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 Sports reaches deal to broadcast 'Thursday Night Football'

The National Football League (NFL) has announced that they have reached an agreement with FOX Sports to broadcast the next five seasons of "Thursday Night Football". The deal begins with the 2018 season.

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.

WATCH: Pistons trade for Blake Griffin from Clippers

The Detroit Pistons shook up their struggling roster in dramatic fashion, acquiring star forward Blake Griffin in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Eagles arrive in Minneapolis ahead of Super Bowl LII

The Philadelphia Eagles have touched down in Minneapolis prior to Super Bowl LII, with just one week to go until kickoff at the big game.

Indians removing Chief Wahoo logo from uniforms

Divisive and hotly debated, the Chief Wahoo logo is being removed from the Cleveland Indians' uniform next year.

Madden NFL 18 predicts Patriots defend title

Go ahead and take the New England Patriots to win their sixth Super Bowl title with Tom Brady, who's on the cover of Madden NFL 18, to earn his fifth MVP award.

ESPN's Jemele Hill will no longer host 'SportsCenter'

NEW YORK (AP) - ESPN says outspoken "Sportscenter" anchor Jemele Hill is leaving that role to write for a company website and do occasional on-air commentary.

Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis announces retirement

Michigan State University athletic director Mark Hollis announced his retirement Friday amid the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case making headlines across the country.

Annual benefit held for RBI Austin

RBI Austin's 8th annual benefit was held in downtown Austin and lots of familiar faces from the University of Texas and the major leagues were on hand.

RBI Austin's annual benefit
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Lots of familiar faces on hand to help raise money to revive baseball in the inner cities as part of Major League Baseball's RBI program.

WWE head McMahon resurrects XFL

The XFL is no longer an ex-football league. The sexed-up, second-rate football league formed as the early 2000s brainchild of WWE ringleader Vince McMahon is set for a surprising second life in 2020. The league that spawned "He Hate Me" and placed TV cameras in the bathroom flamed out in 2001 after one wild season. Interest in the league was reignited when ESPN aired the "This...

Duerson Act would ban pre-teen tackle football in Illinois

Organized tackle football would be banned for Illinois children younger than 12 years old under a bill unveiled Thursday.

Chipper Jones announced for Hall of Fame

When Chipper Jones took stock of all of the familiar names he's on the cusp of rejoining, he wondered if it might be time to expand the Baseball Hall of Fame.

NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for anthem

(FOX NEWS) - National veterans group American Veterans (AMVETS) said the NFL rejected its full-page Super Bowl ad over the words "Please Stand."