A Russian jet transporting the Lokomotiv ice hockey team from Yaroslavl to Minsk crashed into the Volga river bank moments after takeoff on Wednesday. A total of 43 passengers died in the accident, and two others endured critical injuries. Among those killed were former L.A. Kings forward Pavol Demitra and former Kings prospect Jan Marek. Russian player Alexander Galimov and a crew member survived the crash. more ›

There are TWO news items today in the world of Jews and Hockey. First, the Los Angeles Kings on the heels of Armenian Pride Night, Asian Pride Night, Canadian Pride Night, Czech and Slovak Pride Night, Native American Pride Night and Russian Pride Night, are scheduled to hold Jewish Pride Night at the Staples Center game this evening against the San Jose Sharks. more ›

The 48-year-old was sitting with his wife and one of their young sons in a small theater at the Paley Center in Beverly Hills. Both of the boys looked fidgety. On screen was the U.S. premier of "Kings Ransom," a documentary scheduled to air on ESPN next week as part of a series celebrating the network's 30th anniversary. Future releases include a look at the relationship between the NFL's Raiders and gangster rap culture, directed by Ice Cube. more ›