1979 — Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky scores his first NHL goal in a 4-4 tie with the Vancouver Canucks. Gretzky beats goaltender Glen Hanlon with the game-tying power-play goal with 1:09 remaining in the ...

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

The story describes the team name origins of 32 current professional hockey teams since the early 20th century. Leagues ...

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

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

Along with the best fan base, the Canadiens’ Bell Centre was voted as the most-voted favorite arena. Many NHL stars would agree. Players such as Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Connor Bedard, Jack ...

Prior to Monday’s home opener, the Flyers paid tribute to legendary goaltender Bernie Parent, who died on Sept. 21 at age 80.

This piece explores the wealth of the NHL's top-earning players, highlighting legends like Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and ...

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

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 ...

One of Philadelphia's most beloved athletes, Bernie Parent led the Flyers to their only two Stanley Cup titles and won Vezina Trophy in 1974 and 1975.

1979: Edmonton Oilers rookie Wayne Gretzky made his NHL debut against the Chicago Blackhawks at Chicago Stadium. He was held to one shot in each of the last two periods after taking four cracks at ...