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FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2012 file photo, Navy players celebrate after a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Army in Philadelphia. The Defense Department says it has temporarily suspended all sports competitions at the service academies as a result of the partial government shutdown. The decision jeopardizes this weekend\'s football games _ Air Force at Navy and Army at Boston College. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Navy calls off all sports through Sunday except for football game against Air Force

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Football is on at Navy this weekend, although all other varsity and club sports are suspended because of the government shutdown.

The Defence Department said Thursday everything was on hold through Sunday except for Saturday’s football game against Air Force.

Navy and Air Force received the go-ahead to play because the game is not funded by the government. A sellout crowd is expected.

Army, meanwhile, says on its website it is trying to “gain more clarity” about its scheduled game at Boston College.

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