NHL hockey
Today in Sports History-Federer wins 20th Grand Slam title

By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 28 1901 — The American League is founded. The league plans for a 140-game schedule, set player rosters at 14 and recognizes the Players Protective...

Today in History-Week Ahead Jan. 27- Feb. 2

By The Associated Press Jan. 26, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 31 1920 — Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL-record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks. 1941 —...

Today in Sports History-Yandle becomes NHL’s new “Iron Man”

By The Associated Press Jan. 24, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 25 1894 — Jim Corbett knocks out Charley Mitchell in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1924 — The first Winter...

Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Connor, center, celebrates after his goal with teammates Pierre-Luc Dubois and Dylan Samberg (54) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Winnipeg Jets at Philadelphia Flyers 1/22/2023

Jan. 22, 2023 09:51 PM EST

Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Connor, center, celebrates after his goal with teammates Pierre-Luc Dubois and Dylan Samberg (54) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Quick start helps Jets defeat Flyers, 5-3

By Aaron Bracy Jan. 22, 2023 09:47 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Davis sets an NFL playoff record TDs

By The Associated Press Jan. 22, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 23 1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. 1959 — In the NBA All...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 24 1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St....

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Pegula, whose family owns Bills, honors Hamlin in Australia

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 18, 2023 01:24 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Brady sets record postseason TDs

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 10 1972 — The longest winning streak in major professional sports — 33 games — ends when the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-104 behind 39...

Today in Sports History-House scores 61 points to tie record

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 8 1972 — The NCAA announces freshmen will be eligible to play on varsity football and basketball teams starting in the fall. 1973 —...

Today in Sports History-Jan. 7-Jackson gets 900th NBA win

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 7 1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto...

FILE - Alexei Cherepanov, of Russia, smiles after being selected by the New York Rangers during the first round of the NHL hockey draft on June 22, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio. Cherepanov died Oct. 13, 2007, during a game in Russia. He was 19. The horror that swept across the NFL when Buffalo BIlls defensive back Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a game this week in Cincinnati was all too familiar to members of the hockey community. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
NHL evolves its plan, prep for terrifying cardiac events

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 05, 2023 11:38 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Griffey Jr. elected to Hall of Fame

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 6 1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history. 1976 — Ted...

Today in Sports History-86th Heisman Trophy to DeVonta Smith

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 5 1964 — Keith Lincoln of the San Diego Chargers, rushes for 206 yards in 13 carries, catches seven passes for 123 yards, completes one pass for...

Buffalo Sabres players walk towards the locker room upon arriving wearing shirts in support of Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin before an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals 1/3/2023

Jan. 03, 2023 10:09 PM EST

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Sabres beat Capitals in OT with Bills' Damar Hamlin on mind

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 03, 2023 10:07 PM EST

CLARIFIES THAT IMAGE SHOWN IS FROM THE END OF A TACKLE SECONDS BEFORE HAMLIN COLLAPSED - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) lies on the turf after making a tackle on Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, blocked from view, as Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) assists at the end of the play during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. After getting up from the play, Hamlin collapsed and was administered CPR on the field. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Bills' Hamlin collapses; medical events that stopped play

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2023 12:53 AM EST

Today in Sports History-2016 - Butler breaks Jordan's record

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 3 1920 — Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sells pitcher-outfielder Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000 plus a $350,000 loan. ...

Today in History-Seattle first sub-.500 division champ

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16 victory over the...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 3 1920 — Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sells pitcher-outfielder Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000 plus a $350,000 loan. ...