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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 22 1945 — Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is the first NFL player to have more than 300 receiving yards in a game. Benton has 10 receptions for...

Today in Sports History-Petty wins a record fourth NASCAR

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 12 1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic Association...

Today in Sports History-Nov. 11-17

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 11 1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge, Mass....

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) stretches for yardage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Ryan surprised, hopeful after getting benched by Colts

By Michael Marot Oct. 26, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

Today In Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 21-27

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 21 1950 — Tom Powers of Duke scores six touchdowns — three rushing, three receiving — in a 41-0 victory over Richmond. 1956 — Billy...

This Date in Sports, Roger Maris hits his 61st home run

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 1 1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer, Deacon...

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 30-Oct. 6

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 30 1916 — The Boston Braves snap the 26-game winning streak of the New York Giants with an 8-3 victory in the second game of a doubleheader. ...

Today in Sports History: Bonds Hits 700th career Home Run

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 17 1897 — England’s Joe Lloyd beats Scotland’s Willie Anderson by one stroke to win the U.S. Open in Wheaton, Ill. 1920 — The...

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 16-22

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 16 1885 — The America’s Cup is successfully defended by U.S. yacht Puritan as it beats Britain’s Genesta in two heats. 1926 — Henri...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins takes part in drills during a team practice in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Packers begin bid for 4th straight division title at Vikings

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:36 PM EDT

FILE - Dallas Cowboys' Don Perkins is taken down by Baltimore Colts' Billy Ray Smith (74) and Ordell Braase (81) during a football game in Baltimore on Dec. 3, 1967. Perkins, a six-time Pro Bowl running back with the Cowboys in the 1960s, has died. He was 84. The NFL team and the University of New Mexico, where Perkins was a standout player before his professional career, said Perkins died Thursday, June 9, 2022. No cause of death was revealed. (AP Photo, File)
Don Perkins, 6-time Pro Bowl RB with Cowboys, dies at 84

Jun. 10, 2022 06:36 PM EDT

FILE - Former NFL football player Daryle Lamonica speaks at a news conference as part of Oakland Raiders alumni weekend after a Raiders NFL football practice in Napa, Calif., Saturday, July 28, 2018. Lamonica, the deep-throwing quarterback who won an AFL Player of the Year award and led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl appearance, has died. He was 80. The Fresno County Sherriff's said Lamonica passed away at his Fresno home on Thursday morning, April 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Former Raiders QB Daryle Lamonica dies at age 80

By Josh Dubow Apr. 21, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

FILE - Oakland Raiders receiver Fred Biletnikoff, left, and quarterback Ken Stabler gesture after they defeated the Minnesota Vikings in NFL football's Super Bowl XI in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 9, 1977. Biletnikoff caught four passes for 79 yards to earn MVP honors. (AP Photo/File)
AP WAS THERE: Raiders win 1st Super Bowl beating Vikings

By Hal Bock Feb. 02, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) talk with head coach Zac Taylor during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Depleted Ravens face Bengals with playoff hopes on the line

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:10 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 22 1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country. 1915 — The Federal...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:40 AM EST
Dec. 21 1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass to wide receiver Mike Evans during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The reception moved Brady past former Saints quarterback Drew Brees for the most completions in NFL history. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tom Brady keeps hitting milestones at age 44

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2021 02:28 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 23 1947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes as the Washington Redskins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 45-21. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:51 AM EST
Nov. 23 1947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes as the Washington Redskins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 45-21. ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 12 1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic...