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...

FILE - Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross gestures at the end of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, on Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The NFL has suspended Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and fined him $1.5 million for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton following a six-month investigation stemming from Brian Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit against the league. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, FIle)
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...

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Artie Burns runs a drill during NFL football practice on Aug. 1, 2022, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Artie Burns hopes to capitalize on new chance with Seahawks

By Tim Booth Aug. 03, 2022 07:37 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings' Cousins using summer tennis for in-season agility

By Dave Campbell Aug. 03, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

The scoreboard at Oracle Park shows a message for broadcaster Vin Scully after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Dodgers at Giants 8/2/2022

Aug. 03, 2022 01:29 AM EDT

FILE - 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 on May 3, 2017, in Los Angeles. Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night, Aug. 2, 2022, the team said. He was 94. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Vin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94

By Beth Harris Aug. 02, 2022 11:43 PM EDT

FILE - LeRoy Butler III waves while being honored for the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. After starring for the Seminoles, Butler helped recast the safety position in the NFL and restore Green Bay's glory days during a 12-year career that featured five All-Pro selections and landed him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
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...

FILE - Former Jacksonville Jaguars player Tony Boselli is honored on the field during halftime of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Boselli will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Boselli carries memories of late father into Hall of Fame

By Mark Long Jul. 31, 2022 01:32 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
49ers DE Nick Bosa looks to build on strong 2021 season

By Josh Dubow Jul. 30, 2022 05:04 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins (17) celebrates with Garrett Stubbs as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Duane Underwood Jr. during the 10th inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, July 29, 2022. The Phillies won 4-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Hoskins' HR in 10th inning lifts Phillies past Pirates 4-2

By Will Graves Jul. 29, 2022 10:46 PM EDT

Retired Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies in Pittsburgh, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Phillies at Pirates 7/29/2022

Jul. 29, 2022 08:29 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws a pass during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, July 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Column: Heady times for the NFL's bottom feeders

By Paul Newberry Jul. 29, 2022 06:02 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) as they take part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp at State Farm Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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...