Addison Barger: Because a day in Toronto can’t be perfect

Last night in Toronto was incredible.
Of course, what really caught everyone's attention was the fact that Bo Bichette was back in town for the first time since he left.Before the game, his emotional interviews (which are out of character for him) drew particular attention.
And even during the game, he was frequently cheered.
Bo Bichette gets a huge ovation from the Blue Jays crowd on his return to Toronto
. Vladdy made sure Bo tipped his cappic.twitter.com/cmibnsR448
— Talkin’ Baseb

My colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois mentioned this earlier this morning while summarizing Major League Baseball action. Willson Contreras was up to his old tricks again yesterday during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals.
The Sox's first baseman was ejected from the game after throwing his helmet at an opponent during a bench-clearing brawl in the fourth inning. He could face a suspension for his dangerous action.
On Monday, against the Nationals, he hit a long home

Things are heating up in Dallas. Maybe a little too much, actually.
For the past few days, the Stars have been facing a string of rejections. First, Jason Robertson turned down a chance to sign with Seattle. Then, Zach Werenski declined an offer to come play in town.
Is it just me, or should Jim Nill have checked BEFORE anything happened to make sure these guys were actually interested in a new destination?
But anyway. All this to say that right now, it feels like the Stars want to make a big mo

Several players will become free agents at noon today. The pond won't be teeming with big fish, since most of them have already been snapped up over the past few days, but there will still be a few good catches for GMs looking to fill “less critical” needs.
The Canadiens will be active over the next few hours—either on the trade market or via unrestricted free agents…
They have no choice: they must add at least one goaltender to their depth chart. Maybe even two or three

Today is July 1. Happy Canada Day, happy move, happy Free Agency Day, and so on.
On this hot July day, the Montreal Canadiens will try to improve their roster. And if that's going to happen, it's likely to come via a trade.
Expecting a blockbuster move in the unrestricted free-agent market is unlikely at this point.If you're hoping for a big splash, we regret to inform you that Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes won't be making one in the unrestricted free-agent pool. @EricEngels says there are s

When Aaron Judge got injured in early June, the Yankees players stepped up.
After all, at first, the Bombers won 10 out of 12 games without their captain.
That said, at some point, such an absence is bound to take its toll. Lately, the hitters have been struggling to do their job, and that isn't helping the team's standing in the standings.
The team has, in fact, lost eight of its last ten games.
Naturally, Aaron Boone and the rest of his staff must be eager to see the MVP back in action and in

The Chicago Blackhawks gave up the moon—including a fourth overall pick—to acquire Bowen Byram from Buffalo.
It was clearly to be expected that the player would hold out for his new team with an iron fist when it came to salary negotiations. He held the balance of power.
After all, the Hawks couldn't afford to let him slip away into free agency in a year.
And now, according to Darren Dreger, the defenseman is set to sign a six-year contract (2027–2033) that will pay him $12.5 m

This story is causing quite a stir.
Zach Werenski, who doesn't want to sign a new contract with Columbus (his current one expires in 2028), is expected to leave Columbus soon to play elsewhere.
His GM is on the case.
The story that's been causing a huge stir in the last few hours is that the player turned down the Dallas Stars as part of a trade that would have sent Thomas Harley to Ohio.
Several sources have reported the news.https://t.co/nuAC45YC2U
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July

There are two days left to vote for the All-Star Game starters among position players in Major League Baseball.
Aside from Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement, who are guaranteed to participate, the top two vote-getters at each position in each league are competing against each other.
The player with the most votes will be the starter. The other player will have to be invited by the league to potentially be on the bench.
It's generally understood that in most cases, players who aren't elected to the

Despite the fact that the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a six-game losing streak last night (Monday) against the New York Mets, things aren't looking rosy in the City of Kings. Currently, the Blue Jays are two and a half games out of the final Wild Card spot in the American League as the All-Star Game approaches.
And the Canadian team has made a last-minute adjustment to its lineup for tonight's game, as reported by Mitch Bannon of The Athletic, by removing first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from t

Things haven’t been going well in Columbus over the past few days. The Blue Jackets are set to lose several players to free agency, and rumors surrounding Kirill Marchenko and Zach Werenski have begun to circulate.
This time, the focus is on Werenski. There have been many reports suggesting he wants to join a team with the potential to win a championship, but nothing concrete has emerged. However, the situation appears to have moved forward.
During his appearance on TSN's “Insider Tr

It didn't take long for Gleb Pugachyov to become a fan favorite. A big player who plays with grit and hits hard—that goes over well in Montreal.
While many Canadiens fans were charmed when the first overall pick said he'd destroy Tom Wilson in a fight, let's just say that the charm worked even faster on the Habs' front office.
In an interview with Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette, Nick Bobrov shared details about the organization's early interactions with the player who would become the 2

Patrick Corbin in the bullpen
Tomorrow, either an opener or Spencer Miles will start.
Possible pitchers for tomorrow include Corbin and Spencer Miles (Miles will now be stretched out again). The Jays may also use an opener.The final decision will be made after the Jays finish tonight's game. According to Schneider,Corbin took the news of the change in stride.
— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) June 30, 2026
Simeon Woods Richardson in Buffalo
He remains in the Blue Jays' organization

PROGRAMMING NOTE IS NEAR THE END OF THIS POST:Everyone thinks or is hoping that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will get married very soon – while also hedging that perhaps they’re already secretly married but will host a huge wedding celebration this week – in New York City, probably but maybe not but possibly but who really knows, at Madison Square Garden.Permits have been secured. Event companies have been seen unloading equipment etc outside the venue. Every six hours there&r

Foundation has long been a highlight of the annual EDM music festivals in Vancouver.Presented by Blueprint and Live Nation, the open air event showcases top names in contemporary dance music. With a large-scale outdoor stage production , the festival create a nightclub atmosphere under the stars to enjoy from sunset onwards.While staging outdoor shows at the end of summer can be a gamble with weather, the dry season has been extending later and later into the fall, so promoters are now pushing

The Canadiens need to add some tough players to their roster to have even more success in the playoffs. People often talk about “sandpaper”—players who can play hard.
One of the best options was A.J. Greer, a Quebec native who has had success with the Panthers.
Unfortunately for the Canadiens, they'll have to find another option, since he just signed a deal with the Anaheim Ducks. That's what Renaud Lavoie reported early Tuesday evening.A.J. Greer has agreed to a 4-year contrac

Among the names currently being mentioned in Montreal is that of Mason Marchment.
The forward, who finished last season with the Blue Jackets, has an appealing profile for a team like the Habs: Marchment is big, he's fast, and he can put points on the board…
That's why he's being talked about as a logical target for the Canadiens. But…
But if we're to believe recent comments by Eric Engels (Sportsnet), the chances of Marchment landing in town are slim. Why?
Because the veteran has

In less than two weeks (Monday, July 13), we'll get to enjoy one of the most entertaining events of the baseball season: the home run derby.
It's also worth noting that this year, MLB is returning to a format without the clock. All the details are here for those interested.
We know that Yordan Alvarez has declined to participate and that Mike Trout, who would like to compete, will likely have to sit this one out due to health concerns.
But we didn't yet know who would be able to participate.
Jun

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bail after spending a day in custody.Although he is no longer behind bars, the young player remains subject to very strict conditions imposed by the court while the legal proceedings continue.
Arnold faces several serious criminal charges, including allegations of armed robbery and kidnapping. At his arraignment, the judge set bail at $1 million, allowing for his release once the amount is paid.
In exchange, the former first-round dr

It’s a slow holiday week and PEOPLE has a headline story on polyamory, which got me thinking: has there been a public polyamorous celebrity relationship? I don’t think there’s been a throuple or quad or such configuration.
Ne-Yo has multiple girlfriends and Akon has said he’s poly but only on his side. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett spoke about fluidity a few times and the story has carried on for years, people were very scandalized by it so I understand the reticence for an

The Canadiens weren’t able to pull off the big move everyone was expecting.
It's true that market prices probably aren't helping Kent Hughes right now, but that doesn't change the fact that other Eastern Conference teams have improved significantly since last week.
So what can we expect from the Habs?
First and foremost, it's worth noting that the Habs are still keeping a close eye on the Kirill Marchenko situation.
Right now, Zach Werenski's situation in Columbus is grabbing the spotlight

Last Friday, the Los Angeles Angels fired general manager Perry Minasian in the middle of his sixth season at the helm of the team. Minasian was in the final year of his contract, and with the Angels on track to finish their eleventh consecutive losing season, a change was necessary.
During the 46-year-old's tenure, the Angels posted a record of 392 wins to 500 losses, and never surpassed 77 wins in a single season.
This can be attributed, in part, to three decisions made by Minasian. First, he

Will the Leafs make the playoffs next season, after selecting Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick last Friday in the National Hockey League draft?
Hmm…
One thing's for sure: in Toronto, that's the goal they're aiming for. And to make that happen, John Chayka has a plan in mind.
The Leafs' (new) GM wants to add a player or two to his roster ahead of the upcoming season. He feels his team can compete with the other NHL teams, which is why he wants to improve the roster.
And here's the

The Baltimore Ravens were determined to step up their pressure on opposing quarterbacks during the 2026 offseason.After several weeks of searching, the organization finally settled on Trey Hendrickson. However, this acquisition is already raising several questions due to the injuries that have plagued the veteran in recent years.
Before signing Hendrickson, however, Baltimore seemed on the verge of pulling off one of the biggest trades of the year by acquiring Maxx Crosby. The two teams had reac

Shania Twain is back with new music and a new album that drops at the end of July. Little Miss Twain is Shania going back to her Timmins, Ontario roots. She’s going back to singing the bluesy country music that she grew up listening to with her late mother; the music that she would perform in bars when she was underage, trying to make a name for herself. At 60 years old, Shania is more confident than ever and sending a message of love and comfort to her younger self. The new single “

The Canadiens submitted a qualifying offer to Kirby Dach yesterday.
It remains to be seen whether the player will accept the offer, but he is expected to do so.
And the reason is simple: he won't get a better offer (one year at $4 million for the season) than this one. And if he wants to show the Canadiens' management that he still has a place in Montreal, this might be his only chance.
That said, we know that Kirby has disappointed in the past and has never truly reached his full potential. And

In 2024, Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu became a surprise holiday hit (this after Eggers steadily built a devoted audience, beginning with 2015’s The VVitch). His next film is Werwulf, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp, and as Lainey mentioned, given the Christmastime success of Nosferatu, Werwulf is slated for Christmas 2026. The first trailer is here, and as a devotee of Eggers, yes, I will spend one segment of my precious year-end liminal space watching this film.While I

In an emotionally charged game, the Toronto Blue Jays finally snapped a six-game losing streak—all at home, no less—last night (Monday) at Rogers Centre.
But this victory shouldn't overshadow the Blue Jays' glaring shortcomings. To be sure, the Canadian team wasn't outclassed in any of its last six losses. In fact, the Blue Jays didn't lose by more than three runs during this losing streak, which included one extra-inning loss and three one-run losses.
However, several problems withi

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have pulled off a masterstroke without even using a pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.The organization now has high hopes for Jalon Daniels, a quarterback signed as an undrafted free agent, who could quickly carve out a spot on the roster.
With training camp approaching, Daniels is considered one of the most intriguing players to watch. Many observers believe he has what it takes to make the 53-man roster or, at the very least, serve as the third-string quarterback in case

The World Cup is the major story in sport around the world right now and, as one of England’s most famous footballers who also played in the United States and is an MLS team owner, of course David Beckham has been super visible over the last two weeks since the tournament started.
David was in the suite with Tom Cruise in LA for the first match played in the US…@davidbeckham Amazing way to kick off the World Cup in the US… Congratulations Mauricio and @U.S. Soccer 👏&#