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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2021 02:38 PM EST
Nov. 26
1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:51 AM EST
Nov. 23
1947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes as the Washington Redskins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 45-21.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 12:02 PM EDT
Oct. 29
1950 — Detroit’s Wally Triplett gains 294 yards in kickoff returns and ends up with 331 total yards as the Lions pound the Los...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2021 12:46 PM EDT
June 4
1870 — Ed Brown becomes the first African-American jockey to win the Belmont Stakes, with Kingfisher.
1927 — The...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press May. 06, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
May 7
1938 — Lawrin, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby by one length over Dauber.
1955 — Swaps, ridden by...

Stories on pandemic, Black coaches, among AP award winners
By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 11:48 AM EDT

The long game: COVID changed the way we play, watch, cheer
By Eddie Pells Mar. 08, 2021 12:06 PM EST
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 03:57 PM EST
Jan. 16
1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors finished with 42 points and 24 rebounds, winning NBA honors even though his...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 05:27 PM EST
Nov. 29
1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series.
1934 — The Detroit Lions play their...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 12:48 PM EST
Nov. 22
1875 — Harvard beats Yale 4-0 in the schools’ first football meeting. With 15 players on each side, the game is a mix of rugby and...
Georgia, Minnesota players win national prep honors
By Beth Harris Jul. 24, 2020 02:10 PM EDT
Football player Arik Gilbert and basketball player Paige Bueckers have been named national high school athletes of the year.
Gilbert of...
Tuesday’s Sports in Brief
By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2019 02:34 AM EST
NFL
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers fired coach Ron Rivera with four games left in the NFL season.
Secondary coach...
AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 27, 2019 10:23 AM EST
Nov. 28
1906 — Tommy Burns fights to a 20-round draw with light heavyweight Jack O'Brien in a world heavyweight title bout in Los Angeles.
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AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 24, 2019 09:46 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...
Thursday's Sports In Brief
By The Associated Press Jun. 28, 2019 03:01 AM EDT
BASEBALL
NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger and Christian Yelich have been elected starters for one of the youngest All-Star Game lineups ever, leading the...
Mets' Tim Tebow adds offseason TV hosting job
By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2018 08:38 PM EST
New York Mets minor leaguer Tim Tebow has another offseason job.
The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback will host "Million Dollar...