Men's sports
FIFA sets late-2021 target to pick 2026 World Cup cities
20 hrs ago
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA set a new target Tuesday of finalizing North American host cities for the 2026 World Cup — if the coronavirus pandemic allows.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press 22 hrs ago
Jan. 27
1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1969 — The Pittsburgh Steelers name...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 25, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 26
1913 — Jim Thorpe gives up his track medals from the 1912 Olympic games as a result of his having been a professional. He had been...

49ers take bigger role at Leeds after raising EPL club stake
By Rob Harris Jan. 25, 2021 06:08 AM EST

JPP, Barrett pace stingy Buccaneers defense against Rodgers
By Fred Goodall Jan. 24, 2021 09:23 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 24, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 25
1894 — Jim Corbett knocks out Charley Mitchell in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title.
1924 —...

Aaron's death prompts call to change name: Braves to Hammers
By Paul Newberry Jan. 23, 2021 02:29 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 24
1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1956 — Bob...

Saleh begins tough task of changing Jets' identity, culture
By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 22, 2021 04:24 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 22, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 23
1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 at Olympia Stadium to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. The...

Shades of '88? Bruce Smith sees same potential in 2020 Bills
By John Wawrow Jan. 21, 2021 04:37 PM EST
Jets' Saleh hires Jeff Ulbrich as DC, Mike LaFleur as OC
By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 21, 2021 04:31 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Saleh is taking a CEO-type approach to his new job as New York Jets head coach by overseeing the entire team and not just one area.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:55 PM EST
Jan. 27
1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1969 — The Pittsburgh Steelers name...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:52 PM EST
Jan. 23
1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 at Olympia Stadium to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. The...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 10:00 AM EST
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...