The first in a series of essays examining the past, present and future of a basketball superstar and cultural force.

Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as baseball’s commissioner. 1947 — Carl Hubbell, Frank Frisch, Mickey Cochrane, and Lefty Grove are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest players of all time. The Basketball Hall of Famer (and Los Angeles Lakers legend) ...

It’s been known for some time that Ovechkin has a legitimate shot at breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record should he stay healthy and keep up his blistering scoring pace. And even after ...

While Canada tries to sort out its political turmoil, there are more takers for Donald Trump's idea of having 'The Great One' Wayne Gretzky as the next Canadian Prime Minister. Don Cherry ...

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 ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 874 goals and needs 21 to set a new record. Ovechkin entered the ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 874 goals and needs 21 to set a new record. Ovechkin entered the season ...

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic becomes second center after Kareem Abdul-Jabber to record 5000 assists in win against ...

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shared his thoughts on who he believes is the greatest point guard in NBA ...