Olympic games
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Sept. 28
1920 — A Chicago grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the 1919 World Series, known as...
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Sept. 17
1897 — England’s Joe Lloyd beats Scotland’s Willie Anderson by one stroke to win the U.S. Open in Wheaton, Ill.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Aug. 19, 2021 11:49 AM EDT
Aug. 23
1898 — Malcolm Whitman wins the men’s singles title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship.
1926 —...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Aug. 19, 2021 11:43 AM EDT
Aug. 20
1921 — Molla Bjurstedt Mallory beats Mary Browne, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to win the U.S. women’s national tennis title at the Germantown...
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By The Associated Press Aug. 10, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 11
1943 — Volo Song, driven by Ben White, wins the Hambletonian Stakes in the third heat.
1948 — Demon Hanover,...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Aug. 05, 2021 11:35 AM EDT
Aug. 10
1900 — The first Davis Cup is held with the United States beating Britain, 3-0.
1949 — Ezzard Charles knocks...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2021 04:42 PM EDT
Aug. 5
1921 — Radio station KDKA and announcer Harold Arlin provide the first broadcast of a major league game as the Pirates beat the...
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Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
July 29
1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
July 29
1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
July 28
1913 — The United States wins its first Davis Cup since 1902 by beating Britain three matches to two.
1928 —...
NBC quickly hires Maria Taylor after her departure from ESPN
By Joe Reedy Jul. 23, 2021 08:28 PM EDT
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...
Perry Baker back in U.S. rugby 7s squad for Tokyo Olympics
Jul. 02, 2021 09:34 PM EDT
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP) — Two-time world rugby sevens player of the year Perry Baker has recovered from a serious leg injury to earn his place in the U.S....
NFL player Ebner withdraws from Olympic rugby 7s selection
Jun. 22, 2021 08:46 PM EDT
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP) — Nate Ebner won’t get to compete at the Tokyo Olympics between NFL seasons after withdrawing from contention for the U.S. rugby...
Eat, drink and be merry: Food pairs well with Olympic spot
By Eddie Pells And Pat Graham Jun. 22, 2021 03:32 PM EDT
