MLB Playoffs
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. 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. 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...

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...

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)
LEADING OFF: Red Sox try to close out Rays on Marathon Day

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 11:13 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora watches the team's baseball workout with bench coach Tim Hyers, right, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Boston. The Red Sox hosts the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Cora: Text from Belichick, 'like the highlight of the year'

Oct. 10, 2021 02:41 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 5 1900 — Britain’s Harry Vardon wins the U.S. Open golf title, beating J.H. Taylor with a 313 total at the Chicago Golf Club. ...

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers during the third inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Yankees, Mets allowed to start seasons with 20% capacity

By Ronald Blum Mar. 18, 2021 01:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays pose with the American League championship trophy following their victory against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series, in San Diego. This has been a year for Tampa Bay sports like no other, though the area's three successful professional teams haven't had a chance to truly capitalize on the boom and connect with re-energized fan bases. It has been — and continues to be —- a missed opportunity because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Astros at Rays 10/17/2020

Nov. 03, 2020 02:56 PM EST

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger celebrates his home run with Enrique Hernandez against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning in Game 7 of a baseball National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Braves at Dodgers 10/18/2020

Oct. 20, 2020 05:28 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger celebrates his home run with Enrique Hernandez against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning in Game 7 of a baseball National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Football rules nationally, Dodgers in Los Angeles

By David Bauder Oct. 20, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2020 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...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2020 12:56 PM EDT
Oct. 18 1924 — Harold “Red” Grange accounts for six touchdowns in Illinois’ 39-14 win over Michigan. Grange returns the opening kickoff 95...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 01:44 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 —...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 12:51 PM 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...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 12:55 PM EDT
Sept. 27 1894 — Aqueduct Race Track opens its doors. The building is torn down in 1955 and the new Aqueduct reopens on Sept. 14, 1959. ...

A 2019 World Series champions sign is displayed during the Washington Nationals baseball practice at Nationals Park, Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
MLB, players agree to expand playoffs to 16 teams

By Ronald Blum Jul. 23, 2020 05:09 PM EDT