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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...

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona wears a face covering as he drives around on a golf cart during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
American League Central Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:48 PM EDT

FILE- In this Sept. 29, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana exits the batting cage before Game 1 of an American League wild-card baseball series against the New York Yankees in Cleveland. The Cleveland Indians have declined contract options on Brad Hand and first baseman Carlos Santana for next season, decisions that will initially cut $27 million from the team's payroll. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Santana, Benintendi highlight new-look Royals lineup

By Dave Skretta Feb. 22, 2021 01:08 PM EST

FILE - This Sept. 23, 1983 file photo shows Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa. La Russa, the Hall of Famer who won a World Series championship with the Oakland Athletics and two more with the St. Louis Cardinals, is returning to manage the Chicago White Sox 34 years after they fired him, the team announced Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/File)
AL Central teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EST

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado picks up a ground ball in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Arenado, Gordon each win 8th Gold Glove; Betts gets 5th

Nov. 03, 2020 09:37 PM EST

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto (22) reacts at first after his single during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Washington. Also seen is Nationals first base coach Bob Henley at right. The Nationals won 15-5. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Despite virus-related obstacles, baseball reaches postseason

By Noah Trister Sep. 28, 2020 03:15 AM EDT

Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield, right, is tagged out by Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer, left, during a rundown in the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Ryan McBroom's homer lifts Royals to 3-2 win over Twins

By Dave Skretta Aug. 07, 2020 11:53 PM EDT

Cutouts of fans fill empty seats in Kauffman Stadium during the fourth inning of a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Madrigal's first 4 big league hits help White Sox top KC 9-2

By Dave Skretta Aug. 02, 2020 05:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2014, file photo, Patrick McEnroe speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. Former U.S. Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe says in a video posted on social media that he tested positive for the coronavirus. McEnroe, younger brother of eight-time major champion John, said he did a drive-through test in upstate New York after developing what he called "minor symptoms" about 10 days ago. Patrick McEnroe said: "The good news is I feel fine. My symptoms have passed. I feel, really, 100 percent." (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
The Latest: Becher defends Sharks' games amid county caution

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2020 12:00 PM EDT