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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2021 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. ...

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata is shown after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, in this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, file photo. Saints starting defensive tackle David Onyemata has been been notified by the NFL he has tested positive for a banned substance and likely is facing a suspension, the player said in a social media post Friday morning, July 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
NFL suspends Saints' Onyemata 6 games for banned substance

Jul. 16, 2021 09:38 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jun. 24, 2021 12:32 PM EDT
June 29 1906 — Alex Smith shoots a record 295 to beat brother Willie in the U.S. Open. Alex shoots a 295 at Onwentsia Club Ill. ...

Garrett Scantling reacts to his win in the decathlon after 1500-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Eat, drink and be merry: Food pairs well with Olympic spot

By Eddie Pells And Pat Graham Jun. 22, 2021 03:32 PM EDT

NFL suspends 49ers D-lineman Jordan Willis for doping

Jun. 17, 2021 06:25 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Defensive lineman Jordan Willis of the San Francisco 49ers was suspended without pay for the first six games of the regular season...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 20, 2021 06:50 PM EDT
May 21 1881 — A small group of tennis club members meets at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City to form the world’s first national...

Former Titans employee sues, claims fired over positive test

May. 14, 2021 07:03 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Tennessee Titans employee is suing the NFL franchise for firing him after he was told to quarantine for a positive COVID-19...

Milwaukee Bucks' P.J. Tucker (17) and teammates reacts to a foul call during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
The Latest: Rams' coach, GM do final prep for draft at home

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2021 01:15 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 26, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
April 27 1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion. He finished with a 49-0 record, including six title...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:37 PM EDT
April 27 1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion. He finished with a 49-0 record, including six title...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 file photo, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) reacts to a play during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Glendale, Ariz. The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $10 million with eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson on Wednesday March 17, 2021 according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.(AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
AP source: Vikings agree to deal with CB Patrick Peterson

By Dave Campbell Mar. 17, 2021 10:30 PM EDT

NFL, NFLPA seek alternatives to opioids for pain management

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 05, 2021 01:41 PM EST
The NFL is taking steps to learn more about different ways to help players manage pain. Last month, the NFL and NFL Players Association...

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) celebrates his first goal of an NHL hockey game with right wing Jakub Voracek (93) and left wing Michael Raffl (12) during the third period against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Latest: NFL reports zero positive tests for players

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2021 02:37 PM EST

Buffalo Sabres goalie Carter Hutton (40) makes a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
The Latest: NFL: No positive player tests from Jan. 24-30

By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2021 01:48 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 38-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs, Bucs ride (mostly) COVID-clear season to Super Bowl

By Dave Skretta Jan. 28, 2021 01:44 PM EST

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates his goal against the Nashville Predators with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP)
The Latest: NFL: No confirmed positive tests among players

By The Associated Press Jan. 26, 2021 02:10 PM EST

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho wearing a protective face mask during the warm up before the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur at the Bramall Lane stadium in Sheffield, England, Sunday, Jan.17, 2021. (Stu Forster/Pool via AP)
The Latest: NFL says 3 players positive in latest testing

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2021 01:15 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Latest: Michigan State-Iowa basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2021 11:11 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2015, file photo, NHL Players' Association Executive Director Donald Fehr listens during a press conference in Columbus, Ohio. Like the NBA, the NHL is going forward with a season without a bubble. Commissioner Gary Bettman, Players' Association executive director Don Fehr and other top officials explain how hockey got to this point with a CBA that may have only staved off headaches and playing in mostly empty home arenas to start. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
NHL gambles on getting through pandemic outside a bubble

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 12, 2021 02:47 PM EST

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero after taking a tumble during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Vegas tests positive ahead of PGA Tour event

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2021 02:01 PM EST