NFL, NBC reschedule opener

The NFL and NBC will likely move up the time of the league's September season opener so it won't conflict with presidential nominee John McCain's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, according to the entertainment trade paper The Hollywood Reporter.

Since 2002, the NFL has held its season opener on the first Thursday night after Labor Day. This year, the game coincides with the final night of the convention when McCain will officially accept the nomination in Minneapolis.

The Reporter said the NFL and NBC have agreed in principle to have the kickoff at 7 p.m. ET instead of the traditional 8:30 p.m. start time. The Super Bowl champion New York Giants are believed to be one of the teams that will play in the primetime opener.