The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. 1959 — In the NBA All-Star game in Detroit, St. Louis’ Bob Pettit and Elgin Baylor of Minneapolis become the first co-winners of the MVP award,

2015 — Klay Thompson sets an NBA record for the most points in a quarter, a 37-point third period that powers the Golden State Warriors to a 126-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Thompson makes all 13 shots and finishes with a career-high 52 points.

Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks captures the first of his NBA record four

Sasaki’s arrival was a unique affair, with the hard-throwing right-hander being hailed as a key — and economical — part of the team’s future after inking a minor league contract with a $6.5-million signing bonus that was finalized Wednesday.

Detroit was there not long ago ... “The Pistons have had success, the Red Wings have had success, but the Lions have never had success. And just to be able to unlock everything for everybody ...

The Red Wings and Pistons were hardened by failure ... when Williams took a pitch from Jahmyr Gibbs and sprinted 61 yards to give Detroit a 24-21 lead. Their aggressiveness is rightly lauded ...

With 2025 underway, the NHL is celebrating the best of the past 25 years by revealing Quarter-Century Teams for each of the League's 32 franchises and the Arizona Coyotes. Each club will be represented by a First Team and Second Team of six players -- three forwards,

The honeymoon phase is well and truly over after a rough four-game outing. Now the Red Wings focus on how to move forward.

“This feels better and better,” Soderblom said. “The confidence just goes up.” For Soderblom to succeed at the highest level, McLellan said the young forward must learn how to use his 6-foot-8, 246-pound frame to his advantage consistently.

PHILADELPHIA — Elmer Söderblom's phone rang just as he was about to leave, and the name that popped up demanded answering the call. It was Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman, the man who presided over the draft when Söderblom became a part of the organization.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Detroit Red Wings hit another bump as they faced a tough challenge on the road. By the time they dented the score Saturday at Amalie Arena, their opponent had the kind of lead ...

CC Sabathia feels that his former New York Yankees teammate, Andy Pettitte, should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame.