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Arber Xhekaj still doesn’t have a contract for next season. The CH still holds the defenseman’s rights, but no agreement has been announced yet.
Is the matter settled, and will the contract be announced early next week? We'll see.
That said, contract or not, Xhekaj is in a precarious situation in Montreal. There's competition on the blue line, and one wonders if there's still room for “The Sheriff” in town.
And it's interesting to note that Jeff Marek, appearing on DFO Ru

Brett Bateman Recalled to Toronto
The prospect was acquired in the Kevin Gausman trade. Luis Urias is injured.
News: The #BlueJays have called up OF Brett Bateman, whom they acquired from the Cubs in the Kevin Gausman trade. Avery talented defender with speed in center field. Offensively, he's a contact hitter with a focus on getting on base, not power.
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) August 7, 2026
Postpone the deadline?
Not necessarily a good idea.
Should MLB move the trade deadline

Ted Lasso returned this week. I’m waiting for the finale before reviewing, because while the first season of Ted Lasso is nearly perfect, the third season proved you have to wait to see how it all ends before rendering final judgment. The third season of Ted Lasso, at the time assumed to be the final season, isn’t as disastrous as, say, Game of Thrones’ final season, which wholly annihilated the goodwill and respect the series built up over a decade, but it was unsatisfying eno

It has already been nearly two years since Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau lost their lives. The two brothers, who were set to attend their sister's wedding the next day, were fatally struck by a truck while out for a bike ride.
The tragedy, of course, shocked the hockey world.
We know that the defendant in the case, Sean Higgins, has still not gone on trial. His legal team continues to try to delay the proceedings, but they are expected to move forward within the next few weeks.
And as the two-year

In May we saw the teaser for Primetime, the film in which Robert Pattinson stars as To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen. Now, as the film readies for a Venice launch, we have a full trailer, and holy HELL, RPattz is on a crazy run right now. Every performance is a banger, he is doing stuff no one else is doing. So many people try to be eccentric artists (coughJakeGyllenhaalcough), so few truly ARE eccentric artists. RPattz IS an eccentric artist, and his performances reflect his eccentricity.A

Does the name Noah Philp ring a bell?
We're talking about a guy who was never drafted but has played 32 games in the National Hockey League with the Edmonton Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes.
He's been shuttling back and forth between the NHL and the AHL in recent years: 
(Credit: Screenshot / HockeyDB)
Philp decided to leave North America to play in Sweden after last season ended.
He signed a contract with HV71, but before he even played a single game with his new team, Philp took everyo

Will the Expos ever return? We may have our doubts for all the reasons we know (all too) well.
Right now, we know that Ashkan Karbasfrooshan is involved in the sports scene in connection with this matter.
For several months now, he's been speaking up to say that he'd like to bring back the Expos—or help someone else bring the team back.
I don't know if publicly insulting politicians is the right strategy, but what do I know?
Not all liars are politicians, but all politicians are liars.
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The Kansas City Chiefs may take a conservative approach with their star player, Patrick Mahomes, heading into the upcoming NFL season.
Although the quarterback has been actively participating in training camp since it began, his participation in the preseason games is far from guaranteed.
Head coach Andy Reid has indicated that Mahomes is unlikely to play in the first preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams. The veteran coach has not ruled out the possibility that his starting quarterback co

Jessica Alba for Fendi is new. Over the years, she hasn’t done a lot of fashion work, presumably because she was too focused on her own brand. Stepping away from The Honest Company seems to be working for her, it must be nice to be free from constantly marketing products. I imagine that gets very boring.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Fendi (@fendi)
Some people hate when summer ends, and if you have a new fall outfit to wear you can understand this kind of impatience.Busy Phili

The time has finally come for Anze Kopitar to retire.
The man who wore the C on his jersey for several years in Los Angeles has played his final NHL game, and now it's time for him to move on to the next chapter of his life.
It's going to feel strange without him on the Kings, but oh well. We'll get used to it!
Over the years, Kopitar has become a legend within the LA organization. He's won Stanley Cups, Selke Trophies, and Lady Bing Trophies… And he's played a total of 1,521 games in a K

Immediately after the MLB trade deadline, the New York Yankees sent Anthony Volpe down to Triple-A to make room for his successor, the young George Lombard Jr.
Right away, a breath of fresh air swept through the Bronx, as Lombard Jr. blasted a home run in his first game and made some impressive defensive plays in his debut against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Of course, we shouldn't get too carried away, but the 21-year-old has everything it takes to become the Bombers' shortstop of the future.
And

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma world premiered at the Cannes Film Festival back in May, winning the Queer Palm. The film was acquired by MUBI (which managed The Substance two years ago through an excellent award season including a Best Picture Oscar nomination) and opens today in the United States and next week in Canada.The reviews have been outstanding – 99% on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of writing, and Vulture has now proclaimed that we are in the Dawn of Director Jane Schoenbrun

Ibrahim Meiga’s career continues to gain momentum.
The Quebec-born wide receiver played his first preseason game in a Carolina Panthers uniform, seizing this first opportunity to showcase his potential to the team's coaches.
During the second quarter, Meiga recorded his first NFL reception by catching a pass from backup quarterback Haynes King. The 13-yard play allowed the Panthers' offense to continue its drive down the field. Moments later, King attempted to connect with the wide receive

Alex Ovechkin has never been afraid to share anecdotes that reveal his personality—and it's particularly… entertaining.
In a recent interview (Empty Netters Podcast), the Washington Capitals captain looked back on a defining moment in his career, when Dale Hunter was behind the team's bench during the 2011–2012 season. At the time, the coach had told his star player after a game that he was a “plumber”—a way of telling him that he needed to simplify his game,

Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise is a romantic staple of cinema, in which a couple meets and falls in love over the course of one night of long, meandering conversation. Will Gluck’s One Night Only is like if Before Sunrise happened in a fascist hell in which bodily autonomy is non-existent and everyone is just like…okay with that. It’s a deeply weird movie trying very hard to be a cute rom-com, but if your brain engages with the premise for even half a second, it is i

Many of them complained about the quality of the turf.
Nick Razzaghi, head coach of FC Supra, said that the surface at Stade Boréale hindered his team's offensive style of play.
Robert Rositoiu, coach of the Roses, often remarked that fewer goals were scored in Laval because of the playing surface and that the players had to learn their limits on such a field.
Rocco Placentino, president of FC Supra, would grimace every time I asked him about the playing surface at Stade Boréale.
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After arriving in Montreal last season following three seasons with the Ottawa Rouge et Noir, Pier-Olivier Hogan-Saindon quickly found his place on the Alouettes' offensive line.Initially used as a backup, the Quebec City native seized the opportunity when circumstances opened the door to a much more prominent role.
The injury sustained by center Justin Lawrence in the very first game of the season completely changed the dynamics of the offensive unit. Hogan-Saindon was then called upon to take

Nothing and no one seems able to stop the Boston Red Sox these days. And their game last night (Thursday) against their crossover rivals, the Chicago White Sox, was yet another example of that.
In what was the game of the year in Major League Baseball—at least from the perspective of Boston fans—the Red Sox defeated the White Sox 12–11 in thirteen innings in a game that featured 29 hits and 17 pitchers.
It was the Massachusetts team's eighth consecutive win and their 31st victo

The NHL appears to be ready to move on to the next phase of its expansion.
Appearing on Jimmy Murphy's “Sick Podcast – The Eye Test,” Assistant Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed that Houston is currently the league's top priority for adding a new franchise.“We are primarily interested, as are our owners, in a potential expansion franchise in Houston.” – Bill DalyHe did, however, clarify that the door remains open to another possibility in Texas—namely, Au

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid continue in Paris, amidst speculation that they got secret married. Secret marriage: it’s 2026’s hottest trend. Is it a secret if your family and friends are there, or did you just not issue a press release? And/or stage your wedding in one of the biggest cities in the world on one of the busiest weekends of the year, ensuring everyone noticed it even if no one SAW it.Anyway, BCoop and Gigi are in Paris, sporting “coordinated” outfits. Is it

Happy Belated Birthday and Good Luck Andrew on your 6th Motorcycle Ride for SickKids this weekend! It’s wonderful that this is a tradition for you and your family. And also wonderful that it’s become a tradition here at LaineyGossip. I enjoy this virtual send-off as you pull away on your bike to support children’s health services.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jen (@karaokegrrl)
If you are able to help Andrew reach his goal this year for SickKids Hospital, please c

Dear Gossips,Here’s a blast from the past, Nikki Finke resurfaced this week. Not literally, as she passed away in 2022, but the specter of her long-rumored fictionalized telling of Hollywood tales has emerged from the shadows and is being shopped for publication by her estate.It’s crazy to think back twenty years to the power Nikki Finke wielded from her blog, Deadline.com. Today, we know Deadline as an entertainment industry trade, one of the “big three” owned by Penske

You know it's summer when big names in hockey get lost on Twitter.
When people in Quebec think of Platform X these past few weeks, Dan Milstein comes to mind. Kirill Marchenko's agent is trying to get his way on social media.
Once again last night, he responded to a post about the Blue Jackets and the Canadiens, saying he can't deal with everyone at once.One fanbase at a time… #AreYouGoldStar? https://t.co/TBhZfd8FVb
— Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) August 6, 2026But the prize for the

Right after the trade deadline, it became clear that the club had made sure it had enough players to finish the season.
Forgive me, I like to joke around: the club will never have enough pitchers.
After seeing Trey Yesavage go down with an injury (he may even need surgery), another pitcher did the same.
Spencer Arrighetti, acquired from the Astros, was making a rehab start in Triple-A. And he left the game, presumably after re-injuring his left foot.
New #BlueJays RHP Spencer Arrighetti left his

What will the Canadiens look like in 2026–2027? That's a good question.
To continue making progress toward the Stanley Cup, the team's stars will need to have another strong season under Martin St-Louis.
That's only to be expected.
The question we can—and indeed must—ask ourselves is this: Will the guys be able to repeat their outstanding performance from last season?
It won't be easy.
In fact, let's take it a step further: according to ESPN, which projected the Habs' player pe

The Montreal Alouettes will face a major challenge on Saturday afternoon when they host the Edmonton Elks in a matchup between the top two teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
However, the Montreal team will enter this game with a significantly reshuffled defense due to several injuries.
Four key players will miss the game. Linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku is still sidelined with an adductor injury, while defensive backs Najee Murray and Wesley Sutton continue to recover from head and cal

For several years now, the idea of seeing Quinn, Jack, and Luke Hughes playing together for the same team has been a dream for many hockey fans, myself included.
After all, Jack and Luke are already two key players for the New Jersey Devils. All that's missing is their older brother to complete the picture.
The scenario is far from impossible… but it might take several more years to come to fruition.
In his latest article, Lyle Richardson of The Hockey News reports that the Minnesota Wild

Zdeno Chara has been racking up the kilometers on foot and by bike ever since he retired from the NHL.
This time, however, his outing didn't go as planned.
As reported by Gino Hard on X, citing information from the Slovak media outlet Sportovy Cas, the former defenseman was involved in a cycling accident in Slovakia after colliding with a 56-year-old runner.Zdeno Chara was involved in a cycling accident in Slovakia last week after a 56-year-old runner stepped into his path. He called an ambulanc

Alex Zharovsky just got back from Montreal, and he’s exhausted.
The Russian is currently playing with a team made up of players from Russia, and some veterans are trying to push the young player to give it his all.
Vadim Shipashyov and Artemi Panarin can hear the crowd chanting Zharovsky's name and are urging him to show what he's got.Two veterans, Shipachev and Panarin, are trying to push Zharovsky a little. But the guy just flew in from the Montreal camp and already knows exactly where h

Kevin Gausman and his former teammates
He was happy to see them again. But he was also happy not to be pitching today.
Family. Alwayshttps://t.co/QqtUuGRFuV pic.twitter.com/6TxjIrR9iL
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 6, 2026
The Chances of Seeing Carlos Correa Again in 2026
They're not zero.
Carlos Correa has been cleared to resume swinging a bat in his attempt to return this season, manager Joe Espada said. Correa will start with dry swings and progress from there.
— Chandler

Aside from the trade that sent Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver, the Habs haven't made any major external trades or signings this summer.
I specifically say “external signings” because, internally, Ivan Demidov extended his contract for eight seasons.
Aside from that deal, Kent Hughes has kept a low profile, even though he's had a hand in just about every situation. Despite everything, fans and Sportsnet have been pleased with the team's offseason. While Sportsnet's Ryan Dixon gave Ken

Arber Xhekaj has still not signed a contract, and several teams may be interested in him.
We know the Leafs have already shown interest, and the Flyers and Flames are following the situation closely.
Will he sign with the team before the start of the season?Jeff Marek: Re: Arber Xhekaj's future/Canadiens: It's been out there for a while that Philadelphia could be his destination; my take on a player like Xhekaj, though, is that you send him to the other conference – The Sheet (7/28)
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The trade deadline is now behind us, and it's high time to look ahead to the final stretch of the regular season as we gear up for the playoffs.
So without further ado, here's the very latest edition of Passion MLB's power rankings. Last week's rankings are shown in parentheses.
1 – Los Angeles Dodgers (1)
2 – Milwaukee Brewers (2)
3 – Atlanta Braves (3)
4 – Tampa Bay Rays (4)
5 – Chicago Cubs (6)
6 – New York Yankees (5)
7 – Boston Red Sox (9)
Consideri

We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. Singer Phoebe Bridgers has developed quite a following in Vancouver for both her solo performances and with the alt-folk supergroup boygenius . The four times Grammy-winning artist from Pasadena, CA., is no stranger to selling out shows here.Fans flock to her concerts and look forward to every new recording with genuine dedication. All of which makes the coming listening party an

I burst out laughing when I saw these photos of Anderson .Paak out last night in LA. He’s enjoying some downtime from touring with Bruno Mars – they just wrapped up six weeks in Europe and will resume performing in a couple of weeks. But enough about his work, let’s talk about this t-shirt.First of all, I’m not sure if they sell this somewhere or if he had it made himself. And I can’t find out for sure because I’m not about to google it. You are welcome to goo

Alexander Zharovsky is one of the Canadiens' most promising prospects. The young Russian winger, who had a strong rookie season in the KHL last year, could be part of the solution in Montreal in the years to come.
Especially since he's a childhood friend of Ivan Demidov—that's a great source of motivation.
That said, Zharovsky still has a little while to go before he arrives. He's still under contract in Russia this season, and it's unclear whether he'll make the move to North America afte

The Detroit Lions have just made a major move by securing one of their most explosive players.
Jahmyr Gibbs has signed a new contract extension that makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, cementing his status as the cornerstone of the team's offense.
At just 24 years old, Gibbs has agreed to a three-season contract with the Lions worth a total of $75.75 million. The deal includes $51.5 million in guaranteed money, an amount never before awarded to a player at this position.
This

For the past few months, there's been increasing talk of a possible NHL expansion. It feels like it's imminent, after all, and we're wondering which cities will get a new team.
Houston and Atlanta are often mentioned… but we know there are other contenders.
And, of course, Quebec City's name comes up frequently. It seems like that scenario is pretty unlikely, but that doesn't stop fans from dreaming about it.
A recent poll by The Athletic, conducted among 20,000 fans, clearly demonstrates

In case you forgot, Tom Holland and Zendaya got married secretly. And that’s literally all we know. It’s truly a secret. No one can specify a time or a place, and the only reason we started talking about it is because Law Roach was strategically sent out to tell us we missed it. Since then, Tom has confirmed it a few times by calling her his “wife” but, amazingly, since he’s been known to be a human spoiler, he’s managed to reveal nothing else.This week Tomday

On Tuesday, Trey Yesavage was forced to leave his start due to an injury. The pitcher hurt his knee and was unable to continue.
The Blue Jays had hoped he could avoid the injured list, but he was placed on it yesterday.
We were therefore waiting for more details about the pitcher's condition. And today, John Schneider provided an update.
Basically, Yesavage suffered a meniscus injury in his left knee. He'll see a specialist on Monday to determine how to proceed.
Schneider acknowledged that while

Lena Waithe talking to Amy Poehler about Couples Therapy on Showtime – this is extremely important!View this post on InstagramA post shared by Good Hang With Amy Poehler (@goodhangwithamy) View this post on InstagramA post shared by Edgeline Films (@edgelinefilms)
Rewatch podcasts are a big genre and I get it, I used to love watching DVDs with the commentary. But it can lead to some issues – Tori Spelling and Jenni Garth hosted 90210MG and Spelling “abruptly” quit. Sofia

A$AP Rocky’s interview with Jason Lee was posted yesterday. It’s almost two hours long, I’m still making my way through it, but it’s a great freewheeling conversation about Rocky’s life and upbringing, his career, and his relationships.
One part that’s going viral is what he says about grandmother refusing to leave their family home in Harlem even though he can afford to get her a new place, so he’s paid rent for the entire building.View this post on Ins

This morning, the Penguins reached an agreement with Ville Koivunen. The Finnish player, who has played only 47 career games in the NHL and shuttled between the NHL and the AHL last year, needed a contract for the upcoming season.
But in reality, it's the structure of the deal that's drawing attention. Koivunen signed an eight-year contract—a huge gamble for a player who hasn't yet established himself as a full-time NHLer.
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Given General Manager Brian Cashman's inaction at the trade deadline, it was fair to wonder whether Aaron Judge had played his last game of the season for the New York Yankees, as he has been sidelined since May 31 due to a broken rib.
But fortunately for Bombers fans, Judge himself has dispelled any doubts that his season might be over. He wasn't going to say otherwise, but it's good news nonetheless.“Oh, I'll be back this season. I don't see any reason why I wouldn't be back. It was alwa

Pentatonix, the extremely popular a cappella crew from Texas, has announced a North American holiday tour this fall. The 2026 Christmas In The City Tour will only include two Canadian dates, one of which is Vancouver.The group, whose name is sometimes shortened to PTX, has recently released its new single Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again. It is the first new material to come from the band’s new Christmas In The City holiday album due for release on Oct. 30.Fans of the band are already

The Indianapolis Colts have sent a clear message about the future of their offense by signing Jonathan Taylor to a major contract extension.The star running back will remain with the organization for several more seasons thanks to a new deal that places him among the highest-paid players in the NFL at his position.
According to reports from ESPN, Taylor has agreed to a two-year contract worth $44 million. Of that amount, $39 million is fully guaranteed, while various performance bonuses could br

There aren’t many teams in the NHL that are in as good a position as the Canadiens.
There aren't many teams that have their core players signed at very reasonable prices, in addition to having quality prospects AND draft picks that hold some value.
The Habs, for their part, have the luxury of being one of those teams. 
That means Kent Hughes would have what it takes up his sleeve to make a big trade… and of course, we're allowed to dream a little.
That said, the Connor McDavid

Production on Heated Rivalry season two is underway (and Jacob Tierney is already pleading with fans to just be f-cking normal about it), but before we get to the second season—expected next spring—we have to do the befores and afters. You know, the stuff made before that comes out after the big break.Connor Storrie is experiencing his before/after moment this year. His episodes of Criminal Minds, filmed before he made Heated Rivalry, aired earlier this year, as did his episode of Fo

How many times have we said that Sidney Crosby isn't just an excellent hockey player? That he's THE face of hockey for an entire generation?
Seeing him hand out season tickets to Pittsburgh fans every summer always goes viral on social media. Seeing him skate with a young player from the Mont-Tremblant area during a week off does too…
Man, we'd love that—to be able to count on a leader like that to mentor our young people here in Montreal…
Well, here are two more stories that