Record setting events
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft
By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 28, 2022 08:54 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Apr. 25, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 26
1905 — Jack McCarthy of the Cubs became the only outfielder in major league history to throw out three runners at the plate, each of whom...
NFL draft: Breaking down top offensive players available
By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 24, 2022 02:33 PM EDT
Top offensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 28-30:
QUARTERBACKS
Position outlook: The 2013 draft was the last...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 26
1905 — Jack McCarthy of the Cubs became the only outfielder in major league history to throw out three runners at the plate, each of whom...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 22
1876 — The first official National League baseball game is played with Boston beating Philadelphia 6-5.
1945 — The Toronto Maple...
Agent: Howard, Dolphins spent over year working on new deal
Apr. 02, 2022 11:40 AM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The agent for Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard said Saturday that the Pro Bowler’s record-setting extension with the team was the...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2022 11:12 AM EDT
March 25
1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters golf tournament by one stroke over Craig Wood.
1947 — Holy Cross, led by George...
Falcons re-sign free-agent PK Younghoe Koo to 5-year deal
Mar. 15, 2022 02:50 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Younghoe Koo, who has given the Atlanta Falcons a reliable option on field goals and extra points since 2019, has signed a five-year, $25...
First-year Charlotte FC sets MLS crowd record in home debut
By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 05, 2022 09:15 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 2
1876 — The National League forms, consisting of teams in Philadelphia, Hartford, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and New York...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2022 10:57 AM EST
Feb. 1
1913 — Jim Thorpe, star of the 1912 Olympics, signs to play baseball with the New York Giants.
1914 — The Chicago White Sox and...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 25
1894 — Jim Corbett knocks out Charley Mitchell in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title.
1924 — The first Winter...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 23
1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 to set an NHL record for consecutive goals.
1959 — In the NBA All...
Bills head to KC for AFC title game rematch against Chiefs
By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 11:51 AM EST
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2022 11:39 AM EST
Jan. 25
1894 — Jim Corbett knocks out Charley Mitchell in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title.
1924 — The first Winter...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2022 11:33 AM EST
Jan. 21
1921 — Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as baseball’s commissioner.
1947 — Carl Hubbell, Frank Frisch, Mickey Cochrane, and...
