THE NFL SAYS it will open the season Wednesday, 5 September to avoid a conflict with President Barack Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention the following night.
The season usually begins on a Thursday night, but Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the change for this season on Tuesday.
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The Super Bowl champion New York Giants will host the season-opener at MetLife Stadium against a team to be announced at a later date. Starting time is scheduled for 8:30pm.
Political football: start of NFL season moved because of Obama speech clash
THE NFL SAYS it will open the season Wednesday, 5 September to avoid a conflict with President Barack Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention the following night.
The season usually begins on a Thursday night, but Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the change for this season on Tuesday.
The Super Bowl champion New York Giants will host the season-opener at MetLife Stadium against a team to be announced at a later date. Starting time is scheduled for 8:30pm.
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