NHL East Division

That often-mocked city enjoyed sweet victory as its audacious Flyers, a mere seven years in existence but blessed with a singing talisman, a superb goalie and a tooth-shy whirlwind, won hockey's title

Philadelphia's violent Stanley Cup semifinal series with New York had more fist- and stick-swinging than skating and skill, as the Rangers recovered from a mauling to even things up

James of the Plaza, of New York, has been appointed official hair stylist for the New York Jets. Asked what he planned to do about players wearing crew cuts, James said, "They all get hairpieces made out of AstroTurf."

Players way down the Ranger salary scale rose up to reprieve their teammates by beating Montreal—but along came fiery Philadelphia

It blew up a gale of controversy around hockey's premier scorer, Esposito of Boston, as the Bruins tripped Toronto