Wayne Gretzky
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

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 25-Dec. 1

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 29 1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their first traditional...

Today in Sports History-Abdul-Jabbar reaches 30,000 points

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 19 1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans. 1961...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 18 1962 — Bill Wade of the Chicago Bears passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns to edge the Dallas Cowboys 34-33. 1970 — Joe...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 22 1945 — Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is the first NFL player to have more than 300 receiving yards in a game. Benton has 10 receptions for...

Today in Sports History-Gretzky becomes NHLs leading scorer

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 15 1933 — The Philadelphia Eagles play their first NFL game and suffers a 56-0 loss to the New York Giants. 1961 — Mickey Wright...

Today in Sports History-Gretzky scores his first NHL goal

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 14 1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. ...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 14 1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. ...

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, July 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets QB Wilson showing 'pure confidence' in huddle in Year 2

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 28, 2022 04:38 PM EDT

Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic, center, talks with reporters during media day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Joe Sakic joins fellow Denver icon John Elway as dual champ

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 27, 2022 02:26 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 27 1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union Course, Long...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
March 22 1932 — The blue lines are eliminated with the center red line used to determine offsides in an experiment by the NHL. With both teams out of...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Feb. 07, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 8 1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft. The...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 6 1943 — Montreal’s Ray Getliffe scores five goals to lead the Canadiens to an 8-3 triumph over the Boston Bruins. 1958 — Ted...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2022 10:59 AM EST
Feb. 8 1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft. The...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2022 10:57 AM EST
Body Feb. 4 1861 — The Philadelphia Athletics beat Charter Oak 36-27 in a baseball game played on frozen Litchfield Pond in Brooklyn, N.Y...

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady waves during the team's picture at the walk through at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)
Column: Brady's goodbye leaves (almost) everyone smiling

By Jim Litke Feb. 01, 2022 05:11 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts as he leaves the field after the team lost to the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Reaction to Tom Brady announcing his retirement

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2022 12:01 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 2 1876 — The National League forms, consisting of teams in Philadelphia, Hartford, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and New York...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2022 10:59 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...