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Oakland Athletics pitcher Rico Garcia, second from left, is pulled after giving up a grand slam home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Could the A's really play in Las Vegas' minor league park? Recent history says yes

By Mark Anderson May. 18, 2023 02:28 PM EDT

Today in Sports - Rafael Nadal record 49 straight sets won

By The Associated Press May. 09, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
May 10 1913 — Donerail, ridden by Roscoe Goose, comes from fifth place in the stretch to upset Ten Point by one-half length and win the Kentucky Derby,...

Today in Sports - Lou Gehrig plays his final game

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 30 1922 — Charlie Robertson of the Chicago White Sox pitches a 2-0 perfect game against the Detroit Tigers. 1939 — Lou Gehrig sets...

Today in Sports - Ricky Williams suspended for NFL season

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 25 1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked in the NBA...

Today in Sports - Troy Aikman #1 pick in NFL Draft to Dallas

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 23 1903 — The New York Highlanders, later renamed Yankees, win their first game as a major league team, 7-2 over the Washington Senators. ...

Today in Sports - Patrick Roy plays final career NHL game

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 22 1876 — The first official National League baseball game is played with Boston beating Philadelphia 6-5. 1914 — Babe Ruth’s 1st...

Today in Sports - Danica Patrick first female IndyCar winner

By The Associated Press Apr. 19, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 20 1912 — Fenway Park opens in Boston with the Red Sox beating the New York Yankees 7-6 in 11 innings. Tiger Stadium in Detroit also opens its...

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Thursday, April 13, 2023. The Flyers won 5-4. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Philadelphia Flyers at Chicago Blackhawks 4/13/2023

Apr. 17, 2023 05:11 PM EDT

Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella gives instructions during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Penguins won 4-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins 4/2/2023

Apr. 17, 2023 05:11 PM EDT

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Thursday, April 13, 2023. The Flyers won 5-4. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Flyers prepare for rebuild while other Philly teams thrive

By Dan Gelston Apr. 17, 2023 05:09 PM EDT

Today in Sports - Wayne Gretzky plays final NHL game

By The Associated Press Apr. 17, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 18 1908 — Tommy Burns knocks out Jewey Smith in the fifth round in Paris to retain the world heavyweight title. 1942 — Stanley Cup...

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi, right, celebrates with left wing Jeff Skinner (53) after making the game-winning save against New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) during the overtime shootout period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 10, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Buffalo Sabres at New York Rangers 4/10/2023

Apr. 15, 2023 11:19 AM EDT

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi, right, celebrates with left wing Jeff Skinner (53) after making the game-winning save against New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) during the overtime shootout period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 10, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Sabres see signs of promise despite 12-year playoff drought

By John Wawrow Apr. 15, 2023 11:17 AM EDT

Today in Sports - Michael Jordan plays final NBA game

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 16 1939 — Stanley Cup Final, Boston Garden, Boston, MA: Boston Bruins beat Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-1 for a 4-1 series win; first best-of-7 SC...

Buffalo Sabres' Peyton Krebs, right, carries the puck across the blue line as Columbus Blue Jackets' Billy Sweezey defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 14, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets 4/13/2023

Apr. 14, 2023 10:53 PM EDT

Buffalo Sabres' Peyton Krebs, right, carries the puck across the blue line as Columbus Blue Jackets' Billy Sweezey defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 14, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Skinner leads Sabres to 5-2 win over Blue Jackets

By Nicole Kraft Apr. 14, 2023 10:52 PM EDT

Today in Sports - Jackie Robinson makes MLB debut

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 15 1901 — Boston Marathon won for second straight year by Canadian Jim Caffrey. 1907 — Boston Marathon won by Canadian Tom Longboat...

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe council members gather Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at the Kraken Community Iceplex in Seattle. The Seattle Kraken have partnered with the Muckleshoot to put the tribe's logo on their jerseys and help increase Indigenous youth participation in the area. The Kraken will be the first team in the four major North American men's professional sports leagues to feature the name of a Native American tribe, unrelated to a casino. (Kevin Clark/The Seattle Times via AP)
Kraken partner with Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for jersey ad

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 22, 2023 03:18 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Kraft charged with soliciting

By The Associated Press Feb. 21, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 22 1919 — The first dog race track to use an imitation rabbit opens in Emeryville, Calif. 1936 — Figure skater Sonja Henie wins her...

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour talks with player during a break in the action in the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Hurricanes' outdoor game marks another Sun Belt push for NHL

By Aaron Beard Feb. 17, 2023 11:22 AM EST