Horse racing
Today in Sports - The Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup for the fourth time in 11 seasons
By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
June 4
1870 — Ed Brown becomes the first African-American jockey to win the Belmont Stakes, with Kingfisher.
1927 — The United States...
Today in Sports - Week Ahead, April 28-May 4
By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2023 10:05 AM EDT
April 28
1923 — Wembley Stadium opens - Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham United (FA Cup).
1931 — Program for woman athletes approved for 1932...
Today in Sports History-1st US college football game played
By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 6
1869 — First US college football game played, Rutgers6, Princeton 4
1934 — Joe Carter scores four touchdowns and Swede Hanson...
Dan Snyder and other billionaires who own the NFL's teams
By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2022 06:53 PM EDT
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.
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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...
Today in Sports: McEnroe defeats Borg at US Open
By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 13
1930 — Tommy Armour beats Gene Sarazen 1 up to win the PGA Championship.
1964 — Roy Emerson beats fellow Australian Fred Stolle...
Today in Sports: Week Ahead, Sept. 9-15
By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 9
1940 — Donald McNeil beats Bobby Riggs after losing the first two sets to capture the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title. Alice Marble wins her...
Bears release renderings for enclosed suburban stadium
By Andrew Seligman Sep. 06, 2022 03:46 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears plan to build an enclosed suburban stadium that could host Super Bowls, College Football Playoff games and Final Fours.
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Chiefs' Hunt prefers Arrowhead renovation over new stadium
By Dave Skretta Jul. 29, 2022 02:03 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press May. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 27
1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union Course, Long...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press May. 09, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 10
1913 — Donerail, ridden by Roscoe Goose, comes from fifth place in the stretch to upset Ten Point by one-half length and win the Kentucky Derby,...
Horse racing's new governing body in rush to starting gate
By Beth Harris May. 05, 2022 02:25 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 29
1901 — His Eminence, ridden by Jimmy Winkfield, wins the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths over Sannazarro in the only Derby ever raced in April...
SoFi Stadium ready to bring Hollywood opulence to Super Bowl
By Andrew Dalton Feb. 04, 2022 09:19 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 04:10 PM EST
Dec. 31
1961 — Paul Hornung, on leave from the Army, scores 19 points to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 37-0 win over the New York Giants for their...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 04:06 PM EST
Dec. 31
1961 — Paul Hornung, on leave from the Army, scores 19 points to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 37-0 win over the New York Giants for their...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 18
1930 — Adolph Rupp coaches his first game at Kentucky, a 67-19 win over Georgetown College in Kentucky. Rupp retires in 1972 after winning 879...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:30 AM EST
Dec. 17
1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a 23-21 victory over the New York Giants. The Bears score the winning touchdown on...