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Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 5-11

By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 5 1921 — Radio station KDKA and announcer Harold Arlin provide the first broadcast of a major league game as the Pirates beat the Phillies 8-5 at...

Sportlight- Tom Glavine earns his 300th victory

By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 5 1921 — Radio station KDKA and announcer Harold Arlin provide the first broadcast of a major league game as the Pirates beat the Phillies 8-5 at...

The scoreboard at Oracle Park shows a message for broadcaster Vin Scully after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Dodgers at Giants 8/2/2022

Aug. 03, 2022 01:29 AM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully speaks during his induction into the team's Ring of Honor prior to a baseball game between the Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles on May 3, 2017, in Los Angeles. Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night, Aug. 2, 2022, the team said. He was 94. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Vin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94

By Beth Harris Aug. 02, 2022 11:43 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins (17) celebrates with Garrett Stubbs as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Duane Underwood Jr. during the 10th inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, July 29, 2022. The Phillies won 4-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Hoskins' HR in 10th inning lifts Phillies past Pirates 4-2

By Will Graves Jul. 29, 2022 10:46 PM EDT

Retired Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies in Pittsburgh, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Phillies at Pirates 7/29/2022

Jul. 29, 2022 08:29 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws a pass during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Column: Heady times for the NFL's bottom feeders

By Paul Newberry Jul. 29, 2022 06:02 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) as they take part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp at State Farm Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals remove Kyler Murray's independent-study addendum

By David Brandt Jul. 28, 2022 02:35 PM EDT

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...

Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 29-Aug.4

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 29 1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats the...

Sportlight-Dennis Martinez pitches a perfect game.

By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 28 1913 — The United States wins its first Davis Cup since 1902 by beating Britain three matches to two. 1928 — The Summer Olympics...

Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena looks toward the mound after loosing his footing while ducking out of the way of a high pitch from Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Spenser Watkins during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rays at Orioles 7/26/2022

Jul. 26, 2022 10:01 PM EDT

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini jumps off the first base bag to defend on a pitch to the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
After McClanahan leaves, Orioles rally to beat Rays 5-3

By David Ginsburg Jul. 26, 2022 09:59 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks NFL football wide receiver Tyler Lockett throws out the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Houston Astros, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Astros at Mariners 7/24/2022

Jul. 24, 2022 05:49 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers NFL football players Qwuantrezz Knight, left, and Danny Gray throw out ceremonial first pitches before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, July 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Rangers at Athletics 7/23/2022

Jul. 23, 2022 10:11 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the start of a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Texas Rangers, Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Rangers at Marlins 7/21/2022

Jul. 21, 2022 01:59 PM EDT

Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 22-28, Take two

By The Associated Press Jul. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 26 1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown. 1928 — Gene Tunney...

Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 22-28

By The Associated Press Jul. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 22 1921 — Jim Barnes wins the U.S. Men’s Open golf championship by edging Walter Hagen, Leo Diegel, Jock Hutchinson and Fred McLeod. ...

American League's Giancarlo Stanton, of the New York Yankees, poses with the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player trophy following the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. The American League won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
American League at National League 7/19/2022

Jul. 20, 2022 06:41 PM EDT

American League's Giancarlo Stanton, of the New York Yankees, poses with the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player trophy following the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. The American League won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
MLB All-Star Game wins night but draws record low ratings

Jul. 20, 2022 06:40 PM EDT