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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 21 1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...

Models present creations by Chinese designer Zheng Wei in her Mackzheng collection during the China Fashion Week in Beijing, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
AP Week in Pictures: Global

Sep. 18, 2021 03:09 AM EDT

People walk reflecting in a mirror installation after sunset in Red Square in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

Sep. 17, 2021 02:37 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 11:41 AM EDT
Sept. 21 1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...

Airplanes fly over Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum before an NCAA college football game between San Jose State and Southern California Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
NASCAR shifts season-opening exhibition to L.A. Coliseum

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 14, 2021 06:56 PM EDT

Dale Earnhardt Jr., comforts his daughter Isla, 3, during driver introductions prior to the start of the NASCAR Xfinity auto race in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Mets, Yankees and more pay tribute on 9/11 20th anniversary

By Noah Trister And Jake Seiner Sep. 11, 2021 05:20 PM EDT

Family of man killed during Portland protests sues city

Sep. 11, 2021 01:42 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The estate of a man fatally shot in downtown Portland after a pro-Trump car rally last year is suing the city, the mayor and the county...

Denny Hamlin looks at the trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Winless no more, Hamlin looks for momentum at Richmond

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 10, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden (2) looks up during the national anthem before the start an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
IndyCar surges out west for 3-race championship close

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 10, 2021 02:21 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 02:19 PM EDT
Sept. 14 1923 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Luis Firpo in the second round for his last successful defense of his world heavyweight title, at...

Clark survive early crash to win first Oxford 250

Aug. 30, 2021 11:06 AM EDT
OXFORD, Maine (AP) — Cassius Clark managed to survive an early crash and then continued to race to victory in the Oxford 250. Clark, of...

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the second practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
2 W Series drivers discharged from hospital after crash

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 28, 2021 07:06 AM EDT

Harrison Burton, front right, and his cousin Jeb Burton leave pit road during a rain delay in the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Heavy rain forces NASCAR to postpone Xfinity race at Daytona

Aug. 27, 2021 09:27 PM EDT

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll of Canada steers his car during the second practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
6 drivers from W series need medical checks after big crash

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 27, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 26 1933 — Helen Hull Jacobs captures the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association singles title when Helen Wills Moody defaults in the third set...

Kyle Larson, front left, leads the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Brooklyn, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Column: Test NASCAR's unvaccinated as a protocol compromise

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 23, 2021 04:55 PM EDT

Pato O'Ward (5) stands next to his car before the start an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Erratic driving upends IndyCar's championship race

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 22, 2021 12:04 PM EDT

Cars race under the lights during an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
IndyCar title race flips to O'Ward in wild race at Gateway

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 21, 2021 08:30 PM EDT

NASCAR's COVID-19 protocols sideline LaJoie for Michigan

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 19, 2021 03:52 PM EDT
Corey LaJoie will miss Sunday's race at Michigan because of NASCAR's COVID-19 protocols. The driver said Thursday he does not have the virus. ...

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 —...