The NFL returned to Baltimore as the Ravens coached by Ted Marchibroda took the field at Memorial Stadium and defeated the Oakland Raiders.

The Jaguars played its first regular season game at home , they suffered a 10–3 loss against the Houston Oilers.

Detroit Lions Mel Gray passed Ron Smith to become the all-time NFL leader in kickoff return yards.

Lawrence Taylor had his No. 56 jersey retired by the New York Giants, the team he led to two Super Bowl victories in 13 seasons.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice caught his 127th touchdown pass and set an NFL record.

Tom Tupa scored the first two-point conversion in NFL history, he ran in a faked extra point attempt for the Cleveland Browns in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The American Bowl was played at Estadi Olympic, Barcelona between the Los Angeles Raiders and the Denver Broncos, LA won 25-22.

The more than 67,000 fans who attended the game were also treated to pop concerts, parachutists and fireworks at the event.

Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula earns his 300th NFL career victory, his last season as a catch was in 1995.

U.S. women's gymnastics team wins their 1st World Championships silver medal.