
Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Brett Hull, Mike Bossy, Jari Kurri and Teemu Selanne. Those are the only players in NHL history to reach 300 goals faster than the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, who did so Tuesday night.

As Barry Bonds sits at a defendant's table in San Francisco _ his reputation already in tatters, his sole purpose now just staying out of jail _ we can't help but be reminded of a downright offensive time in baseball's history.

As a minor league pitcher, Dennis Minogue hardly had Hall of Fame talent. Once he changed his tune _ and name _ and forever linked Willie, Mickey and the Duke, he earned his spot in Cooperstown.
The late Derrick Thomas of Alabama, quarterback Tommie Frazier of Nebraska and tailback Lorenzo White of Michigan State are among the college football stars making their first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot this season.