Professional basketball
Spring chickens? Hawks' hot start catches eye of rival Bison
By Dave Kolpack Mar. 18, 2021 02:18 PM EDT
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A hot start by the University of North Dakota in the strange spring football season precipitated by the coronavirus pandemic has given the...

The Latest: Padres hoping to have 20% capacity for opener
By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 10:25 AM EST

The long game: COVID changed the way we play, watch, cheer
By Eddie Pells Mar. 08, 2021 12:06 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 07, 2021 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....
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.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:55 PM EST
Jan. 27
1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1969 — The Pittsburgh Steelers name...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 15, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 16
1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors finished with 42 points and 24 rebounds, winning NBA honors even though his...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 03:57 PM EST
Jan. 16
1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors finished with 42 points and 24 rebounds, winning NBA honors even though his...

The Latest: Dallas Stars to resume practicing on Tuesday
By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 03:21 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 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-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:32 AM EST
Jan. 9
1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2021 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.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 05:02 PM EST
Jan. 6
1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history.
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