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By The Associated Press Jun. 09, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
June 14 1922 — Gene Sarazen edges Bobby Jones and John Black to win the U.S. Open tournament. 1934 — Max Baer stops Primo Carnera in 11th...

FILE - Chicago Bulls fans Rob Martinez, left, Mark Kojak and Michael Kojak, right, show their support for the team during a rally in Chicago, June 14, 1991, celebrating the Bulls NBA championship. (AP Photo/Mark Elias, File)
The 1990s: Jordan era takes flight; Magic battles HIV virus

By Brian Mahoney Feb. 23, 2022 02:26 AM EST

FILE - Boston Celtics Larry Bird, right, passes off to teammate as Milwaukee Bucks Marques Johnson steps in to block his path during NBA action in Boston, Nov. 7, 1980. (AP Photo/John Martell, File)
Timeline of NBA in 1980s as league celebrates 75th season

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2022 10:45 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jun. 10, 2021 11:41 AM EDT
June 11 1898 — Willie Simms becomes the only African American jockey to win the Preakness Stakes when he rides Sly Fox to victory and the...

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By The Associated Press Jun. 11, 2020 11:20 AM EDT
June 13 1913 — James Rowe, who had won back-to-back Belmont Stake races in 1872-3 as a jockey, sets the record for most number of Belmont...

Gates stand locked outside the closed Manchester City Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, northern England, as the English Premier League soccer season has been suspended due to coronavirus, Thursday, April 9, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: Durham Bulls laying off front-office staff

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 11:20 AM EDT

The Olympic rings are seen Monday, March 30, 2020, in Tokyo. The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games. Tokyo organizers said Monday the opening ceremony will take place on July 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The Latest: Becher defends Sharks' games amid county caution

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2020 07:47 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) talks with guard Donovan Mitchell, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, in Detroit. Both players have tested positive for the coronavirus. Gobert's test result forced the NBA to suspend the season. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
The Latest: Kroenke to pay arena employees during shutdown

By The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2020 03:20 PM EDT