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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8
By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 2
1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London.
1944 — Ohio State...
Vols' Hyatt heads home, eager to show out vs South Carolina
By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 AM EST
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, 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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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20
By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 18
1924 — Harold “Red” Grange accounts for six touchdowns in Illinois’ 39-14 win over Michigan. Grange returns the opening kickoff 95 yards for a...
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-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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SEC could boast best QB crop of any conference in history
By Dave Skretta Sep. 28, 2022 03:08 PM EDT
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...
Today in Sports: Week Ahead, Sept. 9-15
By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 9
1940 — Donald McNeil beats Bobby Riggs after losing the first two sets to capture the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title. Alice Marble wins her...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:28 PM EST
Jan. 7
1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24
1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 28
1944 — Maurice Richard has five goals and three assists to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 9-1 rout of the Detroit Red Wings.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 22
1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country.
1915 — The Federal...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:40 AM EST
Dec. 21
1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:28 PM EST
Dec. 7
1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:25 PM EST
Dec. 3
1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy.
1946 — Army halfback Glenn Davis is named...
Shooting stars Pickett, Hartman to clash in ACC title game
By Will Graves Dec. 01, 2021 05:35 PM EST
Bennett, No. 1 Georgia remain perfect, rout Tennessee 41-17
By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 13, 2021 07:46 PM EST