group C opener between Colombia and Greece before refereeing Wednesday's Group B match between defending champion Spain and Chile.
John Brooks scored the game-winning goal with a header in the 86th minute. Here are five fun facts about this new American hero.
Cristiano Ronaldo again wore a brace on his left knee Friday as his Portugal team held its final World Cup training session before departing for a crucial game against the U.S.
The U.S. is catching World Cup fever. And indeed, America has had its share of memorable soccer moments. Let's count down the top 15 in USMNT history.
U.S. team spokesman Michael Kammarman did not reveal the severity of the injury but said the Americans were hopeful Jozy Altidore can return at some point during the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo needed an ice pack for his troublesome left knee during the day's earlier training session, once again raising concerns about the world player of the year's fitness.
About 100 fans busted through a security checkpoint Wednesday, damaging the media room as they desperately ran around in an apparent attempt to get into the game.
Players hope to become the first American team to win consecutive World Cup games since a 2-0 start at the very first tournament in 1930.
Students at North Brunswick Township High School were eager to talk about Howard's success, especially the school's soccer players.
Is it the passion, the face paint or the elaborate costumes? Perhaps all three, but these "futbol fanatics" take cheering to an entirely new level. Here are the wildest, wackiest fans from the tournament's first weekend.
On Monday, the U.S. national team gave fans quite a show back home, where World Cup fever seems to finally be catching on.
The Dynamic Radio Duo got this Tuesday edition of the extravaganza underway by talking about the international appeal of the World Cup, after USA's thrilling 2-1 victory over Ghana.
Fans were bedecked in red, white and blue Monday evening, as the U.S. took on Ghana in the World Cup.
Ghana beat the Americans by identical 2-1 scores in the final group-stage game at Germany in 2006 and in the second round at South Africa four years ago.
Chances are you'll encounter plenty of soccer fans ahead of Monday's U.S.-Ghana match. But guess what? They're not real fans if they pooh-pooh the teams in their own backyard.
Two drivers were killed and four passengers were injured in the collision on Tonnelle Avenue.
Game 2 in the best-of-three series is Wednesday night.
Jewish students at Stuyvesant High School organized the event as part of a larger movement to strengthen Jewish pride and encourage dialogue.
Samuel's heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and pancreas were donated in his passing and recovered by LiveOnNY.
With just 35 days to go until Election Day, the Queens assemblyman and the former governor are looking to capitalize on the mayor's exit from the race.
Jewish students at Stuyvesant High School organized the event as part of a larger movement to strengthen Jewish pride and encourage dialogue.
Samuel's heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and pancreas were donated in his passing and recovered by LiveOnNY.
With just 35 days to go until Election Day, the Queens assemblyman and the former governor are looking to capitalize on the mayor's exit from the race.
While not legal under federal law, some states, like Oregon and Colorado, allow supervised psilocybin treatment for adults 21 and over.
It will soon cost more to get around New York. The MTA has approved fare and toll increases set to take effect in January.
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
Two drivers were killed and four passengers were injured in the collision on Tonnelle Avenue.
A suspect is in custody after an active shooter hoax at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County prompted a lockdown, officials said.
Two girls in Cranford, New Jersey, were struck and killed while riding e-bikes Monday on Burnside Avenue.
"The recent cuts by the federal government and New Jersey state government have been very significant," NJ PBS said in a statement.
Edan Alexander, the Tenafly, N.J. native who was taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel has been honored by his hometown.
While not legal under federal law, some states, like Oregon and Colorado, allow supervised psilocybin treatment for adults 21 and over.
It will soon cost more to get around New York. The MTA has approved fare and toll increases set to take effect in January.
Prosecutors said Monday they never gave up on seeking justice for the family of victim Philip Mastropolo.
About 8.2 million New York households are automatically receiving up to $400 back from the state.
Rory McIlroy helped Europe win the Ryder Cup and then called out the hostile New York crowd for "unacceptable and abusive behavior."
With just 35 days to go until Election Day, the Queens assemblyman and the former governor are looking to capitalize on the mayor's exit from the race.
While not legal under federal law, some states, like Oregon and Colorado, allow supervised psilocybin treatment for adults 21 and over.
Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.
It comes less than week after video of a separate shoving incident at the ICE facility went viral.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival featured performances by Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla and others on the Great Lawn in Central Park.
Jeremy Allen White, Jodie Foster, Willem Dafoe and directors Bradley Cooper and Kathryn Bigelow also debut their latest at the 2025 New York Film Festival.
Game 2 in the best-of-three series is Wednesday night.
The Red Sox and Yankees open the postseason in The Bronx on Tuesday, but Boston fans may have trouble getting tickets.
The Dolphins lost star receiver Tyreek Hill to what appeared to be a serious knee injury in the third quarter.
New York Giants co-owner John Mara has cancer, the team announced in a statement Monday.
The Giants' No. 1 wide receiver was carted off the field in the 2nd quarter against the Chargers at MetLife Stadium.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 30 at 11 p.m.
The federal government is defending the actions of ICE officers who got into another altercation outside of immigration court in Lower Manhattan. Journalists were pushed, and one ended up in the hospital. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman talked to one photographer about the confrontation.
Rent is going up for New Yorkers who live in rent-stabilized apartments.
A New Jersey community gathered in grief Tuesday over the loss of two 17-year-old girls who were hit and killed while riding e-bikes. As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, a suspect is in custody, and it appears the driver knew the victims.
A man and a woman were injured in a shooting in the Fordham section of the Bronx on Tuesday.
