Single-story house “has clean lines, slabs of ribboned marble and pocketing doors that take in city and ocean views,” L.A. Times reports.
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Canadiens' Ilya Kovalchuk purchases $11.2-million Beverly Hills home – Montreal Gazette
New Canadiens forward Ilya Kovalchuk gave teammate Brett Kulak an engraved Rolex watch for giving up his No. 17 when the Russian winger joined the team.
It was a very nice gesture, but whatever Kovalchuk paid for that watch was pocket change compared to what he paid for his new home in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The Los Angeles Times reported Monday that Kovalchuk has purchased a home in the Trousdale section of Beverly Hills for $11.2 million, according to sources not authorized to comment publicly on the deal.
The Times reported: “The single-storey house, built in 2018, has clean lines, slabs of ribboned marble and pocketing doors that take in city and ocean views. Some 6,200 square feet of interior holds a subdued chef’s kitchen with an island, a formal dining room, an office, five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. A wet bar sits in the far corner of the open-concept living room. Outside, grounds of more than half an acre centre on a swimming pool with a raised spa and baja deck. A dining pavilion and built-in barbecue sit across from the pool.”
Kovalchuk signed with the Canadiens as a free agent last Friday after the Los Angeles Kings put him on unconditional waivers and on Dec. 17 terminated his three-year, US$18.75-million contract that ran through next season. Kovalchuk, the No. 1 overall pick at the 2001 NHL Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers, has earned an estimated US$68.2 million during his career, according to CapFriendly.com.
Kovalchuk and his wife, Nicole Andrazajtis, have four children — two girls and two boys — between the ages of 5 and 14. Andrazajtis was a well-known singer in Russia when she met Kovalchuk through mutual friends in 2002. Kovalchuk’s children go to school in Los Angeles.
“But in March they have a school break and they’re all coming here,” Kovalchuk said when he met the Montreal media for the first time Saturday night at the Bell Centre. “We have a few home games and I’m pretty sure they’ll enjoy the atmosphere. I hope there will be no more snow in March.”
Kovalchuk was with his family and was training in Miami when the Canadiens called and GM Marc Bergevin signed him to a one-year, prorated contracted worth US$700,000 in the NHL and US$70,000 in the AHL. His contract works out to $8,536 per game with the Canadiens.
Kovalchuk said his family helped and supported him after he was let go by the Kings.
“It was only two weeks, but it seems like a long time for me,” he said after signing with the Canadiens. “But I have a big family that helps a lot. I spent a lot of time with the kids. I was skating with my younger one because he plays hockey, too. So he was my trainer and the coach. So it’s all good.”
Kovalchuk made his Canadiens debut in Monday night’s 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell Centre. He skated on the first line with Phillip Danault and Tomas Tatar and was also on the first power-play unit. Kovalchuk finished the game with 19:25 of ice time, one assist, four shots, six hits and a plus-2.
The Bell Centre fans started chanting “Kovy! Kovy!” during the game.
“I appreciate that,” Kovalchuk told reporters after the game. “It’s been unbelievable few days so far the way the fans respond and the guys in the locker room. I appreciate it very much.”
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The French league’s legal commission has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappé the 55 million euros ($61 million) in unpaid wages that he claims he’s entitled to, the league said Thursday.
The league confirmed the decision to The Associated Press without more details, a day after the France superstar rejected a mediation offer by the commission in his dispute with his former club.
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Reggie Bush was at his LA-area home when 3 male suspects attempted to break in
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former football star Reggie Bush was at his Encino home Tuesday night when three male suspects attempted to break in, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.
“Everyone is safe,” Bush said in a text message to the newspaper.
The Los Angeles Police Dept. told the Times that a resident of the house reported hearing a window break and broken glass was found outside. Police said nothing was stolen and that three male suspects dressed in black were seen leaving the scene.
Bush starred at Southern California and in the NFL. The former running back was reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner this year. He forfeited it in 2010 after USC was hit with sanctions partly related to Bush’s dealings with two aspiring sports marketers.
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B.C. Lions lean on versatile offence to continue win streak against Toronto Argonauts
VANCOUVER – A fresh face has been gracing the B.C. Lions‘ highlight reels in recent weeks.
Midway through his second CFL campaign, wide receiver Ayden Eberhardt has contributed touchdowns in two consecutive games.
The 26-year-old wide receiver from Loveland, Colo., was the lone B.C. player to reel in a passing major in his team’s 37-23 victory over the league-leading Montreal Alouettes last Friday. The week before, he notched his first CFL touchdown in the Lions’ win over the Ottawa Redblacks.
“It’s been awesome. It’s been really good,” Eberhardt said of his recent play. “At the end of the day, the biggest stat to me is if we win. But who doesn’t love scoring?”
He’ll look to add to the tally Friday when the Leos (7-6) host the Toronto Argonauts.
Eberhardt signed with B.C. as a free agent in January 2023 and spent much of last season on the practice squad before cementing a role on the roster this year.
The six-foot-two, 195-pound University of Wyoming product has earned more opportunities in his second season, said Lions’ head coach and co-general manager Rick Campbell.
“He’s a super hard worker and very smart. He understands, has high football IQ, as we call it,” Campbell said.
The fact that Eberhardt can play virtually every receiving position helps.
“He could literally go into a game and we could throw him into a spot and he’d know exactly what he’s doing,” the coach said. “That allows him to play fast and earn the quarterback’s trust. And you see him making plays.”
Eberhardt credited his teammates, coaches and the rest of the Lions’ staff with helping him prepare for any situation he might face. They’ve all spent time teaching him the ins and outs of the Canadian game, or go over the playbook and run routes after practice, he said.
“I’ve played every single position on our offence in a game in the last two years, which is kind of crazy. But I love playing football,” he said. “I want to play any position that the team needs me to play.”
While B.C.’s lineup is studded with stars like running back William Stanback — who has a CFL-high 938 rushing yards — and wide receiver Justin McInnis — who leads the league in both receiving yards (1,074) and receiving TDs (seven) — versatility has been a critical part of the team’s back-to-back wins.
“I think we’ve got a lot of talented guys who deserve to get the ball and make big plays when they have the ball in their hands. So it’s really my job to get them the ball as much as possible,” said quarterback Nathan Rourke.
“I think that makes it easy when you can lean on those guys and, really, we’re in a situation where anyone can have a big game. And I think that’s a good place to be.”
Even with a talented lineup, the Lions face a tough test against an eager Argos side.
Toronto lost its second straight game Saturday when it dropped a 41-27 decision to Ottawa.
“We’ll have our hands full,” Rourke said. “We’ll have to adjust on the fly to whatever their game plan is. And no doubt, they’ll be ready to go so we’ll have to be as well.”
The two sides have already met once this season when the Argos handed the Lions a 35-27 loss in Toronto back on June 9.
A win on Friday would vault B.C. to the top of the West Division standings, over the 7-6 Winnipeg Blue Bombers who are on a bye week.
Collecting that victory isn’t assured, though, even with Toronto coming in on a two-game skid, Campbell said.
“They’ve hit a little bit of a rut, but they’re a really good team,” he said. “They’re very athletic. And you can really see (quarterback Chad Kelly’s) got zip on the ball. When you see him in there, he can make all the throws. So we’re expecting their best shot.”
TORONTO ARGONAUTS (6-6) AT B.C. LIONS (7-6)
Friday, B.C. Place
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE: The Lions boast a 4-1 home record this season, including a 38-12 victory over the Redblacks at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria, B.C., on Aug. 31. The Argos have struggled outside of BMO Field and hold a 1-5 away record. Trips to the West Coast haven’t been easy for Toronto in recent years — since 2003, the club is 4-14 in road games against B.C.
CENTURION: B.C. defensive back Garry Peters is set to appear in his 100th consecutive game. The 32-year-old from Conyers, Ga., is a two-time CFL all-star who has amassed 381 defensive tackles, 19 special teams tackles and 16 interceptions over seven seasons. “Just being on the field with the guys every day, running around, talking trash back and forth, it keeps me young,” Peters said. “It makes me feel good, and my body doesn’t really feel it. I’ve been blessed to be able to play 100 straight.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 12, 2024.
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