NBA basketball

'Let's get it on': Nets, Cavaliers to open play-in Tuesday
By Brian Mahoney Apr. 11, 2022 03:44 PM EDT
Galloway, ex-NBA star Johnson lead US over Mexico in rematch
By Noah Trister Feb. 27, 2022 04:12 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Even without a roster full of current NBA stars, the United States breezed through this World Cup qualifying window.
It hasn't always...
Joe Johnson helps US beat Puerto Rico 93-76 in qualifier
By Noah Trister Feb. 24, 2022 08:53 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — As long as Joe Johnson can play basketball in some form or fashion, he figures there's no need to contemplate the end of his career.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 24, 2022 11:23 AM 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 the Ottawa...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Feb. 24, 2022 11:17 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 the New York...

AP Was There: Dream Team rolls in Barcelona to Olympic gold
By The Associated Press Feb. 23, 2022 01:39 PM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 23, 2022 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 Winter...

The 1990s: Jordan era takes flight; Magic battles HIV virus
By Brian Mahoney Feb. 23, 2022 02:26 AM EST
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 23
1935 — George “The Iceman” Woolf makes history, riding Azucar to victory in the inaugural Santa Anita Handicap. Azucar beatS such greats as...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2022 11:14 AM EST
Feb. 18
1924 — Theresa Weld Blanchard wins her sixth and final U.S. figure skating championship. Sherwin Badger captures his fifth straight and final...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2022 11:13 AM EST
Feb. 22
1919 — The first dog race track to use an imitation rabbit opens in Emeryville, Calif.
1936 — Figure skater Sonja Henie wins her...