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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...

The Latest: NFL says 3 players positive in latest testing
By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2021 01:15 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 20
1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 18
1938 — Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts is second on the career list to Walter...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 17
1961 — The Cincinnati Royals’ 22-year-old rookie sensation, Oscar Robertson, becomes the youngest player to receive NBA All-Star...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 03:59 PM EST
Jan. 20
1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but...
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...
Raiders owner Mark Davis buying WNBA's Las Vegas Aces
By Doug Feinberg Jan. 14, 2021 02:32 PM EST
Mark Davis is expanding his sports empire in Las Vegas, buying the Aces from MGM Resorts International.
The Raiders owner purchased the...

NHL gambles on getting through pandemic outside a bubble
By Stephen Whyno Jan. 12, 2021 02:47 PM EST

The Latest: Vegas tests positive ahead of PGA Tour event
By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2021 02:01 PM EST

The Latest: Dallas Stars to resume practicing on Tuesday
By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 03:21 PM EST
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By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2021 10:00 AM EST
(Jan. 11
1970 — The AFL wins its second straight Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 behind Len Dawson’s...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 10
1972 — The longest winning streak in major professional sports ends when the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-104....

The Latest: 3 Mavericks players out under COVID-19 protocols
By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 10:33 AM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 01:10 PM EST
Jan. 8
1944 — Toronto’s Babe Pratt becomes the first NHL defenseman to get six assists in a game as the Maple Leafs pound the Boston Bruins...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:35 AM EST
Jan. 13
1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:32 AM EST
Jan. 9
1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...