Men's basketball

Aaron's death prompts call to change name: Braves to Hammers
By Paul Newberry Jan. 23, 2021 02:29 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 22, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 23
1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 at Olympia Stadium to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. The...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:55 PM EST
Jan. 27
1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1969 — The Pittsburgh Steelers name...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:52 PM EST
Jan. 23
1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 at Olympia Stadium to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. The...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 21
1921 — Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as baseball’s commissioner.
1947 — Carl Hubbell, Frank Frisch,...

Indiana State ties connect Packers tight ends Tonyan, Dafney
By Steve Megargee Jan. 19, 2021 12:17 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 18, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 19
1937 — Nap Lajoie, Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in the second year of voting.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 18
1938 — Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts is second on the career list to Walter...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 17
1961 — The Cincinnati Royals’ 22-year-old rookie sensation, Oscar Robertson, becomes the youngest player to receive NBA All-Star...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 15, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 16
1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors finished with 42 points and 24 rebounds, winning NBA honors even though his...

The Latest: South Carolina coach Martin to miss game at LSU
By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 05:38 PM EST
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...

The Latest: Michigan State-Iowa basketball game postponed
By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2021 11:11 AM EST

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