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Field issues cancel Hall of Fame Game

CANTON, Ohio — The NFL season won't kickoff Sunday night after all.

Poor field conditions at Tom Benson Stadium prompted the cancellation of the NFL'a annual Hall of Fame Game Sunday night in Canton. Thus the Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers will only play four preseason games, like every other team.

Apparently, portions of the Hall of Fame logo in the middle of the field melted, causing concern that players’ cleats would stick.

After a long deliberation that included Colts general manager Ryan Grigson and Packers general manager Ted Thompson, everyone was asked to leave the field around 6:30 p.