Record setting events
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jun. 18, 2020 12:03 PM EDT
June 24
1910 — James Braid wins his fifth British Open with a four-stroke victory over Sandy Herd.
1911 — John...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2020 10:27 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...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Apr. 30, 2020 11:07 AM EDT
May 6
1895 — Jockey James “Soup” Perkins guides Halma to a wire-to-wire victory in the Kentucky Derby. The 15-year-old joins fellow African...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 11:04 AM EDT
April 25
1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked...
Star Navy offensive lineman found dead in academy dorm
Feb. 22, 2020 11:48 AM EST
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — David Forney, a star lineman for Navy's record-breaking offense, was found dead in his dormitory, the cause of death undisclosed. He was...
Can Clemson's versatile defenders flummox LSU and Burrow?
By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2020 06:02 PM EST
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...
LSU QB Joe Burrow wins Heisman Trophy in landslide vote
By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2019 09:03 PM EST
Record-breaking Montana swamps SE Louisiana in FCS 73-28
By Fritz Neighbor Dec. 07, 2019 07:04 PM EST
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Grizzlies took a week off and then set some records.
Dalton Sneed threw five touchdown passes and Marcus...
AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 01, 2019 09:24 AM EST
Dec. 2
1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London.
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AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 27, 2019 10:23 AM EST
Nov. 28
1906 — Tommy Burns fights to a 20-round draw with light heavyweight Jack O'Brien in a world heavyweight title bout in Los Angeles.
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AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 25, 2019 09:35 AM EST
Nov. 26
1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec...
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...
Yale quarterback, receivers rewriting school record book
By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EST
Perry sets record, leads Brown past Columbia 48-24
Nov. 16, 2019 05:28 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — EJ Perry threw for three touchdowns, ran for another and set the Brown single-season record for total offense in a 48-24 win over Columbia on...