Men's sports
Sportlight-Babe Ruth is the first to hit 500 home runs.
By The Associated Press 2 hrs ago
Aug. 11
1929 — Babe Ruth is the first MLB player to hit 500 home runs.
1943 — Volo Song, driven by Ben White, wins the Hambletonian...

Column: NFL lets bad boy owners get off with slap on wrist
By Paul Newberry Aug. 05, 2022 04:20 PM EDT
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- Tom Glavine earns his 300th victory
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...

Vikings' Cousins using summer tennis for in-season agility
By Dave Campbell Aug. 03, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

Mom's lessons of pluck, preparation served LeRoy Butler well
By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 01, 2022 12:24 PM EDT
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...
Asia reworks qualifying format for 48-team World Cup in 2026
Aug. 01, 2022 02:22 AM EDT
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation has confirmed a new qualifying format to factor in its expanded number of direct entries for a 48-team...

Hoskins' HR in 10th inning lifts Phillies past Pirates 4-2
By Will Graves Jul. 29, 2022 10:46 PM EDT

Cardinals remove Kyler Murray's independent-study addendum
By David Brandt Jul. 28, 2022 02:35 PM EDT
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-Week Ahead, July 29-Aug.4
By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 29
1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats the...