Jack Johnson
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By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 26 1908 — Jack Johnson becomes the first black man to win the world heavyweight boxing title, with a 14th-round knockout of Tommy Burns in Sydney,...

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By The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 19 1913 — Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson fights to a 10-round draw with Battling Jim Johnson in Paris. 1917 — The NHL begins play...

Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic, center, talks with reporters during media day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 26 1908 — Jack Johnson becomes the first black man to win the world heavyweight boxing title, with a 14th-round knockout of Tommy Burns in Sydney,...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal...

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

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 26 1908 — Jack Johnson becomes the first black man to win the world heavyweight boxing title, with a 14th-round knockout of Tommy...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 19 1913 — Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson fights to a 10-round draw with Battling Jim Johnson in Paris. 1917 —...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 11:26 AM EST
Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:30 PM 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...