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FILE - In this May 3, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully speaks during his induction into the team's Ring of Honor prior to a baseball game between the Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants, in Los Angeles. Retired Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster Scully turned 93 on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, and marked the day by watching football. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Giants at Dodgers 5/3/2017

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FILE - In this May 3, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully speaks during his induction into the team's Ring of Honor prior to a baseball game between the Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants, in Los Angeles. Retired Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster Scully turned 93 on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, and marked the day by watching football. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully turns 93

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FILE - In this Jan. 8, 1983, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals coach Jim Hanifan, left, and Green Bay Packers coach Bart Starr meet after the Packers' 41-16 victory in an NFL football playoff game in Green Bay, Wis. Hanifan, the former Cardinals coach who returned to the city as offensive line coach to help the Rams win the Super Bowl, has died. He was 87. Hanifan’s daughter, Kathy Hinder, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2020. She said the cause of death hasn't been determined, but said it wasn't related to COVID-19. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn, File)
Jim Hanifan, offensive line coaching great, dies at 87

Nov. 26, 2020 12:31 AM EST

This image provided by the Wasserman Media Group shows Brett Peterson, who was hired as an assistant general manager by the Florida Panthers NHL hockey club on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. (Wasserman Media Group via AP)
Panthers hire Peterson, NHL's first Black assistant GM

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 17, 2020 05:22 PM EST

Louisville fans sit socially distant during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
The Latest: No. 15 Marshall postpones game vs Charlotte

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2020 11:18 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2007 file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers assistant general manager Kim Ng walks through the hotel lobby during the first day of Major League Baseball annual general managers meetings in Orlando, Fla. Ng has become the highest-ranking woman in baseball operations in the major leagues. She was hired Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, as general manager of the Miami Marlins. (AP Photo/John Raoux, file)
Breakthrough for women: Miami Marlins hire Kim Ng as GM

By Steven Wine Nov. 13, 2020 01:59 PM EST

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman does his interview following the team's 24-13 win over Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
The Latest: Dodgers organization has 5 positive virus cases

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2020 04:51 PM EST

The Michael Jordan statue stands in front of an I Voted banner on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in the atrium of the United Center, transformed for the first time into a super voting site in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Voting, activism replace practice, games in US sports world

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 03, 2020 06:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays pose with the American League championship trophy following their victory against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series, in San Diego. This has been a year for Tampa Bay sports like no other, though the area's three successful professional teams haven't had a chance to truly capitalize on the boom and connect with re-energized fan bases. It has been — and continues to be —- a missed opportunity because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Astros at Rays 10/17/2020

Nov. 03, 2020 02:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2017, file photo, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks walks behind the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Tampa, Fla. This has been a year for Tampa Bay sports like no other, though the area's three successful professional teams haven't had a chance to truly capitalize on the boom and connect with re-energized fan bases. Derrick Brooks says he feels for the fans not being able to go to the games and celebrate their teams victories and success.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Missed opportunity: Tampa teams soar, fans watch from afar

By Fred Goodall Nov. 03, 2020 02:54 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 10:00 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...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) celebrates after making an interception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Giants facing two tough foes, Brady and Buccaneers defense

By Tom Canavan Nov. 01, 2020 12:18 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 2 1895 — Belmar, ridden by Fred Taral, wins in the Belmont Stakes by a head over favorite Counter Tenor. The race is run under the...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) evades Buffalo Bills' Justin Zimmer during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
'Just a normal guy': Chiefs' Mahomes shares life with world

By Dave Skretta Oct. 29, 2020 12:39 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 11:40 AM EDT
Nov. 1 1913 — Notre Dame meets Army for the first time and comes away with a 35-13 win behind Gus Dorias’ 14-of-17 passing for 243 yards. ...

Los Angeles Dodgers fans celebrate on Sunset Blvd. after watching the broadcast of Game 6 of the baseball World Series in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 and won the World Series. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Rays at Dodgers 10/27/2020

Oct. 28, 2020 08:56 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers fans celebrate on Sunset Blvd. after watching the broadcast of Game 6 of the baseball World Series in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 and won the World Series. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Rams want to join Lakers, Dodgers on LA's championship run

By Greg Beacham Oct. 28, 2020 08:55 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 29 1950 — Detroit’s Wally Triplett gains 294 yards in kickoff returns and ends up with 331 total yards as the Lions pound the Los...

Two-sport standout Tom Yewcic dies at age 88

Oct. 24, 2020 08:36 PM EDT
ARLINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Tom Yewcic, a multisport standout who played one game at catcher for the Detroit Tigers before spending several years as a punter with...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 25 1947 — Before a capacity crowd of 35,000 at Columbia’s Baker Field, the Lions end Army’s 32-game unbeaten streak with a 21-20 upset...