Men's skiing
Ski mountaineering set to join Olympics at 2026 Winter Games
Jun. 18, 2021 02:12 PM EDT
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — A new sport is set to be given an Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games.
Ski mountaineering has been proposed...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Feb. 25, 2021 03:41 PM EST
Feb. 27
1918 — The first neutral site game in NHL history is held in Quebec City. Frank Nighbor scores twice in the first period to lead...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 24, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 25
1940 — The first telecast of an American hockey game is transmitted over station W2XBS in New York. The viewing audience watches...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 24
1960 — Bill Cleary’s four goals lead the United States to a 9-1 victory over West Germany in the hockey championship round of the...
Clutch hitter: Shiffrin doesn't miss when medals are on line
By Andrew Dampf Feb. 22, 2021 10:21 AM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 21, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 22
1936 — Figure skater Sonja Henie wins her 10th straight world championship.
1959 — Lee Petty, driving an...
Faivre saves gold for France as Pinturault falters in GS
By Eric Willemsen Feb. 19, 2021 11:29 AM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 19, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 20
1887 — The International Association, the first minor league baseball association, is organized in Pittsburgh.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Feb. 18, 2021 12:51 PM EST
Feb. 24
1960 — Bill Cleary’s four goals lead the United States to a 9-1 victory over West Germany in the hockey championship round of the...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Feb. 18, 2021 12:47 PM EST
Feb. 20
1887 — The International Association, the first minor league baseball association, is organized in Pittsburgh.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 18
1928 — At Moritz, Switzerland, Sonja Henie becomes the youngest Olympic figure skating champion. At 15 years and 315 days, easily...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 14, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 15
1932 — Eddie Eagen, as a member of the four-man U.S. bobsled team, wins a gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New...
Ligety moves up retirement from skiing due to bad back
Feb. 13, 2021 01:33 PM EST
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Olympic skiing champion Ted Ligety’s career ended six days earlier than planned.
The two-time Olympic champ...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 13, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 14
1934 — The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the NHL All-Stars 7-3. The game is played as a benefit for fomer Toronto player Ace Bailey....
Lindsey Vonn: I wanted to end my career at Cortina worlds
By Lindsey Vonn Feb. 12, 2021 04:40 AM EST
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 02:38 PM EST
Feb. 17
1923 — Cy Denneny of the Ottawa Senators becomes the NHL’s career scoring leader. He scores his 143rd goal to surpass Joe Malone in...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 02:34 PM EST
Feb. 13
1923 — The New York Renaissance, the first all-black pro basketball team, is organized. Rens become one of the dominant basketball...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 12
1937 — Cleveland is granted an NFL franchise. The Rams play in Cleveland for nine years before moving to Los Angeles. After the...
