The “Hard Knocks” franchise will have regular-season episodes for the first time when “Hard Knocks In Season: The Indianapolis Colts” debuts on Nov. 17 on HBO.

NFL Films announced the series during halftime of Thursday night's game between the New York Giants and Washington Football Team.

It will be the Colts' first appearance on “Hard Knocks,” which debuted in 2001 by following the Baltimore Ravens through training camp as they began defense of their Super Bowl title. The Dallas Cowboys recently wrapped up the 16th edition of the documentary series, becoming the first to make three appearances.

The Colts series will have at least nine episodes on Wednesday nights at 10 p.m.

“We could not be more thrilled to bring 'Hard Knocks' and the remarkable behind-the-scenes access it provides to the NFL regular season,” NFL Films senior executive Ross Ketover said in a statement. “For years, fans have clamored for expanding the 'Hard Knocks' world to include an in-season edition, and thanks to HBO, along with the incredible cooperation from the Colts, we are able to deliver.”

Elton John is hitting the brakes on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.The 74-year-old singer has postponed the European leg of the tour after hurting his hip this summer during a fall, he announced Thursday.“Despite intensive physio and specialist treatment, the pain has continued to get worse and is leading to increasing difficulties moving. I have been advised to have an operation as soon as possible to get me back to full fitness and make sure there are no long-term complications,” John said in a statement.“I will be undertaking a program of intensive physiotherapy that will ensure a full recovery and a return to full mobility without pain.”The “Candle in the Wind” singer was set to play 22 shows in Europe, beginning with a nine-night stay at London's O2 Arena on Nov. 14.From combined wire services