ATLANTA — Super Bowl LIII is finally here in Atlanta!
Downtown is all decked out, volunteers and fans are roaming the streets as officials get ready for fans to head to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Channel 2 Action News is covering every angle to keep you informed of what's happening in and around the city. Want to head downtown? We'll let you know what events are happening. Want to watch it all from the comfort of your own home? Don't worry, we're streaming the events 24/7 in the WSB-TV app. Click here to download and here to watch live.
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Here's a recap of what you may have missed on the stream so far this week:
Thursday morning started off with LA Rams media availability at 9:45 a.m. Head coach Sean McVay, DT Aaron Donald and others spoke about preparations for the big game.
#LARams press conference #wsbtv pic.twitter.com/jorsJ4G97Q
— Dwayne Harden (@DwayneHarden23) January 31, 2019
Channel 2's Craig Lucie then sat down with Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott for a one-on-one interview on the stream.
We just did a LIVE interview with #Cowboys QB #DakPrescott We are live-streaming everything on your devices through the...
Posted by Craig Lucie on Thursday, January 31, 2019
Officials from the NFL, Homeland Security, FBI, Atlanta Police and U.S. Customs and Border Protection held an anti-counterfeiting news conference, during which they announced that they have seized $24 million in counterfeit Super Bowl items in the past year.
NFL, law enforcement show off confiscated counterfeit merchandiseThe NFL and law enforcement agencies show off confiscated Super Bowl counterfeit merchandise and tickets: https://2wsb.tv/2HBfqKh
Posted by WSB-TV on Thursday, January 31, 2019
At 4 p.m., the Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, QB Tom Brady and others, including TE Rob Gronkowski and WR Julian Edelman, talked about Super Bowl preparations.
Wednesday morning kicked off with the LA Rams news conference as they prepare for game. Head coach and Atlanta native Sean McVay was first on the podium. We streamed live as he talked about preparations for the game, his players and what it's like coaching the Super Bowl in his hometown.
Rams HC Sean McVay on ticket requests:
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) January 30, 2019
“My parents protected me from the numbers, but it’s safe to say that if your last name is ‘McVay’ you’ll be at the #SBLIII pic.twitter.com/66GpwNdRuI
At 10:30 a.m., NFL analysts took to the microphones downtown to talk about the big game, the teams and the players, including Georgia's own Terrell Davis.
Former Georgia running back and 2X #SuperBowl Champ Terrell Davis says he’ll reach out to Todd Gurley and Sony Michel before Sunday with a little advice... #wSB53 #SBLIII pic.twitter.com/pYnQyPhfqX
— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) January 30, 2019
Channel 2's Fred Blankenship had a little fun hosting the NFL Play 60 Kids' Day event at the Georgia World Congress Center
Hey I’m here at the NFL’s Play 60 event at the NFL Experience ahead of the #wSB53 this Sunday!
Posted by Fred Blankenship on Wednesday, January 30, 2019
At 1 p.m., NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell held his "State of League" news conference, during which he addressed the Super Bowl in Atlanta, Maroon 5's decision to not hold a news conference about the halftime show and spoke for the first time about the controversial call at the Rams/Saints game.
Commissioner Goodell on the Saints/Rams no-call: “The game is not officiated by robots.”
— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) January 30, 2019
Watch Commissioner Goodell’s news conference LIVE on our 24/7 #SuperBowl livestream in the WSB-TV News App or on https://t.co/k0sSlIs7vh pic.twitter.com/wa42x2kATf
Roger Goodell says "it was not a consideration" to step in and overturn no call during NFC Championship game.
— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) January 30, 2019
WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/6Hvw5uFYO9 pic.twitter.com/jp2EDHqYlN
You can rewatch his news conference from our Facebook page:
Super Bowl: NFL Commissioner gives 'State of the League'NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell delivers his highly-anticipated 'State of the League' address ahead of Super Bowl 53.
Posted by WSB-TV on Wednesday, January 30, 2019
At 2:15 p.m., the secretary of Homeland Security, Atlanta Police Chief and others held a Super Bowl Security News Conference. Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields said traffic and weather were her greatest concerns. You can watch it in full below.
Law enforcement, NFL give Super Bowl security planWATCH LIVE: Law enforcement and the NFL are giving details on the Super Bowl security plan, which includes information for fans with tickets.
Posted by WSB-TV on Wednesday, January 30, 2019
At 3:30 p.m., several football players that make up the Players Coalition held a news conference about racial and social inequality. Anquan Boldin, Malcolm Jenkins, Demario Davis, Torrey Smith, Adalius Thomas and others announced grant recipients and discussed bail reform in Atlanta.
The NFL and the Players Coalition finalized a partnership Monday that dedicates close to $90 million for efforts and programs combating social inequality. Right now They’re talking about restoring voting rights for felons pic.twitter.com/UaGT5VNLaB
— Tyisha Fernandes (@TyishaWSB) January 30, 2019
This is what the Players Coalition is working on nationwide. pic.twitter.com/NwEhriNlDV
— Tyisha Fernandes (@TyishaWSB) January 30, 2019
Falcons owner Arthur Blank held a news conference at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday to talk about Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Super Bowl, Atlanta United changes and more.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank has taken to the podium at the Georgia World Congress Center, after working for years to make this Atlanta Super Bowl happen. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/oarrcOLzxB
— Justin Wilfon (@JustinWilfonWSB) January 30, 2019
“We’re prepared for that if he decides he’d like to spend an afternoon with us.” Arthur Blank on whether President Trump may attend the Super Bowl. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/xj7K4gEzCr
— Justin Wilfon (@JustinWilfonWSB) January 30, 2019
“In 2017, the NFL ranked our stadium number 1 in terms of security.” Arthur Blank at press conference just now. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/Pxc3yBbFHr
— Justin Wilfon (@JustinWilfonWSB) January 30, 2019
On Channel 2 Action News at 5 p.m., Sports Director Zach Klein sat down exclusively with LA Rams Head Coach and Atlanta Native Sean McVay's parents. McVay is the youngest coach in Super Bowl history. His parents talked about his background, his rise to coaching and the dream he's now living out.
Proud parents... Tim and Cindy McVay - thanks for your time and sharing stories about Sean... #Rams #SBLIII pic.twitter.com/z7zyUYQIah
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) January 30, 2019
At 7 p.m., Channel 2 Action News aired our exclusive streaming show, Game Week Live, featuring reports from the Super Bowl campus.
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