Alexander Zharovsky doesn’t speak any English at all

Alexander Zharovsky is one of the Canadiens' top prospects.
And the organization's management had the opportunity to see him in action at the development camp, which took place this week in Brossard.
But there was one small snag, though.
As Francis Bouillon told reporters, Zharovsky participated in all the team meetings and activities offered to the players. But… the young player doesn't speak any English at all (to quote Bouillon), which meant he had to have a translator with him at all

The Anaheim Ducks find themselves in a rather precarious situation today. The team must decide whether or not to match the hostile offer made to Leo Carlsson, which would pay him $18 million a year.
They have the money to match it… but they also need to sign Cutter Gauthier and Pavel Mintyukov. That's where things could get tricky.
We know that Gauthier isn't eligible to sign a hostile offer, but Mintyukov could be. And that means that right now, it feels like the Ducks are pretty vulnera

At this point in the season, and given their current standing in the standings, the Toronto Blue Jays need to rack up wins. But once again yesterday (Saturday), that wasn't the case against the Seattle Mariners.
And once again, pitcher Shane Bieber didn't get the job done. Granted, the starter pitched a strong first inning and retired the first two batters in the second.
But then, the tsunami hit. A double, a single, another single, a walk, and the cherry on top: a grand slam. Fortunately, after

On Friday afternoon, the Flyers stole the show by making a massive hostile offer to Leo Carlsson. Reports suggest a five-year contract worth $18 million per year, aimed at luring the young center away from Anaheim.
Will the Ducks match the offer? We'll find out by next Friday.
But after seeing the hostile offer signed by Carlsson (and the one signed by Barrett Hayton on Wednesday), one wonders if others will follow suit. However, it's important to remember that today is a key date in the hostile

We were expecting a big move from Kent Hughes this summer.
We expected the Canadiens' GM to make a major trade, as he has done every summer since taking the helm with the Montreal Canadiens.
That hasn't happened yet. And at this point, we have to wonder if it will happen at all.
Of course, there's still plenty of time left before the end of the summer, and the season doesn't start tomorrow either. But… July 1 has come and gone, and teams are starting to take shape for the upcoming season.

Last night, Major League Baseball announced the players who will be in the All-Star Game, which will take place in just over a week in Philadelphia.
Here's the starting lineup.
Your 2026 All-Star Starterspic.twitter.com/JH8oFs14hH
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) July 5, 2026
In fact, there's already one notable change to the American League's starting lineup… and it involves the Blue Jays.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (who's having a rough season but was selected as a starter via fan vote) has decided no

Mavrik Bourque was traded to the Nashville Predators in recent days.
And it didn't take long before he signed a new contract with the Preds, as he had been looking for a new deal ahead of next season.
The Quebec native signed a six-year deal worth $5.5 million per season with the Predators: that's a really great contract for the young player… and it must make Zachary Bolduc happy.
Why am I mentioning Bolduc here?
It's simple: seeing Bourque sign that contract must really have the young Ca

Aaron Donald reignited discussions about his future this weekend, as his name has once again begun to surface in speculation about a possible return to the NFL.
The former star defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams commented on an Instagram post by ClutchPoints NFL that raised the possibility of him coming out of retirement.
His response—a simple “eyes” emoji—immediately caught the attention of fans and American football observers.
This type of reaction, often interpr

The British Columbia Lions finally got off the board in the 2026 CFL season with a 36–24 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday night.
Led by a dominant performance from James Butler, the team earned its first win of the season while handing its opponents their first loss.
Butler was the driving force behind the running game with an impressive 135 yards and two touchdowns, setting the pace of the game from the very start.
His effectiveness allowed the Lions to control long offensive dr

There are some questions surrounding the Montreal Canadiens' net.
One thing is certain: Jakub Dobes was excellent in the playoffs and at the end of the regular season, and he'll start the upcoming season as the No. 1 goaltender.
However, Samuel Montembeault's situation was the subject of much discussion last year.
Let's not beat around the bush: Montembeault didn't have a great season. He wasn't able to turn things around after being loaned to the Laval Rocket, and it's safe to say that Jacob Fo

Montreal Canadiens fans have been spoiled by the team's recent playoff run.
No one expected this, given that there are still significant gaps to fill on the roster.
First, there's the much-discussed second-line center—ideally another top-6 winger—and finally, another big, right-handed defenseman who's reliable on the defensive end.
With all these gaps, it's surprising in a way to have seen the Habs go this far in such a strong conference.
In fact, on the most recent episode of Tellem

Relievers will be on the market
The Royals and the Rockies are about to throw in the towel.
“Two teams that we believe will be putting their relievers on the market… the Rockies and the Royals.”
– @jonmorosi highlights the reliever market with exactly one month to go until the Trade Deadline pic.twitter.com/TgOUqqvOSG
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 3, 2026
What an arm
34 years ago, Larry Walker did this:
34 years ago, on July 4, 1992, Larry Walker demonstrated th

It was a busy day in the NHL on Wednesday as the free-agent market opened… but it was a different story for the Habs. The team reached an agreement with Ivan Demidov to keep him in town through 2035, but they didn't bring in any immediate reinforcements.
They added some depth to help out in Laval, but that's about it.
When you look at the prices, it's easy to see why Kent Hughes chose to stay out of the free-agent market. But we suspected that one of the players the Habs would have liked

With a record of 58 wins to 31 losses and a 14-game lead at the top of the National League West, everything is going perfectly for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Except, perhaps, for one thing.
What is it?
The health of their star player, Shohei Ohtani.
In fact, after last night's game against the San Diego Padres, the Japanese star explained that the reason for his early exit from the game—replaced by Miguel Rojas—was tightness in his right bicep.
Ohtani also said he'd had a similar issue

The REM breakdown prevented us from getting to Brossard in time for the scheduled Red vs. White games last Thursday—a summer family tradition. So all we could do was bike down the mountain and get back home in time to watch the whole thing on YouTube, from the comfort of our living room!
Unfortunately, Mr. Pugachyov—aka “Good Old Gleb”—was also unable to make it to Brossard on time, in his case due to visa complications…
Never mind—somewhat surprisingly

Rumors surrounding Shedeur Sanders' future continue to circulate, but an iconic figure with the Cleveland Browns believes the organization would be making a serious mistake by letting the young quarterback go right now.
Hall of Famer Joe Thomas believes Sanders simply hasn't had enough time to demonstrate his true potential.
Appearing on the radio show 92.3 The Fan, the former star offensive lineman stated that trading him for just a fourth-round pick would be a hasty decision.
According to Thom

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding brought together an impressive lineup of celebrities and sports figures in New York.
Among the guests who drew attention was New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, who made a rare public appearance alongside his wife, Jen.
The couple was spotted arriving near Madison Square Garden, where the ceremony took place. This appearance was particularly significant, as it was one of their first public outings together since Mike Vrabel had been at the c

The Yankees are in the midst of a really rough stretch. The team is struggling to win games (even though they finally won yesterday)… and even as offensive players return from injury, pitchers are starting to go down.
We know that Carlos Rodon has been placed on the injured list due to elbow inflammation. And even though he was being used more and more in relief, Carlos Lagrange (one of the team's top prospects) will also miss a few weeks due to a shoulder injury.
Carlos Lagrange suffered

Last week, Gavin McKenna joined the Toronto Maple Leafs. The forward was selected first overall in the draft, and he will join forces with Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and John Tavares.
The Leafs will clearly have offensive talent to spare.
That said, on Wednesday, Toronto also acquired Sergei Bobrovsky to help out in net. And that sparked a bit of a buzz, given that, just like McKenna, the goaltender wears #72.
So people were wondering which of the two would change his number… and

The New England Patriots have chosen to cut costs during the 2026 offseason by overhauling their linebacker corps.
Several veterans have left the organization, allowing the team to significantly reduce its payroll. However, this strategy raises significant concerns as the new NFL season approaches.
The departures of Anfernee Jennings, Jahlani Tavai, Marte Mapu, Jack Gibbens, and K'Lavon Chaisson have allowed the team to save or avoid nearly $22 million in salaries.
Some of these savings come dir

Yesterday afternoon, the Ducks watched as the Flyers made a hostile offer to Leo Carlsson. Carlsson signed a five-year contract that will pay him $18 million a year.
Barring a massive surprise, Carlsson will be the highest-paid player in the league next year. That's… something, isn't it?
But what this situation has really highlighted is just how tough Pat Verbeek's negotiating strategy is. It was complicated for Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish… and it's still complicated for Leo C

For now, Andy Green has been named interim manager of the New York Mets through the end of the season.
The team's plan is for him to return to a front-office role in 2027, at which point the club will begin searching for a long-term manager.
I don't expect that plan to change, but who knows?
We know that several names have been mentioned in connection with the job. We don't know if he's interested, but Alex Cora would certainly be the best candidate.
I say that because the next baseball executiv

Just a few hours after her highly publicized wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, Taylor Swift is already the subject of another major rumor.
According to several sources cited by journalist Rob Shuter, the superstar is currently in negotiations with the famous New York venue to stage a concert residency there that could bring in up to one billion dollars.
If the project comes to fruition, it would be a first in the music industry. No artist has yet achieved such a level of revenue

Shane Wright's future in Seattle appears uncertain.
The young center isn't progressing as hoped with the Kraken, having just come off a disappointing season.
After racking up 44 points (19 goals) in his first full NHL season, Wright finished last season with 27 points (12 goals) in 74 games…
That means he's not untouchable right now. In fact…
In fact, the Kraken are considering trading him because the player seems to want a fresh start. His agent, Kurt Overhardt, spoke with the tea

Yesterday, against the Braves in Atlanta, Juan Soto hit his 18th home run of the season in a losing effort. The New York Mets fell 5-3, suffering their 52nd loss of 2026. Only the Colorado Rockies (53) have suffered more losses than the Mets in the National League at this point in the season. That says it all.
Not only are the Mets underperforming, but the team's supposed leaders have struggled to make their mark since the start of the season. Among them, Juan Soto is the one fans in Queens were

The National Hockey League was rocked yesterday by a completely outrageous hostile offer, as the Philadelphia Flyers offered a five-year contract worth $18 million annually (!!!) to Leo Carlsson of the Anaheim Ducks.
Pat Verbeek and the Ducks now have one week to match this offer—or else trade Carlsson to the Flyers in exchange for four first-round picks.
It's an insane contract and an insane annual salary, considering it will make Carlsson the highest-paid player in the NHL for the 2026&n

It's impossible to overlook Tyson Philpot's performance since the start of the 2026 Canadian Football League season.
As noted by Benoît Rioux of the Journal de Québec, the Montreal Alouettes wide receiver is off to an exceptional start, which has already earned him several individual honors, including Player of the Week and Player of the Month for June.
After just four games, Philpot is dominating opposing defenses with an impressive 587 receiving yards. His most recent performance

Yesterday, my colleague Sébastien Berrouard described the Blue Jays' road trip through the American West as pivotal.
John Schneider's team got the message and capitalized on an excellent performance by Dylan Cease to win the first of nine road games. The right-hander pitched seven strong innings against the Mariners in Seattle on Friday night.
The Toronto Blue Jays won 2-0.
This win didn't allow the Jays to gain ground in the division race, as every team in the American League East secure

Woooooooooooow!
That's what came out of my mouth yesterday when I saw the news about Leo Carlsson and the Philadelphia Flyers' hostile offer.
It's not something you see every day in the NHL, so let's just say it's got everyone talking… because we're talking about a completely crazy offer for one of the league's future stars. And man, is it exciting!
Pat Verbeek had said out loud that he'd match any offer for the young Swede. But let's be honest: he probably didn't expect another team to o

Expectations were sky-high when Caleb Williams was selected with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.
His first season was considered decent but nothing more, but the young quarterback completely turned things around in his second season.
Under head coach Ben Johnson, Williams led the Bears to an 11-6 regular-season record, helping them finish atop the NFC North. Statistically, he showed marked improvement with 3,942 passing yards and 27 touchdowns.
Despite this reg