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GOP debate edges Sunday night football

NEW YORK

The latest GOP debate edged out NFL football and beat everything else to score as last week’s most-watched prime-time program, leaving Democrats and even Adele in the dust.

The Republican presidential face-off (the party’s fifth, this time from Las Vegas on Dec. 15) drew 18.17 million viewers to CNN, according to the Nielsen ratings company.

Sunday’s NFL game between Arizona and Philadelphia, aired on NBC, was the week’s runner-up with 18.11 million viewers.

“Adele Live in New York,” also aired by NBC, ranked 11th. It was seen by 11.27 million viewers. The New Hampshire debate by Democratic presidential hopefuls, airing Saturday on ABC, drew 8 million viewers to rank 21st for the week.

Auction of Stallone’s film memorabilia fetches $3 million

LOS ANGELES

An auction of Sylvester Stallone’s black leather “Rocky” jacket and other movie memorabilia has earned more than $3 million.

Heritage Auctions President Greg Rohan says Stallone’s leather jacket was the top item sold at the three-day auction, with a winning bid of $149,000. A poncho worn by Stallone in the first “Rambo” film fetched $60,000 in a sale that featured boxing trunks and gloves and other items from the actor-director’s storied career.

Portions of the proceeds will benefit military charities.

Stallone attended the auction’s first day and mingled with fans.

Associated Press