A Tough Assignment for Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons haven’t had the start to the season they were hoping for, and Michael Penix Jr.’s return comes at just the right time.
The quarterback will make his first start of the season on Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers, after missing the first two games of the campaign.
Atlanta is 0-2 and is struggling mightily on offense. Through two games, the Falcons are the only team in the NFL that has yet to run a play inside the opponent's 20-yard line. The team has sco

It’s not yet the end of the month, but the most organic and delightfully wholesome pop culture moments belong to one person: Céline Dion. Her hotel departures and returns have become twice daily events unto themselves, on top of the concerts she’s performing during this residency. The fans gather reliably on show days and she reliably greets them – with a great outfit and an even greater heart, taking the time to appreciate them, to acknowledge their patience, their devo

In a few years, expansion seems inevitable in the NHL.
When that happens, it will mark the first expansion draft since 2021, when the Seattle Kraken joined the National Hockey League.
We've already discussed this, but naturally, it's time to start thinking about it. After all, the Habs will have decisions to make when the time comes.
Because the Habs are better now than they were in 2017 or 2021, it's possible that the Canadiens will lose a quality player when the time comes for a team to draft.

You know how I know Riz Ahmed and Emma D’Arcy are absolutely on the coconut cake list this year? Tom Cruise can choose to do press with his co-stars or go it alone, there is no “forcing” Tom Cruise to do a junket. He is choosing to do it with them.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Digger The Movie (@diggerthemovie)
The NYT released its list of the best shows of the 21st century and of course it’s a fight. These lists are always a fight because it is so arbitrary

Albert Pujols wants to become a manager in Major League Baseball. Everyone knows that.
Last year, he had interviews with a few teams. The San Diego Padres seriously considered him.
His name was also mentioned in Baltimore, but what's most well-known is that the Angels had selected him. However, he couldn't reach an agreement on contract terms, and the deal fell through.
Will he have more interviews this winter? Who knows. But it's possible.
But now, in an interview with FOS, the man himself has

Kirill Marchenko is a sought-after player in the National League.
And we can all agree that this isn't necessarily a surprise.
When a talented 26-year-old forward says he wants to leave his team, it causes a stir throughout the league. And that's exactly what's happening right now.
We know the Canadiens are interested in him… but they're not the only ones. Because according to Elliotte Friedman (32 Thoughts Podcast), we should also keep an eye on…The Leafs
The Jets
The Golden Knigh

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Madonna is set to make her return to the VMA stage this Sunday where she is the most nominated artist of the evening, with 13 nominations, and is scheduled to open the show and perform songs from her latest hit album Confessions II. This is the fifth time she will open the VMAs and the first time the queen of pop has performed at the event in 23 years. Which means that, yes, it’s been 23 years since the infamous kiss with Britney Spears (and Christina Aguilera, I guess?).
Aside from Britne

Big news in Quebec.
François Gagnon, who has worked in the media industry for over 40 years, is retiring.
RDS made the announcement on its various platforms.François Gagnon is retiring after an illustrious 40-year career in the media industry, including more than 18 years with Réseau des sports!
From your colleagues and friends at RDS: Thank you, and enjoy your retirement, François! And above all, enjoy the game!pic.twitter.com/nyp19GMStw
— RDS (@RDSca) Septembe

As of this writing, Dylan Larkin is still a member of the Detroit Red Wings.
He resumed practice earlier this week with the rest of his teammates, but he will not play in the team's final preseason game.
That's what we've just learned. According to Per McLellan, Dylan Larkin (upper body) will miss the Red Wings' final exhibition game; he did not play in the first three.
— Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) September 25, 2026That said, Larkin's name has once again become a hot topic in

Due to the poor weather forecast for this weekend in Massachusetts, Major League Baseball has decided to move up to today (Friday) the final regular-season game—originally scheduled for Sunday—between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park as part of a doubleheader.
Now, Red Sox manager Chad Tracy has stated that the weather forecast for Saturday isn't looking good either, and discussions are underway about the possibility of playing the final game of the season in an

This morning, during practice, the Canadiens worked on special teams.
Naturally, you won't be surprised to learn that the five regular members of the first power-play unit were in their usual positions this morning.
Anything else would have been surprising.
It's also worth noting that Chris Kreider practiced on the penalty kill with Jake Evans, Mike Matheson, and Noah Dobson. So he worked with three of the team's big names on the PK.
Is it because the coach wants to test this combination? Or bec

Law Roach is once again reminding us why no one quite does it like him when it comes to shade, and that not everyone is on his level when it comes to fashion. That includes Tyra Banks. Appearing on TS Madison’s Outlaws podcast, Law was addressing a viral clip of him and Tyra in a heated exchange on an episode of Project Runway, when the two went head to head over what defined good fashion.The judges were advocating for their favourite looks in a paper towel challenge. A vehement Law insist

It's that time of year when the Canadiens' management makes the rounds to visit media partners—or at least, outlets that the organization favors.
That's how it goes at the end of every training camp. TSN, RDS, Quebecor (via TVA Sports or sometimes TVA), and some smaller media outlets…
Last night, L'Antichambre welcomed Kent Hughes (in its new podcast-style format). Luc Bellemare and P.J. Stock were on set for the occasion.
My colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois took one thing away fr

Documentarian Lance Oppenheim makes the leap to narrative feature film with Primetime, a psychological thriller/horror movie about Chris Hansen and the 2000s TV show, To Catch a Predator (Primetime is adapted by Ajon Singh from Luke Dittrich’s book, Tonight on ‘Dateline’ This Man Will Die). Primetime is a cockroach movie, the kind of sleazily cinematic film that crawls across your skin and leaves you wishing desperately for a shower. As a documentarian, Oppenheim focuses on nic

This morning at club practice, there were a few things to keep an eye on.
The first was Ivan Demidov's situation. We expected to see him take to the ice today (after a few days of treatment) because that's what had been announced.
And that's exactly what happened. So his foot is feeling better.Ivan Demidov is back at practice this morning with his teammates. @DLCoulisses #GoHabsGo #Demidov #NHL pic.twitter.com/SCNDIxUelg
— Patrick Guillet (@PatGuillet) September 25, 2026What also quickly s

Even though it's still mathematically possible for the Boston Red Sox to finish sixth in the American League (instead of fifth), yesterday's (Thursday) game against the Cleveland Guardians didn't mean much.
However, the postgame developments could have implications for what comes next. After his team's 1-0 loss, Willson Contreras told the media that he hadn't been able to take any swings on Wednesday or Thursday because of a slow recovery following his Tuesday workout.
Let's just say that with o

The San Francisco 49ers will have to deal with yet another setback early in the season. Nick Bosa, one of the cornerstones of their defensive line, suffered a calf injury during Thursday's practice.According to reports from ESPN and the NFL Network, this injury could force the defensive player to miss several weeks of action.
The first consequence will be immediate: Bosa will not be in uniform on Sunday for San Francisco's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. The organization must now determin

Dear Gossips,Today is a holiday in many parts of East Asia. Chinese people call it Mid-Autumn Festival, the North American equivalent would be Thanksgiving. It’s a time of gratitude and appreciation – for the harvest, for the bounty if we’re lucky, for life and what feeds us.In the spirit of the benevolent giving moon, today this space is dedicated to our site manager, Emily, who we are thankful for every day. Emily’s favourite artist is Brandi Carlile who she saw in conc

The Montreal Canadiens want to take it to the next level.
Could that happen with Kirill Marchenko, a client of Dan Milstein who wants to leave Columbus? It's obviously a possibility on the table.
It remains to be seen whether the Habs will be able to meet the price the Blue Jackets are asking.Can the #GoHabsGo offer Columbus their desired trade package to land Kirill Marchenko? #thesickpodcast @TonyMarinaro @EricEngels pic.twitter.com/0Y0gRHp84w
— The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro (@thes

Currently, the salary cap is $104 million. It is expected to rise to $113.5 million next year.
And with the NHL becoming increasingly healthy, we can expect to see a salary cap in 2028–2029 that will be significantly higher—much to the delight of the players.
Elliotte Friedman (Sportsnet) reports that current projections for 2028–2029 are $127.5 million.https://t.co/M060zp7GyD
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) September 25, 2026If we compare that figure to the one for 20

Five years after the TV series Private Eyes ended, fans will finally get to see what happened between lead characters Matt Shade ( Jason Priestley ) and Angie Everett (Cindy Sampson) when the new crime-comedy/drama spinoff Private Eyes West Coast debuts.In the new Vancouver Island- shot series, premiering on Sept. 30 on Global and StackTV, Matt and Angie are now married and have a small child. They have left Toronto and their private investigator lives behind for a more chilled existence in Vic

Yesterday afternoon, the Cubs and the White Sox clinched playoff spots. And last night, the Guardians and the Padres joined them.
That leaves one playoff spot remaining in each league.
But there's still a lot to be determined when it comes to the various matchups. Nothing is set in stone right now.
Here's everything we're keeping an eye on heading into each team's final three games of the season, starting today. Because yes, everyone is at 159 games.
MLB
In the American League, the Rays are guar

Last night, Kent Hughes was on L’Antichambre.
For those who missed it, the Canadiens' GM discussed several topics with P.J. Stock and Luc Bellemare in an interview just a few days before the start of the season.
Among the topics discussed: sandpaper.We've never really felt that this was a priority for the Canadiens under GM Kent Hughes, who wants a fast, talented team above all else.
I'm not saying he doesn't want big players (and his first-round draft picks prove it), but he doesn't neces

Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were penalized by the NFL following a celebration during last Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.
After a successful offensive play, the two players performed a gesture they describe as a new version of the “People's Elbow,” the famous move popularized by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson during his WWE career. The gesture involves grabbing one's elbow with the other hand before thrusting the forearm forward.
T

Owen Beck is starting to get the hang of it.
For the past few years, the Canadiens' prospect has arrived at training camp with the same goal in mind. He wants to earn a spot on the Montreal roster, make the most of every opportunity, and convince the organization that he's ready to stay.
But once again this year, the scenario is starting to look a lot like the ones before.
Beck doesn't really try to hide it either. When asked about his situation after practice, he acknowledged that this battle i

The Dylan Larkin rumor seems to be fading more and more in Montreal.
The former Red Wings captain's name has been linked to the Canadiens several times in recent weeks. The problem, however, has always been the same. Larkin is in control of his future, and Montreal doesn't seem to be part of his plans.
Clearly, that hasn't changed.
Appearing on the Morning Show with Conor McKenna & Shaun Starr, Darren Dreger stated that he believes the window of opportunity has closed on the Larkin front. Ac

Since the start of the Canadiens' training camp, all eyes have been on players like David Reinbacher and Florian Xhekaj, but other players have gone unnoticed due to their lack of status.
That's the case with Luke Mittelstadt, who is impressing without making too much noise on the Canadiens' blue line.
Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports has certainly taken notice, and he stated on the JiC show on Thursday that he expects Mittelstadt to get a chance with the Canadiens this season.He'll play some games i

The Cubs and the White Sox in the playoffs
The Mariners and Orioles, on the other hand, have been eliminated.
The Cubs and White Sox both clinched playoff berths within two minutes of each other pic.twitter.com/NeQxNO1hvZ
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 24, 2026
Confusion for Cam Schlittler
It's not certain he'll start Game 1 of the series.
Is Cam Schlittler starting Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series? Aaron Boone: “We'll see. Not necessarily.”Why not?&ldqu

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