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Today in Sports History-Tiger Woods crashes his car in L.A.

By The Associated Press Feb. 22, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 23 1935 — George “The Iceman” Woolf makes history, riding Azucar to victory in the inaugural Santa Anita Handicap. Azucar beatS such greats as...

New York Knicks' Derrick Rose, second from right, makes a basket during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool)
Young hits runner with 0.9 left to lift Hawks past Knicks

By Brian Mahoney May. 23, 2021 09:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, March 13, 2021, file photo, Atlanta Hawks coach Nate McMillan, center, talks in a huddle with the team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Atlanta. McMillan gives a glimpse of his coaching style when he talks about his playing days. He never cared about the accolades. Just whatever it took to win. He’s certainly made the Hawks a lot better since he took over as interim head coach. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Sacramento Kings at Atlanta Hawks 3/13/2021

May. 22, 2021 12:32 PM EDT

New York Knicks' RJ Barrett (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Thursday, May 13, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, Pool)
They're back: Knicks, Hawks to return with big playoff crowd

By Brian Mahoney May. 22, 2021 12:29 PM EDT

Lisa Robinson of Washington, reacts on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Washington, as the guilty verdict in Minneapolis, in the murder trial against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was announced. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Following verdict in Floyd case, USC football reflects

By Tim Reynolds Apr. 20, 2021 08:17 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins, left, goes in for a basket as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trae Young, Clint Capela boost Hawks past Nuggets 123-115

By George Henry Feb. 21, 2021 10:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2020, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver attends an NBA basketball game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Silver talked about the challenges the league will face going forward, in his annual state-of-the-league address before Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, Sept. 30. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File)
Silver: NBA still hoping to open next season in arenas

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 30, 2020 08:56 PM EDT

Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis handles the ball during the third quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)
Toughest NBA rival is bubble, where 'every day is Wednesday'

By Brian Mahoney Aug. 21, 2020 12:51 PM EDT

Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) makes a off-balanced shot between Indiana Pacers defenders Justin Holiday, left, JaKarr Sampson, center, and T.J. Warren (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
Butler, Dragic help Heat pull away to beat Pacers in Game 1

Aug. 18, 2020 06:43 PM EDT

Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle (22) fouls Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren, who grabs a rebound during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)
Warren scores career-high 53 as Pacers beat 76ers 127-121

Aug. 01, 2020 10:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, stands with forward Anthony Davis during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Los Angeles. James and Davis had the Lakers on course to contend for another NBA title before the coronavirus pandemic upended their first season together. The superstars see no reason they can’t continue their quest in Orlando, and Davis even thinks the Lakers’ chances have improved.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Davis could miss Lakers' 1st game back after poke in eye

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 28, 2020 07:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada runs to first base with a hit in the first inning of the team's spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Ariz. Moncada rejoined the White Sox after missing the start of their summer camp because he contracted the coronavirus. Moncada revealed on a video conference call with reporters Thursday, July 16, that he tested positive for COVID-19. He said he didn't experience any major symptoms but it was a difficult time for him and a little scary. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
The Latest: Meadows tests positive, Moncada back from virus

By The Associated Press Jul. 16, 2020 10:11 AM EDT

FILER - In this Feb. 21, 2020, file photo, Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) goes to the basket against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Pacers will finish this season without Oladipo after the two-time All-Star decided to sit out because of the risk of re-injuring his right knee. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
The Latest: Pacers' Oladipo to sit out restart of season

By The Associated Press Jul. 03, 2020 09:14 AM EDT