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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2021 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. ...

FILE - A crew member pours a sports drink over Kevin Harvick, from Bakersfiield, Calif., as he is interviewed in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cracker Barrel 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., in this March 11, 2001, file photo. Harvick returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the 20th anniversary of his emotional first Cup victory.(AP Photo/Ric Feld, File)
Harvick reflects on anniversary of emotional Atlanta victory

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 18, 2021 03:57 PM EDT

Bubba Wallace makes a pit stop during the second of two qualifying auto races for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Wallace finished in second place. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Hall of Famer Jordan set for biggest leap yet into NASCAR

By Dan Gelston Feb. 12, 2021 04:56 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jul. 16, 2020 12:45 PM 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. ...

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...

Brett Moffitt races his truck during the NASCAR Truck Series auto race, Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Moffitt was declared the winner of the race after apparent winner Ross Chastain's car failed a post-race inspection. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
NASCAR denies Chastain appeal of disqualification at Iowa

By Luke Meredith Jun. 19, 2019 03:10 PM EDT

Brett Moffitt walks to his car after driver introductions before a NASCAR Truck Series auto race, Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Moffitt was declared the winner of the race after apparent winner Ross Chastain's car failed a post-race inspection. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
NASCAR overturns victory for first time since 1960

By Luke Meredith Jun. 16, 2019 02:03 PM EDT