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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Apr. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 27
1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion. He finished with a 49-0 record, including six title defenses and...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 26
1905 — Jack McCarthy of the Cubs became the only outfielder in major league history to throw out three runners at the plate, each of whom...

Coach K on an NCAA revamp: 'Time to look at the whole thing'
By Eddie Pells Apr. 01, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

March Madness paying off for players under mishmash of rules
By Eddie Pells Mar. 30, 2022 01:01 PM EDT

March Madness: Wisconsin's Johnny Davis rises to stardom
By Steve Megargee Mar. 16, 2022 02:49 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 07, 2022 10:00 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...
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...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:28 AM EST
Jan. 14
943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 12
1951 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma in the 10th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the heavyweight title.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 12
1951 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma in the 10th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the heavyweight title.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 8
1972 — The NCAA announces freshmen will be eligible to play on varsity football and basketball teams starting in the fall.
1973 —...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:33 PM EST
Jan. 11
1970 — The AFL wins its second straight Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 behind Len Dawson’s superb...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:28 PM EST
Jan. 7
1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:24 PM EST
Jan. 7
1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2022 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...

DB Hill starts Orange Bowl for Michigan after late arrival
Stephen Hawkins Dec. 31, 2021 04:54 PM EST
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 04:08 PM EST
Jan. 4
1970 — The Minnesota Vikings become the first expansion team to win the NFL title by beating the Cleveland Browns 27-7 in 8-degree temperatures...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2021 10:00 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 Packers beat the New...