Canadian hockey icon, former NHL star and coach
Josh Kushner has issued his first public statement on the collapsed FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, saying he still supports its aims but would not have invested had he known how the process would unfold. UEFA has filed US court papers seeking document production and depositions from Kushner and Thrive as it prepares possible criminal mismanagement claims against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
NHL commentator Barry Melrose has died at age 70. He rose to prominence on ESPN, guiding the Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final and becoming a beloved, flamboyant studio figure whose influence helped popularize hockey in the United States.
Ovechkin has participated in a campaign video for United Russia, sparking backlash as Russia’s parliamentary elections unfold. Capitals say he is Russian and not in politics, while critics call for accountability as international responses mount and questions about the player’s influence in Washington grow.
Point of Law has won the Melbourne Cup after a late surge from mid-pack to overtake Royal Supremacy in an Australian record field. Jockey Ethan Brown has celebrated a comeback win, while Ciaron Maher secures a historic trifecta with three boats in the top three. The race reveals the resilience of Brown after a life-threatening fall in 2023.