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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8
By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 2
1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London.
1944 — Ohio State...
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-Roenick scores his 500th NHL goal
By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 10
1940 — The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 7-3 in a penalty free game at Forbes Field. Philadelphia’s George Somers hits a 36...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10
By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 8
1942 — Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams throws seven interceptions against the Green Bay Packers.
1952 — Maurice Richard of the...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 5
1924 — Red Green of the Hamilton Tigers scores five goals in a 10-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
1971 —...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:25 PM EST
Dec. 3
1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy.
1946 — Army halfback Glenn Davis is named...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2021 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...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:47 AM EST
Nov. 19
1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans.
...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 10
1940 — The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 7-3 in a penalty free game at Forbes Field. Philadelphia’s George...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:56 PM EDT
Nov. 9
1912 — The lateral pass is used as an offensive weapon for the first time by Worcester Tech coach William F. Carney. Carney’s team...
Prescott says calf injury not an issue as Cowboys enter bye
By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 18, 2021 01:07 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 5
1924 — Red Green of the Hamilton Tigers scores five goals in a 10-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
1971 —...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 22
1875 — Harvard beats Yale 4-0 in the schools’ first football meeting. With 15 players on each side, the game is a mix of rugby and...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 12:48 PM EST
Nov. 22
1875 — Harvard beats Yale 4-0 in the schools’ first football meeting. With 15 players on each side, the game is a mix of rugby and...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 13
1949 — Chicago’s Bob Nussbaumer intercepts four passes as the Cardinals set an NFL record for points in a regular-season game with...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 10
1940 — The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 7-3 in a penalty free game at Forbes Field. Philadelphia’s George...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 12:56 PM EST
Nov. 12
1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 12:54 PM EST
Nov. 8
1942 — Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams throws seven interceptions against the Green Bay Packers.
1952 —...
Vikings-Cowboys Preview Capsule
By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 02:16 PM EST
MINNESOTA (6-3) at DALLAS (5-3)
8:20 p.m. ET, NBC
OPENING LINE — Cowboys by 3
RECORD VS. SPREAD ...