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May 7 1938 — Lawrin, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the

The Chicago Cubs play the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in a baseball game Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves announced they plan to expand attendance limits to full capacity beginning May 7. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Washington expects full house for NFL home games

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2021, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks during a ceremony as part of Super Bowl 55 in Tampa, Fla. The NFL is modifying COVID-19 protocols for all personnel who have been fully vaccinated. In a memo sent by Commissioner Roger Goodell to the 32 clubs Friday, April 23, 2021, and obtained by The Associated Press, he cited the “advice of our medical and scientific experts” for the agreement to modify protocols to ”reflect the reduced risk of infection and transmission for fully vaccinated individuals." (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
The Latest: Milwaukee Brewers reach 85% vaccination level

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2021 04:11 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston. The photo was part of a series of images by photographer David J. Phillip which won the Thomas V. diLustro best portfolio award for 2020 given out by the Associated Press Sports Editors during their annual winter meeting. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Stories on pandemic, Black coaches, among AP award winners

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 11:48 AM EDT
Well-reported stories on a wide-range of topics from the pandemic, plight of

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans cheer after Tampa Bay picked Kyle Trask, from Florida, in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
The Latest: Broncos end 3rd round with Ohio State's Browning

By The Associated Press Apr. 30, 2021 05:47 PM EDT
The latest on the second and third rounds of the NFL draft on Friday night.

FILE - Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) sets up for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. Toney is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
The Latest: SEC, Alabama dominate first round of NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 06:59 PM EDT
The latest on the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night. (all times EDT):

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 02:17 PM EDT
May 4 1869 — Henry Chadwick published his first annual

Caleb Followill looks at a Beatles display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. Rockers Kings of Leon tour a new digital exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the NFT (cryptocurrency) launching before the rock band plays at the NFL draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kings of Leon tour Rock Hall, NFT exhibit before draft gig

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 12:37 PM EDT
Kings of Leon’s rock and roll journey has taken them from an NFT to the NFL.

Milwaukee Bucks' P.J. Tucker (17) and teammates reacts to a foul call during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
The Latest: Rams' coach, GM do final prep for draft at home

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2021 01:15 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the

FILE - Chicago Bears outside linebacker Geno Hayes (58) watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz., in this Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, file photo. Hayes, a former NFL linebacker who starred at Florida State, has died. He was 33. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, confirmed his death. He had liver disease and had been in hospice care. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Geno Hayes, former NFL, Florida State linebacker, dies at 33

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2021 12:12 PM EDT
Geno Hayes, a former NFL linebacker who starred at Florida State, has died. He

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
April 28 1966 — Boston edges the Los Angeles Lakers 95-93

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April 27 1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 25, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
April 26 1905 — Jack McCarthy of the Cubs became the only

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1989, file photo, Tony Mandarich backs off the line during the second quarter at Anaheim stadium as the Green Bay Packers played the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game. Considered one of best offensive line prospects in history, lasted only three seasons in Green Bay. (AP photo/Alan Greth, File)
The famous and the flops: best and worst NFL 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2021 12:19 PM EDT
The Associated Press looks at the best and worst first-round draft picks for

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
April 25 1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from

Jacksonville's Urban renewal begins with QB Trevor Lawrence

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:36 PM EDT
1, 25. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1-15) LAST SEASON:

Super Bowl champ Bucs aim to bolster depth in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:21 PM EDT
32. TAMPA BAY BUCCANNERS (15-5) LAST SEASON: Talk about

Improved Browns may add more defensive pieces in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:15 PM EDT
26. CLEVELAND BROWNS (12-6) LAST SEASON: First-year coach

Saints enter draft with holes at all levels of defense

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
28. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (13-5) LAST SEASON: The Saints won

New Falcons GM Fontenot could select successor to QB Ryan

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:05 PM EDT
4. ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) LAST SEASON: Coach Dan Quinn and