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Today in Sports History-Sloan wins 1,000th game
By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 11
1938 — New York Giants beats the Green Bay Packers 23-17 to win the NFL championship.
1946 — The Chicago Stags and Cleveland...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 25-Dec. 1
By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 25
1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Cardinals...
Today in Sports History-Kovalev records his 1,000th point
By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 22
1945 — Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is the first NFL player to have more than 300 receiving yards in a game. Benton has 10 receptions for...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24
By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 18
1962 — Bill Wade of the Chicago Bears passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns to edge the Dallas Cowboys 34-33.
1970 — Joe...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24
By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 22
1945 — Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is the first NFL player to have more than 300 receiving yards in a game. Benton has 10 receptions for...
Today in Sports History-Nov. 11-17
By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 11
1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge, Mass....
Today in Sports History-Roenick scores his 500th NHL goal
By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 10
1940 — The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 7-3 in a penalty free game at Forbes Field. Philadelphia’s George Somers hits a 36...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10
By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 4
1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL-record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the Pirates is...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10
By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 8
1942 — Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams throws seven interceptions against the Green Bay Packers.
1952 — Maurice Richard of the...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 28-Nov. 3
By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 1
1913 — Notre Dame meets Army for the first time and comes away with a 35-13 win behind Gus Dorias’ 14-of-17 passing for 243 yards.
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College hoops to play on Election Day after NCAA rule change
By Doug Feinberg Nov. 02, 2022 12:50 AM EDT
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20
By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 14
1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears.
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Sportlight-Week Ahead, Oct. 7-13
By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 7
1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2.
1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John...
Today in Sports History-Tom Brady records 500 TD passes
By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 4
1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in Newport, R.I.
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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Sept. 30-Oct. 6
By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 4
1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in Newport, R.I.
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Florida schools, South Carolina move home games ahead of Ian
By Mark Long Sep. 27, 2022 04:40 PM EDT
Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-30
By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 27
1894 — Aqueduct Race Track opens its doors. The building is torn down in 1955 and the new Aqueduct reopens on Sept. 14, 1959.
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Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-29
By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 23
1926 — Gene Tunney beats Jack Dempsey with a 10-round decision to retain the world heavyweight title.
1952 — Rocky Marciano...
