NFL player surprises special needs man with private dinner during Super Bowl

Bradley Pinion, a punter for the San Francisco 49ers from Concord, had another surprise Wednesday for his childhood friend, after he already gave him Super Bowl tickets, as part of his Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination.

NFL announces Super Bowl screening procedures for fans at U.S. Bank Stadium

Security screening at the U.S. Bank Stadium will be significantly heightened for the Super Bowl, officials said, lengthening the amount of time many fans will have to spend outside in extreme cold.

Airbnb hosts reap rewards from hot Super Bowl market

Over the course of Super Bowl week the Twin Cities are expected to host nearly 125,000 visitors, more than three times the number of hotel rooms available in both Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Police plan to use gear oil instead of Crisco oil to grease poles: Sources

With all the excitement of the big game, Philadelphia police are stepping up security for the city to make sure we all stay safe. With the Crisco not working as well as they thought it would after the last game. Police are using something new —something you're not going to want all over you—gear oil.

Rome Wolves honored at Georgia Capitol

The Rome Wolves got a special honor Thursday. The team was invited the Georgia Capitol to be honored in the House Chamber.

Morehouse Maroon Tigers undefeated going into Wednesday's game

The Maroon Tigers of Morehouse Men’s Basketball Team is rolling through an undefeated season whether anyone is aware of it or not, but it's high time the word did know!

Minneapolis Mayor Frey takes jab at Eagles fans in 'welcome' video

Super Bowl mania is descending upon Minneapolis. That means it's time to open arms for a warm welcome for the incoming fans - or maybe not.

Fox gets Thursday night football for 5 years

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) - Fox and the NFL have agreed to a five-year deal for Thursday night football games. Those games previously were televised by CBS and NBC, two of the league's other network partners. But Fox announced Wednesday that it will televise 11 games between Weeks 4 and 15, with simulcasts on NFL Network and Fox Deportes. Fox, which has the Sunday afternoon NFC package, will...

U.S. Bank Stadium makeover nearly complete for Super Bowl

As the Super Bowl excitement ramps up along Nicollet Mall, the finishing touches are falling into place just blocks away at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Patriots, Eagles take stage for Super Bowl LII Opening Night

The Super Bowl is less than a week a way and with both teams finally in Minnesota the excitement is reaching a new high point.

Black Hawk helicopters to patrol skies on Super Bowl Sunday

Operating out of Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be the eyes in the sky on Super Bowl Sunday.  

NJ community raises money to send beloved bus driver to Super Bowl

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey community has raised enough money to send a beloved school bus driver and die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan to the Super Bowl.