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NFL football player Odell Beckham Jr. watches the Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets compete during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 31, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns 3/31/2023

Apr. 01, 2023 01:31 AM EDT

Today in Sports - W. Gretzky breaks season assist record.

By The Associated Press Mar. 28, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
March 29 1929 — The Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup with a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers to complete a two-game sweep. 1940 —...

FILE - Chicago Bulls' DeMar DeRozan, center, looks to pass under pressure from Cleveland Cavaliers' Lauri Markkanen, left, Evan Mobley, behind and Jarrett Allen during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Chicago. The photo was part of a series of images by photographer Charles Rex Arbogast which won the Thomas V. diLustro best portfolio award for 2022 given out by the Associated Press Sports Editors during their annual winter meeting. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls 1/19/2022

Mar. 13, 2023 04:03 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell watches as the Brooklyn Nets play the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 10, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Brooklyn Nets at Minnesota Timberwolves 3/10/2023

Mar. 10, 2023 11:37 PM EST

FILE - Red McCombs, a Circuit of The Americas founding partner, talks about the track that is scheduled to host the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix this fall, during a news conference Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in San Antonio. Billy Joe “Red” McCombs, a former owner of two NBA teams, an NFL franchise and longtime Texas businessman, has died at his home in San Antonio, according to a statement from his family on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Former NBA, NFL team owner, businessman Red McCombs dies

By Ken Miller Feb. 20, 2023 05:16 PM EST

Dwyane Wade speaks during a news conference at the start of the All-Star weekend Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, in Salt Lake City. Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker and Wade are among the players announced as finalists for enshrinement in the 2023 class that'll be going into the Basketball Hall of Fame this summer. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No hurt feelings: NBA changes format for All-Star Draft

Feb. 17, 2023 09:50 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 16, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 21 1931 — In the first major league night game, the Chicago White Sox play the New York Giants in a 10-inning exhibition in Houston. ...

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday, center, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel, left, and guard Austin Reaves defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Lakers 2/9/2023

Feb. 10, 2023 05:09 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy, left, and Dee Haslam look on during the NFL football team's training camp, on July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam are in talks to buy a minority stake in the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Haslams, who have explored interest in buying other pro teams in the past, are interested in the 25% share currently held by Marc Lasry, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett, File)
AP Source: Browns owners seeking share of NBA's Bucks

By Tom Withers Feb. 10, 2023 05:08 PM EST

FILE -, Mat Ishbia, left, watches with his family during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons in Detroit, on Feb. 4, 2023. Mortgage executive and former Michigan State guard Mat Ishbia is the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, after the NBA’s board of governors approved his plan to purchase the controlling stake of those franchises from Robert Sarver. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons 2/4/2023

Feb. 07, 2023 04:35 PM EST

Incoming Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, right, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Mat Ishbia to AP: Suns 'will be one of best places to work'

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 07, 2023 04:33 PM EST

Today in Sports History-KC 1st Super Bowl win in 50 years

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 2 1876 — The National League forms, consisting of teams in Philadelphia, Hartford, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and New York...

Today in Sports History-Ko youngest golfer ranked No. 1

By The Associated Press Jan. 30, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 31 1920 — Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL-record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks. 1941 —...

Today in Sports History-Wozniacki wins her first Grand Slam

By The Associated Press Jan. 26, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 27 1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1973 — UCLA, led by Bill Walton, sets an NCAA record...

Today in History-Week Ahead Jan. 27- Feb. 2

By The Associated Press Jan. 26, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 31 1920 — Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL-record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks. 1941 —...

Today in Sports History-Larry Nassar found guilty

By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 24 1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St....

Today in Sports History-Davis sets an NFL playoff record TDs

By The Associated Press Jan. 22, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 23 1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. 1959 — In the NBA All...

Indiana Pacers' Andrew Nembhard (2) drives past Phoenix Suns' Torrey Craig (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Indiana Pacers at Phoenix Suns 1/21/2023

Jan. 22, 2023 12:53 AM EST

Indiana Pacers' Andrew Nembhard (2) drives past Phoenix Suns' Torrey Craig (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Okogie, Bridges lead short-handed Suns past Pacers 112-107

By David Brandt Jan. 22, 2023 12:52 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Bryant scores staggering 81 points

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 22 1920 — The New York Yankees announce they will be the first team to wear uniform numbers, according to the player’s position in batting order. ...