Michael Phelps
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 19-25
By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 19
1909 — The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Twelve-thousand spectators watch Austrian engineer Louis Schwitzer win a five...
Sportlight-Babe Ruth is the first to hit 500 home runs.
By The Associated Press Aug. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 11
1929 — Babe Ruth is the first MLB player to hit 500 home runs.
1943 — Volo Song, driven by Ben White, wins the Hambletonian...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 5-11
By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 9
1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 4x100 relay at the...
Sportlight-Jackie Joyner sets heptathlon world record
By The Associated Press Aug. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
1912 — John...
Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
1912 — John...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 29-Aug.4
By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 29
1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats the...
Sportlight-Dennis Martinez pitches a perfect game.
By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 28
1913 — The United States wins its first Davis Cup since 1902 by beating Britain three matches to two.
1928 — The Summer Olympics...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 22-28, Take two
By The Associated Press Jul. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 26
1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown.
1928 — Gene Tunney...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 22-28
By The Associated Press Jul. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 22
1921 — Jim Barnes wins the U.S. Men’s Open golf championship by edging Walter Hagen, Leo Diegel, Jock Hutchinson and Fred McLeod.
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Winter Olympians champion climate, peace amid muted activism
By Kelvin Chan Feb. 15, 2022 03:06 AM EST
Mental health among athletes spotlighted in tumultuous 2021
By Jenna Fryer Dec. 22, 2021 09:56 AM EST
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...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Aug. 19, 2021 11:43 AM EDT
Aug. 20
1921 — Molla Bjurstedt Mallory beats Mary Browne, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to win the U.S. women’s national tennis title at the Germantown...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Aug. 10, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 11
1943 — Volo Song, driven by Ben White, wins the Hambletonian Stakes in the third heat.
1948 — Demon Hanover,...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Aug. 05, 2021 11:35 AM EDT
Aug. 10
1900 — The first Davis Cup is held with the United States beating Britain, 3-0.
1949 — Ezzard Charles knocks...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Aug. 01, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
July 29
1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
July 28
1913 — The United States wins its first Davis Cup since 1902 by beating Britain three matches to two.
1928 —...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
July 26
1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown.
1928...