Alex Ovechkin's NHL awards and hockey accomplishments - ESPN
Alex Ovechkin has been a stat sheet stuffer since entering the NHL as the No. 1 pick in the 2004 NHL draft, selected by the Washington Capitals.
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Who has scored the most goals in NHL history? - ESPN
At the time of his retirement in 1999, Wayne Gretzky owned or shared 61 NHL records, including the mark for the most career goals. «The Great One» finished his unparalleled 20-year career with an NHL-record 894 goals in 1,487 games. It was a mark that had stood since Gretzky walked away, until Alex Ovechkin changed that in April 2025 when he broke the all-time goal record against the New York Islanders.
Women's Final Four TV ratings see steep drop-off without Caitlin Clark
County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana, has seen record crowds come to witness its Caitlin Clark corn maze in honor of the WNBA Fever and former Iowa star this Halloween season. (Credit: FOX 32)
Rob Manfred praises torpedo bats as 'absolutely good' for MLB - ESPN
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says the torpedo bat is «absolutely good for baseball» after it rose to prominence last week following a battery of home runs by the New York Yankees.
Japanese GP: Max Verstappen beats McLarens for fourth-straight win - ESPN
Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the 2025 Formula 1 season after soaking up race-long pressure from McLarens two drivers to win the Japanese Grand Prix.
Florida opens as slim favorite over Houston for NCAA title game - ESPN
After winning comeback thrillers in their respective Final Four games, the Florida Gators and Houston Cougars will be neck-and-neck from a betting perspective heading into the men's college basketball national championship.
Catch up on the Japanese GP as Verstappen holds off McLaren - ESPN
Max Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix for the fourth consecutive time, as McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri round off the podium.
Kelvin Sampson's career comes full circle with his best chance at first national title - ESPN
Editor's note: This story originally published ahead of Houston's semifinal game against Duke. It has been updated to reflect the win.