Super Bowl may set viewership record (AP)

 
Very preliminary findings from 49 of the nation's biggest markets showed that ratings for the New York Giants' thrilling Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots were up 9 percent over last year's big game, according to Nielsen Media Research on Monday. Experts say those numbers indicate the game has a strong shot at being the most-watched Super Bowl of all time, and the second most-watched... [link]

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