Seattle Seahawks Earl Thomas (29) walks through falling confetti after defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVII at MetLife Stadium. East Rutherford, NJ

Vice President Joe Biden views damage to the Jersey shore from the air. Seaside Park, NJ

Brett Gardner of the New York Yankees dives into second base. Yankee Stadium. Bronx, NY

Light Artist, Jersey City, NJ

MetroStars' Jeff Parke is upended by Dallas Burn's Toni Nhleko. Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys catches a touchdown pass despite the efforts of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie of the Philadelphia Eagles. Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

Sun Young Yoo of South Korea reacts to missing a putt on the 15th hole in the final round of the Sybase Match Play Championship golf tournament. Hamilton Farm, Gladstone, NJ

Houston Dynamo's Wade Barrett holds the trophy after Houston defeated the New England Revolution 4-3 to win the MLS Cup. Pizza Hut Park, Frisco, TX

Mount Calvary Baptist Mass Choir, New Brunswick, NJ

Frankie Hejduk of the USA complains about a foul called on him as Mario Berrios of Honduras lies at his feet during the CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-finals. Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Philadelphia Flyers' Wayne Simmonds scores a goal despite the efforts of New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, Anton Volchenkov and Bryce Salvador. Prudential Center, Newark, NJ

Jonathan Papelbon and Juan Pierre of the Philadelphia Phillies congratulate teammate Jimmy Rollins who singled in the game winning run to beat the Milwaukee Brewers. Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA

Jessica Taibe of Hunterdon Central is silhouetted as she soars over the bar in the Woman's High Jump at the NJSIAA Outdoor Track Meet of Champions. South Brunswick, NJ

Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino crashes into New York Mets' catcher Paul Lo Duca and scores a run. Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA

The Barclays, Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, NJ

QB Ryan Nassib of Syracuse is sacked by Rutgers Ka'Lial Glaud. Piscataway, NJ

Phillip Hunt of the Philadelphia Eagles is introduced as he takes the field. Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

Rev. Father Jacob Chako cries as he kisses the forehead of his nephew Dennis John Mallosseril during his funeral service. Mallosseril was shot and killed inside the church while trying to intervene during a dispute between a woman and her estranged husband. St. Thomas Syrian Orthodox Knanaya Church. Clifton, NJ

2004 Presidential Campaign, Hughestown, PA

Brandon Coleman of Rutgers holds onto the ball after being upended by Shamarko Thomas of Syracuse. Piscataway, NJ

Funeral for Sgt. Mark Renninger, Bethlehem, PA

New Jersey State House, Trenton, NJ

Rockaway, NJ

Carolyn Koontz lights luminaries along her street. Bethlehem, PA

New Jersey Devils' goaltender Martin Brodeur deflects the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during game five in the quarter final round of the Eastern Conference NHL Playoffs. Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, NJ

New York, NY

Notre Dame vs Navy football game, East Rutherford, NJ

Homeless resident of Tent City, Lakewood, NJ