The Washington Capitals player scored his 895th NHL career goal, prompting praise from Russian media and politicians.

It is Britain’s most celebrated horse race, watched by millions – but there have been calls for it to be banned on the ...

At 39, Ovechkin continues to show he still has it; he is up to 42 goals and 69 points this season. The 2004 No. 1 overall ...

Jets owner Woody Johnson's most interesting comments from the recent league meetings related to his reaction to getting an "F ...

Interview: England prop defends Wales rival for joining post-match dance, insisting their responsibility is to bring colour to game ...

Raised in the final years of the Soviet sports system by parents who were already accomplished athletes, Ovechkin was given ...

Alex Ovechkin is nearing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring record in the NHL. The league plans a brief on-ice ceremony when he achieves this feat. A special delegation, including Gretzky and ...

It's the magic number in hockey this spring: the number of career goals it will take for Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin to break one of the most significant records in National Hockey ...

It's the magic number in hockey this spring: the number of career goals it will take for Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin to break one of the most significant records in National Hockey League ...