Guest Sports News Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 [attach=full]11734[/attach](Reuters) - Minneapolis will host the 52nd Super Bowl in 2018 after the National Football League's (NFL) team owners voted to stage the sport's showcase game at the city's brand new stadium. NFL owners have made a habit of rewarding cities that build new stadiums by giving them the Super Bowl and Minneapolis is the latest recipient after getting the nod ahead of rival bids from New Orleans and Indianapolis. The $1 billion Minnesota Vikings Stadium is still under construction but is due to be finished in 2016, two years before the biggest single day sports event in North America rolls around. “We are thrilled to bring the Super Bowl back to Minnesota,” said Richard Davis, who chaired the bid committee, in a statement. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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