AP SPORTLIGHT

AP SPORTLIGHT

Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA

May 25

1948 — Ben Hogan wins the PGA championship, beating Mike Turnesa in the final round, 7 and 6.

1965 — Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston a minute into the first round in the controversial rematch for Ali’s heavyweight title. Listed as the fastest knockout in a heavyweight title bout, Liston goes down on a short right-hand punch.

1975 — The Golden State Warriors become the third team to sweep the NBA finals, beating the Washington Bullets 96-95 on Butch Beard’s foul shot with 9 seconds remaining.

1978 — The Montreal Canadiens defeat the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 for their third straight Stanley Cup.

1980 — Johnny Rutherford wins his third Indianapolis 500 in seven years and becomes the first driver to win twice from the pole position.

MLS

Thursday’s Game

New York 3, Chicago 0

Saturday’s Games

Toronto FC at Columbus, 7:30 p.m.

Houston at D.C. United, 7:30 p.m.

Kansas City at New England, 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Colorado, 8:30 p.m.

FC Dallas at CD Chivas USA, 10:30 p.m.

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

CHAMPIONSHIP

Wednesday’s Game

At Athens, Greece

AC Milan (Italy) 2, Liverpool (England) 1