event," meaning they'll miss out on the nfl combine and nfl draft. (video via wls-tv http://abc7chicago.c om/sports/nfl-draft- 2016-returns-to- chicago/921472/)the memo says draft-eligible players will need to consent to a background check. if something comes up in the check or if players don't agree to it, they won't be invited to nfl events. (video via the new york times https://www.youtube .com/watch?v=icligeyhx7g)the move comes in the wake of several incidents in the nfl in the past few years. "domestic violence, including

play 60 zone for the youngest of nfl fans-the opportunity for fans to meet some of their favorite nfl players of the past and present, including autograph sessions-the history of the game on display including the opportunity to get an up-close look at all past super bowl championship rings and a photo opportunity with the one and only vince at super bowl, complete with the largest limited-edition the latest in authentic nfl productstogether with the nfl pro football's interactive theme park experience that center - super bowl city will be the hub of fan energy and excitement leading up to gameday at levi'sa. stadium in santa clara. centered in justin herman plaza, on the francisco's famed market street, super bowl city will ages. it will offer a fun - locals and visitors alike to enjoy the biggest annual event. super bowl city will be designed to showcase activities that highlight the the 50th super bowl place in professional football history. course here with me to talk about how the players are getting ready for sunday's game. 3 yeah, plenty of around the the a team just five years

we're talking about celebrities and nfl stars, as well. it's called taste of the nfl. we're here on the red carpet right now. we don't see any celebrities at this moment. but walk with me. we're going to take you inside for a quick moment. so tonight is the biggest charitable party happening here super bowl weekend. it's really the only one that's dedicated to such a cause. everybody here will be trying out some fine foods from 32 chefs at least from every nfl city. they are going to be meeting players as well from all of the nfl teams. everybody here is also waiting to see the sf band third eye blind. they will be the entertainment for the night. we are walking you right now into the cow palace. they have completely dressed up this venue for this occasion. you can see memorabilia on the left. and in the center, basically all the money raised tonight, 100% of the proceeds will benefit communities across the country food banks and organizations including those here in the bay area. earlier tonight i spoke with actress alyssa milano. take a listen. what speaks to you abo

it's the nfl's night to shine. we are on the red carpet as the league honors its finest and we're just getting word of a 49er going into the hall of fame. >> we're coming to you live from our exclusive broadcast home inside city at sens restaurant. san francisco's one big party right now. >> and the energy has been building all week long. you can really feel the excitement right now. less than 24 hours away from super bowl 50 right here on kpix 5. good evening, i'm elizabeth cook. >> i'm ken bastida. good to have you along. today was expected to be the busiest day out at super bowl city. >> yeah. it's a total scene out there right now! the crowd reached capacity about an hour ago. kpix 5 reporter emily turner is in the heart of it. emily. >> reporter: it is like two different worlds. it's a lot of fun, everything that's going on in here, the fans are pumped up. on the other side of the gate where people are stuck and can't get in, they are not very happy. it's a party in high demand. it's causing tension for those

merchandise and the latest in authentic nfl productstogether with the nfl experience driven by hyundai - pro football's interactive theme park experience that will be held at the moscone center - super bowl city will be the hub of fan energy and excitement leading up to gameday at levi'sa. stadium in santa clara. centered in justin herman plaza, on the embarcadero at the foot of san francisco's famed market street, super bowl city will feature family-friendly ages. it will offer a fun - and free - way for locals and extravaganza that is the sporting world's biggest will be designed to showcase offer, with activities that highlight the region's technological prowess, and cultural diversity, as well as celebrate the 50th super bowl and the bay area's football history. 3 3 and sports director aaron cheslock of course here with me to talk about how the players are getting ready for sunday's game. 3 while the fans are already in party mode, it's a tough balancing act for panthers players and coaches.. for many of them, the biggest game of their lives sits just four days away..3 3 and it's b

now the nfl decided to pay them. the nfl recruited 500 volunteers for the halftime show, rehearsals now well under way. the website where volunteers signed up show these pictures, saying people could be required to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds. but california law prohibits work that can be done by volunteers. last year's super bowl halftime show had a record 118 million viewers and was sponsored by pepsi, also sponsoring this year's show. >> it's hard to imagine how that is civic engagement. >> reporter: "abc7 news" repeatedly asked for details about the duties. the nfl never provided any and has now decided the volunteers will be paid. >> no word there the nfl on how much they are paying or whether it will include the hours worked for rehearsals, as well as on game day. for all the news about super bowl 50, download the "abc7 news" app, and enable push alerts to get instant updates. >>> history in the making right now. a major section of the eastern bay bridge is coming down. the middle section is being slow

look at the success of the nfl. the dramatic success is thanks to the bordeleau breaking down barriers.>> i have it from the highest authority.>> i'm not surprised. this is the perfect opportunity, super bowl l. he made everyone feel like family and he knew everyone on the team. i don't think there is an owner in the league that knows but he wanted to build a relationship with everybody, and i think that's why he had the players that would run throw wall for him. they wanted to win for to barlow.>> you look back on your career and everything that transpired with players, with the fans, with the city, with family and you just say, it just can't get any better. >> much-deserved. that's great, but sometimes the nfl seemed a little slow on the uptake. kenny stabler should've been in the hall of fame a long time ago. sadly he passed away last july not able to enjoy the selection today. he won a super bowl, exuded joy for the game, wild and woolly, southern swagger. he loved his teammates, they loved him back. >> it was a

>> thanks, spencer. >>> the nfl -- ♪ >> i'm larry beil back live at the nfl experience at moscone centerwe are a few feet away from the lombardi trophy. i want to show you the line here, because it is getting longer and longer. these folks have been waiting in line for half an hour. is that correct, about half hour? and it streams on back, so probably now there's an hour wait. it's a little bit like disney land and some people know there are fast passes that allow you to speak around from the front. some folks don't know about it. i'm telling you about it now. the nfl and every super bowl host city always teams up for charity. but san francisco has really raised the bar this week. and today, the commissioner, roger goodell, helped celebrate one project. carolyn tyler is joining us live from the embarcadero with the story. >> reporter: hi, larry. when they first put in the bid to host super bowl 50, the host committee promised it would be the most fillen tropic. roger goodell, as you've never seen him. the nfl commissioner playing a schoolyard game in the bay view. the league has given th

we are looking inside the kids some and said nfl experience. a ton of activities for all your children if you want to come out. remember, $35 for dolphins $25 for children opening it 3:00 on this particular day. >> the bay area is a hotspot for celebrities. plenty of them are making their way here. one in particular, leigh steinberg was at one point one of the top sports agents in the country representing some of the biggest names. >> he was the inspiration for jerry maguire. john sasaki has more. >> reporter: leigh steinberg isn't flashy like the athletes he represents but he has represented some of the biggest names in football. >> troy aikman, steve young, warren moon. >> reporter: he also worked many other sports and even tv news. >> dennis richmond and steve carell were clients. >> reporter: he was so successful, he inspired the film jerry maguire. remember the scene where jerry maguire tells cuba gooding junior to help me to help you. that is something he actually said. >> i agreed with cameron to not talk about the stories that showed up

that was a requirement by the nfl. no meat dress. >> you guys are awesome, fernando and greg. >> i except an invitation. >> oakland born artists, and alicia keys. >>> take a look at the headlines. >> saying good-bye to the old bay bridges. crews are getting ready to lower a truss on to a bafrj. weigh -- bash on to a barge. it's 2500 pounds. once it's on there, going to go to the portd of oakland. and then an unobstructed view of oakland on the bridge on the new spam. >>> swapping out security cameras for the real deal. after a shooting, many of the cameras are found to be fake. now spending 1.4 million dollars $1.4 million to install real cameras in all of its cars. >>> new precautions to stem the outbreak of the zika virus. men are encouraged to use condoms. linked to severe birth deformities. and 12 cases have been recorded in florida where a health emergency has been declared emergencies. back to you. >>> coming up in a live report, show you how a man is turning his house into the ultimate super bowl party. how big?

they call it the nfl experience. so if you are watching this right now, you still have time to get down here. the place is opened until 8:00 and 850,000 square feet of everything nfl and if you wear a 9ers or a raiders jersey you can get five dollars off of the ticket. keep that in mind. tickets $35 for adults and 25 for kids 12 and under. that is something to keep in mind. frank and julie. >> i know you are a football fan. what do you like most about the nfl experience? >> reporter: well i like seeing the cool stuff from the dallas cowboy era in the 80s and 90s when they won because i am from texas and i got to see the cool stuff when i watched with my father. the superbowl rings are amazing. it is incredible. you can see all 49 past championships superbowl rings and just a few. even if you don't enjoy some things it is a good experience. they have a bunch of nfl footballs that are designed by nfl fashion designers and they are beautiful. and there is something for everyone whether you ar football fan or not. >> chr

the afl and nfl league faced in the world championship game. the new name stuck. joe name yacht famous league saying his jets would beat the colts and they did. it was the super moment that launched the league. >> that really put the league that had merged on an even keel and from that point forward the afl teams won more super bowls through the 70s. >> we feel we are very accomplished and experienced about hosting the big game. we hosted the game when no one we are proud. honor. >> miami and new orleans have both hosted ten super bowls. the next closest only five but only in each decade it existed. the city is a finalist for 2019 since 2010. it was in the 2007 super bowl in miami that coach tony dungy won his first and only lombardi trophy leading the colts to their first championship since 1984 by beating the bears 29- 17. dungy became the first african american coach to win the championship a memory he'll never forget. >> 48 seconds left and they needed two scores and at that point i said they are not going to catch us and i remember thinking about all of the p

letter to the nfl commissioner and the name stuck. for some the super bowl is as much about the half time show as it is about the game and cold play will headline. tons of fans will crowd onto the field to see them rock but some of the biggest fans will have to stay up past their bed time to see the band perform at the big game. we went on the road to parkland florida to meet a family who has bonded over the music. >> you like watching football right? >> mark was pulling for the patriots. >> let's go brady. >> just because his team came up just shy doesn't mean he won't watch super bowl 50. in this home downstairs. >> it's all about the football. >> honestly i know nothing about football. >> upstairs. they are looking forward to it >> who likes cold play the most in your house? >> mom. >> mom? >> and me. >> and you? >> good dancing. >> this is the nightly routine. >> come on show the good dance moves. >> a dance party for the favorite jam. >> paradise, they don't have a bad song. >> all the more reason to stay up late on sunday. >> sh

i'm done talking to anybody at the nfl experience!et's get to the players who got a day off from the media and held their final practice before sunday. roger goodell held his annual super bowl press conference. among the topics, the first question was asked about the raiders and the chargers in their stadium situation. the commissioner assured the nfl is going to support oakland in hopes of keeping the raiders in the bay area. he also officially announced that the raiders and the texan also play a regular season game in november in mexico city. we're going to find out tomorrow if greg kenny stabeler will be inconducted into the hall of fame. he was revealed that he had the brain condition cte. we talked with one of his daughters today. she told us what her father shared with her about his symptoms. >> he shared recently that he was having headaches, issues sleeping, buzzing in the ear, and there was one instance where he had issues knowing what to do at a stop sign. >> he was nicknamed the snake, the nfl mvp in 1974 and went to the su

madden nfl nine of them last year madden nfl even predicted the exact score of super bowl 4920 - -dash 24 here's how it works all the info of both teams are programmed into madden nfl and in the computer plays itself and the results of super bowl 50 the carolina panthers beat out the denver broncos 24 - -dash 20 experience game robert grady appreciates madden nfl but says it lacks hypothesize so much by handing it over to a machine and saying crunch these numbers gray predicts a denver when we look to see these pictures at your broncos fan pictures e-mail e-mailed them to tips@kdvr.com and if you're playing matting game take a picture and send it to you what your winter pictures as well we also want to hope in the facebook fan challenge go to our facebook page and make sure you like cher or comment share or comment on this post right here on to prove to the world that denver has the best fans in the world before the broncos to it on sunday and we went the broncos snowman here's the challenge go up though they snowman tomorrow us the picture. >> that's my homework assignment to all my k

from the nfl experience. throughout this show and the week. >> panthers jerseys making their way to town. from san francisco across the bay with frank somerville and julie haener on more news of the day. >> here are some of the top stories we are following. breaking news out of concord. where crews are investigating a four car crash. >> that's right. it is happening off of highway 4 and bailey road. you can see here from the images from sky fox. actually this is a video that we wanted to show you from sky fox. a yellow suv. a yellow suv flipped over and here are the pictures from sky fox. several police cars and an ambulance and waiting to learn if there are injuries and the extent of any injuries associated with the crash. working to get more information. as soon as we learn anything new, we will let you know. again this is happening on highway 4 and bailey road. >> there is an investigators of the san francisco police department. >> this comes in the wake of the officer-involved shooting of mario woods. the

and part of that is with the nfl foundation.f you take a look behind me you can see these pretty decorated footballs. they are made by 50 designers. we are going to bring in tara with the nfl. talk to us about why you decided to do. this. >> sure. in super bowl xlviii in new york we did a partnership with bloomingdales. we wanted to do something special for super bowl 50. so the game is about football so why not reimagine the duke. it's going to a great cause. they came out like masterpieces. >> they are. we have that tiffany silver football. >> right. >> and these footballs are being auctioned off. this one is at the highest bid, $11,500. >> $11,500 for this ball right now. it's tremendous, made of the same material as the super bowl trophy. so someone is going to get their own super bowl trophy, if you will. any one of these are a prize. it's just fantastic. >> reporter: so talk to us about what happens when these get auctioned off. the auction lasts until february 14th. the money goes to the nfl foundation. what does that sup

the nfl presented them with a commemorative super bowl 50 coin. we spoke with san francisco native and 49ers fan larry jacobson. >> it's something i never saw coming. if somebody ever told me a year ago this would be coming i would laugh at them. so it's great to be honored and great to be part of super bowl 50. >> reporter: before the group of 16 was honored, joe brown nfl senior adviser to the commissioner hosted a roundtable discussion talking about the earliest memories of the super bowl including the merger of the afl and the nfl. but going back to larry, what he told me is that this is a really big deal. he said that he wants a writer, a photographer or an employee with the nfl. he was just simply a fan. reporting live near the nfl experience, cate caugiran, kpix 5. >>> this super bowl weekend a 49ers star is up for a prestigious nfl award. 49ers wide receiver anquan bolden was introduced as the finallest for the walter peyton man of the year award. it honors nfl players who contribute not only to the team but also to the community. >> the t

experience has been the place to be for former and current nfl players and hundreds of fans. hi, larry. >> lines are getting longer. how long have you been waiting? an hour and 30 minutes. these folks behind him are going to be close to two hours. look at the smiles, they're happy. everybody is happy. we're seeing people enjoying themselves. this is what it's all about. speaking of that trophy, if denver should lose that means peyton manning is one of the all time great quarterbacks dropping to 1 and 3 in the super bowl. the man who droafted manning is polian. he says another loss would not affect peyton manning's legacy. >> to get here, regardless of what happens in the game is an incredible accomplishment. >> you have to make a lot of great plays to get here. you have to overcome obstacles to get here. the ball can bounce the wrong way. it's one game. to base a legacy on how he performed in the super bowl, after having gotten there in his case, four times, i think it's foolish. >> reporter: i talked to one woman decked out in panthers gear. she says i don't mind waiting bec

think jerseys, hats and more. >> nfl package all day sunday. >> reporter: many nfl teams women. kathy attends every 49ers home female followers. >> female fans are as big as men are. i think it is a different era >> reporter: she volunteered on the santa clara county project to help build the 49ers new stadium. the site of this year's superbowl. as more women huddle up to the game football's long time bromance with the guys may be every. superbowl committee expects a million people a day to participate in this media events. tonight's spectacle is sold out. >>> hundreds of thousands of you hit bay shore boulevard this weekend for the gasparilla invasion and parade. there were a few arrests. 23 misdemeanors. possession. some were boating for under the influence and underage drinking. one guy got arrested for hitting a police horse. who does that? >>> it is your choice 2016. tonight marks the first kickoff in a few hours voters will stand up for their canidate in iowa. why does it matter to you? 10 news reporter mark rivera is here to break it down. why does it matter? >> this is t

a live look inside the nfl experience. apparently there is a line gathering here so these fans want to meet seattle seahawk db richard sherman. you can see some seahawks jerseys right there. if you don't remember, keba, back on that thanksgiving day game, richard sherman ate the turkey on the niners logo at the 50-yard line. it didn't go over too well with 49ers fans. all of a sudden he's back in san francisco. i don't see a lot of niners jerseys in that line, which makes sense. so richard sherman in town greeting fans. he is a very good player. >>> we've been talking about the weather, worried a couple of weeks ago, will it rain, won't it. it's going to be beautiful. let's check in with meteorologist mark tamayo who is on the roof here of the federal reserve building. everyone is so happy about this wonderful forecast, mark. >> a great forecast, mike and keba. i will say you guys hurt my feelings. i've been hanging out with you all weekend and did you forget what day today is? >> mark, say the question one more time. >> c

in a letter to the nfl, they say washington needs to change their redskins name, or the nfl needs to send a new team to represent the sport, and send a team that does not promote a racial slur. the nfl has been playing games in london since 2007, but have never come under fire like this. jer bam so, what do the bengals have to say about this? i spoke with team officials... they deferred to the nfl. i called the league office... they sent me to a voicemail. we are still waiting on a response, but will keep you posted as it develops. now to the rally and town hall meeting to discuss issues with the cincinnati v-a. recently, the director of the ohio v-a network staff was suspended. lanier was at that town hall meeting with a number of veterans. right 50 to 60 veterans telling their stories they're having with the jody merrill: i'm a mother of a 29-year-old marine who took his life the va can't get it right. filled this room at the millinium hotel, but no one was merrill. jody merrill: "i walked in there and said my son is in trouble." her son sergent curtis fike suffered from stress dis

last year madden nfl even predicted the exact score of seahawks. all the information for both teams are programmed into madden nfl and then the computer plays itself. and it looks like super bowl 15 >> the results of super bowl 50, the carolina panthers beat out the denver broncos 44-20. >> experienced gamer robert great appreciates madden nfl to set it lacks the human touch. >> you can only hypothesize so much by handing it over to a machine and saying crunch these numbers. >> gray predicts a denver win. dan daru, foxy when denver. >> we like his prediction if not the video game. front of the outcome of your madden 16 game. post your pictures on the facebook page and less prove to the folks that madness wrong based on the track record. night ahead let's check in with nick griffith and raul martinez. >> now the sports zone. a primetime event no longer the media today. this is now a full on circus that is televised for the whole world. we are here and super bowl week is here, media day is here. all kinds of things covering putting some more reports

the nfl is inside. also preparing for this event we were also told that the fire department hazmat team is around, too, prepared for any sort of emergency that might happen. tonight's event starts at 5 p.m., and that's a departure for the nfl. typically, the media day is held on tuesday morning, but the nfl is now dubbing the event where the press gets to interview all the players super bowl 50 opening night. now, it's going to be broadcast during prime time on the nfl network. that's also a first. thousands of journalists are here to interview the players. they are going to be interviewing the players from the broncos and the panthers while fans will get to watch it all from the stands. now, some locals are happy that this event is being held in san jose since san francisco is getting a lot of attention with super bowl city and all the events planned there. >> i think for a lot of people it's going to be very, very interesting to see what the nfl brings as far as the whole experience with the san franc

i am grateful to have both of thoseeguys who have played in the nfl, still in the nfl, to be able to talk with them. i feel fortunate.>> reporter: brock osweiler has been the part of cam newton for the last couple of days. i say train because it's not possible. we have heard the defendant say ittall we, size, speed, strong arm. the broncos have not seen a quarterback like cam newton. brock did his best. >> cam newton is a hell of a book ballplayer -- football player. i wouldn't say he is someone you can exactly replicate on a daily basis. i am doing my absolute best to give our defense a great look and get them prepared for sunday.>> reporter: we are prepared for the 6:30 "chase for the championship" special. orange. we're coming up next with a half-hour of all broncos all join us in. back to you guys in the studio. >> we are looking forward to that. he must've bought a large suitcase for all of those sweaters. >> they are doing what lisa hidalgo has been doing. did they send the truck out? >> they sent a semi. >>> things are looking good out there for the game. they are looking good

proceeds will go to local food banks and all 32 nfl cities.nnual tradition and could event for charity. it is just getting underway but we will have a full update tonight at 10. tickets are pretty pricey if you must know, can you guess how much? >> i was going to ask you but it is a good cause.>> i would shell out more than usual how much?>> reporter: they are going general admission for $700. as you said it is charity and good cause the people are ready and willing to pay that amount. they are expecting about 2500 tonight. >> mingle with celebrities, taste the great work of various chefs from around the country, $700 is a good deal. >> reporter: exactly.>>> speaking of real winners at the super bowl, may be guacamole. big-game leads to the sales of more avocados and premade guacamole than any other location. managers at the area city produce saying americans will consume 139,000,000 pounds of avocado tomorrow. >>> we will sell 2 to 3 times as much guacamole for this weekend as any other weekend. enough avocados will be mashed this weekend to

he's on the hbo show the nfl today. >> i luked what he said. very open and open about how he feels about it. >> what do you think bottom line is kaepernick done with the 49ers? >> i think it'd be great. but there are a lot of semantics for that to transpire. the 49ers have to trade him or release him. and there's all kinds of salary cap related issues connected to that. >> what does it mean for blaine? is he the guy? >> it depends on whether or not kaepernick stays or goes. but it's going to be a very interesting spring into summer training camp with the 49ers. a very interesting off season. >> i didn't have time to google it. what's the answer. >> they ship all the loser t- shirts to developing countries, third world countries. it's not a waste. but we've got half the world thinking that, you know, the other team won. like last year, super bowl champs, seattle. >> nothing is wasted in the nfl. mark, thank you. >>> welcome to the white house everybody. give it up for the nba champion, golden state warriors. [ cheering and applause ] lause ] >>

. >> reporter: peter o'reilly is the nfl senior vice president of special events. hasn't it? >> it has, but it really is just a testament to our fans and >> reporter: along with that passion, the fans have brought traffic tie-ups and grumbling about how much it's costing san francisco's taxpayers. >> our taxpayers shouldn't be left with a $5 million tab. >> reporter: jane kim is a member of san francisco's board of supervisors. >> i'm not against the super bowl parties. what i don't support is a subsidizing a party for one of the wealthiest corporations in the world. >> reporter: what does it cost the nfl to put this on? >> we invest tens of millions, let's just say. of dollars. that's the best i'm going to get from you? >> that's correct. >> reporter: but san francisco is getting no money from the nfl for expenses like police overtime and street cleaning. >> we know the nfl rakes in over $9.2 million bl a year. the nfl can clearly pay for their own party. >> reporter: how important is tourism to san francisco? >> it's our largest industry. >> reporter: kevin carroll, executi

check it out, the nfl experience here. matt keller, he was at the nfl experience, soaking it all up and he caught up with some already recognizable names and faces. 49er great ronnie lot and also checked in with former niners head coach jim harbaugh. >> reporter: nfl royalty filled media this morning. including ronnie lott. hall of famer derrick brooks and college and nfl superstar doug flutie. even big names from other sports are here, like former lightweight champion chuck liddell. >> i'm looking forward to it. >> reporter: and jim harbaugh is back in the bay area. he just finished up his first year at he is code at the university of michigan. he says he's pulling for some of his former players of the niners who are in super bowl 50. but he says he's focused on michigan football. when you look back here at the 49ers, you have any satisfaction seeing what happened here last year and the disarray? >> we're just here on business. you foe 'tis i wasn't looking through the key hole or under the doorjamb. i was concentrating o

here from mosconi center and the nfl experience, back with more in sports. back to you. >> thank you, larry. and our coverage continues throughout the next hour in 20 minutes we'll see how the super bowl excitement spread across the bay in oakland. then, at 6:30 a look at the federal, state, and local measures put into effect and at 6:45, michael finney shows why this weekend is the golden opportunity to experience alternatives to football. >>> a powerful earthquake hit the island of taiwan just over six hours ago now. the shaking so strong, two buildings collapsed. abc7 news is in the studio with the latest on the rescue efforts now underway. kristin? >> search and rescue teams are focusing on a apartment building in the southern part of taiwan. hundreds of people live in that 17-story building that collapsed when a 6.4 quake hit in the middle of the night there. here are the latest numbers. news agencies report at least three people dead in the rubble, including a baby girl. 200 people have been rescued and 154 people taken to hospitals. i spoke with a man

before the concert, entertainers teamed up with nfl star for a friendly game of flag football. ann rubin takes us inside the celebration at santa clara university.>> reporter: the stands were full. the teams full of anticipation. it was their chance to take the field in santa clara. not for the big game but perhaps for the next best thing.>> the kids in the stands, even the guys plan are having a blast.>> reporter: it's called celebrity sweat which has entertainers like ludicrous and players squaring off. programs -- profits go to help wounded warrior new year's -- warriors. >> i am glad that everybody came out. it's a good cause.>> i feel blessed to be out here, to be recognized.>> these guys are our heroes.>> reporter: the daylong party featured food and games to get out-of-towners and regulars into the super bowl spirit. >> this is a way to connect to the excitement of the historic event.>> reporter: santa clara residents say it is a chance to show that the small-town can handle a big party.>> the super bowl is happening here. this is a great event. this is really where the

ahead, a former nfl opener will be finding out today if he will be inducted into the nfl hall of fame what he needs to have happen. abc7 news looks at the cultural evolution of the super bowl over the last half century. it's about time the taco...came out of its shell. unleash the power of dough. give it a pop. that sound. like nails on a chalkboard. but listen to this: (family talking) that's a different kind of sound. the sound of the weekend. unleash the power of dough. give it a pop. welcome aboard my starship. ahoy, mateys! it's full of things i love... like me brave crew... and my fellow space adventures and free of things i don't. like aliens. just like eye patches. and when it's time to refuel, i eat chex cereal. it's full of stuff we pirates need. no artificial flavors, and it's gluten-free. excelsior! eat up, me hearties! keep it down! i'm exploring the galaxy. arrrr, that's not even a real spaceship. >> welcome back, everyone. 6:12 is our time. we find out to today who made the nfl football hall of fame. fans are hoping eddy delbardio will be in. this is his fourth shot at

the nfl held its first-ever women's summit in san francisco today. it's about getting women involved in pay boys only league. allen martin joins us. this comes as more and more women are breaking through the glass ceiling in sports. >> there's now a female referee calling games for the nfl. the bills hired the first female assistant coach. the raiders had the first female ceo. but it's clear that the league wants more than that. condoleezza rice may have been secretaries of state but was also the daughter of a high school football coach. >> those of us female minorities must say i'm going to break through. >> reporter: 3.3 million girls participate in high school sports. for boys, 4.5 million. >> how do we get more girls to play sports? how do we get them to develop the confidence that we believe is going to make them successful in life? >> reporter: in college, it's gotten better. since title ix passed in 1972, banning gender discrimination, five times as many women are now playing sports. but getting girls to participate in sports when they're youn

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inside moscone west, this is the shop where -- the nfl shop where people shop for merchandise.right next to radio row. they used to let fans come through and take a stroll through radio row. and see who they could meet. and now they've partitioned it off. all the folks inside the nfl shop kind of have to watch for their favorite celebrities through the glass. they look over, take a peek and see who is over there. and hopefully, get one of the them to give an autograph. apparently, things got out of hand in the past. >> hopefully, you can get on a radio show. that would be great to hear. >>> with the super bowl being played in silicon valley. it should come as no surprise that the nfl experience in san francisco is bringing technology to fans. how fans are being taken to the next level. [whistle] >> reporter: the quarterback challenge is one of the most high-tech exhibits at the nfl experience with hydraulics pulling back the bull's-eye when a throw is is right on the money. but innovative technology is everywhere. >> having the super bowl here, the golden anniversary, of course

the nfl commissioner called super bowl 50, a perfect celebration. they said the san francisco host committee could not have done a better job. that high praise was echoed by houston's mayor who called it an incredible week of festivities leading to the payment and asked, what can he do to bring this weather down to houston next february for super bowl 51. with all of the positive reviews, the c.e.o. of the super bowl 50 efforts said he is optimistic the super bowl will be back in the bay area. soon. >> we did not want this to be one and done, a super bowl and wait another 10, 20, 30 years. we would love to have it back in five or since years. we have to evaluate what went where and get the numbers. >> at press convince the broncos defensive linebacker von miller got the machine trophy saying he and the teammate and thanked god and his family. >> my mom is my biggest fan never miss add game, little league, football, flash football, all the way up to where i am now. truly a blessing to be here. >> he was very humble. miller say the broncos can not wai

right now, the ladies are live during this commercial break so >> the nfl won't take a stand. you should. tell them no hits off the field. controversial super bowl spots will not air during the game. a public service announcement out." >> a group of women filmmakers came up with it to address the nfl struggles with domestic violence. >> the nfl says it has toughened up on its policies. >> so our reporter asked the harbor house if they think they're doing enough. >> the message begins provocatively and then takes on a scary tone. >> stop tolerating abuse. it's part of a super bowl domestic violence campaign. during the time when preps are being made for the big game, it's a reminder of the league's struggle with the issue. >> there has to be very, very clear boundaries about what's >> many can never forget this shocking video of runningback ray rice attacking his then fiancee in 2015. since then, the league has promoted its own messages regarding domestic violence incidence, including this one said to air during the super bowl. >> and the nfl has made policy changes, possibly s

the police department has wrapped up their investigation, the nfl has not. they are continuing their investigation. >>> if you were worried about training camp departing and going down to columbus, worry no longer. it was a great movement and seemed as though it was almost a done deal. the brownswer going to move to columbus, either to a common campus or some sort of facility that the browns would like to see built down in columbus and told their training camp there. that has not happened. the state for the practs facility to be built in columbus and to host future camp kids and other points during the year. they are back in buria thissumer. >>> super bowl 50 just a few days away. remember derrick anderson when he was the quarterback of the browns. he's the back um -- when he left the browns he left very bitter in a situation here. he takes it up on his own shoulders that he feels in that one game when he proved four nshtceptions down in cincinnati and cost the browns a playoff spot, he let all of us down. >> with that all support, it's amazing. you know obv

edward debartolo junior met with the nfl today. is a finalist to be inducted into the nfl hall of fame. >> there's nothing i can do. everything speaks for itself over those many years with bill and with all these great players. and everybody that played for me was a great player. but you have 46 gentlemen, and they have a job to do, and i can't do anything more or anything less than i've done. you know, it lies in their hands. if they feel as though i belong, then i'll get elected. and if they don't, i won't. >> friday of super bowl week has become the day the nfl commissioner addresses the media. commissioner roger goodell did say it's a league priority to do everything possible to keep teams in their current location. hello raiders. if del also addressed one of the cutting edge issues, the health of its players and the continued legislation against hits that could cause concussion. among the improvements on the horizon according to the commissioner, a new and improved helmet and new artificial turf that is more absorbent. >> so w

nfl experience close at two today ahead of the big game for.ypical $35.25 for under 12. >> reporter: the sun about the people around the corner at levi stadium starting to see a lot more foot traffic there will be a lot of foot traffic confusion and helping to solve some of that love me introduce you to the 5000 members of the superbowl 50 volunteer host committee. thanks for talking to us this morning you were riding around on your mountain bike here your here to help people tell me what you are here to do? trans"protection capt. here at the light rail station. today the fans are traveling from out of you getting off here so they know where to go." >> reporter: people might not know where to go where entrance or wears a bathroom the here and answer all those questions? "as we are here to answer those questions. " >> reporter: like people with the superbowl tickets can ride the light rail today can you explain how that works? "have a super bowl ticket mvp a ticket that is checked at the station where people are boarding when they get off and ca

at the nfl experience. joe: killing time in the bay area is a pretty easy thing to do. at the nfl experience. our boy tyler here is going to participate a little in the a million dollars worth of excitement. the nfl has laid out thousands of square feet chock-full of places to test your football skills are in most cases your lack thereof. our trek through the masses didn't reveal many encounters with packers fans. highlights include an up close look at the actual lombardi trophy that will begin given out to the winner. you have it made in that autograph. how exciting is that the panthers are in the super bowl? experiences for the young at heart and those with no shame. lots of really brave souls out here tonight. a lot of fun. 10 separate things you can do here during the nfl experience. one word of caution if you're coming to san francisco bring some ibuprofen. there could be some sort of body parts leaving here as they will take some ice with them and that would help sue. tisha: it looks like a lot of fun

they're part of the nfl players choir. here with us now are choir director and grammy award-winner myron butler, former linebacker bryan scott, who played with several teams, including the atlanta falcons and the buffalo bills. and oreck johnson, former line back we are the patriots, vikings, and new york jets. myron, a lot of people, when i told them i'd be talking to you guys, they say i didn't know the nfl had a choir. how did it come about? >> 2008, it was a design to bring guys together that sing, that love to sing, and just to really foster a community with a choir so that guys can express their gifts and their talents in the choir. >> how did you know they'd like to sing? >> that was a good thing. unbeknownst to a lot of people, there are guys in the nfl that really have a desire for music. whether they play, sing, or write music. so it's just the camaraderie of the guys. this guy plays and this guy sings. and they kind of come together like that. >> why do you sing in a choir? >> well -- >> go right ahead. >> well,

represent your nfl team in a bike race at life cycle. catch a concert?y is the headliner tonight and my favorite thing to do here in super bowl city, the zip line across the replica golden gate bridge. rn chris and dan, wish me well. >> hold on! let me brag about my partner here. all-time record when you retired a couple guys passed you since, yeah, peyton, brett. >> we were getting ready for the show, two titans, retchnlegendse room. what was it for you? >> two friends getting together, talking about the game, super bowl san francisco and drinking some wine and having some fun. i think you'll like it. >> all right, joe. it's super bowl 50. we're here in san francisco. and both guys from pittsburgh, grew up there, and we both have our own wine. and maybe we should have a little taste? >> want to try -- absolutely. >> of course. >> absolutely. we can't let it sit there, but, yeah, we started, '97? something like that. somewhere in that neighborhood. we just started going in, blending. as the years went on we started taking our kids in to help blend. when

this is part of the nfl superbowl week activities. there are some former 49ers stars here but the real stars of the show are those special olympics athletes. >> athletes got the profootball treatment as they entered the field here at valley christian school in san jose. there are 50 special olympics athletes here and learning football from the professionals. that's going to come in handy because this year is the first year that northern california special olympics will include flag football among the sports. the 49ers foundation and football camp for the stars helped to put this on with the special olympics. athletes are being guided through drills with former 49ers like lynn stubblefeel and dennis brown. >> yeah, i'm looking forward to getting with the athletes and hopefully show them some pointers and get them through some of the skills. >> it is like a dream come true. because i always wanted to work out with the 49ers. some day i want to work in the office of the san francisco 49ers. that is my dream. >> have you a good arm. i saw

. >> saturday on cbs, kevin co-hosts the nfl hn fors pre-game show with melissa stark. the show will be followed saturday by nfl honors on which is known as the oscars of football. >>> patriots star rob ronkoskie is up for playerof the i had a chance to hang out with bronc lounging not in this guy's vocabury. >> what's the experience like for yoyobeing here not playiyi in the super bowl? >> it's always a better experience playing, do a couplpl of appearances, just a blast. >> the one guy you want to go out to the parties with is this man right here? >> oh, you mean like this grump? gunning for you. >> okay, rob is also in san francisco where he helped spread the word about the multiple ways you can pay for all that super bowl 50 swag at places like the nfl shop. and they wanted us to tell you all about it. >> just use the card, real quick, just use it right off my phone to get whatever i need to get. i know you wear a helmet a lot of the time so i figured i would get you a shirt so eve would know when you roll up. >> oh, man, all right, i appreciate that. >> i want to s