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Fans watch New York Islanders' Brock Nelson, second from right celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of Game 6 during an NHL hockey second-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
'New York Saints' moniker catches on during Islanders run

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 11, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 20, 2021 06:50 PM EDT
May 21 1881 — A small group of tennis club members meets at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City to form the world’s first national...

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2020, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Chris Hogan warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in East Rutherford, N.J. Hogan is trading touchdowns for goals and returning to his athletic roots. The NFL wide receiver, who most recently played with the Jets, announced Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, he has signed with the Premier Lacrosse League and declared his eligibility to be selected in the league's draft next month. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
NFL WR Hogan declares for Premier Lacrosse League draft

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 13, 2021 09:14 PM EST

Security stands indicate entrances for tested and non-tested personnel entering MetLife Stadium before an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos during the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Denver Broncos at New York Jets 10/1/2020

Oct. 01, 2020 07:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 file photo, Manchester City's Sergio Aguero smiles during the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Manchester City at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England. Sergio Aguero has been using some of his spare time in lockdown to teach British kids how to speak Spanish. The Argentina international has been signed up by the BBC as part of its home-schooling initiative while educational establishments are closed during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)
The Latest: Louisville AD: 15% cut from budget, furloughs

By The Associated Press Apr. 20, 2020 11:37 AM EDT

Gates stand locked outside the closed Manchester City Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, northern England, as the English Premier League soccer season has been suspended due to coronavirus, Thursday, April 9, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: Westbrook donates 650 computers to needy kids

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2020 12:43 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 18, 2019 10:26 AM EDT
May 19 1910 — Cy Young, the career leader in major league victories, wins No. 500 as the Cleveland Indians defeat Washington 5-4 in 11 innings. ...

Lions sign wide receivers Kennedy, Smallwood

May. 12, 2019 09:32 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed free agent wide receivers Tom Kennedy and Jordan Smallwood. The Lions announced the moves Sunday. They...