Roger Clemens
Yanks may face Cleveland's bugs again in a throwback to '07
By Ronald Blum Oct. 14, 2022 12:49 PM EDT
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Oct. 7-13
By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 7
1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2.
1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John...
Today in Sports History: Clemens strikes out 20 batters
By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 18
1899 — The Cincinnati Open begins. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the United States still played in its original city and is now known...
Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 16-22
By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 16
1885 — The America’s Cup is successfully defended by U.S. yacht Puritan as it beats Britain’s Genesta in two heats.
1926 — Henri...
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead, Aug. 19-25
By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 23
1906 — On their way to the American League pennant, the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Senators 4-1 for their 19th straight victory.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press May. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 27
1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union Course, Long...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 29
1901 — His Eminence, ridden by Jimmy Winkfield, wins the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths over Sannazarro in the only Derby ever raced in April...
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2022 12:01 PM EDT
April 12
1906 — Johnny Bates of Boston became the first modern player to hit a home run in his first major league at bat. Irv Young allowed one hit as...
No indictment for Texans QB Watson over sex assault claims
By Juan A. Lozano Mar. 11, 2022 02:38 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 13
1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears.
1958 — Gordie Howe of the...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 11:03 AM EST
Dec. 10
1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0.
1961 —...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 9
1943 — Bob Hoernschemeyer throws six touchdown passes, an NCAA record for a freshman, to lead Indiana past Nebraska 54-13.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 12:34 PM EDT
Oct. 8
1933 — Cliff Battles of the Boston Redskins becomes the first NFL player to gain more than 200 yards rushing with 215 yards in a 21...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Sep. 18, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 19
1925 — Bill Tilden wins his sixth straight U.S. Open tennis championship with a five-set victory over Bill Johnston. Tilden wins 4...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 18
1899 — The Cincinnati Open begins. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the United States still played in its original city and...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 11:38 AM EDT
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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Texans QB’s sex assault cases highlight concerns amid #MeToo
By Juan A. Lozano Aug. 07, 2021 10:53 AM EDT
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:37 PM EDT
April 27
1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion. He finished with a 49-0 record, including six title...
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 08, 2021 03:30 PM EDT
April 10
1913 — President Wilson threw out the first ball as the Senators edged the New York Yankees 2-1 in Washington’s home opener....
