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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press 18 hrs ago
Jan. 17
1961 — The Cincinnati Royals’ 22-year-old rookie sensation, Oscar Robertson, becomes the youngest player to receive NBA All-Star...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 03:59 PM EST
Jan. 20
1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 03:57 PM EST
Jan. 16
1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors finished with 42 points and 24 rebounds, winning NBA honors even though his...
Raiders owner Mark Davis buying WNBA's Las Vegas Aces
By Doug Feinberg Jan. 14, 2021 02:32 PM EST
Mark Davis is expanding his sports empire in Las Vegas, buying the Aces from MGM Resorts International.
The Raiders owner purchased the...

NHL gambles on getting through pandemic outside a bubble
By Stephen Whyno Jan. 12, 2021 02:47 PM EST

The Latest: Vegas tests positive ahead of PGA Tour event
By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2021 02:01 PM EST

The Latest: Dallas Stars to resume practicing on Tuesday
By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 03:21 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2021 10:00 AM EST
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1970 — The AFL wins its second straight Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 behind Len Dawson’s...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 10
1972 — The longest winning streak in major professional sports ends when the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-104....

The Latest: 3 Mavericks players out under COVID-19 protocols
By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 10:33 AM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 01:10 PM EST
Jan. 8
1944 — Toronto’s Babe Pratt becomes the first NHL defenseman to get six assists in a game as the Maple Leafs pound the Boston Bruins...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:35 AM EST
Jan. 13
1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:32 AM EST
Jan. 9
1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...

The Latest: Marshall postpones 2 men's basketball games
By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2021 10:12 AM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 7
1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 6
1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 5
1964 — Keith Lincoln of the San Diego Chargers, rushes for 206 yards in 13 carries, catches seven passes for 123 yards, completes...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 4
1970 — The Minnesota Vikings become the first expansion team to win the NFL title by beating the Cleveland Browns 27-7 in 8-degree...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 2
1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...