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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...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 13
1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears.
1958 —...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:27 PM EST
Dec. 13
1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears.
1958 —...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 12:53 PM EST
Nov. 26
1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 14
1943 — Sid Luckman of the Chicago Bears becomes the first pro to pass for more than 400 yards (433) and seven touchdowns in a 56-7...
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 —...
AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 01, 2020 09:47 AM 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...
AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30
1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears.
1962 — The Green Bay...
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...
AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 09, 2019 10:03 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...