Gymnastics
Today in Sports: Usain Bolt wins three gold medals.
By The Associated Press 9 hrs ago
Aug. 18
1923 — Helen Mills, 17, ends Molla Bjurstedt Mallory’s domination of the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championships and starts her own with a 6...
Today in Sports-Lou Gehrig plays his 1,308th straight game.
By The Associated Press Aug. 16, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 17
1933 — Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees plays his 1,308th straight game to break Everett Scott’s record of 1,307.
1938 — Henry...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 12-18
By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 16
1920 — Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman is hit in the head with a pitch by New York’s Carl Mays. Chapman suffers a fractured skull and dies the...

USA Swimming cuts deal to simplify anonymous abuse reporting
By Eddie Pells Aug. 08, 2022 11:01 AM EDT
Sportlight-Jackie Joyner sets heptathlon world record
By The Associated Press Aug. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
1912 — John...
Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
1912 — John...
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-Dennis Martinez pitches a perfect game.
By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 28
1913 — The United States wins its first Davis Cup since 1902 by beating Britain three matches to two.
1928 — The Summer Olympics...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 22-28, Take two
By The Associated Press Jul. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 26
1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown.
1928 — Gene Tunney...

Ukraine on her mind as high jumper goes for gold at worlds
By Eddie Pells Jul. 16, 2022 01:32 PM EDT

Sacramone Quinn, Memmel embrace new roles at USA Gymnastics
By Will Graves Jun. 13, 2022 03:29 PM EDT

Canadian gymnast tells of sexual, emotional abuse by coach
By Eddie Pells May. 26, 2022 09:35 AM EDT
Canadian athletes, parents call for culture change in sports
May. 20, 2022 09:09 PM EDT
Scales should be banned from children’s gyms. Parents should be permitted to watch. Rules of acceptable behavior should be posted on gym walls with a toll-free line...

EXPLAINER: The differences between Olympic & NCAA gymnastics
By Will Graves Apr. 13, 2022 05:50 PM EDT
Olympic gold medalist Carey returning to elite gymnastics
Apr. 07, 2022 08:25 PM EDT
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey is returning to elite gymnastics.
Carey, who won gold in floor exercise at the 2020 Tokyo Games...