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By The Associated Press Aug. 20, 2020 11:48 AM EDT
Aug. 23 1898 — Malcolm Whitman wins the men’s singles title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship. 1926 —...

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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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July 29 1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats...

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By The Associated Press Jul. 26, 2020 12:55 PM EDT
July 27 1920 — Resolute defeats Shamrock IV of Britain to defend the America’s Cup title for the United States. 1937 —...

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By The Associated Press Jul. 23, 2020 10:19 AM EDT
July 26 1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown. 1928...

Ricardo Zapata, left, a photographer for the Los Angeles Angels, has his temperature taken by Sarah Morris before entering Angels Stadium for baseball practice on Monday, July 6, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. New protocols like temperature checks, social distancing, and limiting amount of people allowed in sports venues have been put in place due to the spread of COVID-19. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Latest: D-Backs' Guerra returns after negative test

By The Associated Press Jul. 08, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

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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 —...

Brad Keselowski (2) drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. Keselowski won the race. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Central Michigan gets NCAA waiver for DI sports minimum

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2020 10:28 AM EDT

The gates of St. Edwards' Lewis-Chen Family Soccer Field are locked and marked closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in Austin, Texas. In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, St. Edwards says they are cutting cut six sports programs including men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf and men's soccer. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
The Latest: Massachusetts Gov. Baker OKs pro team practices

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2020 03:44 PM EDT

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By The Associated Press May. 21, 2020 10:12 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...

FILE - In this May 26, 2019, file photo, Simon Pagenaud, of France, leads the field through the first turn on the start of the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis. It is finally May and acceptable to declare this a crummy year for Roger Penske to have purchased Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The iconic track was scheduled to open this week for racing, but everything has been put on hold, including the Indianapolis 500, because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
The Latest: Indy high school to hold graduation at Speedway

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2020 05:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The Ottawa Senators announced late Tuesday night, March 17, 2020, one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms and is in isolation. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
The Latest: Hurricanes ask employees to take time off

By The Associated Press Mar. 25, 2020 11:46 AM EDT

An image of Oregon great Steve Prefontaine looms over workers as they continue work on Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Ore., Monday, March 23, 2020. The venue is slated to be the site of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials in June but the event is now in question as a result of concerns over COVID-19 and the potential delay of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. (Andy Nelson/The Register-Guard via AP)
The Latest: Australia cancels track championships for 2020

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

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By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 02:08 PM EDT
March 25 1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters, beating Craig Wood by one stroke. 1947 — Holy Cross, led by George...

Empty seats ring the field during a One Day International cricket match between Australia and New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Friday, March 13, 2020. Cricket Australia announced that three one-day international matches between Australia and New Zealand would be played in empty stadiums because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The first of the three matches began at the 48,000-seat Sydney Cricket Ground, where television announcers spoke of the "eerie" silence in the stadium devoid of fans. (Dean Lewins/AAP Image via AP)
The Latest: Report: Kentucky Derby postponed to September

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2020 07:28 PM EDT

For release weekend editions, March 14-15

Mar. 15, 2020 09:17 PM EDT
March 19 1942 — The Thoroughbred Racing Associations of the United States is formed, with John C. Clark as president. ...