John McEnroe
Today in Sports: McEnroe defeats Borg at US Open
By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 13
1930 — Tommy Armour beats Gene Sarazen 1 up to win the PGA Championship.
1964 — Roy Emerson beats fellow Australian Fred Stolle...
Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 9-15
By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 13
1930 — Tommy Armour beats Gene Sarazen 1 up to win the PGA Championship.
1964 — Roy Emerson beats fellow Australian Fred Stolle...
Today in Sports: Week Ahead, Sept. 9-15
By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 9
1940 — Donald McNeil beats Bobby Riggs after losing the first two sets to capture the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title. Alice Marble wins her...
Serena Williams' goodbye to U.S. Open a ratings boon to ESPN
By David Bauder Sep. 07, 2022 03:26 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 13
1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears.
1958 — Gordie Howe of the...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 11:03 AM EST
Dec. 10
1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0.
1961 —...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 21
1953 — Notre Dame ties Iowa 14-14 by faking injuries in both halves. With two seconds to go in the first half, a Notre Dame player...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:47 AM EST
Nov. 19
1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 13
1930 — Tommy Armour beats Gene Sarazen 1 up to win the PGA Championship.
1964 — Roy Emerson beats fellow...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 02:16 PM EDT
Sept. 10
1933 — Fred Perry wins his first U.S. men’s singles title with a 6-3, 11-13, 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 victory over Australian Jack Crawford.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2021 11:17 AM EDT
Aug. 31
1881 — The first U.S. men’s single tennis championships begin at the Newport Casino, in Newport, Rhode Island.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press May. 06, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
May 7
1938 — Lawrin, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby by one length over Dauber.
1955 — Swaps, ridden by...
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
By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 21
1953 — Notre Dame ties Iowa 14-14 by faking injuries in both halves. With two seconds to go in the first half, a Notre Dame player...
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-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 11:58 AM EST
Nov. 19
1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans.
...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 13
1930 — Tommy Armour beats Gene Sarazen 1 up to win the PGA Championship.
1964 — Roy Emerson beats fellow...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 01:31 PM EDT
Sept. 13
1930 — Tommy Armour beats Gene Sarazen 1 up to win the PGA Championship.
1964 — Roy Emerson beats fellow...