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Sportlight-The Dream Team picks up its gold medal
By The Associated Press Aug. 07, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 8 1902 — The United States, led by William Larned, beats Britain three matches to two to capture the Davis Cup. 1903 — Britain wins...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 5-11
Aug. 5 1921 — Radio station KDKA and announcer Harold Arlin provide the first broadcast of a major league game as the Pirates beat the Phillies 8-5 at...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 29-Aug.4
By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 29 1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats the...
Sportlight-Javier Sotomayor is the first to high jump 8 feet
Sportlight-Bob Mathias wins his second Olympic decathlon.
July 26 1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown. 1928 — Gene Tunney...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 22-28, Take two
Euro backlash as FIFA refuses to expel Russia from football
By Rob Harris Feb. 27, 2022 05:53 AM EST
KHL to end season, go directly to playoffs after Olympics
By Stephen Whyno Feb. 05, 2022 10:56 PM EST
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
Aug. 6 1958 — Glen Davis of Columbus, Ohio, sets a world record in the 400 hurdles with a time of 49.2 in Budapest, Hungary. ...
By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
July 29 1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats...
July 26 1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown. 1928...
Swim caps for thick, curly hair not allowed at Olympics
By Beth Harris Jul. 02, 2021 06:34 PM EDT
Swimming caps designed for natural Black hair won't be allowed at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, with the sport's world governing body saying they are unsuitable...
List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic
By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2020 04:29 PM EST
AQUATICS Asian water polo championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, from Feb. 12-16 canceled. Diving Grand Prix in...