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United States' players celebrate after their win in the men's basketball gold medal game against France at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
US draws Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico for World Cup qualifying

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July 28 1913 — The United States wins its first Davis Cup since 1902 by beating Britain three matches to two. 1928 —...

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July 26 1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown. 1928...

Cuba's pitcher Yoanni Yera Montalvo, left, throws the ball as his teammates smile watching him during a training session at the Estadio Latinoamericano in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. A little over a week after the start of the Las Americas Baseball Pre-Olympic in Florida, the Cuban team does not have visas to travel to the United States. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
US grants Cuban baseball players visas days before tourney

May. 25, 2021 07:30 PM EDT

Omonia's manager Henning Berg, center right, gives directions to his player as PSV's Richard Ledezma receives medical attention on the pitch during the group E Europa League soccer match between PSV and Omonia at the Philips stadium in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
PSV midfielder Richy Ledezma tears ACL in right knee

Dec. 11, 2020 11:50 AM EST

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Nov. 7 1943 — The Detroit Lions and New York Giants play the last scoreless tie in the NFL. 1968 — Red Berenson scores...

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By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 11:42 AM EDT
Nov. 5 1927 — Walter Hagen beats Joe Turnesa 1-up to capture the PGA Championship for the fourth consecutive year and fifth overall. ...