1986 — Walter Payton becomes the first NFL player to accumulate 20,000 all-purpose yards in the Chicago Bears’ 20-7 victory ...

2019 — Kenyan distance runner Eliud Kipchoge becomes the first to run the marathon in under two hours (1:59:40) ...

1979: Edmonton Oilers rookie Wayne Gretzky made his NHL debut against the Chicago Blackhawks at Chicago Stadium. He was held ...

A one of a kind trophy created for Brazilian World Cup soccer legend Pele and a jersey worn by Canadian ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky as a rookie in 1979 are among items celebrating 100 years of ...

PITTSBURGH — Matthew Schaefer showed he could impact an NHL game as the No. 1 overall pick’s speed and poise helped the ...

I just heard the incredibly sad news that Philadelphia Flyers immortal Bernie Parent passed away today. I had very few sports idols in my lifetime but Bernie was one of them. He was my favorite Flyer ...

The top pick in the NHL Draft was expecting about 30 family and friends to be in the stands at PPG Paints Arena.

2004 — New England wins its 19th straight game, setting an NFL record for consecutive wins — counting the playoffs — with a 24-10 victory over Miami.

Oct. 11 1890 — The first 100-yard dash under 10 seconds is run by John Owens at 9.8 in an AAU track and field meet in Washington. 1902 — Laurie Auchterlonie beats Stewart Gardner with a 307-total to ...

The Montreal Canadiens were among the first teams to join the NHL. Learn more about the history of your favorite NHL teams now.

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past. One of those teams, the Vegas Golden Knights, ...