Sugar Ray Leonard
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jun. 23, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
June 24
1910 — James Braid wins his fifth British Open with a four-stroke victory over Sandy Herd.
1911 — John McDermott becomes the...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2022 10:59 AM EST
Feb. 8
1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft. The...
Aaron, Elder overcame hate to achieve records, milestones
By Bernie Wilson Dec. 27, 2021 03:41 PM EST
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2021 02:39 PM EST
Nov. 30
1941 — The Chicago Bears score 49 points in the second half to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 49-13.
1956 — Floyd...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:51 AM EST
Nov. 23
1947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes as the Washington Redskins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 45-21.
...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2021 01:14 PM EST
Feb. 6
1943 — Montreal’s Ray Getliffe scores five goals to lead the Canadiens to an 8-3 triumph over the Boston Bruins.
...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 05:27 PM EST
Nov. 29
1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series.
1934 — The Detroit Lions play their...
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
Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 27, 2019 10:23 AM EST
Nov. 28
1906 — Tommy Burns fights to a 20-round draw with light heavyweight Jack O'Brien in a world heavyweight title bout in Los Angeles.
...
AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 24, 2019 09:46 AM EST
Nov. 25
1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the...