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US rolls to women's hoops gold medal in Bird's last Olympics
By Doug Feinberg Aug. 08, 2021 12:05 AM EDT
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Aug. 05, 2021 11:32 AM EDT
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.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Aug. 03, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 4
1945 — Byron Nelson wins his 11th consecutive PGA Tour event, beating Herman Barron by four strokes. Nelson finishes the year with a...
Quintet of US post players may be best group ever assembled
By Doug Feinberg Jul. 29, 2021 11:57 AM EDT
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
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US Olympic team expects competitive game vs WNBA All-Stars
By Doug Feinberg Jul. 13, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2021 01:14 PM EST
Feb. 6
1943 — Montreal’s Ray Getliffe scores five goals to lead the Canadiens to an 8-3 triumph over the Boston Bruins.
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Summer of Women: Females stole the show at 1996 Olympics
By Paul Newberry Aug. 13, 2020 03:48 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Aug. 03, 2020 10:24 AM EDT
Aug. 4
1884 — Pud Galvin pitches the most lopsided no-hitter in major league history as the Buffalo Bisons power past the Detroit...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jul. 30, 2020 11:51 AM EDT
Aug. 6
1926 — Nineteen-year-old Gertrude Ederle of New York City becomes the first woman to swim the English Channel as she crosses the...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jul. 30, 2020 11:47 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
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