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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 3 1920 — Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sells pitcher-outfielder Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000 plus a $350,000 loan. ...

Today in Sports History-Kamara ties NFL record 6 touchdowns

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead-Dec. 23-29

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

Today in Sports History-Johnson sets NCAA bowl record

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

Tennessee Titans linebacker David Long Jr. (51) celebrates after intercepting a pass as teammate Lonnie Johnson (20) watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans sweep Colts for 2nd straight season with 19-10 win

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 23, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas (73) walks on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Cleveland. Six-time All-Pro offensive lineman Joe Thomas, shutdown cornerback Darrelle Revis and speedy pass rusher Dwight Freeney headline the list of nine first-year eligible players picked among the 129 nominees for the 2023 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Thomas, Revis, Freeney headline 1st time Hall candidates

By Josh Dubow Sep. 20, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills defensive end Boogie Basham (55) celebrates with teammate after interception a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Remember the Titans: Bills haven't forgotten loss last year

By John Wawrow Sep. 15, 2022 06:37 PM EDT

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. 22, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

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...

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde, right, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Titans have perfect opponent on tap to end skid: Jaguars

By Mark Long Dec. 09, 2021 05:56 PM EST

FILE - Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) is seen during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. The Tennessee Titans have signed 2012 NFL MVP and four-time All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson to help replace NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry. The Titans signed Peterson on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, to the practice squad with Peterson, 36, not having been with an NFL team this season.(AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Titans sign Adrian Peterson to help replace Derrick Henry

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 02, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens' Brandon Stephens (21) and Miles Boykin (80) react after making a hit on Jalen Guyton, not visible, on a kickoff return during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 34-6. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Turnaround teams: Record 3 teams hit 5-1 after opening loss

By Josh Dubow Oct. 20, 2021 02:29 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard runs back an intercepted pass against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans stop Allen on 4th down, hang on to beat Bills 34-31

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 18, 2021 11:47 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 01:42 PM EDT
May 14 1913 — Washington’s Walter Johnson gives up a run in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Browns to end his streak of 56...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) runs with the ball after a reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 10:11 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Henry passes 2K, Titans beat Texans 41-38 on late field goal

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2021 08:10 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, center, fumbles the ball as Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Texans recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Derrick Henry becomes 8th player with 2,000 yards rushing

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2021 07:36 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) celebrates with teammates after running in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:16 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 04:55 PM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...