A Returnee to the Alouettes

The Montreal Alouettes will get a welcome boost on offense for their upcoming matchup against the Calgary Stampeders.
Wide receiver Cole Spieker will return to action after being sidelined for several weeks due to an ankle injury.
Spieker has played in only one game since the start of the season, on June 4 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Despite his limited playing time, he demonstrated his potential by catching a 22-yard pass before being forced to join the injured list.
His return comes at a

The Montreal Canadiens need a few key pieces to become even more competitive in the playoffs.
Obviously, there's the much-discussed need for a second-line center and/or a top-6 winger to form a very strong second line, but the team also lacks grit and physicality on the bottom six.
A few names were floated this summer, but Kent Hughes decided to maintain the status quo after seeing the massive contracts handed out to several players.
We can therefore assume that Hughes is banking on reinforcemen

Yesterday, Toronto was in a festive mood. The Blue Jays, who beat the White Sox, paid special tribute to the team's 1992 and 1993 squads.
Several players were in town for the occasion.
The highlight of the event was when the Blue Jays unveiled a massive 15-foot statue of Joe Carter and his famous moment.
So it was a great day for Blue Jays fans.
TOUCH ‘EM ALL, JOETHE BLUE JAYS UNVEIL JOE CARTER’S STATUE OUTSIDE ROGERS CENTREpic.twitter.com/THXWiTSdEM
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) Ju

Yesterday, Connor Bedard finally signed with the Chicago Blackhawks after his NHL entry-level contract had just expired.
At first glance, $15 million a year seems like a lot, but in reality, it could quickly turn out to be a steal.
As we all know, thanks to a hostile offer, Leo Carlsson signed a five-year deal worth $18 million a year.
It's easy to compare Bedard's and Carlsson's situations because they were drafted first and second, respectively, in the 2023 draft, and they both made their NHL

Am I the only one who thought that by mid-July, the issue of Martin St-Louis's contract would already be settled?
Because, in fact, all the sources who brought up the subject believed that St-Louis—who has one year left on his current deal—would quickly sign a contract extension.
It was just a formality. And yet, nothing has been announced yet.
Note: I'm not saying this is cause for concern or that I think there's a problem. But what I am saying is that I'm surprised the matter hasn'

The Boston Red Sox are the team of the moment in Major League Baseball. Yesterday, they won their twelfth straight game by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6.
Wilyer Abreu once again made his mark by hitting two home runs for the second straight game. The Sox's right fielder is literally on fire, now with 15 home runs to his credit.
Boston scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to clinch the win. The day before, they had swept a doubleheader against those same Rays. These wins are cr

The Maple Leafs were the talk of the town last night.
Why? Because the team's X account posted an old goal by James Van Riemsdyk from when he was playing for the Maple Leafs.
The club wrote, “Don't blink.”Don't blink pic.twitter.com/5HSD7U6j0X
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 18, 2026Why? Logically, you shouldn't blink because in the clip in question, JVR scored quickly after a faceoff at center ice.
But one might reasonably wonder if there's something bigger behind thi

To say the least, the Maple Leafs have had an eventful summer: several changes in management and behind the bench, the selection of Gavin McKenna, and several major free-agent signings.
With these personnel changes, the Toronto team hopes to regain its competitiveness as early as next season and make the playoffs after a difficult season.
However, after missing the postseason for the first time in 10 years, questions and rumors about the future of certain players in the City of Kings have begun

Even though several teams have been active in recent weeks, numerous rumors continue to circulate throughout the League.
Big names like Dylan Larkin could still change teams, and depth players could be of interest to clubs like the Canadiens.
Here are the latest rumors from across the NHL.
Morgan Frost could be an interesting option for the Habs
The Flames are rebuilding and may continue to trade away certain players.
According to David Pagnotta, who appeared on the Hello Hockey podcast, the nam

Just two years ago, the Baltimore Orioles had a chance as wide open as a barn door to win a fourth World Series title in franchise history.
However, the inability of President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias to build a decent pitching staff has derailed the last two seasons in Maryland.
Elias, however, seems to have taken to heart the saying that it's never too late to do the right thing. Indeed, starting pitcher Kyle Bradish and the Orioles agreed today (Saturday) to the terms of a five-year,

Connor Bedard has officially signed a contract for the upcoming season. The Blackhawks forward has signed a five-year deal that will pay him $15 million per year.
That's a pretty colossal sum, let's be honest.
So we're talking about a $75 million deal for Bedard, who will be in Chicago through 2031. And it's interesting to compare this deal to that of Ivan Demidov, who signed his contract a little over two weeks ago.
As we know, Demidov signed an eight-year deal in Montreal. But what's interesti

That’s all settled now.
Connor Bedard, who was still without a contract heading into next season, has just signed a new deal with the Blackhawks.
And the young player has really cashed in: he signed a five-year contract… worth $15 million per year.
It's worth noting that his average annual salary places him in the top 3 in the NHL. He's surpassed only by Leo Carlsson ($18 million) and Kirill Kaprizov ($17 million).
The Blackhawks announced the news on their social media accounts.fro

Anthony Rizzo catches a home run
He did it while wearing his jersey from Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. He was in the stands to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the championship.
Michael Busch hit a home run into the bleachers …
Anthony Rizzo caught the ball! pic.twitter.com/oVp6EF54AE
— MLB (@MLB) July 18, 2026
Redemption for Anthony Rizzo! https://t.co/SvRHl1t3xu pic.twitter.com/CWtbzVNBcC
— MLB (@MLB) July 18, 2026
The LeBron James Effect
He says there's a lot of parity

On Thursday, Kirby Dach signed a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Canadiens. He secured the one-part deal he wanted… even though he left $400,000 on the table in exchange.
After all, he could have accepted his $4 million two-part qualifying offer, reasoning that he certainly wouldn't be sent down to the AHL. But clearly, he didn't want to take that risk.
So as things stand, everything points to #77 being back in Montreal next season. And somewhat against all expectations, Dach is

Earlier this week, it was reported that MLB has decided to crack down on the use of iPads throughout Major League Baseball. The league learned that teams were using them to access generative AI during games.
The goal? To use it, among other things, to make in-game managerial decisions.
This led the league, before the situation got out of hand, to put a stop to these practices. It is now illegal to use the tablets for this purpose.
In a crackdown that has rankled some front offices across the lea

Earlier this summer, it was reported that Dylan Larkin had asked the Red Wings to trade him. The team's captain is clearly fed up with missing the playoffs and wants to play competitive hockey.
Will his wish come true? Good question.
But in recent days, the topic has resurfaced following Steve Yzerman's “departure” from his role as GM of the Red Wings. So the question is whether this opens the door for Larkin to stay… because from what we understand, the relationship between L

This week, the Canadiens' schedule for the upcoming season was unveiled. It was revealed that the team will kick off its season on September 29 in Toronto and wrap it up on April 10 in Ottawa.
It's worth noting that the Habs will play 84 (not 82) games this season.
But what was particularly striking when looking at the Habs' schedule was the fact that the team will play games in Montreal during the holidays. The Habs will play at home on December 26, 27, and 29—something we haven't seen in

The Blue Jays are struggling to find stability in the rotation this year. Relying on four starters isn't helping.
I know, I know: every team is in the same boat. But in Toronto, in 2026, it seems especially glaring.
And now, just one day after returning to action following the All-Star break, the team has announced two changes.
CJ Van Eyk and Adam Macko have been sent down to Triple-A. Brendon Little (a fan favorite) and Lazaro Estrada are now back in the Majors to bring some fresh arms to the t

Zachary Bolduc is one of two regular Habs players who are still restricted free agents. Arber Xhekaj is the other, now that Kirby Dach has signed a one-year contract.
The Habs have enough cap space for Bolduc and Xhekaj, but they want to ensure all parties are satisfied before retaining the services of these two players.
There are a few possibilities for Bolduc. First, there's the option of signing a long-term deal with the Habs. Otherwise, the Quebec native could very well opt for a bridge cont

There are a few good reasons why you won’t find iconic musician Carole Pope resting on her laurels.First, she’s an artist that is driven to create. Second, she needs to make a living.Both those points are made abundantly clear in Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions, the documentary about the lead singer and co-songwriter for the game-changing Canadian band Rough Trade.The film, which opened this year’s Hot Docs festival in Toronto, is screening at Vancouver’s Rio theat

A Cy Young Award winner in his first season with Atlanta in 2024, Chris Sale has vivid memories of his years in Boston, playing for the Red Sox. The tall left-hander especially remembers the team's fans, who could be described as incredibly resilient.
Great things are happening right now in Boston, where the Red Sox have once again become a competitive team by stringing together eleven straight wins. Yesterday, Chad Tracy's men defeated the Tampa Bay Rays not once, but twice, sweeping a doublehe

Everyone has done something stupid at some point in their lives. Sometimes it's a minor thing, sometimes it's more serious.
In the NHL, there have been instances where players or staff members have been arrested for various reasons, and sometimes a suspension and an investigation follow the arrest to get to the bottom of things.
That's what happened with the Panthers organization, when equipment manager Teddy Richards was arrested last Friday (yesterday).
The reason for the arrest is still unkno

Here we are, already in the thick of the “dog days of summer,” as the English say…
This is usually a pretty quiet time of year for hockey news. But for us, as is tradition, it coincides with our “Top 15 CH Prospects” list!
Let's start off gently today with the departures, the graduates, and the honorable mentions.Joshua Roy, AG
The “Bionic Beauceron” had a very strong start to his professional career with the Canadiens organization. After being ranked 7

Playing their first game after the All-Star break, the Toronto Blue Jays saw the Chicago White Sox score 12 runs en route to an easy win at Rogers Centre.
With this convincing 12-5 victory, Will Vanable's team now holds a slim half-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central.
With their third straight loss, the Jays remain in last place in the East behind the Orioles and the Red Sox, both of whom won yesterday. The Red Sox swept a doubleheader against th

This summer, the Canadiens saw two players leave.
Brendan Gallagher was traded to the Vancouver Canucks, while Joe Veleno signed a contract with the New York Rangers as a free agent.
But not a single (NHL) player has been added to the roster. As a result, the team's current lineup looks a lot like the one we saw in the most recent playoffs.
The NHL posted a photo of the Montreal team's lineup on Instagram, and one thing stands out: the center line isn't exactly… spectacular.
Let's put it

Dylan Larkin made headlines several weeks ago when he asked General Manager Steve Yzerman to trade him.
He no longer wants to be part of a plan that's going nowhere. But will he change his mind once he sees the Wings' new direction?
That's the question The Hockey News columnist Ryan Lambert is asking.
In his article (THN), Lambert lists the first three tasks the new GM will need to tackle: the vision for the roster, the timeline for becoming competitive, and finally, what to do about the captain

Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has been in the news recently for taking up two entire lines on the Stanley Cup to list the names of his family members.
Another name on the list is that of Quebec native Nicolas Deslauriers. Why? After all, he didn't play at least 41 regular-season games with the team or any games in the finals. He did contribute more than Dundon's family members, though.
In fact, even though he didn't meet the criteria, the Hurricanes were determined to have Deslauriers' name on the

Hostile bids have never been a popular option among CEOs. It's only recently that CEOs have begun to make greater use of this entirely legal way to strengthen their teams.
Unfortunately for them, hostile bids don't have a very high success rate. This year, there were two: Barrett Hayton and Leo Carlsson. Both were matched.
Appearing on iHeartRadio, Pierre McGuire admitted that Daniel Brière's hostile offer to the Ducks wasn't well received throughout the NHL.Listen: McGuire: People around

Position players taking the mound used to be an extremely rare sight in MLB. Whenever it happened, it was celebrated as one of those quirky moments that only baseball can offer.
Just think of the showdown between slugger Anthony Rizzo and hitter Freddie Freeman, or when Brett Phillips sprinted from the bullpen before taking the mound in a—let's just say—unorthodox manner.
However, it has become increasingly common for Major League managers to use position players during lopsided loss

During the first summer of the Kent Hughes era, there wasn't much activity.
Montreal hasn't been very active, but that's not because the GM isn't on the phone. He's calling all the GMs and checking on the availability of just about every player—even those whose names haven't been mentioned in trade rumors.
Anthony Mantha was linked to the Habs, but obviously, a deal between the two sides didn't materialize. Today, the Quebec native admitted that he waited a good week for a call back from t