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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. 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Ive never started a tournament like that and went on to win it, so its a great opportunity to try and overcome a little bit of adversity to start with and then get into it.McIlroy has overcome his share of adversity already during this tournament. In addition to five bogeys, he has carded a double-bogey and a triple-bogey. Those have been counteracted by an impressive 17 birdies and an eagle that was nearly a double-eagle.After backing off his second shot on the par-5 18th hole multiple times due to sudden wind gusts, McIlroy hit a 4-iron shot that bounced on the front of the green, rolled directly at the hole and lipped out.It was worth the wait, he laughed. I had to back off the shot twice because the wind was gustiing and I didnt know if I had enough club in the end.ddddddddddddI hit a 4 iron as good as I could and buttoned it. It looked good for a while.As to whether it wouldve been an albatross or a double-eagle, McIlroy remained firm: Definitely albatross. Im still European. I play for the blue team.Speaking of playing for the blue team, McIlroy should have European Ryder Cup fans breathing easier with his putting display so far this week.One week after switching to a Scotty Cameron putter and formalizing a working relationship with short-game guru Phil Kenyon, McIlroy is more than 4 strokes better on the greens than the field, according to the strokes gained putting statistic.I think Im No. 1 on tour strokes gained off the tee, No. 2 strokes gained tee to green, so that stuff has been there all year, he explained. Even the approach shots havent been up to the standard I would like them to be, but even around the green Ive been OK.Its just been the putting thats really let me down. Im really happy with that; Im happy with how Ive held on. Im happy with how I converted a few of the chances I had yesterday and today, and feel like if I can just keep that going, and build on the momentum that I have. ' ' '