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Martin St-Louis has faced some criticism for certain decisions since his arrival in Montreal.
However, the Quebec-born head coach is a quick learner and is obviously gaining experience over the years.
For a guy who was coaching at the Pee-Wee level just five years ago, he doesn't seem too out of his depth, honestly.
Yesterday, Geneviève Tardif said on 98.5 FM that he could become the best head coach in Habs history.
Vincent Damphousse also weighed in on the subject. According to him, he's

Mark Shapiro has an excellent reputation in the sports world. He's been in Toronto for over 10 years, and the team really likes him.
In fact, it's more than that: the Rogers family, which owns the Blue Jays, adores him. Steve Simmons even called Shapiro “the chosen one” in the eyes of the Blue Jays' shareholders.
Right now, Shapiro is the Blue Jays' president of baseball operations. But could he get a promotion in Toronto?
Note that I said in Toronto, not with the Blue Jays…
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David Reinbacher is certainly one of the most closely watched players—if not the most closely watched player—at the Montreal Canadiens' training camp.
We know there's a need on the Habs' blue line, and Reinbacher would be a perfect fit, especially if he can play more physically.
He's very reliable defensively, he's smart, and he has a good breakout and a solid build.
So far, many feel he's having an excellent training camp. And that's perfect, especially when you recall what he said

The NHL has introduced a new preseason rule that's a game-changer for NHL regulars. Players who have played at least 100 career games will be limited to a maximum of two preseason games.
This complicates things a bit for the Canadiens, since even though they have a very young roster, only Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes have not played that many career games as regulars. Jacob Fowler could also be included on this very short list.
Here is the complete list of players who played yesterday and will b

Because Michael Lorenzen was unable to pitch against the Tigers last week, Spencer Arrighetti was called upon earlier than planned.
The result? The Blue Jays weren’t able to give Dylan Cease an extra day of rest, even though that had been the plan.
Cease struggled against Texas on Friday night.
And now we've learned that the Blue Jays pitcher is in Toronto to undergo tests on his shoulder. He won't be able to pitch on Wednesday in Baltimore, as planned.
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Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals suffered their 80th loss of the season, falling 8-5 to the Washington Nationals. Despite finishing the regular season with a losing record, it's safe to say that the 2026 season will be remembered as one of renewal.
The arrival of Chaim Bloom as president of baseball operations and the work he's done since taking the helm bode well for the future. Very few experts saw the Cards making a run at the playoffs in 2026. And yet, Oliver Marmol's squad was in the conv

Keenan Allen's situation could quickly become a major concern for the Indianapolis Colts.
The veteran wide receiver faces a suspension of at least three NFL games after being formally charged with two DUI-related offenses.
According to reports on Sunday, Allen was arrested on August 30 in Indianapolis. Court documents indicate that his blood alcohol content was recorded at 0.224. In particular, he faces a more serious charge related to a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.15, as well as a

This morning, there's an early morning practice for Group A and Group B.
After two great wins in one night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, there were certainly plenty of smiles, but it's important to stay focused.
Tomorrow, there will be another preseason game in Trois-Rivières against the Ottawa Senators, and we know how intense things can get against them, even in the preseason.
At practice, however, two regulars were missing: Alexandre Carrier and Jake Evans. Lucas Condotta was also a

The Ottawa Rouge et Noir had another particularly tough night on Saturday, losing 40-38 to the Calgary Stampeders in a game that came down to the very last seconds.
Ottawa, however, seemed to have done everything necessary to come away with the win. After taking a 38-37 lead late in the game, the team watched as René Paredes made a spectacular 62-yard field goal. The Stampeders' kicker thus secured the win for Calgary with one of the most impressive kicks in Canadian Football League histo

The Toronto Blue Jays' disastrous season continued yesterday (Saturday) with a resounding 6-2 loss to the Texas Rangers with the season on the line.
But while the Blue Jays currently have a record of 76 wins to 79 losses and may miss the playoffs, it's certainly not because of the performance of the bullpen.
In fact, the Toronto team has built a very strong group of relievers that appears to have improved over the course of the year, as evidenced by their performance over the past month—an

With just a few days left before the season starts, Connor Hellebuyck is still a member of the Winnipeg Jets.
Did he ask to be traded because he wants to return to the U.S. or because he's simply not happy in Winnipeg?
Steve Simmons (Toronto Sun) has his own take on it. At the end of an article about Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Blue Jays star who hasn't exactly been a star this season, the reporter notes that rumors suggesting the goaltender wants to leave Canada are false. According to him, if h

The New England Patriots kick off an important game on Sunday as they host the Pittsburgh Steelers.
After a disappointing performance in their season opener, the team led by Mike Vrabel is looking to regain the momentum that carried them to the Super Bowl last season.
The loss to the Seattle Seahawks raised several questions, particularly on offense. The Patriots had, however, made several changes during the offseason to improve their offense and give their young quarterback, Drake Maye, more op

Among the players who stood out last night were David Reinbacher, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson, and Luke Mittelstadt.
We shouldn't be too quick to forget Ivan Demidov, who scored a goal.
All summer long, we kept saying he'd gotten faster, and last night, it showed. He was one of the best players on the ice, and that's encouraging, because it was only the first preseason game and he was playing against the Leafs' B team.
When asked whether the work he put in during the offseason had already paid of

After suffering their second loss in two nights to the Texas Rangers, the Toronto Blue Jays are now three games away from making the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-1.
Yesterday's 6-2 loss in Arlington stings, and this win by the Rangers puts them in first place in the American League West this morning. It's now up to the Houston Astros to deal with the pressure of clinching a playoff spot. The other Texas team is just two games away from its goal.
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We shouldn’t jump to conclusions—the CH has only played two preseason games.
But with the shortened preseason schedule, big decisions will have to be made quickly, and it's interesting to note the progress some players are making.
Before I talk about the two players who particularly impressed me, I want to mention newcomer Chris Kreider, who received a warm welcome but also seemed a bit lost. During the postgame celebration (the “circle of friendship”), he was the fourth

Laval University's Rouge et Or put on an impressive offensive display Saturday night at PEPS, defeating the University of Sherbrooke's Vert et Or 55–24.
In front of 16,018 spectators gathered for the Match en Blanc, the Laval team posted its best passing performance of the season.
Quarterback Victor Charland was at the heart of this victory. After waiting three years to earn the starting job, he had the best game of his career with 264 passing yards and three touchdowns. He completed 20 of

Last night, the CH won both of their games against the Leafs.
Two great wins, even though the Xhekaj brothers were on different teams. Arber was in Montreal and Florian was in Toronto.
That didn't stop the older brother from cheering on his younger brother. Sitting in the penalty box, Arber watched Florian's fight on his cell phone. It's rare to see that.Arber Xhekaj watching a Twitter video of his brother Florian Xhekaj fighting while sitting in the penalty box
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The Canadian Football League has imposed new penalties following the turbulent game between the Montreal Alouettes and the British Columbia Lions.
 
Three Montreal players were fined for actions taken during the game. (3DownNation⁠
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Quarterback Davis Alexander, wide receiver Tyson Philpot, and wide receiver Tyler Snead are the three Alouettes players subject to the disciplinary measures announced by the league.
Alexander was fined for an unnecessary obstruction against Lions defensiv

The Canadiens are finally back. To kick off their preseason schedule, the Habs played not one, but two simultaneous games against the Maple Leafs with a split squad.
The Habs got off to a strong start in the preseason by winning both games. The team in Montreal won 4–3 in overtime, while the squad in Toronto triumphed 4–1.For the occasion, I took a closer look at the performances of some Habs players during this doubleheader.
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For this first preseason game, Martin St-L

Vancouver writers Maria Reva and Julian Brave Noisecat have been awarded top prizes at the 42nd annual B.C. and Yukon Book Prizes .Reva earned the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize for her novel, Endling.Her debut novel, Endling tells the story of a snail biologist, funding her conservation work through a Ukrainian bridal agency, who teams up with two sisters in a scheme to kidnap foreign bachelors. Their plan gets upended by the outbreak of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.The novel won the 2026

Finally, some hockey! Fans are in for not one, but two games, as the Canadiens play two simultaneous split-squad games against the Maple Leafs—one in Montreal and one in Toronto.
For this doubleheader, the Habs fielded most of their top players in the lineup at the Bell Centre.
It's understandable that the Canadiens organization would want to offer the best possible experience to its fans, even if it's just a preseason game.
Among the players in the lineup in Montreal was newcomer Chris Kr

Aaron Judge was removed in the sixth inning of the New York Yankees' game against the Minnesota Twins last Wednesday. He was scheduled to take his third at-bat of the game, but was instead replaced by Heliot Ramos.
Then, as recently as Friday, the Bombardiers' captain was officially placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right calf, which will keep him off the field until the end of the regular season and possibly part of the playoffs.
And that's where the problem lies. The Yankees

The Kirill Marchenko saga in Columbus has been the subject of much speculation. The Russian player, who has been linked to the Canadiens in numerous rumors throughout the summer, no longer seems to want to play in Columbus—at least not in the long term.
For his part, his coach, Rick Bowness, no longer seems to want him on the team, preferring to play those who want to be in Columbus.
Add to that the numerous—and often cryptic—messages from his agent, Dan Milstein, regarding Mar