A Canadian signs with the Chargers

Akheem Mesidor’s NFL dream has officially come true.
The Canadian defensive lineman has signed his rookie contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, just weeks after being selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Selected 22nd overall by the Chargers in the latest draft, Mesidor is considered one of the most promising defensive prospects of his class. The California-based organization quickly demonstrated its confidence in him by agreeing to the terms of his first professional contr

Nothing is going right for the San Diego Padres, who have lost their last six games and now trail the Los Angeles Dodgers by eight games in the National League West division.
The Padres' offense is in shambles, with Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, and Manny Machado not even a shadow of their former selves in 2026.
And as speculation continues about the reason for the Padres' offensive slump, Tatis has vented his frustration at the advanced statistics that have taken over Major League Baseba

Chris Bassitt was moved
The video prepared by the Blue Jays for his return to Toronto brought back some wonderful memories.
Caught up with former #BlueJays pitcher Chris Bassitt and asked him about his video tribute. He said he got choked up watching it:
“This whole place is too emotional for me… This place will always be the most special place for me… My son is Canadian! … there are so many different ties”
— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) June 6, 2026
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The San Francisco 49ers may be forced to make moves in the trade market if they want to remain competitive in an increasingly competitive NFC West.
Despite an already well-structured roster, the pressure is mounting as their direct rivals make major moves during the offseason.
On one hand, the Los Angeles Rams made a major splash by acquiring elite defensive player Myles Garrett, an addition that immediately changes the landscape of the division.
On the other hand, the Seattle Seahawks have reta

Matthew Knies in Montreal: it was a close call.
He was literally one minute away from becoming a member of the Canadiens. But as we know, the trade fell through because of former Leafs GM Brad Treliving.
Alex Zharovsky, another prospect, and two first-round picks would have been headed to Toronto. In fact, David Pagnotta believes this trade will be revisited this summer regardless of the Leafs' direction.
But, according to Arpon Basu, Kent Hughes tried to offer that package for other stars. That

The Denver Broncos are entering a critical phase of their long-term planning, a situation that could have a direct impact on their young quarterback, Bo Nix.
The organization is taking a flexible financial approach that hints at a possible major contract extension for its former first-round pick.
Bo Nix, selected 12th overall in the 2024 draft, is currently recovering from two ankle surgeries he underwent during the offseason.
However, he is expected to return to action for training camp, which

This afternoon, the Blue Jays will face the Orioles. After suffering a (heavy) loss yesterday, the Toronto team will be looking to bounce back against a division rival.
Except that in addition to losing yesterday's game, the team also lost Daulton Varsho. The outfielder was dealing with a wrist injury, and there were questions about whether he'd be able to play today.
And as it turns out, he's not in the starting lineup today.
Let's bounce back! #BlueJays50 pic.twitter.com/GxojzVCjXy
— Tor

As of today, the Canadiens hold the 28th pick in the upcoming draft. As a reminder, the reason they don't have the 29th pick is because the Senators will be drafting 32nd as a penalty for the Evgenii Dadonov saga.
Obviously, we're a long way from the days when the team was drafting in the top 5 every year. Seeing the team turn the corner in its rebuild means it's no longer in the running for the top prospects.
The Ruck twins are all well and good, but they're not exactly Ivan Demidov, you know.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Denzel Ward was keen to clarify his intentions regarding his future with the team, just days after the blockbuster trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams.
Speaking at his celebrity softball game on Saturday, Ward stated unequivocally that he still wants to be part of the Cleveland organization, despite the departure of his former teammate and one of the franchise's defensive pillars.“I definitely want to stay here,” he said. “Myles is

Last fall, Crave released the second season of the series La reconstruction. The show follows the Montreal Canadiens and offers a glimpse into the club's day-to-day operations.
The goal was to help fans better understand what was happening as the club went through its… rebuilding process.
And clearly, the series was a huge success. We learned some very interesting things… and it's set to continue this fall.
Crave has confirmed that La reconstruction will return this fall with a new

With a record of 38 wins and 23 losses, the Milwaukee Brewers are firmly in control of their own destiny, sitting atop the National League Central Division, five games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals.
This position is partly due to the work of the Brewers' pitching staff, led by Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison, who both currently have ERAs under 2.00.
However, Brandon Woodruff, Quinn Priester, and Logan Henderson are currently sidelined. And this week, Coleman Crow looked shaky against the

Philadelphia Eagles fans are known for their passion and their ability to quickly adopt unique traditions.
However, an idea launched by star wide receiver A.J. Brown never managed to win over the public.
During a live social media broadcast in the summer of 2025, Brown admitted to admiring the popularity of the famous chant associated with his former teammate Cooper DeJean.
Whenever DeJean made a big play, Eagles fans would let out a thunderous “Cooooop!” from the stands, creating on

On Monday morning, it was reported that Brendan Gallagher had asked the Canadiens to trade him. The veteran, who has been sidelined in recent weeks, wants the chance to play on a regular basis next season.
And since that clearly won't be the case in Montreal, he wants to look elsewhere.
We know that Kent Hughes wants to make sure he handles the situation properly. He has given Gallagher's agent permission to talk to other teams, and the GM wants to trade him to a place that will suit Gallagher.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival opens its 37th season with a bawdy romp, The Merry Wives of Windsor, running June 9 through Sept. 19 on the BMO Mainstage.The work is rumoured to have been directly requested by Queen Elizabeth I. Apparently, Her Majesty wanted a play where the portly knight from Henry IV, Sir John Falstaff, is in love.Director Rebecca Northan helms the Vancouver version, the fourth production of this show by the company: This time, with a musical spin.“Shakespeare i

New details revealed by Albert Breer show just how far the Los Angeles Rams were willing to go to strengthen their defense for the 2022 season.
According to reports, the California-based team reportedly submitted two spectacular offers before the trade deadline. The Rams reportedly proposed packages including two first-round picks to acquire either Brian Burns, then a member of the Carolina Panthers, or Maxx Crosby.
In both cases, the teams involved reportedly refused to part with their defensiv

Right now, the Blue Jays’ rotation looks like this: Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, Patrick Corbin… and two days with a bullpen committee.
You can count on Spencer Miles (who pitches several innings in five games behind a reliever) and Simeon Woods Richardson, who is a long reliever. But that's not much.
Braydon Fisher starts tomorrow, the #BlueJays say.Spencer Miles expected to pitch a bunch in the middle.
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) June 6, 2026
That said, the good new

Jakub Dobes became a fan favorite in Montreal during the Canadiens' playoff run. The goalie was absolutely dominant… and his candor with the media made a lot of people grow to love him.
Because, yeah, he's easy to like, hehe.
And today, Dobes gave fans another reason to love him. On his Instagram account, he posted a few photos to thank the fans for their support.
But what really caught everyone's attention is that the goalie did it… in French:Thank you, Montreal. We'll come back e

Yesterday morning, we learned that Nick Suzuki had won the Selke Trophy. The Habs' captain, who has been dominant defensively at 5-on-5 this year, received nearly all of the first-place votes to win his first career Selke.
No, it wasn't even close.Full voting table for the Selke Trophy for best defensive forward, won by #Habs captain Nick Suzuki. As voted by the PHWA. #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/APtI1bqEig
— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) June 5, 2026That said, it's interesting to note that Mart

The Blue Jays’ 2026 season has been, in some ways, a nightmare.
The team is 1.5 games out of the playoffs because the American League is weak, but… let's just say the team doesn't always help itself.
And yesterday was another example of that.
The offense once again lacked opportunism, which meant the Blue Jays scored only three runs against the Orioles.
The problem? Trey Yesavage hit a wall in the sixth inning and ended his outing having given up no fewer than six earned runs.
The r

The Montreal Alouettes kicked off their 2026 season in spectacular fashion by defeating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 30-27 in overtime on Thursday night at Hamilton Stadium.
Despite several tough moments and injuries to key offensive players in the first half, the Alouettes once again demonstrated their ability to bounce back in the face of adversity. Led by quarterback Davis Alexander, the Alouettes found a way to get back into the game on multiple occasions before completing their comeback in over

Last week, when discussing a potential trade involving Michael Hage, we wrote the following:The hunt for the big fish undoubtedly centers on [Hage] as the headliner. If the return doesn't include a center of the caliber of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Sidney Crosby, Nico Hischier, Robert Thomas, or Quinton Byfield, Hughes and Gorton would probably be better off being patient.Obviously, this list wasn't exhaustive, but by including Byfield, it gave a very good idea of the minimum caliber of pl

Jakub Dobes is clearly the Montreal Canadiens' No. 1 goaltender; there's no longer any doubt about that given how the season ended and, above all, the Canadiens' goaltender's performance in the playoffs.
Dobes has established himself in net and will start the upcoming NHL season as the starting goaltender for the first time in his career.
He has taken the place of Samuel Montembeault, who has even lost his backup role.
In fact, Jacob Fowler has also moved ahead of the Quebec-born goaltender, rel

With the 2026 NFL season fast approaching, the Pittsburgh Steelers' backup quarterback position is already the subject of much discussion.
At the center of the debate is veteran Mason Rudolph, whose future with the organization appears less secure than it has been in recent years.
In a recent ranking published by Sports Illustrated, reporter Gilbert Manzano placed Rudolph 27th among the NFL's 32 backup quarterbacks. This assessment surprised many observers, given the veteran's experience accumul

The 2026 National Hockey League Draft is fast approaching, as it will take place later this month, on June 26 and 27.
It will once again be a very interesting event to follow, but for the first time in several years, it won't be nearly as important to Montreal Canadiens fans.
Indeed, given the team's recent playoff run, the Habs will only have the 28th pick—a selection far less impactful than the first or fifth overall pick.
Nevertheless, experts say this is still a fairly deep draft, with

I’ve gotten my hands on some official documents regarding the renovation of the Olympic Stadium.
Four configurations are included in the plans, since several thousand seats (bleachers) will be retractable.
1. PERFORMANCE
Total capacity: 66,179
Capacity on the lower level, if the upper section is closed and hidden: 50,487
(Credit: DansLesCoulisses)
2. SOCCER
Total capacity: 52,709
Capacity without the upper section: 32,385
(Credit: DansLesCoulisses)
3. CFL FOOTBALL
Total capacity: 48,658
Ca

The 2025–2026 National Hockey League season is pretty much over, with only the Stanley Cup championship match between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights still to be decided.
Beyond this final, the offseason is well underway with trade rumors and the approaching draft, which is especially noticeable with the Prospect Combine taking place today.
So it really feels like summer, because it's hot outside, hockey is almost over, and the 2026 World Cup is about to kick off.
Inde

Vancouver’s newest live entertainment hot spot is the Freedom Mobile Arch at Hastings Park.From its breathtaking backdrop views of the North Shore mountains to its state-of-the-art design, the replacement for the almost-100 year-old PNE Amphitheatre is a welcome arrival to the city’s arts and cultural spaces.The new outdoor performance venue boasts North America’s largest free-span wood roof. Reaching more than 73 metres across, it’s built entirely of Canadian timber. Th

Shohei Ohtani and the Cy Young Award
He's dominant, but he doesn't pitch many innings. Can he still be a serious contender?
From Cristopher Sánchez to Jacob Misiorowski and more, it's a full-on arms race in the National League. Can Shohei Ohtani win the Cy Young while pitching fewer innings than his competition? Will the Dodgers change how they use him? (spoiler: no)
Let's talk about it:https://t.co/d97hkvHD9y
— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) June 5, 2026
The Excellence of Louis Varland
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Frederik Andersen has undoubtedly been one of the best goalies since the start of the 2026 playoffs.
Before the series against the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Finals, his stats were mind-blowing. So much so that Habs fans doubted their team could break through the Danish wall.
In the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Danish goaltender allowed an average of 1.12 goals per game, while posting an exceptional save percentage of .950.
(Credit: NHL.com)
Andersen completely shut do

Former wide receiver and kick returner Brandon Banks will officially be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2026.
The announcement was made in spectacular fashion during the Canadian Football League's season opener between the Montreal Alouettes and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Banks is the first of six members who will make up the 2026 Hall of Fame class.
His induction ceremony is scheduled for September 17 in Hamilton, just hours before the festivities surrounding the traditional H