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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 9-12

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 9 1934 — The New York Giants wins the NFL championship by beating the Chicago Bears 30-13 in the famous “Sneakers Game.” With the temperature at 9...

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas sits on the bench during an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Cleveland. Thomas is one of five first-year eligible players among 28 modern day semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2023. (AP Photo/David Richard/File)
Darrelle Revis among Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists

Nov. 22, 2022 02:01 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) reacts to fans as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. The Eagles won 29-17. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 10

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 09, 2022 03:26 PM EST

Philadelphia Union's Andre Blake raises the trophy after defeating New York City FC in an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Chester, Pa. The Union won 3-1 and clinched the MLS Eastern Conference title. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union 10/30/2022

Nov. 04, 2022 06:03 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 26, 2022 08:57 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 19, 2022 03:10 PM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby is shown during warmups before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Houston Texans, off to a 1-3-1 start, have parted ways with executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby, The Associated Press has confirmed. The move was confirmed by a person familiar with the details who spoke with The Associated Press Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, on condition of anonymity because it had not been announced. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Executive VP Easterby let go by Houston Texans

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 17, 2022 11:22 AM EDT

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Oct. 7-13

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 7 1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2. 1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John...

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. ...

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

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in Newport, R.I. ...

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Raiders' Mack Hollins relishes role as 'weird guy' in Vegas

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 28, 2022 09:16 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) pushes off of Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals can't stop first-half woes in another loss to Rams

By David Brandt Sep. 26, 2022 06:45 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders feel urgency to improve, get 1st win

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 21, 2022 08:28 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs with the ball past Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 21, 2022 01:59 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas (73) walks on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Cleveland. Six-time All-Pro offensive lineman Joe Thomas, shutdown cornerback Darrelle Revis and speedy pass rusher Dwight Freeney headline the list of nine first-year eligible players picked among the 129 nominees for the 2023 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Thomas, Revis, Freeney headline 1st time Hall candidates

By Josh Dubow Sep. 20, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

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

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 20 1913 — Twenty-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet beats Britain’s Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Open. ...

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) leaps over the pile to score a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 14, 2022 02:12 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) participates in drills during a combined NFL practice with the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Herbert eager for Chargers to open season vs. Raiders

By Joe Reedy Sep. 08, 2022 07:22 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 - San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Trey Lance, left, and Jimmy Garoppolo take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Lance is ready for his first full season as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers despite getting almost no game action the past two seasons and with former starter Jimmy Garoppolo back on the bench behind him.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 07, 2022 03:24 PM EDT