Canadian ice hockey legend and public figure
Kuminga remains locked in negotiations over a sign‑and‑trade that would require a multi‑year deal. The Lakers are viewed as a potential destination, but any agreement hinges on the forward accepting a longer contract at a reduced annual rate, with the clock ticking as teams balance value and fit.
Josh Kushner has issued his first public statement about the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, saying he still supports the idea but would not have invested had he known how the process would unfold. UEFA has asked U.S. courts to compel Thrive and Kushner to hand over documents and testimony as it prepares potential criminal mismanagement claims against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Barry Melrose has died at age 70 after a career spanning player, coach and beloved ESPN analyst. He helped co more than three hundred NHL games as a defenseman, guided the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final in his first season as an NHL coach, and became a fixture in hockey broadcasting for decades before retiring in 2023 after a Parkinson’s diagnosis. The tributes come from players, colleagues and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.