Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 20 - Dec. 26
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 20 - Dec. 26

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Dec. 20 1921 — Baseball Commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis casts the deciding vote to return to best-of-seven World Series from the best-of-nine format. 2009 — Cleveland’s Jerome Harrison scores his third touchdown with 44 seconds left for the winning points and rushes for a team-record 286 yards in a 41-34 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. 2014 — Houston wide receiver Andre Johnson has six receptions for 65 yards in the Texans’ 25-13 win against Baltimore to become the 10th player in NFL history to reach 1,000 career catches. 1974 — Boston’s Phil Esposito scores two goals, including his 500th goal, to lead the Bruins to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings at Boston Garden. 1996 — Brett Hull becomes the 24th player in NHL history to score 500 goals, with a hat trick in the St. Louis Blues’ 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

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Today in Sports - Colin Kaepernick rushes for a quarterback playoff-record 181 yards and 2 TDs
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Today in Sports - Colin Kaepernick rushes for a quarterback playoff-record 181 yards and 2 TDs

Associated Press  

Jan. 12 1951 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma in the 10th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the heavyweight title. 1969 — New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath “guarantees” a victory before the game against the 17-point favorite Baltimore Colts, then leads the AFL to its first Super Bowl victory, a 16-7 triumph over …

Today in Sports - Boston Red Sox reach agreement to trade pitching slugger Babe Ruth to NY Yankees
3 months ago

Today in Sports - Boston Red Sox reach agreement to trade pitching slugger Babe Ruth to NY Yankees

Associated Press  

Dec. 26 1908 — Jack Johnson becomes the first black man to win the world heavyweight boxing title, with a 14th-round knockout of Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia. 1919 — Yankees and Boston Red Sox reach agreement to move future Baseball Hall of Fame pitching slugger Babe Ruth to New York. 1964 — Wray Carlton and Jack Kemp each score …

The Sports Report: Rams in command of their playoff destiny
3 months ago

The Sports Report: Rams in command of their playoff destiny

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here ALSO: Kyren Williams’ running makes Rams a threat in the postseason, if they make it Rams-Jets box score NFL Week 16 scores NFL standings Enjoying this newsletter? Continue reading here Kings-Capitals box score NHL scores NHL standings DUCKS Ducks players celebrate a goal scored by Isac …

Today in Sports - Alex Ovechkin moves past Gordie Howe for 2nd most goals of all-time in NHL history
3 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Alex Ovechkin moves past Gordie Howe for 2nd most goals of all-time in NHL history

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Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. 1951 — Norm Van Brocklin’s 73-yard touchdown pass to Tom Fears in the fourth quarter gives the Los Angeles Rams a 24-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns for the NFL title. 2007 — Chris Johnson sets an NCAA bowl record with 408 …

Today in Sports - Messi scores 644th goal for Barcelona, breaks Pele’s record most goals with 1 club
3 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Messi scores 644th goal for Barcelona, breaks Pele’s record most goals with 1 club

Associated Press  

Dec. 22 1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country. 1974 — Boston’s Phil Esposito scores two goals, including his 500th goal, to lead the Bruins to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings at Boston Garden. 1996 — Brett Hull becomes the 24th player in NHL history …

Today in Sports - Brett Favre is 1st NFL player to throw for more than 30 TDs in 5 different seasons
3 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Brett Favre is 1st NFL player to throw for more than 30 TDs in 5 different seasons

Associated Press  

Dec. 20 1921 — Baseball Commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis casts the deciding vote to return to best-of-seven World Series from the best-of-nine format. 1998 — Green Bay’s Brett Favre becomes the first NFL player to throw for more than 30 touchdowns in five different seasons. 2003 — St. John’s provides a perfect ending for coach John Gagliardi’s record-breaking season, …

Today in Sports - Drew Brees breaks Peyton Manning’s NFL record (539) for career touchdown passes
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Drew Brees breaks Peyton Manning’s NFL record (539) for career touchdown passes

Associated Press  

Dec. 16 1918 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Carl Morris in 14 seconds in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans. 2003 — New Orleans Saints receiver Joe Horn is fined $30,000 by the NFL for making a choreographed cell-phone call in the end zone to celebrate a touchdown during the Saints’ 45-7 rout of the New York Giants on Dec. …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19

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Dec. 13 1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1995 — Detroit’s Paul Coffey becomes the first NHL defenseman to reach 1,000 career assists, setting up Igor Larionov’s first-period goal in the Red Wings’ 3-1 victory over Chicago. _____ Dec. 15 1925 — The first NHL game is played at …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12

Associated Press  

Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with a reception on New York’s first play in the Jets’ 18-7 loss to the Detroit Lions. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 22 - Nov. 28
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 22 - Nov. 28

Associated Press  

Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs. 2005 — Defenseman Marek Malik ends the NHL’s longest shootout in the 15th round, fooling goalie Olie Kolzig with a trick shot to give the New York a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. 2011 — The Connecticut …

Today in Sports - Dan Marino surpasses 50,000 career passing yards and reaches 4,000 completions
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Dan Marino surpasses 50,000 career passing yards and reaches 4,000 completions

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Nov. 10 1940 — The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 7-3 in a penalty free game at Forbes Field. 1984 — Wyoming’s Kevin Lowe rushes for 302 yards, and Rick Wegher of South Dakota State rushes for 231 to set an NCAA record for most yards gained by two opposing players. 1991 — Martina Navratilova beats Monica Seles for …

Today in Sports - Brett Favre becomes the 1st NFL player to throw 500 TD passes and for 70,000 yards
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Brett Favre becomes the 1st NFL player to throw 500 TD passes and for 70,000 yards

Associated Press  

Oct. 11 1890 — The first 100-yard dash under 10 seconds is run by John Owens at 9.8 in an AAU track and field meet in Washington. 2010 — Minnesota’s Brett Favre becomes the first NFL player to throw 500 touchdown passes and for 70,000 yards. 2012 — Meghan Stasi wins her fourth U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur title to match the …

Today in Sports - Tom Brady becomes NFL’s all-time leader in career passing yards, passes Drew Brees
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Tom Brady becomes NFL’s all-time leader in career passing yards, passes Drew Brees

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1998 — Ricky Williams rushes for a school-record 350 yards and five touchdowns to set NCAA records with 65 career rushing touchdowns and career points by a non-kicker as Texas defeats Iowa State 54-33. 2001 — San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds Is walked for the …

Today in Sports - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs
6 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2007 — For the first time in NFL history, two players have 200-plus yards receiving in the same game — whether they were opponents or teammates — in Philadelphia’s 56-21 rout of Detroit. 2012 — The Tennessee Titans become the first team in NFL history to …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 20 - Sept. 26
6 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 20 - Sept. 26

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2003 — Rashaun Woods of Oklahoma State, catches seven touchdown passes to set an NCAA Division I-A record in the Cowboys’ 52-6 win over SMU. 1986 — Ken O’Brien’s 43-yard touchdown pass to Wesley Walker at 2:35 in overtime ends one of the highest scoring games …

Today in Sports - Brett Favre joins Dan Marino and John Elway with 50,000 yards passing
6 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Brett Favre joins Dan Marino and John Elway with 50,000 yards passing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1967 — U.S. yacht Intrepid beats the Australian yacht Dame Pattie in four straight races to defend the America’s Cup. 1982 — In a rare father-son matchup, coach Jack Elway leads San Jose State to its second consecutive upset of quarterback John Elway and Stanford 35-31 …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 13 - Sept. 19
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 13 - Sept. 19

Associated Press  

Sept. 17 1897 — England’s Joe Lloyd beats Scotland’s Willie Anderson by one stroke to win the U.S. Open in Wheaton, Ill. 1917 — Honus Wagner, retires at 43, Pirates retire his #33. 2005 — Green Bay’s Brett Favre joins Dan Marino and John Elway with 50,000 yards passing and also breaks Elway’s single-stadium NFL touchdown record of 180 with …

Today in Sports - Messi scores 644th goal for Barcelona, breaks Pele’s record most goals with 1 club
1 year, 3 months ago

Today in Sports - Messi scores 644th goal for Barcelona, breaks Pele’s record most goals with 1 club

Associated Press  

Dec. 22 1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country. 1974 — Boston’s Phil Esposito scores two goals, including his 500th goal, to lead the Bruins to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings at Boston Garden. 1996 — Brett Hull becomes the 24th player in NHL history …

Russini: What I’m hearing in NFL Week 15 on the league coaching carousel and more
1 year, 3 months ago

Russini: What I’m hearing in NFL Week 15 on the league coaching carousel and more

New York Times  

Brandon Staley pulled into the Los Angeles Chargers practice facility on Friday morning on very little sleep, if any at all. Dean Spanos said in his official statement following the announcement of the firings that the Chargers “need a new vision.” A short time later, a coach who wants the job texted me, “Give me Justin Herbert, and I’ll show …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14
1 year, 3 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2018 — Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers breaks Tom Brady’s NFL record with his 359th straight pass without an interception during Packers 34-20 win over Atlanta Falcons; finishes game with streak intact at 368. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with …

Today in Sports - Drew Brees becomes NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards; passes Peyton Manning
1 year, 5 months ago

Today in Sports - Drew Brees becomes NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards; passes Peyton Manning

Associated Press  

Oct. 8 1933 — Cliff Battles of the Boston Redskins becomes the first NFL player to gain more than 200 yards rushing with 215 yards in a 21-20 win over the New York Giants. 1966 — Jerry DePoyster of Wyoming becomes the first player in college football to make three field goals of 50 yards or more in a game. …

Today in Sports - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2007 — For the first time in NFL history, two players have 200-plus yards receiving in the same game — whether they were opponents or teammates — in Philadelphia’s 56-21 rout of Detroit. 2012 — The Tennessee Titans become the first team in NFL history to …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, September 15 - September 21
1 year, 6 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, September 15 - September 21

Associated Press  

Sept. 15 1899 — Willie Smith wins the U.S. Open golf title, beating George low, Val Fitzjohn and W.H. 2002 — Oakland quarterback Rich Gannon begins NFL record-tying streak of 6 consecutive 300-yard passing games, throwing for 403 yards in Raiders’ 30-17 victory at Pittsburgh. 2018 — Patrick Mahomes is 23 for 28 for 326 yards and six touchdown passes …

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years, 3 months ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with a reception on New York’s first play in the Jets’ 18-7 loss to the Detroit Lions. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season touchdown record of 28 when he scores three times …

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years, 6 months ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

Sept. 24 1930 — The Portsmouth Spartans beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 12-0 in the first NFL game played under floodlights. 2006 — Washington’s Mark Brunell breaks the NFL record for most consecutive passes completed in a game when he connects on his first 22 throws in a 31-15 win over the Houston Texans. 2013 — Skipper Jimmy Spithill and defending …

NFL’s move to 17 games could alter record books
3 years, 11 months ago

NFL’s move to 17 games could alter record books

Associated Press  

The NFL could finally see its first 2,000-yard receiver. To top Manning’s mark, a passer would need to throw for a little more than 322 yards per game in a 17-game season. A record 29 players recorded 1,000-yard receiving seasons in 2019, a mark that was reached just 14 times in the eight seasons before the NFL expanded to 16 …

Going the distance: Brees breaks NFL mark for yards passing
6 years, 5 months ago

Going the distance: Brees breaks NFL mark for yards passing

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees became the NFL’s all-time leader in yards passing — and he did it with a certain panache and precision that made the 39-year-old quarterback look far from finished. “You can accomplish anything in life if you’re willing to work for it.” Brees entered the game needing 201 yards for the record. Brees still needs 41 …

NFL round-up: Seattle in 6-6 draw with Arizona as New York Giants light up Twickenham with win over LA Rams
8 years, 5 months ago

NFL round-up: Seattle in 6-6 draw with Arizona as New York Giants light up Twickenham with win over LA Rams

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