Women's sports
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jun. 25, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
June 26
1910 — For the second consecutive year, Hazel Hotchkiss wins the singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles at the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jun. 23, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
June 24
1910 — James Braid wins his fifth British Open with a four-stroke victory over Sandy Herd.
1911 — John McDermott becomes the...
AAC's 6 new schools join July 2023, when 3 leave for Big 12
Jun. 15, 2022 03:27 PM EDT
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The American Athletic Conference's six new members will enter the league next summer, Commissioner Mike Aresco said Wednesday.
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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:
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jun. 05, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
June 6
1919 — Man o’ War wins his first race, a 5-furlong contest over a straightaway at Belmont Park. The 3-to-5 favorite wins by six lengths,...
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...

Big 12 record $426M revenue, new commish expected mid-July
By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 03, 2022 12:51 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
June 3
1932 — Lou Gehrig becomes the first major league player to hit four consecutive home runs in a game, giving the New York Yankees a 20-13 win...
Boston College hires Blake James as athletic director
Jun. 01, 2022 12:52 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College has hired former Miami athletic director Blake James to succeed Patrick Kraft as the Eagles AD.
James held the job in...

'It's all legal': Foreign college athletes cash in at home
By Ken Maguire May. 30, 2022 01:35 AM EDT
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....

Miami's Wong shows college sports hurtles toward free market
By Jim Vertuno May. 05, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

Huskers' Frost to sit out 5 days in '22 season for violation
By Eric Olson May. 02, 2022 01:46 PM EDT

NCAA President Mark Emmert stepping down no later than 2023
By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 26, 2022 08:24 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Apr. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 27
1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion. He finished with a 49-0 record, including six title defenses and...