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Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-30

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 27 1894 — Aqueduct Race Track opens its doors. The building is torn down in 1955 and the new Aqueduct reopens on Sept. 14, 1959. ...

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...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 03:40 PM EDT
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...

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
LEADING OFF: Alvarez carries U.S. flag, big rivalries abound

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2021 02:34 AM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler follows through on a delivery to a Colorado Rockies batter during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
LEADING OFF: Alvarez carries U.S. flag, big rivalries abound

By The Associated Press Jul. 21, 2021 10:50 PM EDT

Fans cheer as Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) walks to the dugout after being removed from the baseball game during the third inning against the Houston Astros, Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Keuchel chased early, beaten in 1st start against Astros

Jun. 20, 2021 06:04 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, left, laughs with Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera at first during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, June 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Ohtani, backed by Ward's slam, leads Angels past Tigers 7-5

By Greg Beacham Jun. 18, 2021 12:52 AM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, front center, talks with from left to right, Carson Kelly, Nick Ahmed, Josh Rojas and Christian Walker during a pitching change in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, June 17, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tear

By The Associated Press Jun. 17, 2021 10:21 PM EDT

Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia (77) throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Berríos pitching, Polanco power carry Twins past Astros 5-2

By Dave Campbell Jun. 12, 2021 10:48 PM EDT

Seattle Mariners' Drew Steckenrider throws out Cleveland Indians' Eddie Rosario at first base during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 11, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Civale dominates for 9th win, Indians blank Mariners 7-0

By Tom Withers Jun. 11, 2021 10:17 PM EDT

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman throws against the Cleveland Indians in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Mariners get back reliever Graveman after COVID issue

By Tom Withers Jun. 11, 2021 05:57 PM EDT

White Sox return to 100% at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 25

Jun. 09, 2021 05:06 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox will return to 100% capacity at Guaranteed Rate Field starting with a June 25 against Seattle. The...

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, left, celebrates with Eric Haase after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Saturday, June 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Skubal wins consecutive starts, Tigers beat ChiSox 4-3

By Sarah Trotto Jun. 05, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase, right, is congratulated by catcher Austin Hedges after the Indians defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-1 in the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Ramírez homers, Indians beat Chisox to split 2nd DH in row

By Tom Withers May. 31, 2021 09:43 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Cleveland, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Wild Chatwood helps Indians beat Blue Jays 6-5 for DH split

By Steve Herrick May. 30, 2021 06:59 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Will Craig, right, tosses the ball to catcher Michael Perez, left, after Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez (9) hit a fielder's choice third to first and was caught in a rundown between home and first during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 27, 2021. Cub's Willson Contreras, top center, scores on the play and Báez reached second on an errant throw by Pirates' catcher Perez. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
LEADING OFF: Bellinger returning, Craig laughs off blunder

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2021 02:08 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 2, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger tosses his bat after flying out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela during the second inning of a baseball game in Denver. Bellinger is ready to return from a broken leg that's sidelined him for nearly two months. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday, May 28, the 2019 NL MVP will start in center field on Saturday and Sunday against San Francisco. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
LEADING OFF: Bellinger returning, Craig laughs off blunder

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2021 08:58 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano reacts after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Hernandez's homer in 10th gives Indians 5-3 win over Twins

Brian Dulik May. 22, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor reacts after turning a double play over Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu during the second inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cole give Yanks best starters' stretch since 1932, 7-0 win

By Larry Fleisher May. 22, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Jordan Montgomery delivers a pitch during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, May 21, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Yanks turn triple play, edge White Sox 2-1 behind Torres

By Mike Fitzpatrick May. 21, 2021 11:22 PM EDT