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Today in Sports History: Liston KOs Patterson In First Round

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 25 1866 — Jerome Park, named for its founder Leonard Jerome, opens in the Bronx in New York. Jerome, seeking to emulate the British racing system...

Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-29

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 23 1926 — Gene Tunney beats Jack Dempsey with a 10-round decision to retain the world heavyweight title. 1952 — Rocky Marciano...

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...

Team Europe's Sergio Garcia and Team Europe's Jon Rahm celebrate on the 16th hole during a four-ball match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Torrey Pines goes to Saturday finish to get off NFL Sunday

By Doug Ferguson Sep. 28, 2021 05:29 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 25 1866 — Jerome Park, named for its founder Leonard Jerome, opens in the Bronx in New York. Jerome, seeking to emulate the British...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 03:34 PM EDT
Sept. 24 1930 — The Portsmouth Spartans beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 12-0 in the first NFL game played under floodlights. More than 6,000 fans...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 05, 2021 11:35 AM EDT
Aug. 10 1900 — The first Davis Cup is held with the United States beating Britain, 3-0. 1949 — Ezzard Charles knocks...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jul. 08, 2021 12:06 PM EDT
July 13 1881 — William Renshaw sets the record for the shortest men’s championship match by time and games by beating John T. Hartley 6-0,...

Tony Finau walks across the Sarazen Bridge with his caddie Mark Urbanek on the 15th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Masters Tournament

Apr. 10, 2021 09:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga poses during an NCAA college football media day in Stillwater Okla. Oklahoma State University officials said Wednesday, June 3, 2020, that three returning student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 although they were not showing symptoms. Among them is OSU linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, who said on Twitter he tested positive for the virus after he attended a protest in Tulsa. The 21-year-old Ogbongbemiga says he protected himself during the protest. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
The Latest: Detroit Pistons set to reopen practice facility

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2020 01:38 PM EDT

PGA, NFL stars attract nearly 6 million viewers in TV match

May. 25, 2020 05:00 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Two of the biggest names from the PGA Tour and the NFL proved to be must-see TV. Turner Sports said the Sunday telecast of ...

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning speak to one another following the NFL football AFC championship game in Denver. The next match involving Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson involves a $10 million donation for COVID-19 relief efforts, along with plenty of bragging rights in a star-powered foursome May 24 at Medalist Golf Club. Turner Sports announced more details Thursday, May 7, 2020, for “The Match: Champions for Charity,” a televised match between Woods and Peyton Manning against Mickelson and Tom Brady. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Out of the Woods: Tiger emerges for TV match with Lefty, QBs

By Doug Ferguson May. 23, 2020 02:23 PM EDT

Woods, Mickelson, QBs to donate $10 million to virus relief

May. 07, 2020 02:55 PM EDT
HOBE SOUND, Fla. (AP) — The next match involving Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson involves a $10 million donation for COVID-19 relief efforts, along with plenty...