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Muckleshoot Indian Tribe council members gather Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at the Kraken Community Iceplex in Seattle. The Seattle Kraken have partnered with the Muckleshoot to put the tribe's logo on their jerseys and help increase Indigenous youth participation in the area. The Kraken will be the first team in the four major North American men's professional sports leagues to feature the name of a Native American tribe, unrelated to a casino. (Kevin Clark/The Seattle Times via AP)
Kraken partner with Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for jersey ad

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 22, 2023 03:18 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Kraft charged with soliciting

By The Associated Press Feb. 21, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 22 1919 — The first dog race track to use an imitation rabbit opens in Emeryville, Calif. 1936 — Figure skater Sonja Henie wins her...

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour talks with player during a break in the action in the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Hurricanes' outdoor game marks another Sun Belt push for NHL

By Aaron Beard Feb. 17, 2023 11:22 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 16, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 21 1931 — In the first major league night game, the Chicago White Sox play the New York Giants in a 10-inning exhibition in Houston. ...

Philadelphia Flyers' James van Riemsdyk, left, smiles after scoring a goal past Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer during the second period an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Seattle Kraken at Philadelphia Flyers 2/12/2023

Feb. 12, 2023 03:37 PM EST

Philadelphia Flyers' Wade Allison, left, skates upice past Seattle Kraken's Jaden Schwartz during the second period an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Schwartz scores twice in Kraken's 4-3 win over Flyers

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 12, 2023 03:36 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Kim lands back-to-back 1080s

By The Associated Press Feb. 12, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 13 1923 — The New York Renaissance, the first all-black pro basketball team, is organized. Rens become one of the dominant basketball team of the...

FILE - Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula stands on the field before an NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 28, 2019. Pro tennis player Jessica Pegula has revealed that her mother, Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula, went into cardiac arrest in June and is "improving every day" as she deals with significant language and memory issues. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Jessica Pegula reveals her mother Kim Pegula's health crisis

Feb. 07, 2023 01:32 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Kasai first person in 8 Winter Games

By The Associated Press Feb. 07, 2023 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...

Today in Sports History-First woman to referee a Super Bowl

By The Associated Press Feb. 06, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 7 1882 — John L. Sullivan wins the world heavyweight bare-knuckle title by beating Paddy Ryan in a nine-round bout in Mississippi City, Miss. ...

Today in Sports History-Bure records 11th hat trick

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2023 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...

Today in Sports History-Brady leads a great comeback

By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 5 1913 — The New York State Athletic Commission bans boxing matches between fighters of different races. 1919 — Charges against...

Today in Sports History-VanDerveer reaches 1,000 victories

By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 3 1944 — Syd Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores six goals in a 12-6 victory over the New York Rangers. Howe is the first player to score six...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead Feb. 3-Feb.9

By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 7 1882 — John L. Sullivan wins the world heavyweight bare-knuckle title by beating Paddy Ryan in a nine-round bout in Mississippi City, Miss. ...

Today in Sports History-KC 1st Super Bowl win in 50 years

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2023 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...

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