ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -A list of notable firsts from the opening regular-season game at the Cowboys Stadium on Sunday night between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys: -Roof opening: 5:50 p.m. CDT. -Coin toss: Performed by former President George W. Bush. -Players out of the tunnel: Cowboys safety Ken Hamlin and linebacker Bradie James. -National Anthem singer: Jordin Sparks, daughter of former Giants and Cowboys defensive back Phillippi Sparks. -Play from scrimmage: Tony Romo completed a 5-yard pass to Marion Barber. -Tackle: Linebacker Michael Boley. -First down: Eli Manning completed a 32-yard pass to Steve Smith with 13:28 left in the first quarter. -Points: Lawrence Tynes' 30-yard field goal with 8:59 left in the first quarter. -Touchdown: Marion Barber's 2-yard run with 4:11 left in the first quarter. -Turnover: New York's Bruce Johnson returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown with 2:46 left in the first quarter.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
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