Jerry Sandusky
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10
By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 8
1942 — Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams throws seven interceptions against the Green Bay Packers.
1952 — Maurice Richard of the...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Oct. 7-13
By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 7
1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2.
1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John...
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 Jan. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 16
1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scores 42 points and grabs 24 rebounds as he won MVP honors even though his East team lost...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:28 AM EST
Jan. 14
943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 9
1912 — The lateral pass is used as an offensive weapon for the first time by Worcester Tech coach William F. Carney. Carney’s team...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:56 PM EDT
Nov. 9
1912 — The lateral pass is used as an offensive weapon for the first time by Worcester Tech coach William F. Carney. Carney’s team...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 9
1943 — Bob Hoernschemeyer throws six touchdown passes, an NCAA record for a freshman, to lead Indiana past Nebraska 54-13.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 12:34 PM EDT
Oct. 8
1933 — Cliff Battles of the Boston Redskins becomes the first NFL player to gain more than 200 yards rushing with 215 yards in a 21...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2021 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 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...
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...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 9
1912 — The lateral pass is used as an offensive weapon for the first time by Worcester Tech coach William F. Carney. Carney’s team...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 12:54 PM EST
Nov. 8
1942 — Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams throws seven interceptions against the Green Bay Packers.
1952 —...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 12:53 PM EDT
Oct. 8
1933 — Cliff Battles of the Boston Redskins becomes the first NFL player to gain more than 200 yards rushing with 215 yards in a 21...
AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 03, 2019 09:40 AM EST
Nov. 4
1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the...
Former sports radio co-host Carton gets 3½ years in prison
By Larry Neumeister Apr. 05, 2019 06:41 PM EDT