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Jan. 28 1901 — The American League is founded. The league plans for a 140-game schedule, set player rosters at 14 and recognizes the Players Protective Association, the players’ union. 1943 — Max Bentley of the Chicago Black Hawks has four goals and three assists in a 10-1 rout of the New York Rangers.

A rugged top-six winger, Gillies was a big part of the New York Islanders team that won four straight Stanley Cups from 1980-83.

At 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, Clark Gillies was a physical presence, on and off the ice. And yet ... "He's the b...

At 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, Clark Gillies was a physical presence, on and off the ice. And yet ... "He's the biggest (wuss) you'll ever meet," a chuck...

Late Islanders legend and Hockey Hall of Famer was one-of-a-kind on and off the ice

Brad Sylvester and Rob Belyk want the next Mark McMorris to get their start on Optimist Hill. That's part of t...

Dec. 21 1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at the School for Christian Workers in Springfield, Massachusetts.

The NHL, where the best team cant make payroll and the highest-paid team cant make the playoffs.

Former New York Islanders forward Mike Bossy, inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991 after a terrific career in which he was often on a line with fellow stars Bryan Trottier and Clark Gillies, revealed Tuesday hes been diagnosed with lung cancer.

Two early-season marquee matchups are on the ESPN schedule on Tuesday. Heres what you need to know.