WASHINGTON -- Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he doesnt like that hell be going up against NFL games when he debates Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton this fall.Trump also says the league complained to him about the debate schedule in a letter.A spokesman for the NFL, however, said the league did not send a letter to the billionaire businessman.The independent, nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates serves as the debate sponsor and sets the participation criteria, dates, sites and formats of debates. The sites and dates for the 2016 debates were announced in September 2015.The commission did not consult with any political parties or campaigns in making these decisions, according to a statement issued Saturday.In an interview with ABCs Sunday show This Week, Trump was asked whether he would accept the commissions schedule.He replied: Well, Ill tell you what I dont like. Its against two NFL games. I got a letter from the NFL saying, This is ridiculous. Why are the debates against -- because the NFL doesnt want to go against the debates. Because the debates are going to be pretty massive, from what I understand, OK?Asked about Trumps assertion, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy tweeted: While wed obviously wish the Debate Commission could find another night, we did not send a letter to Mr Trump.Two of the three debates scheduled in September and October will be televised during NFL games. On Sept. 26, the night of the first debate, ESPN will carry the Monday night game featuring the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints. On Oct. 9, the second debate will air opposite the Sunday night game featuring the?New York Giants and Green Bay Packers?on NBC.I dont know how the dates were picked. I dont know why those particular dates, Trump told ABC.The commission issued another statement on Sunday clarifying how it chooses debate dates.The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) started working more than 18 months ago to identify religious and federal holidays, baseball league playoff games, NFL games, and other events in order to select the best nights for the 2016 debates, the statement said. It is impossible to avoid all sporting events, and there have been nights on which debates and games occurred in most election cycles. A debate has never been rescheduled as a result.As a point of reference, in a four-year period, there are four general election debates (three presidential and one vice presidential) and approximately 1000 NFL games.The CPD selects the debate dates a year in advance in order for the television networks to have maximum lead time and predictability in scheduling these extremely important civic education forums. The CPD believes the dates for the 2016 debates will service the American public well.Trump did say three debates were fine and that hed rather have three than one.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. DeMarcus Cousins Jersey . That gave fans outside Joe Louis Arena another chance to ask for autographs from the 19-year-old whose stardom in the NHL has arrived earlier than most expected. Jacob Evans Jersey . -- Adam Snyder returned to the San Francisco 49ers this season because the offensive lineman thought it was his best opportunity to win a championship. http://www.cheapwarriorsjerseysauthentic.com/ . -- PGA TOUR Canada member Steve Saunders took a three-stroke lead Saturday in the Web. Authentic Warriors Jerseys China . Despite the cost, effort and an improved steroid test, its possible that very few -- if any -- positives will be detected, Dr. Richard Budgett told The Associated Press in an interview. "We just dont know what the results from Torino will be," Budgett said. Golden State Warriors Jerseys . What general manager Dave Nonis called "short and productive" negotiations ended with Kessel signing a US$64-million, eight-year contract on Tuesday. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Junior forward Emmitt Holt had a career-high 22 points in his Providence debut, Rodney Bullock hit three 3-pointers and finished with 18 points and the Friars shot 62.5 percent in the second half to beat Vermont 80-58 on Monday night.Holt, a junior college transfer who started his college career at Indiana, made 8 of 12 from the field and had three blocked shots. Kyron Cartwright added nine points and a career-high 12 assists for Providence (1-0).A layup by Trae Bell-Haynes on the first possession of the game gave Vermont (1-1) a 2--0 lead but Bullock hit a 3-pointer 8 seconds later and Providence led the rest of the way.ddddddddddddA jumper by Cartwright made it 46-36 with 15 minutes remaining and the Friars led by double figures the rest of the way.Payton Henson, a transfer from Tulane, led Vermont with a career-high 21 points. The Catamounts made 5 of 20 from 3-point range and were 5-of-8 from the free-throw line. Providence hit 17 of 20 foul shots. ' ' '