Soccer
The 23 venues bidding to host World Cup matches in 2026

Jun. 15, 2022 02:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada: ___ ...

Real Madrid's Marcelo lifts the trophy as players celebrate winning the Champions League final soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Saint Denis near Paris, Saturday, May 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Real Madrid vs Liverpool FC 5/28/2022

Jun. 10, 2022 11:03 AM EDT

Real Madrid's Marcelo lifts the trophy as players celebrate winning the Champions League final soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Saint Denis near Paris, Saturday, May 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Real Madrid, Barcelona to meet in Las Vegas during US tour

By Greg Beacham Jun. 10, 2022 11:02 AM EDT

SEC approves future schedules for basketball, not football

Jun. 03, 2022 02:27 PM EDT
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference approved future regular-season schedules and postseason formats for six sports — just not football — to conclude its...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 24 1905 — Harry Payne Whitney’s Tanya becomes the second filly to win the Belmont Stakes. Ruthless was the first filly to win the Belmont, in 1867....

North Dakota State guard Brandon Westberg (77) and other players celebrate after head coach Matt Entz runs away after he was doused during the final moments of the FCS Championship NCAA college football game against Montana State, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
NDSU wins 9th FCS title in 11 years 38-10 over Montana State

Jan. 08, 2022 03:12 PM EST

With spring season behind them, Bison seek another FCS title

By Dave Kolpack Jan. 06, 2022 05:00 PM EST
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Nearly one year after a bizarre spring season that cost perennial FCS power North Dakota State its three best players and a chance for a ninth...

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...

FILE - North Texas running back DeAndre Torrey carries the ball on a touchdown run against Northwestern State during an NCAA football game Sept. 4, 2021, in Denton, Texas. Torrey is in the top 10 among active running backs in FBS with 3,228 yards rushing (ninth) and 36 touchdowns on the ground (sixth). He's also sixth in all-purpose yards (4,775). (AP Photo/Richard W.Rodriguez, File)
Streaking North Texas meets Miami (Ohio) in 2nd Frisco game

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2021 03:21 PM EST

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...

FILE - The First Responder Bowl logo is displayed on the goalpost during the NCAA college football game between Western Kentucky and Western Michigan in Dallas, on Dec. 30, 2019. A study by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) at Central Florida reported that the overall Graduation Success Rate (GSR) for bowl-bound teams had increased to 81.3%, up from 78% for 2020. Yet the racial gap fell as the average GSR for Black athletes rose from 73.4% in 2020 to 78% this year while white athletes remained steady at 89.7%. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Study: Racial gap in grad rates narrows for bowl teams

By Aaron Beard Dec. 10, 2021 04:44 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 11:03 AM EST
Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. 1961 —...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2021 10:00 AM 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. ...

FILE - Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State on Sept. 4, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. The No. 19 San Diego State Aztecs have called the Los Angeles suburbs their home for two seasons while they're building a new stadium in Mission Valley. They'll host Utah State in the Mountain West Conference championship game Saturday in Carson. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Carson, ho! No. 19 SDSU hosts Utah State in MWC title game

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 02, 2021 03:12 PM EST

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. ...

San Diego State coach Brady Hoke watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UNLV on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
No. 22 SDSU, Boise State get early wake-up call for big game

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 25, 2021 04:09 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2021 02:39 PM EST
Nov. 30 1941 — The Chicago Bears score 49 points in the second half to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 49-13. 1956 — Floyd...

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...

In this image provided by CMU Athletic Communications, Central Michigan offensive lineman Bernhard Raimann lines up against Robert Morris during an NCAA college football game on Sept. 11, 2021, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Raimann grew up in Austria and, like many European kids, he was initially into soccer. But he signed up as a teenager to play with the Vienna Vikings, an American football club team. Tall and gangly, he was originally a wide receiver. (Steve Jessmore/CMU Athletic Communications via AP)
NFL Prospect Watch: Bernhard Raimann's unusual path

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2021 03:39 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:47 AM EST
Nov. 19 1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans. ...