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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press 7 hrs ago
April 27
1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion. He finished with a 49-0 record, including six title...
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By The Associated Press 7 hrs ago
April 23
1903 — The New York Highlanders, later renamed Yankees, win their first game as a major league team, 7-2 over the Washington...
The Latest: South Carolina ups attendance for spring game
By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2021 03:47 PM EDT
The Latest on the efffects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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South Carolina is increasing the...

Tahoe outdoor NHL games could lead to more picturesque sites
By Josh Dubow Feb. 17, 2021 03:05 AM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 07, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 8
1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft....
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2021 01:14 PM EST
Feb. 6
1943 — Montreal’s Ray Getliffe scores five goals to lead the Canadiens to an 8-3 triumph over the Boston Bruins.
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The Latest: Northern Colorado not playing Big Sky football
By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 07:42 PM EST
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:55 PM EST
Jan. 27
1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1969 — The Pittsburgh Steelers name...
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...

The Latest: Dallas Stars to resume practicing on Tuesday
By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 03:21 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 01:10 PM EST
Jan. 8
1944 — Toronto’s Babe Pratt becomes the first NHL defenseman to get six assists in a game as the Maple Leafs pound the Boston Bruins...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:32 AM EST
Jan. 9
1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2021 10:00 AM 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...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2021 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.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 2
1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 2
1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 05:02 PM EST
Jan. 6
1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 04:55 PM EST
Jan. 2
1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...