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Today in Sports History-Griffey Jr. elected to Hall of Fame

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 6 1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history. 1976 — Ted...

Today in History-Seattle first sub-.500 division champ

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2023 10:00 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 victory over the...

FILE - Oregon quarterback Bo Nix drops back to pass against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Nov 26, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Nix and the No. 15 Oregon Ducks will face Drake Maye and the North Carolina Tar Heels in what’s expected to be a high-scoring Holiday Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Nix, Maye expected to light up Holiday Bowl at Petco Park

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2022 03:22 PM EST

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) reacts after a teammate gets tackled during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Louisville, Cincinnati renew Keg of Nails rivalry at Fenway

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2022 10:10 AM EST

Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) celebrates after running for a 20-yard gain during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Don't look now but it's bowl season! 42 picks for them all

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 15, 2022 12:47 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead-Dec. 16-22

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 20 1921 — Baseball Commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis casts the deciding vote to return to best-of-seven World Series from the best-of...

Missouri fans cheer as their team warms up before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 6 Kansas routs Mizzou 95-67 in first visit in 10 years

By Dave Skretta Dec. 10, 2022 07:45 PM EST

Colorado athletic director Rick George introduces Deion Sanders as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Sanders left Jackson State University after three seasons at the helm of the school's football team. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Coach Prime delivers pizzazz to college football's wasteland

By Arnie Stapleton And Pat Graham Dec. 04, 2022 08:03 PM EST

Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (54) tries to tackle North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the second half during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Oregon, North Carolina meet in Holiday Bowl at Petco Park

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:49 PM EST

Jackson State coach Deion Sanders, second from right, and his son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) sing the school's song following the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Jackson State won 43-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Colorado hires Deion Sanders to turn around football program

By Pat Graham Dec. 03, 2022 06:04 PM EST

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) hands the ball to running back Tyjae Spears (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Tulane won 38-28. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
History, high stakes surround No. 16 Tulane vs. No. 22 UCF

By Brett Martel Nov. 10, 2022 04:18 PM EST

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei hurdles Notre Dame safety DJ Brown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 35-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 12 Clemson looks to win ACC Atlantic outright vs. Cards

Nov. 10, 2022 11:04 AM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) scrambles away from Vanderbilt linebacker CJ Taylor (13) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
Georgia is new CFP No. 1, followed by Ohio St, Michigan, TCU

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 08, 2022 07:26 PM EST

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 4 1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL-record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the Pirates is...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 28-Nov. 3

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 1 1913 — Notre Dame meets Army for the first time and comes away with a 35-13 win behind Gus Dorias’ 14-of-17 passing for 243 yards. ...

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) celebrates with safety Adrian Amos (31) after intercepting a ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Football, World Series most popular on television

Nov. 01, 2022 07:12 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a single by Alec Bohm during the second inning in Game 2 of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
MLB Playoffs: Pads-Phils 1-up in NLCS; Astros lead Yanks 2-0

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2022 01:50 AM EDT

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert delivers to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Mariners at Royals 9/24/2022

Oct. 20, 2022 12:19 PM EDT

Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann (13) throws a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
Georgia marks return to No. 1 with 55-0 rout of Vanderbilt

By Paul Newberry Oct. 15, 2022 07:10 PM EDT

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 18 1924 — Harold “Red” Grange accounts for six touchdowns in Illinois’ 39-14 win over Michigan. Grange returns the opening kickoff 95 yards for a...