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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 28-Nov. 3
By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 28
1939 — Kansas State’s homecoming contest against Nebraska is the second college football game ever televised, following the Fordham-Waynesburg...
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...
Sportlight-Simone Biles withdraws from the team final.
By The Associated Press Jul. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 27
1920 — Resolute defeats Shamrock IV of Britain to defend the America’s Cup title for the United States.
1937 — The United States...
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...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 30, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 31
1920 — Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL-record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks.
1941 —...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 30
1926 — The major league rules committee mandates that pitchers must have access to a rosin bag.
1971 — UCLA starts its 88-game...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2022 10:54 AM EST
Jan. 28
1901 — The American League is founded. The league plans for a 140-game schedule, set player rosters at 14 and recognizes the Players Protective...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 27
1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1973 — UCLA, led by Bill Walton, sets an NCAA record...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 25, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 26
1913 — Jim Thorpe gives up his track medals from the 1912 Olympic games as a result of his having been a professional. He had been paid $25 for...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2022 11:39 AM EST
Jan. 25
1894 — Jim Corbett knocks out Charley Mitchell in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title.
1924 — The first Winter...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 28
1939 — Kansas State’s homecoming contest against Nebraska is the second college football game ever televised, following the Fordham...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Sep. 11, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 12
1895 — Defender wins three straight matches from the British challenger Valkyrie II to defend the America’s Cup for the United...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 02:16 PM EDT
Sept. 10
1933 — Fred Perry wins his first U.S. men’s singles title with a 6-3, 11-13, 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 victory over Australian Jack Crawford.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jul. 26, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
July 27
1920 — Resolute defeats Shamrock IV of Britain to defend the America’s Cup title for the United States.
1937 —...
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...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 30, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 31
1920 — Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks.
...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 29, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 30
1926 — The major league rules committee mandates that pitchers must have access to a rosin bag.
1971 — UCLA...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2021 12:30 PM EST
Jan. 30
1926 — The major league rules committee mandates that pitchers must have access to a rosin bag.
1971 — UCLA...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 25, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 26
1913 — Jim Thorpe gives up his track medals from the 1912 Olympic games as a result of his having been a professional. He had been...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:52 PM EST
Jan. 23
1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 at Olympia Stadium to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. The...