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Today in Sports: Felix Hernandez pitches perfect game.

By The Associated Press Aug. 14, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 15 1948 — Babe Didrikson Zaharias wins the U.S. Women’s Open golf title over Betty Hicks. 1950 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Freddie...

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 12-18

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 12 1876 — Madeleine wins two straight heats over Canada’s Countess of Dufferin to defend the America’s Cup. 1936 — Rosalind, driven...

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, July 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Spin and win: Verstappen rallies to eighth win of F1 season

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 31, 2022 10:59 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car followed by Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco during the qualifying session for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, July 30, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Ferenc Isza/Pool via AP)
Russell grabs first F1 pole, Verstappen qualifies 10th

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 30, 2022 08:29 AM EDT

From left: Mclaren driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia, Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand, Alpine driver Esteban Ocon of France, Haas driver Kevin Magnussen of Denmark and Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland attend a news conference at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Formula One launches campaign to drive out fan abuse

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 30, 2022 06:59 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands walks through paddock at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Verstappen understands rival Leclerc's emotional outburst

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 29, 2022 11:06 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands talks to a reporter during an interview with the Associated Press at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
AP Exclusive: Verstappen says drivers limited in taming fans

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 28, 2022 02:25 PM EDT

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany runs at pit line during the qualifying session for the French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Saturday, July 23, 2022. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Eric Gaillard, Pool via AP)
4-time F1 champion Vettel felt like retiring for a long time

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 28, 2022 06:33 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR Cup Series, IndyCar head to Indianapolis

By The Associated Press Jul. 26, 2022 09:45 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Sunday, July 24, 2022. (Eric Gaillard/Pool via AP)
Verstappen wins French GP as Leclerc crashes, Hamilton 2nd

Jul. 24, 2022 10:53 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car at pit line during the qualifying session for the French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Saturday, July 23, 2022. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Eric Gaillard, Pool via AP)
Sainz helps Leclerc edge Verstappen for French GP pole

Jul. 23, 2022 08:17 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, arrives at pit prior to the start of the first practice for the French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Friday, July 22, 2022. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Red Bull boss Horner calls for "zero tolerance" on fan abuse

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 22, 2022 12:30 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, right, talks with Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico during a press conference ahead of the French Formula One Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Thursday, July 21, 2022. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
United F1 drivers determined to help kick out abusive fans

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 21, 2022 12:35 PM EDT

Sportlight-Week Ahead, July 22-28

By The Associated Press Jul. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 22 1921 — Jim Barnes wins the U.S. Men’s Open golf championship by edging Walter Hagen, Leo Diegel, Jock Hutchinson and Fred McLeod. ...

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, waves to the crowd after winning an IndyCar auto race in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press via AP)
AUTO RACING: Make it 14 winners in NASCAR, 52 for Dixon

By The Associated Press Jul. 19, 2022 01:51 PM EDT

Sportlight: Week Ahead, July 15-21, Take Two

By The Associated Press Jul. 14, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 19 1877 — Spencer Gore beats William Marshall in 48 minutes (6-1, 6-2, 6-4) in the first men’s singles tennis championship at the All England Club...

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, right, of Monaco, celebrates on the podium with second placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, after winning the Austrian F1 Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, July 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Leclerc's smile is back after Austrian GP win, Sainz unhappy

Jul. 10, 2022 10:51 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car followed by Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain during the Sprint Race qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, July 9, 2022. The Austrian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday July 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Verstappen cruises from pole to win Austrian GP sprint

Jul. 09, 2022 11:22 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leaves his car after he clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Friday, July 8, 2022. The Austrian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday July 10, 2022. (Christian Bruna/Pool via AP)
Hamilton and Russell crash in qualifying, Verstappen on pole

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 08, 2022 07:46 AM EDT

Vips stays in Red Bull young driver program after slur

Jul. 06, 2022 03:10 PM EDT
MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — Jüri Vips remains part of the Red Bull young driver program after he was dropped as the reserve driver for its Formula One team for...