Cue it up now: The Crosby/Gretzky Parallel

Let's just get this out of the way now: Wayne Gretzky's first appearance in the Cup finals, his Oilers were swept off the ice by the...

The Morning According to Us

...it wasn't enough to have the son of Joe Montana at quarterback, the son of Wayne Gretzky backing him up, and the son of Will Smith at wide receiver. No, the team had...

March Of The Penguins

The baby Pens are hoping that old-timer Gary Roberts knows the secret to lifting Lord Stanley's Cup. Little do they know he's still trying to figure it out

For Love Or The Game: Ray Whitney and Matt Cullen

...professionally, Carolina Hurricanes left wing Ray Whitney was a stick boy for the Edmonton Oilers (when Wayne Gretzky was still on their roster). Since then, the 5'10" Canadian has played in the WHL...

Auction Block: On This Day

...none other than the Stilt. Funny how things tend to come around, eh? O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card: Back when The Great One was just the Pretty Darn Good One. He secured...

The Sports Guy

You don't need stats to know greatness. Meryl taught me that.

Still Grinding After All These Years

And now, for your reading pleasure, a simple story about a cow named Liz, a boy named Shane and the whole reason we love sports in the first place.

Clip Reel: Alex Ovechkin

...so far, even with the one on 02-18-09. Ironically, it happened in front of Wayne Gretzky. Pretty sweet 3:34 mix of Ovechkin highlights. Ovechkin tearing it up at the SuperSkills competition...

Dear Flem: Questions for Conference Championship Weekend

...clean release into the secondary where he reminds me of—believe it or not—Wayne Gretzky, with the way he "disappears" in crowds then reappears with the ball in his hands heading...

Change Of Heart

Benoit Pouliot can thank his dad for making him a top NHL prospect. If only he could

...the Ontario Hockey League record for goals by a 16-year-old, set in 1978 by Wayne Gretzky. BEING FIRST "I know I have to get a lot stronger and tougher, but being the...

Is There No One On This Planet To Even Challenge Her?

From the back tees, maybe. But when it comes to the women's game, Annika Sorenstam is the master of her universe

The Days And Nights Of Johnny Torts

Lightning coach John Tortorella has waited 16 months to defend the Stanley Cup. You think he's not ready?

Outtakes At 200

Sometimes it's important to take inventory of your achievements.

A League Of His Own

Halfway through Sidney Crosby's rookie season, it's clear there's a reason for all the hype-and for hockey fans, a reason for hope