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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....

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2021
By Bernard Mcghee Dec. 10, 2021 01:48 PM EST

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...

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...

The Latest: Rockies get approval to increase crowd capacity
By The Associated Press May. 14, 2021 09:26 AM EDT

The Latest: Bears coach Nagy going remote for minicamp
By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 12:39 PM EDT

Pennsylvania lifting COVID-19 restrictions on Memorial Day
By Michael Rubinkam May. 04, 2021 05:00 PM EDT
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2020 12:56 PM EDT
Oct. 18
1924 — Harold “Red” Grange accounts for six touchdowns in Illinois’ 39-14 win over Michigan. Grange returns the opening kickoff 95...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 12:55 PM EDT
Sept. 27
1894 — Aqueduct Race Track opens its doors. The building is torn down in 1955 and the new Aqueduct reopens on Sept. 14, 1959.
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US Soccer hires NASCAR's Leetzow as chief legal officer
Jul. 31, 2020 02:55 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation has hired Karen Leetzow as Chief Legal Officer.
Leetzow spent 20 years at NASCAR, where she most...

The Latest: Dodgers CF Pollock considered skipping season
By The Associated Press Jul. 17, 2020 12:49 PM EDT