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Daniel Trainor is the Senior Editor, Sports for Us Weekly based in Detroit. He began working at Us in February 2024 where he covers everything from Travis Kelce to Rory McIlroy and exclusive interviews with the likes of Drew Brees and WWE’s Rhea Ripley. He previously worked at The Messenger and E! Online, with bylines at other outlets including Interview Magazine, Vulture and SB Nation. A graduate of Michigan State University’s journalism program, Daniel spends most of his free time complaining about MSU athletics, watching pro wrestling and searching “closest brewery to me.” He can be reached via email at dan.trainor@usmagazine.com.

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Inside the Controversy Surrounding Vegas Golden Knights Goalie Carter Hart

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart has helped lead the franchise to a surprise berth in the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals — but some critics argue he shouldn’t even be on the ice. In February 2024, Hart, 27, and four other players were charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room during their […]

Nebraska Softball Player Jordy Frahm Announces She Was Pregnant During College World Series

Nebraska Softball Player Reveals She Was Pregnant During College World Series

University of Nebraska softball player Jordy Frahm announced some big news the day after playing in the 2026 College World Series. “He has made everything beautiful in its time,” Frahm, 23, wrote via Instagram on Monday, June 1. “Our greatest blessing is on the way. Baby Frahm coming December 2026. 🤍.” Jordy shared a photo […]

Boston Sports Reporter Christopher Gasper Announces Cancer Diagnosis

Boston Sports Reporter Announces Cancer Diagnosis: 'See You on the Flip Side'

Longtime Boston sports reporter Christopher Gasper revealed he will be taking a leave of absence in the wake of a cancer diagnosis. “Some personal news: You won’t be reading, seeing, or hearing me for a bit,” Gasper shared Tuesday, June 2, on social media. “Before last Patriots season, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My […]

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Writer Recalls Final Conversation With Claude Lemieux Days Before His Death

Hockey writer and historian Liam Maguire reflected poignantly on an in-person conversation he had with late NHL great Claude Lemieux just days before his death by suicide. “I said, ‘Geez, you look great, I don’t even think you’re five pounds over playing weight,’” Maguire told the Daily Mail. “He laughed and just said he was […]

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NHL's Max Domi ‘Could Not Walk’ After Surgery Went ‘Terribly Wrong’: Report

Toronto Maple Leafs star Max Domi reportedly experienced major post-surgery complications after having a procedure on his back at the end of the 2025-26 season. “Something went terribly wrong with the surgery,” the Toronto Sun reported on Sunday, May 31. Domi, 31, “could not walk in the days following surgery, which created significant alarm. His […]

President Trump Receives Open Letter About Kyle Busch Death

Trump Receives Letter About Kyle Busch’s Death: ‘America Needs Leadership

In the tragic aftermath of Kyle Busch’s death from sepsis, President Donald Trump received a letter from the parents of a young boy who died from the same cause. “Rory was just 12 years old when he died from undiagnosed sepsis after what began as a simple cut while playing basketball,” Orlaith and Ciaran Staunton […]

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Claude Lemieux Was Planning a Career Pivot Before His Death by Suicide

NHL legend Claude Lemieux was thinking about a career change shortly before his death by suicide on Thursday, May 28. “Still struggling so much with Claude Lemieux’s death,” NHL insider Pierre LeBrun shared via X on Sunday, May 31. “He was someone I talked [with] about the game and the business of the game. I […]

Hurricanes Frederik Andersen Pens Note to Late Agent Claude Lemieux

Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen Pens Emotional Note to Late Mentor Claude Lemieux

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen shared an emotional message about his late agent and friend, Claude Lemieux, who died by suicide on Thursday, May 28. “Claude made an unimaginable impact on me during the more than 15 years that he was a part of my life,” Andersen, 36, wrote in a statement shared by the […]

University of Maryland Hockey Player Shared Suicide Note on Instagram Before Death Ian Hutchison

College Hockey Player Shared Suicide Note on Instagram Before His Death

University of Maryland hockey player Ian Hutchison shared a message via social media before he died by suicide. “I had amazing friends, a loving family and had enough memories to last a lifetime,” he wrote, in part, on Thursday, May 28. The Terrapins hockey team confirmed Hutchison’s death on Sunday, May 31. He was 21 […]

NHL Legend Claude Lemieux Dead at Age 60: What to Know About His Death

NHL Legend Claude Lemieux Dead at Age 60: What to Know About His Death

Hockey fans around the world are mourning the loss of Claude Lemieux, the four-time Stanley Cup champion who died on May 28, 2026, at age 60. The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to Us Weekly that the NHL legend died by suicide at a family-owned furniture business in Florida — just three days […]

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Alaskan Bush People's Matt Brown Missing and More Us Weekly Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on May 29, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown is feared dead by his family after he went missing and witnesses reported a man floating face-down in Washington’s Okanogan River on May 27. […]

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Doctor Says Kyle Busch Health Warning Signs Were Overlooked: 'A Tragic Event'

A prominent sports physician is raising major questions about the timeline leading up to the death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch — and suggested those closest to him might have the answers. “Someone didn’t take it seriously, I think that’s pretty easy to say,” Dr. Jesse Morse, who did not personally treat the beloved two-time […]

Claude Lemieuxs Son Christopher Breaks His Silence Over Fathers Death Appreciate What You Have

Claude Lemieux's Son Christopher Breaks His Silence Over Father's Suicide

Christopher Lemieux, son of late NHL icon Claude Lemieux, shared a poignant message as he remembered his father after his death by suicide on Thursday, May 28. “Sometimes life has a brutal way of reminding you to appreciate what you have before it becomes a memory,” Christopher wrote via Instagram on Friday, May 29. “I’ll […]

Claude Lemieux Rival Darren McCarty Pays Emotional Tribute After His Death

Claude Lemieux’s Rival Darren McCarty Pays Emotional Tribute After His Death

Detroit Red Wings icon Darren McCarty put aside his storied on-ice rivalry with Claude Lemieux to honor the late NHL star after his death by suicide on Thursday, May 28. “Sad day. Another brother gone,” McCarty, 54, said in a video shared with Woodward Sports Network on Thursday. “I can say a lot of things […]

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Claude Lemieux's Daughter Claudia Breaks Her Silence Over NHL Star's Death

Claudia Lemieux Bishop, the only daughter of late NHL legend Claude Lemieux, emotionally reacted to his death by suicide. “No words to express the level of devastation we feel,” Claudia, 28, wrote via her Instagram Story on Thursday, May 28. “I love you forever daddy. Forever your only girl 💔.” Claude’s death was confirmed to […]

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Girlfriend of Claude Lemieux’s Son Brendan Reacts to NHL Legend’s Death

The girlfriend of former NHL player Brendan Lemieux, Brookie, reacted to the shocking death of his father, hockey icon Claude Lemieux. “We love you so,” Brookie shared via her Instagram Story on Thursday, May 28, alongside a photo of Claude holding Brookie and Brendan’s son, Luc, who was born in March 2025. Brookie said Claude […]

Claude Lemieux Son Brendan Breaks Silence After His Suicide at Age 60

Claude Lemieux's Son Brendan Breaks His Silence After NHL Legend’s Suicide

NHL great Claude Lemieux’s son Brendan broke his silence following his father’s death from an apparent suicide at age 60. “I love you dad!” Brendan, 30, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, May 28. “My son’s favorite person is going to watch from above for a while. We will see you ♥️.” The message was accompanied […]

Claude Lemieuxs Death and More Us Top Stories

Claude Lemieux's Shocking Death at 60 and More Us Weekly Top Stories

Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on May 28, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • NHL legend Claude Lemieux died by apparent suicide and was found on May 28 at a family-owned business in Florida. The four-time Stanley Cup champion, who played 21 seasons in […]

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How the Last Day of NASCAR Legend Kyle’s Busch’s Life Likely Played Out

The final hours of NASCAR icon Kyle Busch’s life were likely filled with chaos, confusion and a ticking clock that simply ran out of time, according to a prominent sports physician. “He was going to have a fever, he’s going to be confused, he’s going to have significant low blood pressure, he’s not going to […]

NHL Legend Claude Lemieux Dead at 60

NHL Legend Claude Lemieux Dead at 60, Days After Appearing at Playoff Game

NHL legend Claude Lemieux has died, the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to Us Weekly on Thursday, May 28. He was 60. “He was loved by his wife and four children, and on behalf of the Lemieux family, we kindly ask that everyone respect their privacy during this difficult time,” NHL Alumni announced. […]

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Logan Paul Posts Grotesque Photos After Tricep Surgery Following WWE Injury

Logan Paul posted a series of graphic photos after having surgery to repair a torn tricep suffered in a WWE match. “Tore my tricep, got surgery while wide awake, told doc I wanna feel it all,” Paul, 31, claimed via Instagram on Wednesday, May 27. “Still the Tag Team champ just FYI.” The former YouTube […]

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