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This Date in Sports, Roger Maris hits his 61st home run

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 1 1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer, Deacon...

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, above, makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Lions host Seahawks in matchup of teams aiming for .500 mark

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 03:33 PM EDT

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead, Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 30 1904 — Doc White of the Chicago White Sox pitched his fifth shutout in eighteen days, a 4-0 win over the New York Yankees. 1915 ...

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 30-Oct. 6

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 30 1916 — The Boston Braves snap the 26-game winning streak of the New York Giants with an 8-3 victory in the second game of a doubleheader. ...

President Joe Biden holds up a jersey during an event celebrating the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Washington. From left, Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos, manager Brian Snitker, Biden, and Braves President and CEO Terry McGuirk. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Biden praises Braves' 'unstoppable, joyful run' to 2021 win

By Aamer Madhani And Colleen Long Sep. 26, 2022 04:43 PM EDT

Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-30

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 27 1894 — Aqueduct Race Track opens its doors. The building is torn down in 1955 and the new Aqueduct reopens on Sept. 14, 1959. ...

Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-29

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 23 1926 — Gene Tunney beats Jack Dempsey with a 10-round decision to retain the world heavyweight title. 1952 — Rocky Marciano...

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 16-22

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 16 1885 — The America’s Cup is successfully defended by U.S. yacht Puritan as it beats Britain’s Genesta in two heats. 1926 — Henri...

FILE - Robert "Bojo" Ackah, center, and Fik-Shun, left, perform during the announcement of the first Thursday Night Football on Prime Video matchup featuring the San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs at the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. The Thursday night, Sept. 15 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs kicks off Amazon Prime Video's 11-year agreement with the NFL to carry “Thursday Night Football". (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)
NFL on Prime Video latest foray by leagues into streaming

By Joe Reedy Sep. 14, 2022 09:34 PM EDT

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly looks out from the stands before the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/David Cliff)
Klopp mocks Boehly's idea of All-Star Game in Premier League

Sep. 14, 2022 03:48 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Nationals at Phillies 9/11/2022

Sep. 11, 2022 08:25 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm throws his bat after striking out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Bohm's HR helps Phils beat Nats after 3 1/2-hour rain delay

By Dan Gelston Sep. 11, 2022 08:19 PM EDT

Today in Sports: Week Ahead, Sept. 9-15

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 9 1940 — Donald McNeil beats Bobby Riggs after losing the first two sets to capture the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title. Alice Marble wins her...

FILE - Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark answers a question at a press conference in New York, Friday, March 11, 2022. Major League Baseball Players Association head Tony Clark is confident that at least 30% of minor league players will sign recently distributed union authorization cards in the coming days and weeks, paving the way for thousands more players to potentially join the organization. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
THE PLAYERS Championship

Sep. 07, 2022 11:09 AM EDT

Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association Tony Clark gets emotional as he speaks during a news conference at the Press Club in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Major League Baseball Players Association joins AFL-CIO

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 07, 2022 11:08 AM EDT

Former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth, left, talks with Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Giants at Dodgers 9/6/2022

Sep. 06, 2022 11:37 PM EDT

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. leaves a press conference with the media about his 80 game suspension from baseball after testing positive for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Suspended Padres star Tatis has surgery on left shoulder

Sep. 06, 2022 09:14 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard throws a ceremonial pitch before a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Rays at Marlins 8/31/2022

Aug. 31, 2022 07:07 PM EDT

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...

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead, Aug. 19-25

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 23 1906 — On their way to the American League pennant, the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Senators 4-1 for their 19th straight victory. ...