Record setting events
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 5-11
By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 9
1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 4x100 relay at the...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 5-11
By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 5
1921 — Radio station KDKA and announcer Harold Arlin provide the first broadcast of a major league game as the Pirates beat the Phillies 8-5 at...
Sportlight-Jackie Joyner sets heptathlon world record
By The Associated Press Aug. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
1912 — John...
Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
1912 — John...
Sportlight-Dennis Martinez pitches a perfect game.
By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 28
1913 — The United States wins its first Davis Cup since 1902 by beating Britain three matches to two.
1928 — The Summer Olympics...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 22-28, Take two
By The Associated Press Jul. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 26
1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown.
1928 — Gene Tunney...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 22-28
By The Associated Press Jul. 21, 2022 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.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jul. 07, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 12
1901 — Cy Young of the Boston Red Sox wins his 300th game with a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia A’s.
1930 — Bobby Jones wins...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jun. 23, 2022 08:45 PM EDT
June 28
1935 — Alf Perry ties a British Open scoring record with a 283 total at Muirfield in Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland. Perry’s finishes five...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press May. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 27
1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union Course, Long...
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft
By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 28, 2022 08:54 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Apr. 25, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 26
1905 — Jack McCarthy of the Cubs became the only outfielder in major league history to throw out three runners at the plate, each of whom...
NFL draft: Breaking down top offensive players available
By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 24, 2022 02:33 PM EDT
Top offensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 28-30:
QUARTERBACKS
Position outlook: The 2013 draft was the last...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 26
1905 — Jack McCarthy of the Cubs became the only outfielder in major league history to throw out three runners at the plate, each of whom...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 22
1876 — The first official National League baseball game is played with Boston beating Philadelphia 6-5.
1945 — The Toronto Maple...
Agent: Howard, Dolphins spent over year working on new deal
Apr. 02, 2022 11:40 AM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The agent for Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard said Saturday that the Pro Bowler’s record-setting extension with the team was the...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2022 11:12 AM EDT
March 25
1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters golf tournament by one stroke over Craig Wood.
1947 — Holy Cross, led by George...
Falcons re-sign free-agent PK Younghoe Koo to 5-year deal
Mar. 15, 2022 02:50 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Younghoe Koo, who has given the Atlanta Falcons a reliable option on field goals and extra points since 2019, has signed a five-year, $25...
First-year Charlotte FC sets MLS crowd record in home debut
By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 05, 2022 09:15 PM EST