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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...

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. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2016, file photo, ABC talk show host Jimmy Kimmel poses with then Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, unseen, during a break in taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Los Angeles. Kimmel announced Wednesday, June 17, 2021, on his show that he will be the title sponsor of college football's LA Bowl that is scheduled to be played Dec. 18 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Ca. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
Jimmy Kimmel to be title sponsor of inaugural LA Bowl

By Greg Beacham Jun. 17, 2021 01:51 AM EDT

Hawaii quarantines 81 football players due to COVID-19 cases

Apr. 06, 2021 10:19 PM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — The University of Hawaii on Tuesday placed 81 football players in quarantine after eight players tested positive for COVID-19 over the past...

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Illinois' new football coach Bret Bielema and his family were introduced to the media outside the Smith Center on UI campus in Champaign, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 20 , 2020. Bielema saw a unique opportunity to accelerate a turnaround at Illinois when he returned to college football as head coach of the Illini in December. (Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette via AP, File)
College football super seniors could change fortunes in 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 12:03 PM EST

Southern California guard Endyia Rogers wears a shirt with a statement about social injustices as she warms up before an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Santa Cruz, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Student-athletes across college campuses are taking a lead from professional athletes by using their platforms in hopes of creating change. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
College athletes coming together to promote change

By Janie Mccauley Feb. 18, 2021 12:50 PM EST

New Mexico quarterback Isaiah Chavez (13) runs by Fresno State defensive back Reggie Strong (7) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
New Mexico college teams finally returning home

By John Marshall Jan. 20, 2021 02:38 PM EST

Ball State running back Tye Evans (30) scores a touchdown against San Jose State in the first half of the Arizona Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Ball State beats No. 19 San Jose State 34-13 in Arizona Bowl

Dec. 31, 2020 06:54 PM EST

Nevada tight end Cole Turner (19) keeps his eyes on the ball for a pass reception against Tulane during the first half of the Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Strong, Lee, Taua pace Nevada in Potato Bowl win over Tulane

By Jason Chatraw Dec. 22, 2020 09:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 1984, file photo, San Diego Padres pitcher Mark Thurmond throws a pitch toward a Detroit Tigers batter in the first inning of the opening game of the World Series at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego. The biggest piece of San Diego's sports history is slowly being knocked down and ground to bits. Now the stadium is coming to an unceremonious end, leaving generations of fans feeling melancholy because, due to the coronavirus pandemic, they didn't get to say a proper goodbye to the place where they tailgated with gusto in the massive parking lot before cheering on the Chargers, Padres and Aztecs, or watched myriad other events and concerts. (AP Photo/File)
San Diegans left feeling sad as 'The Murph' comes down

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 22, 2020 05:24 PM EST

San Jose State defensive lineman Cade Hall (92) sacks Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Conference champion Spartans, Cardinals meet in Arizona Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 04:25 PM EST

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston, Hawaii to meet in New Mexico Bowl in Frisco, Texas

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 02:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 file photo, San Jose State quarterback Nick Starkel (17) looks to throw against Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Las Vegas. No. 25 San Jose State will face perennial conference powerhouse Boise State in the Mountain West championship on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 in Las Vegas. The game is usually played on the higher seed’s home field but this year it will be held at Sam Boyd Stadium. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
San Jose ready for Boise State in Mountain West championship

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 17, 2020 11:42 AM EST

Coastal Carolina wide receiver Jaivon Heiligh (6) and teammate Will McDonald (66) celebrate Heiligh's touchdown against Troy during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
AP Top 25: Coastal breaks into top 10; Alabama still No. 1

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2020 06:20 PM EST

Inaugural LA Bowl postponed until 2021 due to coronavirus

Dec. 07, 2020 01:11 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The LA Bowl will not play its inaugural game until 2021 after organizers announced Monday that this year’s game was being postponed...

As Hawaii linebacker Darius Muasau (53) charges him, San Jose State quarterback Nick Starkel (17) makes a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
San Jose St. plays first game in 3 weeks, beats Hawaii 35-24

Dec. 05, 2020 10:00 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, greets Penn State head coach James Franklin after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Penn State won 27-17. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Maryland-Michigan canceled; Wolverines' AD sounds off

By Noah Trister Dec. 02, 2020 02:17 PM EST

Old Dominion forward Kalu Ezikpe, top, and Maryland forward Galin Smith battle for the opening tip-off in an empty arena during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Park, Md., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
The Latest: Boise State-UNLV football game canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2020 08:29 AM EST

The Latest: Florida heads to 'Bubbleville' for hoop games

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2020 08:55 AM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Florida's men's basketball team...

San Diego State tight end Daniel Bellinger, top, is upended by Colorado safety Derrion Rakestraw in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Defense shines as Colorado beats SDSU 20-10 to move to 3-0

By Pat Graham Nov. 28, 2020 11:11 PM EST