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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...

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid wipes his face during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers 5/8/2022

May. 11, 2022 02:46 AM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bulls fans Rob Martinez, left, Mark Kojak and Michael Kojak, right, show their support for the team during a rally in Chicago, June 14, 1991, celebrating the Bulls NBA championship. (AP Photo/Mark Elias, File)

The 1990s: Jordan era takes flight; Magic battles HIV virus

By Brian Mahoney Feb. 23, 2022 02:26 AM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers' Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33) hooks a shot over Portland Trail Blazers' Jim Brewer (52) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on March 12, 1980. Abdul-Jabbar wins his sixth MVP award after claiming five in the 1970s. He averaged 24.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon, File)

Timeline of NBA in 1980s as league celebrates 75th season

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2022 10:45 AM EST

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr claps for this team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

USA Basketball announces Kerr as next Olympic men's coach

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 20, 2021 12:18 PM EST

Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 08:28 PM EDT

Beal, Dinwiddie lead Wizards past Celtics, 115-112 in 2 OTs

By Ian Nicholas Quillen Oct. 30, 2021 08:27 PM EDT

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13), center his mother Marilyn Blount and former player Alonzo Mourning, right watch as a banner is raised in honor of Adebayo for winning a gold medal at the 2021 Olympics, during half time at an NBA basketball game Charlotte Hornets, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat 10/29/2021

Oct. 29, 2021 09:16 PM EDT

'Mission accomplished': Heat unveil Adebayo's Olympic banner

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 29, 2021 08:54 PM EDT

Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (17) and Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) go after the ball during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat 10/4/2021

Oct. 12, 2021 11:16 AM EDT

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra signals to his players during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Miami Heat at San Antonio Spurs 10/8/2021

Oct. 12, 2021 11:16 AM EDT

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry hides his face from the media as he leaves practice during NBA basketball camp, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

With Lowry, Heat hoping for run back to NBA title contention

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 12, 2021 11:14 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Aug. 01, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2 1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2 1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories. ...