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FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2019, file photo, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., speaks during a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington. Cummings died from complications of longtime health challenges, his office said in a statement on Oct. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

By Bernard Mcghee Dec. 23, 2019 10:13 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2019, file photo, driver Hailie Deegan greets fans after practicing for an ARCA Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. Deegan has moved from Toyota to Ford in a driver development deal announced Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. Ford will work to fast-track the rising star into one of NASCAR’s national series over the next few seasons. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
Hailie Deegan jumps to Ford to fast-tack her racing career

Jenna Fryer Dec. 17, 2019 01:34 PM EST

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2019 02:49 AM EST
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa said being assured he'd likely remain a high NFL draft pick could make “the biggest...

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 23, 2019 09:23 AM EST
Nov. 24 1904 — Fullback Sam McAllester is thrown for a touchdown to give Tennessee a 7-0 victory over Alabama. McAllester, wearing a wide...

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Brittany Force drives in Top Fuel qualifying Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at the Dodge NHRA Nationals drag races in Las Vegas. Force had a pass at 3.659 seconds at 338.17 mph. (Marc Gewertz/NHRA via AP)
Brittany Force races to Top Fuel victory at Las Vegas

Nov. 03, 2019 09:30 PM EST

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Top Fuel driver Brittany Force takes part in the first day of qualifying for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals drag races in Mohnton, Pa. Force had a run of 3.651 seconds at 332.92 mph to break the track time record. (Marc Gewertz/NHRA via AP)
Brittany Force breaks NHRA national Top Fuel time record

Sep. 14, 2019 06:37 PM EDT

Weekend Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press Aug. 05, 2019 03:56 AM EDT
FOOTBALL FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady has never known what it's like to play out the final season of a contract in his 20-year NFL career, and...

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2019 02:24 AM EDT
TENNIS WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic became the first man in 71 years to win Wimbledon after facing match points in the final, coming back...

Jimmie Johnson, left, William Byron, center, and Matt DiBenedetto talk on pit road during an inclement weather delay in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
The Latest: Haley wins rain-shortened Cup race at Daytona

Jul. 07, 2019 01:21 PM EDT

Tony Pacetti walks around the infield with a United States flag before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
The Latest: Rain postpones NASCAR race at Daytona a day

Jul. 06, 2019 06:59 PM EDT

Garrett Kulczycki, left, his son Corbin, 6, and Susan Beach take shelter in the garage area during a weather delay before the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
Rain postpones NASCAR's final holiday visit to Daytona

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 06, 2019 03:05 PM EDT

Wednesday's Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Jun. 20, 2019 02:49 AM EDT
PRO BASKETBALL The Memphis Grizzlies traded away the final piece of the franchise's best years, sending veteran point guard Mike Conley to the Utah...

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Jun. 17, 2019 02:32 AM EDT
GOLF PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Gary Woodland captured the U.S. Open, overcoming the back-nine pressure at Pebble Beach to hold off two-time defending...

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2019 04:08 AM EDT
NBA TORONTO (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 25 points before leaving with a hamstring injury, Stephen Curry had 23 and the Golden State Warriors ran off...

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, races during the second race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader in Detroit, Sunday, June 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New Zealand honor for 5-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon

Jun. 02, 2019 05:57 PM EDT

Hailie Deegan drives down the front stretch during the ARCA Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Friday, May 31, 2019, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Deegan continues to shine as she races up NASCAR ladder

By Dan Gelston May. 31, 2019 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 23, 1976, file photo, Janet Guthrie talks to racing car owner-builder Rolla Vollstedt, left, and A.J. Foyt, right, in the pits of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis. There was no warm reception for Janet Guthrie when she arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway 43 years ago. She wanted a spot in the biggest race in the world and her competitors didn't want her anywhere near the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/File)
Guthrie's barrier-breaking career celebrated in ESPN film

By Jenna Fryer May. 25, 2019 11:17 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 18, 2019 10:26 AM EDT
May 19 1910 — Cy Young, the career leader in major league victories, wins No. 500 as the Cleveland Indians defeat Washington 5-4 in 11 innings. ...

Weekend Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2019 02:31 AM EDT
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Looming at the top of this year's March Madness bracket: Duke freshman force of nature, Zion Williamson. The Blue...

Brittany Force breaks Gainesville Raceway time record

Mar. 16, 2019 07:36 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Brittany Force broke the Gainesville Raceway time record Saturday during the fourth Top Fuel qualifying session to become the first female...