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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...

Toronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looks on from the dugout while wearing an arm sleeve with the words "Thanks Dad" inscribed on it during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Alonso will defend HR Derby title; Guerrero to sit out

Jun. 23, 2021 01:42 PM EDT

Texas Rangers' Joey Gallo, center, avoids the tag of Oakland Athletics third baseman Chad Pinder, left, to safely take third base during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 21, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Rangers end 6-game skid with 8-3 win over Elvis and the A's

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 22, 2021 12:50 AM 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 hits a home run in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Oakland, Calif. Looking on is Athletics catcher Aramis Garcia. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
LEADING OFF: Ohtani 1st HR Derby entrant, Buehler vs D-backs

By The Associated Press Jun. 19, 2021 01:59 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits a home run in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Oakland, Calif. Looking on is Athletics catcher Aramis Garcia. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
LEADING OFF: Ohtani 1st HR Derby entrant, Buehler vs D-backs

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2021 07:42 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

Fans watch during the third inning of a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Latest: Yankee Stadium to resume 100% capacity on Friday

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 06:07 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

Los Angeles Angels' Jared Walsh (20) and Max Stassi (33) celebrate with Taylor Ward (3) after Walsh and Stassi scored off of single hit by Juan Lagares during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Ohtani HR, Angels rally past Mariners 12-5; Kikuchi injured

By Joe Reedy Jun. 06, 2021 01:31 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning, left, leaves the mound after he was removed by manager Joe Maddon, right, during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, June 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Fraley's 1st big league homer lifts Mariners over Angels

By Joe Reedy Jun. 04, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn motions and looks skyward as he comes off the field after being removed during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Mariners win 3-2, hand Rangers 11th straight road loss

By Chris Talbott May. 30, 2021 01:21 AM EDT

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus, left, celebrates with center fielder Ramon Laureano after the Athletics defeated the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, May 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
The Latest: Oakland Athletics going to full capacity June 29

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
LEADING OFF: Mariners hit by virus, Mikolas back with Cards

May. 22, 2021 02:54 AM EDT

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. flips his bat after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, May 21, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Tatis hits 50th career homer, Padres rout Mariners 16-1

By Bernie Wilson May. 22, 2021 02:46 AM EDT

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais watches from the dugout as they played the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Positive test leads Mariners to place 4 on COVID-19 IL

May. 21, 2021 09:30 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber, third from right, celebrates with catcher Kyle Higashioka, second from right, and the rest of the team after throwing a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
LEADING OFF: No-hit streak, Davis down, Cueto vs Reds

By The Associated Press May. 20, 2021 03:46 AM EDT