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New York Giants head coach Joe Judge, right, and offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, left, react during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Giants play a complete game, now they have to do it again

By Tom Canavan Oct. 25, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Ryan throws for 336, Falcons get FG at end, top Miami 30-28

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 24, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 25 1947 — In front of a capacity crowd of 35,000 at Columbia’s Baker Field in New York, the Lions end Army’s 32-game unbeaten streak...

FILE - In this Friday, June 6, 2014 file photo, Travis Tritt performs during the CMA Fest at LP Field in Nashville, Tenn. Tritt, who canceled shows at venues that required a COVID-19 vaccine or mask-wearing, was set to sing the national anthem before Game 6 of the NL Championship Series on Saturday night, Oct. 23, 2021. The Braves' 41,000-seat stadium, Truist Park, has allowed full capacity most of the season with no requirements for vaccinations, negative tests or mask-wearing from fans. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)
2014 CMA Music Festival

Oct. 23, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith congratulates pitcher Kenley Jansen after Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers defeated the Braves 11-2. The Braves lead the series 3-2 games. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Braves at Dodgers 10/21/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 02:29 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Jorge Soler, right, rejoins the team for batting practice while preparing to play the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of baseball's NL Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles. Soler rejoined the team Thursday after being out due to a positive COVID-19 test. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
After slamming COVID-19 rules, Tritt sings anthem at NLCS

By Paul Newberry Oct. 23, 2021 02:25 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 24 1943 — The Green Bay Packers grab nine interceptions, seven off Frank Sinkwich, in a 27-6 victory over the Detroit Lions. ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 12:01 PM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:55 AM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 21 1950 — Tom Powers of Duke scores six touchdowns — three rushing, three receiving — in a 41-0 victory over Richmond. ...

FILE - In this June 5, 2021, file photo, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York. The NBA's Brooklyn Nets begin the season without star guard Kyrie Irving, who cannot play or practice at home because of a New York City vaccine mandate and was told by the team he wouldn't be around at all until his status changes. Irving and other unvaccinated players around pro sports don't get paid for the time they miss. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Vaccines in sports at a glance

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2021 06:16 PM EDT

CBS wins for first time this season, led by '60 Minutes'

By David Bauder Oct. 19, 2021 05:01 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS won its first week of the new television season, primarily by being the network of choice for people who wanted to watch something other...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 20 1923 — Zev, winner of the 1923 Kentucky Derby, beats England’s Papyrus, winner of the 1923 Epsom Derby, in a $100,000 match race at...

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey signs dollar bills for fans before he threw out the first pitch at a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Brewers at Dodgers 10/2/2021

Oct. 14, 2021 10:33 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, center, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey as Rams' Taylor Rapp (24) moves in as Metcalf scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Ramsey embracing leadership role on and off field for Rams

By Greg Beacham Oct. 14, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:46 PM EDT
Oct. 19 1940 — Alabama snaps Tennessee’s defensive scoreless streak of 71 quarters but still loses 27-12. Tennessee hadn’t allowed a point...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
Oct. 15 1933 — The Philadelphia Eagles play their first NFL game and suffers a 56-0 loss to the New York Giants. 1961 —...

Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Carlos Correa against the Chicago White Sox in the third inning during Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Astros at White Sox 10/10/2021

Oct. 11, 2021 02:43 AM EDT

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run walk-off home run during the thirteenth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Boston. The Red Sox won 6-4. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
LEADING OFF: Astros face renewed sign-stealing charge

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers' Freddy Peralta pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Mets at Brewers 9/26/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 11:15 PM EDT