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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jun. 25, 2020 11:59 AM EDT
June 27 1903 — Willie Anderson captures the U.S. Open with a two-stroke victory over David Brown in a playoff. 1914 —...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns reacts on the sideline after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The Chicago Bears and cornerback Artie Burns agreed to a one-year contract, agent Drew Rosenhaus said on Saturday, March 21, 2020.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
The Latest: LSU to resume voluntary workouts June 8

By The Associated Press May. 22, 2020 02:08 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, CeeDee Lamb talks on a phone in Houston during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. Lamb was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round. (NFL via AP)
Cowboys skip defensive needs, draft WR CeeDee Lamb at 17

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 23, 2020 10:35 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 11:04 AM EDT
April 25 1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked...

Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu, left, is congratulated by head women coach Kelly Graves and others on the bench after recording her 21st career triple double in an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Name dropping: A few up-and-comers who may make mark in '20

By Pat Graham Dec. 31, 2019 12:08 PM EST

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred steps away from the podium after speaking to the media at the owners meeting in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
MLB draft relocating to Omaha ahead of College World Series

Dec. 11, 2019 04:46 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, left with back facing camera, greets NBA basketball New Orleans Pelicans draft picks Zion Williamson, left, Jaxson Hayes, center, and head coach Alvin Gentry during training camp at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Friday, July 26, 2019. With them are Saints general manager Mickey Loomis, center with back to camera, and former Saints head coach Jim Mora, right. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Zion Williamson dabbles in football fun with Saints

Jul. 29, 2019 08:15 PM EDT

David Griffin, Executive Vice President of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans holds up a placard after it was announced that his team had won the first pick during the NBA basketball draft lottery Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nuccio DiNuzzo)
Pelicans going at own pace after hitting NBA lottery jackpot

By Brett Martel May. 15, 2019 06:06 PM EDT

Ohio State defensive lineman Nick Bosa talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Nick Bosa healthy again, following dad and brother into NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 02, 2019 06:10 PM EST

FILE - In this July 13, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps speaks at a news conference in Metairie, La. A person familiar with the situation says the Pelicans have fired general manager Dell Demps. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, because the club has not announced it. Demps did not immediately return voice and text messages left with him Friday morning. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Pelicans fire GM Dell Demps amid Anthony Davis fallout

By Brett Martel Feb. 15, 2019 07:54 PM EST