AP Sports SummaryBrief at 12:08 a.m. EDT

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has signed a contract worth $163.2 million over eight years, marking the richest deal in NHL history. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has shifted his stance regarding the conflict with Iran. Although he previously suggested the war would conclude quickly, he now claims he is in no hurry to end it, six months after his initial assertions. These reports highlight a record-breaking sports contract and evolving political rhetoric concerning international military tensions.