Professional basketball
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:28 AM EST
Jan. 14
943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 12
1951 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma in the 10th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the heavyweight title.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 12
1951 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma in the 10th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the heavyweight title.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 8
1972 — The NCAA announces freshmen will be eligible to play on varsity football and basketball teams starting in the fall.
1973 —...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:33 PM EST
Jan. 11
1970 — The AFL wins its second straight Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 behind Len Dawson’s superb...
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
By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:24 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
By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 6
1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history.
1976 — Ted...
DB Hill starts Orange Bowl for Michigan after late arrival
Stephen Hawkins Dec. 31, 2021 04:54 PM EST
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 04:08 PM EST
Jan. 4
1970 — The Minnesota Vikings become the first expansion team to win the NFL title by beating the Cleveland Browns 27-7 in 8-degree temperatures...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 30
1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears.
1962 — The Green Bay Packers beat the New...
These players won (and lost) sports bettors the most in 2021
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Aaron, Elder overcame hate to achieve records, milestones
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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-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. 16, 2021 11:30 AM EST
Dec. 17
1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a 23-21 victory over the New York Giants. The Bears score the winning touchdown on...
