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NASCAR Cup Series drivers Chase Elliott (9), left, and Ryan Blaney (12), right, lead the field out of Turn 4 during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
In wild NASCAR year, Chase Elliott is steady as a rock

By Paul Newberry Jul. 11, 2022 01:12 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jul. 07, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 8 1889 — John L. Sullivan defeats Jake Kilrain in the 75th round in Richburg, Miss., for the U.S. heavyweight championship. It’s the last bare...

Former NASCAR champion Kurt Busch waves before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Red Sox at Cubs 7/1/2022

Jul. 01, 2022 03:39 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 23, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 24 1905 — Harry Payne Whitney’s Tanya becomes the second filly to win the Belmont Stakes. Ruthless was the first filly to win the Belmont, in 1867....

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 24 1905 — Harry Payne Whitney’s Tanya becomes the second filly to win the Belmont Stakes. Ruthless was the first filly to win the Belmont, in 1867....

Miami Marlins' Brian Anderson, left, greets teammate Payton Henry (59) after scoring a run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Smith, Diamondbacks edge Marlins after Bumgarner ejection

May. 04, 2022 04:34 PM EDT

Red Bull Formula One drivers Sergio Perez, right, and Max Verstappen, left, prepare for toss out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Diamondbacks at Marlins 5/4/2022

May. 04, 2022 02:29 PM EDT

Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc throws a baseball before the start of a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Diamondbacks at Marlins 5/3/2022

May. 03, 2022 07:43 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker holds up the trophy after the Braves defeated the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6 of the baseball World Series on Nov. 2, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Braves at Astros 11/2/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 04:27 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron holds aloft the ball he hit for his 715th career home in Atlanta. Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth but went on to break the career home run record in the pre-steroids era, died early Jan. 22, 2021. He was 86. (AP Photo, File)
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2021

By Bernard Mcghee Dec. 10, 2021 01:48 PM EST

Driver Chase Elliott speaks during media day ahead of Sunday's NASCAR championship auto race on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Hamlin thriving amid chaos as he chases first NASCAR title

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 04, 2021 07:55 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 12:36 PM EDT
Oct. 12 1920 — In the final race of his career, 3-year-old Man o War defeats 1919 Triple Crown winner Sir Barton in a match race, the...

New York Mets fans wear jerseys to remember the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks before a baseball game against the New York Yankees on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Yankees at Mets 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 10:21 PM EDT

Dale Earnhardt Jr., comforts his daughter Isla, 3, during driver introductions prior to the start of the NASCAR Xfinity auto race in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Mets, Yankees and more pay tribute on 9/11 20th anniversary

By Noah Trister And Jake Seiner Sep. 11, 2021 05:20 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 19, 2021 11:49 AM EDT
Aug. 24 1904 — Holcombe Ward wins the men’s singles title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association singles title. 1908 —...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 23, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
May 24 1905 — Harry Payne Whitney’s Tanya becomes the second filly to win the Belmont Stakes. Ruthless was the first filly to win the...

Fans watch players warm up for a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
The Latest: Rockies get approval to increase crowd capacity

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2021 09:26 AM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm reacts after striking out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The Latest: Bears coach Nagy going remote for minicamp

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 12:39 PM EDT

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf speaks during a news conference encouraging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, in Philadelphia, Monday, May 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Pennsylvania lifting COVID-19 restrictions on Memorial Day

By Michael Rubinkam May. 04, 2021 05:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, fans sit in a mostly empty Greensboro Coliseum after the NCAA college basketball games were cancelled at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Scrubbing last year's March Madness due to coronavirus concerns cost the NCAA some $375 million, and another loss like that would have ripple effects throughout college sports. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Lamentation for sports in 2020: A year of living virally

By Fred Lief Dec. 24, 2020 11:03 AM EST