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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...

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 file photo, Takuma Sato, of Japan, celebrates with Bobby Rahal after Sato won the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. The future of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato in the IndyCar Series was put in doubt Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 when Rahal Letterman Lanigan said the Japanese racer would not return to the team.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato out at Rahal for 2022

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 05, 2021 07:13 PM EDT

Tony Stewart waves to fans before the debut race of Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) at Stafford Motor Speedway, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Stafford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Column: Stewart realistic about SHR's current struggles

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 21, 2021 06:21 PM EDT

Helio Castroneves of Brazil celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Column: Age is a meaningless number for Indy's 4-time winner

By Jenna Fryer May. 31, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

Fans take a photo before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Good company: Helio Castroneves wins Indy 500 for 4th time

By Jenna Fryer May. 30, 2021 01:50 PM EDT

Today in History

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Saturday, May 29, the 149th day of 2021. There are 216 days left in the year. Today’s...

The home of Veronica and Beth Shook, mother and daughter, decorated as part of the Spectacle of Homes contest to be featured ahead of the Indianapolis 500 auto race, is shown Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Indianapolis. Because the traditional parade has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, drivers will instead cruise by homes that have been decorated to celebrate the 105th running of the race. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Front Yard of Bricks: Fans embrace Indy 500 traditions

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2021 05:37 PM EDT
May 28 1901 — Parader, ridden by Fred Landry, overcomes a bad start to win the Preakness Stakes by two lengths over Sadie S. ...

FILE - Takuma Sato, of Japan, celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, file photo. Sato is trying to become the sixth driver to win consecutive Indianapolis 500s. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indy 500 winner Sato wants third race victory and a party

By Dan Gelston May. 26, 2021 01:11 PM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, waves to fans after winning the pole for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Iceman shakes through head cold to show he's IndyCar's best

By Jenna Fryer May. 24, 2021 05:22 PM EDT

Scott Dixon pumps his fist after winning the IndyCar Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Dixon wins IndyCar at Texas again ahead of rookie McLaughlin

By Stephen Hawkins May. 01, 2021 09:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 17, 2020, file photo, driver Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, stands next to his car during qualifying for an IndyCar Series auto race at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Kanaan’s supposed farewell tour last year fizzled amid nearly empty tracks. Then he was given another chance to extend his IndyCar career, this time before fans. His first two races come this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Kanaan to make IndyCar season debut at Texas doubleheader

Apr. 30, 2021 03:18 PM EDT

Dalton Kellett, of Canada, waits in his pit box during testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
IndyCar opens season with stacked rookie class chasing Dixon

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 14, 2021 05:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 18, 2020 file photo, Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, puts on his helmet before the start of the IndyCar Series auto race at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Kanaan has another shot at a proper IndyCar farewell tour as the co-driver with Jimmie Johnson the next two years at Chip Ganassi Racing. The seven-time NASCAR champion signed on for the road and street course events, and Ganassi announced Monday, Nov. 23, that Kanaan will complete the season in the No. 48 Honda. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kanaan to pair with Johnson to drive oval races for Ganassi

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 23, 2020 09:48 AM EST

Josef Newgarden, center, celebrates his win with second-place finisher Pato O'Ward, left, and third-place finisher Scott Dixon following an IndyCar auto race Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Newgarden wins IndyCar finale but can't deny Dixon 6th title

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 25, 2020 05:22 PM EDT

FILE - Sebastien Bourdais waves before the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Madison, Ill. Sebastien Bourdais will return to IndyCar with A.J. Foyt Racing — a full-time job for 2021 that begins with the final three races of the season. Bourdais will begin his new job with a doubleheader at Indianapolis and the season finale at St. Petersburg. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Bourdais to return to IndyCar with full-time Foyt ride

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 15, 2020 01:54 PM EDT

Tony Kanaan, left, and Graham Rahal laugh as they talk on pit road during qualifying for an IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, June 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Kanaan back in IndyCar to resume swansong season at Iowa

By Dave Skretta Jul. 17, 2020 03:53 PM EDT

People fill the stands near Turn 5 during the REV Group Grand Prix auto race one, Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Elkhart Lake, Wis. IndyCar driver Scott Dixon won the event. (Gary C. Klein/The Sheboygan Press via AP)
With fans back, Dixon wins at Road America for 3rd straight

By Steve Megargee Jul. 11, 2020 04:01 PM EDT

IndyCar Rev Group Grand Prix winner Alexander Rossi enters Victory Lane Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. The IndyCar series will welcome fans for the first time of the year during the REV Group Grand Prix doubleheader Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, 2020, at Road America in Plymouth, Wisconsin.(Gary C. Klein/The Sheboygan Press via AP)
IndyCar drivers grateful to have fans back this weekend

By Steve Megargee Jul. 10, 2020 04:57 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden gestures as he stands up in the cockpit after earning the pole position for an IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, June 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
IndyCar gets through well-screened, delayed opener in Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 07, 2020 05:02 PM EDT