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FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2009, file photo, Big East commissioner John Marinatto speaks at a news conference in New York. Marinatto, who was commissioner of the Big East during a tumultuous period of conference realignment across college sports, had died. He was 64. Providence College, Marinatto's alma mater and the school where he began a long career in college sports, said he died Saturday, June 12, 2021. A cause of death was not immediately released. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin, File)

John Marinatto, ran Big East in time of tumult, dies at 64

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 14, 2021 05:01 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jun. 05, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
June 6 1919 — Man o’ War wins his first race, a 5-furlong contest over a straightaway at Belmont Park. The 3-to-5 favorite wins by six...

Marshall AD Mike Hamrick moving into new role at school

Jun. 04, 2021 04:50 PM EDT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall athletic director Mike Hamrick is stepping down at the end of the month to take on a new role at the school. ...

Duke associate head coach Jon Scheyer listens as head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski speaks during an NCAA college basketball news conference Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Krzyzewski, the winningest coach in the history of Division I men's college basketball announced that next season will be his last with the Blue Devils program he has built into one of college basketball’s bluebloods. The school named former Duke player and associate head coach Jon Scheyer as his successor for the 2022-23 season. (Travis Long/The News & Observer via AP)

Analysis: Coach K's legacy built on ability to reach players

By Aaron Beard Jun. 04, 2021 02:54 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2021 12:46 PM EDT
June 4 1870 — Ed Brown becomes the first African-American jockey to win the Belmont Stakes, with Kingfisher. 1927 — The...

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks as Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) watches during the second half of Game 2 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, May 24, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

The Latest: Notre Dame prepares for full football attendance

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2021 04:32 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 25, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
May 26 1925 — In Detroit’s 8-1 win over the Chicago White Sox, Ty Cobb becomes the first to collect 1,000 career extra-base hits. He...

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

LEADING OFF: Joe West to break record for most games as ump

By The Associated Press May. 25, 2021 02:47 AM EDT

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell, left, argues after being ejected by umpire Joe West, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 25, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

LEADING OFF: Joe West to break record for most games as ump

By The Associated Press May. 24, 2021 08:36 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 20, 2021 06:50 PM EDT
May 21 1881 — A small group of tennis club members meets at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City to form the world’s first national...

Linesman Bryan Pancich, left, pushes away St. Louis Blues left wing Kyle Clifford after he tangled with Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer as time ran out in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Monday, May 17, 2021, in Denver. Colorado won 4-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche 5/17/2021

May. 19, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

Fans watch a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in St. Louis. The Cardinals have significantly loosened their COVID-19 guidelines, saying fully vaccinated fans attending games at Busch Stadium will no longer be required to wear masks inside the ballpark. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

The Latest: South Carolina to have full house for football

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 04:27 PM EDT

Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Cavan Fitzgerald (76) chase the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, May 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Nashville Predators at Carolina Hurricanes 5/17/2021

May. 17, 2021 11:07 PM EDT

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) tries to score against Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) while Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) defends during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, May 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Staal, Niederreiter lift Hurricanes past Predators 5-2

By Aaron Beard May. 17, 2021 11:06 PM EDT

Pac-12 picks MGM executive Kliavkoff as next commissioner

By Ralph D. Russo May. 13, 2021 01:46 PM EDT

The Latest: Georgia Tech to allow full capacity for football

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 11:36 AM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Georgia Tech will allow full...

Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches during Alabama's spring NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Gary Cosby/The Tuscaloosa News via AP)

Saban tapes message encouraging Alabamians to get vaccinated

May. 07, 2021 02:23 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 07, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
May 8 1915 — Regret, ridden by Joe Notter, becomes the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby, with a 2-length wire-to-wire victory over...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press May. 06, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
May 7 1938 — Lawrin, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby by one length over Dauber. 1955 — Swaps, ridden by...