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

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in Newport, R.I. ...

Curious sightseers walk in the receding waters of Tampa Bay due to the low tide and tremendous winds from Hurricane Ian in Tampa Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Magic set to lose a 2nd consecutive practice day to storm

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 28, 2022 09:20 PM EDT

South Florida head coach Jeff Scott, left, and Florida head coach Billy Napier greet each other at midfield before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida schools, South Carolina move home games ahead of Ian

By Mark Long Sep. 27, 2022 04:40 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Bucs relocating to Miami area due to potential impact of Ian

Sep. 26, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-30

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 27 1894 — Aqueduct Race Track opens its doors. The building is torn down in 1955 and the new Aqueduct reopens on Sept. 14, 1959. ...

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...

FILE - Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) lines up against the Minnesota Vikings during a NFL football game on Aug 27, 2022, in Denver. Sterns will step in for Broncos safety Justin Simmons, who has started 66 straight games and been the commanding voice on the field. Simmons injured his thigh in the season opener at Seattle. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File)
Sterns fills in at safety for injured Broncos leader Simmons

By Pat Graham Sep. 16, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

FILE - Robert "Bojo" Ackah, center, and Fik-Shun, left, perform during the announcement of the first Thursday Night Football on Prime Video matchup featuring the San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs at the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Las Vegas. The Thursday night, Sept. 15 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs kicks off Amazon Prime Video's 11-year agreement with the NFL to carry “Thursday Night Football". (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)
NFL on Prime Video latest foray by leagues into streaming

By Joe Reedy Sep. 14, 2022 09:34 PM EDT

Petra Kvitova, of the Czech Republic, reacts after defeating Garbine Muguruza, of Spain, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
American Pegula into 4th Rd for 1st time | US Open updates

Sep. 03, 2022 02:58 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) stretches during NFL football training camp July 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The NFL essentially is back to normal going into its third season dealing with COVID-19. All the protocols devised and tweaked by the league and the NFL Players Association that all 32 teams followed through 2020 and 2021 were suspended last March, with the NFL citing trends showing the spread of the coronavirus declining. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
NFL looks like old self entering 3rd season in COVID-19 era

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 16, 2022 02:03 PM EDT

American League's Giancarlo Stanton, of the New York Yankees, poses with the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player trophy following the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. The American League won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
MLB All-Star Game wins night but draws record low ratings

Jul. 20, 2022 06:40 PM EDT

Mike Grier listens to questions as he is introduced as the new general manager of the San Jose Sharks at a news conference in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, July 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Sharks hire Mike Grier as NHL's first Black GM

By Josh Dubow Jul. 05, 2022 02:16 PM EDT

FILE - Former Dallas Cowboys standout and longtime NFL on FOX game analyst Daryl Johnston stands on the field prior to an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins, on Dec. 30, 2018, in Landover, Md. Johnson is executive vice president of football operations of the USFL. As the league prepares for Sunday night’s championship game between the Birmingham Stallions and Philadelphia Stars at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, where it goes from here is the bigger question.(AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Despite title game, USFL already focusing on next season

By Joe Reedy Jul. 01, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. returns the ball to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Paris. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)
Pegula almost didn't go to Wimbledon; now she eyes 3rd round

By Howard Fendrich Jun. 29, 2022 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula speaks to a colleague before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, onSept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is "progressing well" in rehabilitating from a health issue she experienced earlier this month, the family said in a statement released on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Bills, Sabres co-owner 'progressing' from health issue

By John Wawrow Jun. 28, 2022 06:00 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Sabres' owner Terry Pegula and his wife, Kim Pegula, pose for cameras during groundbreaking ceremonies at First Niagara Center before an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Buffalo, N.Y., on April 13, 2013. Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is "progressing well" in rehabilitating from a health issue she experienced earlier this month, the family said in a statement released on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.(AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)
Flyers-Sabres

Jun. 28, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

Gloves and sticks are tossed as the Colorado Avalanche celebrate winning the Stanley Cup against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
Colorado Avalanche at Tampa Bay Lightning 6/26/2022

Jun. 27, 2022 02:27 AM EDT

Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic, center, talks with reporters during media day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Joe Sakic joins fellow Denver icon John Elway as dual champ

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 27, 2022 02:26 AM EDT

Denver Broncos place-kicker Brandon McManus stands during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche 6/24/2022

Jun. 24, 2022 09:11 PM EDT

Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam discusses his plans to purchase a majority stake of the Nashville Predators NHL hockey club during a press conference at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP)
Chairman says former TN governor perfect steward for Preds

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 23, 2022 01:32 PM EDT