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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...

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. watches his solo home run during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Atlanta to allow full capacity at 2 stadiums

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2021 01:40 PM EDT

FILE - Leicester's Timothy Castagne, left, and West Bromwich Albion's Kieran Gibbs vie for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich and Leicester City at the Hawthorns in West Bromwich, England, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo. The newcomers joining Major League Soccer for the 2021 season lack some of the panache of previous years. In terms of recognizable names, Inter Miami may have landed the biggest by nabbing England left back Kieran Gibbs from West Bromwich Albion. (Tim Keeton/Pool via AP, File)
Defending champ Columbus, Philadelphia again tops in East

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 13, 2021 05:14 PM EDT

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko walks on the ice and shoots a puck around after the team's NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test result in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Latest: Mavs coach Carlisle tests positive, out vs NY

Apr. 02, 2021 12:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) scores a goal as Philadelphia Union defender Mark McKenzie (4) defends during the second half of an MLS soccer Eastern Conference semifinal in Atlanta. One of the most dynamic strikers in Major League Soccer history, and the face of Atlanta United's stunning rise to the top of the league, Martinez missed nearly all of last season recovering from a serious knee injury. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Atlanta's Martinez eager to shine again after knee injury

By Paul Newberry Mar. 12, 2021 05:04 PM EST

Club America forward Federico Vinas (24) gets possession of the ball after colliding with Atlanta United midfielder Eric Remedi, lower left, during the second half of a CONCACAF Champions League soccer match, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Atlanta United returns to CONCACAF Champions League in 2021

Dec. 19, 2020 04:33 PM EST

Atlanta United has positive test, cancels in-person activity

Oct. 26, 2020 05:37 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United has canceled in-person activity at its training facility after one player tested positive for COVID-19. The...

FILE - In this May 19, 2019 file photo, Atlanta United coach Frank de Boer watches his team's MLS soccer match against the New York Red Bulls in Harrison, N.J. Frank de Boer was appointed coach of the Netherlands on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 succeeding Ronald Koeman who quit to join Barcelona. The federation said the 50-year-old De Boer signed a contract through the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.(AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Frank de Boer appointed Netherlands coach

By Mike Corder Sep. 23, 2020 01:30 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics outfielders Mark Canha (20) and Ramon Laureano, second from right, wear masks as they greet teammates after they defeated the Seattle Mariners in the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Seattle. Both games were played in air smoky from wildfires in Oregon, Washington, and California. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Latest: Falcons and MLS Atlanta United to have some fans

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2020 07:34 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, New York Red Bulls head coach Chris Armas speaks to the fans after an MLS soccer match against Orlando City in Harrison, N.J. New York Red Bulls have fired coach Chris Armas after a little more than two years on the job. The MLS team also said Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, that assistant coach CJ Brown will not be back. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
MLS NEXT launching; Lletget and Dike honored

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 10, 2020 08:11 PM EDT

FILE - United States' Carlos Bocanegra (3) celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Honduras during the second half of a South Africa 2010 World Cup qualifier soccer match in Chicago. Former U.S. national team defender Carlos Bocanegra will be the lone inductee to the National Soccer Hall of Fame for 2020. Bocanegra, currently technical director for Atlanta United, will be enshrined in a ceremony with the 2021 class next year at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, this year's ceremony was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Carlos Bocanegra lone inductee to Soccer Hall for 2020

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 08, 2020 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 11, 2020, file photo, Atlanta United defender Fernando Meza (6) and forward Adam Jahn (14) react after a play during an MLS soccer match against the New York Red Bulls, in Kissimmee, Fla. The first three seasons went so smoothly for Atlanta United. Championships. Trophies. Record crowds. Which is why the current state of affairs is so shocking. United hasn’t won a game _ or even scored a goal _ in more than five months. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Disarray in A-T-L: United looks lost after 3 stellar years

By Paul Newberry Aug. 20, 2020 03:06 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs with teammates during an NFL football training camp practice Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Latest: Bears unsure if fans will be allowed at home

By The Associated Press Aug. 17, 2020 12:14 PM EDT

ARCHIVO - En esta foto de archivo del 24 de octubre de 2019, aparece el venezolano Josef Martínez, delantero del Atlanta United, luego de anotar un gol ante el Union de Fildadelfia. Martínez se operó el miércoles, 18 de marzo del 2020, la rodilla derecha, más de dos semanas después de lesionarse en el primer partido de la liga en Nashville. (AP Foto/John Bazemore, archivo)
Atlanta United star Josef Martinez officially done for year

Jul. 31, 2020 02:14 PM EDT

Leicester's manager Brendan Rodgers talks to the team during the English Premier League soccer match between Watford and Leicester CITY at the Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, England, Saturday, June 20, 2020. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)
The Latest: NFLPA advises halt to private workouts together

By The Associated Press Jun. 20, 2020 08:16 AM EDT

Sporting's mascot lion waves from the empty stands during the Portuguese League soccer match between Sporting CP and Pacos de Ferreira at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, June 12, 2020. The Portuguese League soccer matches are being played without spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Antonio Cotrim/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Inter Miami tests positive for COVID 19

By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2020 08:32 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 10, 2019, file photo, Atlanta United midfielder Jeff Larentowicz reacts after just missing a goal against FC Cincinnati during the second half of an MLS soccer in Atlanta. When Major League Soccer and its players came to agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement back in February, there was a genuine feeling of accomplishment on both sides. Those pre-pandemic positive vibes are now gone, at least in how the players feel toward the league and ownership. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Players left with bitter feelings after deal to restart MLS

By Tim Booth Jun. 05, 2020 03:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz, left, and New England Revolution midfielder Scott Caldwell battle for a header during round one of an MLS Cup playoff soccer game in Atlanta. Atlanta United veteran defender Jeff Larentowicz, who serves as an executive board member for the players union, said Thursday, June 4, 2020, he has safety concerns about an agreement announced Wednesday for a MLS tournament in Orlando in July. He is worried about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and said "We play a contact sport and the virus is a serious thing that puts us all in danger." (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Players worry about safety as MLS plans return to training

By Charles Odum Jun. 04, 2020 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Florida players celebrate after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan in Atlanta. The Peach Bowl is donating $1.09 million to help fund COVID-19 screenings in Georgia. The bowl announced it will help fund the telemedicine screening mobile app developed by Augusta University Health System. The AU Health ExpressCare app allows for free virtual screenings for the virus throughout the day with no appointment. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
The Latest: China's football association to cut pay

By The Associated Press May. 07, 2020 04:33 AM EDT

Inter Miami MLS soccer team goalkeeper Luis Robles practices at the team's training facility in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Wednesday, May 6, 2020. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Four MLS teams allow individual workouts, more to follow

By Tim Booth And Anne M. Peterson May. 06, 2020 06:08 PM EDT