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

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 ...

History was made during the first-ever sports equinox. With their 2-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, the Pittsburgh Pirates ...

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and Janet Jones' enduring love story began with a chance meeting in 1981, reigniting at a 1987 Lakers game. Their shared m ...

Former Team Canada GMs Wayne Gretzky and Steve Yzerman warn Doug Armstrong ahead of roster selection for 2026 Olympics.

1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1949 — Ezzard Charles TKOs Pat Valentino in 8 for heavyweight boxing ...