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USA Today
06-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tom Dempsey's legendary 63-yard field goal is the Saints Play of the Day
Dempsey's record stood for 43 years, led to multiple rules changes Our countdown to the New Orleans Saints' season opener is on Day 63, which means Tom Dempsey's legendary 63-yard field goal is an easy pick for the Saints Play of the Day. Last year, the Saints shared a great video feature on the play and the drama surrounding it from those who were on hand to see it. You can see it for yourself right here. Any Saints fan who inherited their team from the previous generation knows the story. Dempsey was born without toes on his right foot and kicked with a one-of-a-kind box-toed boot, which was later outlawed by the NFL. With the game on the line and only seconds left on the clock back in 1970, Dempsey won the day against the Detroit Lions with a field goal from 63 yards, setting a new NFL record. Dempsey's record stood for 43 years; his iconic kick led to several rules changes and wasn't surpassed until Matt Prater nailed a 64-yarder at altitude with the Denver Broncos. In 2021, Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker reset the record with a 66-yard field goal. Most importantly, Dempsey's field goal gave Saints fans something to brag about when they really needed it. The team lost a lot of games back in 1970 (and for most of the 1970's). They didn't have many Pro Bowlers or special moments, and that this one endured for so long only made it more memorable. We're grateful that brighter days came along, but we're still thankful Dempsey made that kick back in 1970, too.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
How is travel being impacted by DC crash at Reagan National Airport?
(NewsNation) — There are dozens of canceled flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after an American Airlines passenger jet carrying 64 people collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers near Washington, D.C. Officials said the airport is expected to be closed until 11 a.m. ET Thursday. As of Thursday morning, there were 273 canceled flights at Reagan National and eight delays, according to FlightAware. 'Please check back for updates, and contact your airline directly for schedule updates,' Reagan National Airport said on its website. The midair crash happened shortly before 9 p.m. local time Wednesday. Both aircraft were sent into the Potomac River. Authorities say at least 28 bodies have been pulled from the Potomac. What we know about the DC plane crash victims Overall, there are 839 delays for flights into or out of the U.S. and 689 total cancellations. You can see FlightAware's Misery Map here for a live look at flight delays. 'We are shocked and saddened by the tragic accident at DCA tonight,' the Air Line Pilots Association said Wednesday, referring to Reagan National by its airport code name. 'Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy.' Clint Henderson, managing editor at The Points Guy, said in the aftermath of the tragedy, it is important to note crashes like this are 'very unusual.' 'I think we just really need to reiterate to the public that flying is among the safest forms of transportation in the world,' he said. NewsNation's Tom Dempsey contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
