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Sportlight-Jackie Joyner sets heptathlon world record
By The Associated Press Aug. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
1912 — John...
Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
1912 — John...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jun. 09, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
June 14
1922 — Gene Sarazen edges Bobby Jones and John Black to win the U.S. Open tournament.
1934 — Max Baer stops Primo Carnera in 11th...

'Let's get it on': Nets, Cavaliers to open play-in Tuesday
By Brian Mahoney Apr. 11, 2022 03:44 PM EDT
Joe Johnson helps US beat Puerto Rico 93-76 in qualifier
By Noah Trister Feb. 24, 2022 08:53 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — As long as Joe Johnson can play basketball in some form or fashion, he figures there's no need to contemplate the end of his career.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 24, 2022 11:23 AM EST
Feb. 27
1918 — The first neutral site game in NHL history is held in Quebec City. Frank Nighbor scores twice in the first period to lead the Ottawa...

The 1990s: Jordan era takes flight; Magic battles HIV virus
By Brian Mahoney Feb. 23, 2022 02:26 AM EST
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2022 11:05 AM EST
Feb. 18
1924 — Theresa Weld Blanchard wins her sixth and final U.S. figure skating championship. Sherwin Badger captures his fifth straight and final...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 11:11 AM EST
Feb. 15
1932 — Eddie Eagen, as a member of the four-man U.S. bobsled team, wins a gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. He...

Timeline of NBA in 1980s as league celebrates 75th season
By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2022 10:45 AM EST