National Mall Free Concert Showcases Spears Aerosmith Franklin
Thousands braved rain on the National Mall for a free arena style concert staged by the NFL to drum up excitement for the new season. About 130000 people attended six blocks of the Mall with 14 police districts and 35 agencies aiding security. The event featured Britney Spears Aerosmith and Aretha Franklin and was linked to the Washington Jets game.
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Quarles Breaks Forearm For Buccaneers In Preseason
Tampa Bay middle linebacker Shelton Quarles broke his forearm in a padded practice session during a special teams drill. The Pro Bowl selection from last season is likely out for several games, sidelined after the final practice before the regular season.
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Redskins win dramatic opener 16 13 over Jets on Hall game winner
Washington broke a stubborn NFL season opener with John Hall kicking a 33 yard field goal with five seconds left to top New York 16 13. Ramsey bridged the conservative attack, Coles produced 106 receiving yards, and Arrington anchored the defense as former Jets players faced their old team in a tense cross river grudge game.
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Jets Skins Open NFL Season With Opening Drive TD
Morton returned the opening kickoff 23 yards Coles caught a 25 yard pass and celebrated. Thomas blocked for a 12 play drive that ended with Hall’s first field goal. Edwards gambled on fourth and goal from the one yard line and sent LaMont Jordan in for the TD.
Limbaugh debuts on ESPN pregame show in Washington area
Rush Limbaugh appeared on ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown in Landover Maryland near FedEx Field. He delivered a political essay on football and debated Buffalo Bills dynasty status with host Chris Berman while prompting analysts Tom Jackson Michael Irvin and Steve Young to react to his criticism of Vinny Testaverde and Chad Pennington.
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