1986 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers scores his 34,000th ... 1989 — LA Kings center Wayne Gretzky becomes NHL’s all-time leading scorer in combined regular season & playoff ...

One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is Ovechkin's chase to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record. The Great One's mark of 894 has stood for over nearly three decades, and it was ...

Wayne Gretzky scored 894 goals in 1,487 career NHL games. Alex Ovechkin is poised to shatter that record, having scored 872 times in 1,451 games through Wednesday night. That's a combined 2,938 ...

1986 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers scores his 34,000th career point during 124-102 win over Indiana Pacers; only NBA player to reach the milestone at that time; remains all-time leader (38,387). 1989 — LA Kings center Wayne Gretzky ...

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At the time of his retirement in 1999, Gretzky held outright or shared 61 NHL records. Is a part-owner of Wayne Gretzky Estates ... August 9, 1988 - His trade to the Los Angeles Kings is announced. October 15, 1989 - Surpasses Gordie Howe to become ...

Then it’s our job to go give strength, and give hope and give joy,” Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said ahead of Monday’s 126-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. “Sports are a lot of ...

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