Alexander Zharovsky will be joined by the KHL’s all-time leading scorer

Alexander Zharovsky has one year remaining on his KHL contract.
The young player, who will spend much of his summer in Montreal in 2026, is expected to make a permanent move to Quebec in 2027. He is expected to join either the Montreal or Laval team at the end of the 2026–2027 season or in preparation for the 2027–2028 season.
Plans may change, but for now, that's how things are shaping up… unless he's traded in the meantime.
After a first full season in the KHL, where Zharo h

The FIFA World Cup final brought out an award show/Met Gala list of celebrities, but not Cardi B, although she was still getting some football action because she was seen in Venice with Maduka Okoye … again!Remember, Cardi and Maduka were the gossip and the drama at Paris Fashion Week earlier this month when they were seated next to each other at one of the shows and then seen flirting on a terrace where the vibes were definitely vibing – and still vibing.Because they just turned up

At the start of this season, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was proclaiming loud and clear to anyone who would listen that he was capable of hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases, which would earn him the American League MVP title ahead of his teammate and captain, Aaron Judge.
However, that's not what has happened so far in 2026—far from it. In fact, the New York Yankees' second baseman currently has a low batting average of .224 with 14 home runs, 38 RBIs, and 26 stolen bases in the first 94 gam

The NHL is considering expansion. We know that.
And of course, a new team means an expansion draft. It's obviously not going to happen overnight, but it's still something to keep in mind.
When the NHL does expand, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton will need to be ready.
Marc Bergevin handled it well when the Golden Knights and the Kraken joined the NHL, since Alexei Emelin and Cale Fleury were the only players who left. And there were no disastrous trades to hand a star player to the Vegas club&hellip

Many of the football purists hated the existence of the first ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show and the performance itself didn’t change their mind. On the other side of that conversation, there are people who watched the event just for halftime. And still others who argue that while a halftime show during a football match isn’t tradition, given that the World Cup final was being played in America, where halftime shows are a tradition, the spectacle made sense. Me personally? I

The Canadiens have made nine trades since the start of the offseason.
The problem is that none of those nine trades has provided any short-term relief for Martin St-Louis.
Brendan Gallagher—at 50% of his salary—was traded for practically nothing…
Joshua Roy was sent to Utah in exchange for a defenseman who will start the season with the Rocket…
Luke Tuch headed to Columbus, while Hunter McKown joined the Montreal organization…
William Trudeau and Brett Berard wer

Carolina! Happy Birthday from Paula who tells me your “latest crush” is Josh O’Connor… girl, same. You’ve just given me an excuse to post some more photos of him and his fits from the Disclosure Day press tour because I wasn’t able to get it while it was happening. Josh was already a menace before he started working with Jason Bolden but now that Jason is styling him, it’s a full-blown crisis. Look at this. But also, STOP IT.It’s the mischievous s

As of June 18, the Boston Red Sox had a 5.6% chance of making the playoffs. Then, heading into their June 25 game, the Red Sox had a record of 32 wins and 46 losses
At that point, they were one of only 473 teams in Major League Baseball history with a record at least that poor after 78 games; none of those nearly 500 teams had ever made it to the postseason.
However, heading into yesterday's (Sunday's) game, the Red Sox's chances of making the playoffs had risen to 66.9% thanks to a thirteen-gam

The situation with the Canadiens’ goalies continues to be the talk of the town.
Right now, Jakub Dobes is the No. 1 goalie, but it's not yet clear whether Samuel Montembeault or Jacob Fowler will be his backup. That will depend on several factors, including the trade market.
Will Kent Hughes be able to trade his veteran goaltender or not?
But in any case, Jakub Dobes was given more than $16 million (from 2027 to 2030) so he can continue to develop in his role as the No. 1 goaltender.
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Dear Gossips,It was a weekend for the pop culture gods. The World Cup, of course, is the Olympus of sport – and since the final was set in the United States, the event brought together global superstars from almost every entertainment stream, from football to music to movies and television and also the celebrities of the digital generation. But mythological figures from the past were also present in our current timeline, as The Odyssey opened to Herculean expectations …and delivered

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic in all areas of society. That's to be expected.
To me, it's a bit like advanced stats in hockey: not using them would mean missing out on something, but you shouldn't rely solely on them either.
The middle ground is often the logical solution. And not just with AI…
Sports teams must also, inevitably, learn to deal with this increasingly important reality. And once again, it's all about finding the right balance.
Asking AI to generate trades (as the M

The New York Mets recently let Carlos Mendoza go. Andy Green is managing the team until further notice.
Clearly, it's safe to assume that Green—who will return to the second base coaching position in 2027 and whose name hadn't been mentioned as a managerial candidate since he left San Diego in 2019—wasn't the team's first choice.
First of all, if Alex Cora hadn't wanted to take a year off, I have a feeling the Mets would have gone head-to-head with the Phillies to hire him. But that'

Alex Ovechkin has always done whatever he wanted. And the most notable time he fully embraced a game plan, it earned him a Stanley Cup ring.
Does he want to drink liquor during a game? Doesn't want to play defense? Wants to stand still during a power play? Wants to gain weight over the summer?
He'll do it. He's never held back from living life to the fullest.Some familiar faces in the stands at MetLife Stadium for the @FIFAWorldCup final!pic.twitter.com/Xt4CoAVKcL
— NHL (@NHL_FR) July 19,

NFL training camps have officially kicked off, and, as they do every year, all eyes are on the rookies.While several first-round picks are already drawing the attention of observers, some less-expected players could quickly raise their stock and become serious contenders for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
The favorites are well known. Running back Jeremiyah Love of the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Fernando Mendoza of the Las Vegas Raiders are among the top contenders, according to sports bet

NFL training camps are now in full swing, and all 32 teams are entering a crucial phase of their preparations for the 2026 season.While rookies have begun joining their teams and coaches are evaluating their rosters, several high-profile veterans are still waiting to find a new home.
Although the free-agent market appears to have quieted down, several players capable of making an immediate impact are still available. Over the coming weeks, injuries, disappointing performances, and emerging needs

The indefinite suspension of Ryan Gold, the Arizona Cardinals’ director of college recruiting, continues to be a hot topic in the NFL.
A few days after the suspension was announced, his attorney stated that the allegations against his client are completely unfounded and confirmed that an appeal has already been filed.
The NFL maintains that its investigation concluded that Gold allegedly leaked confidential information regarding the Cardinals' picks in the 2026 draft prior to their officia

Macklin Celebrini and Cutter Gauthier are not at all the same kind of player.
However, both will be earning a very large sum of money. And before assuming that Celebrini will earn much more than Gauthier, it's important to keep a few key facts in mind.
For one thing, the Sharks' center is willing to accept less money to help his team compete. And Gauthier, according to Keith Yandle, doesn't want a penny less than Leo Carlsson.
So what might their contracts look like?
Even though Celebrini will e

Things are pretty unusual in Detroit right now.
Captain Dylan Larkin wants to leave, and there's no GM. Could Steve Yzerman's replacement convince Larkin to stay? Maybe.
One thing's for sure: #71 might lose his “C.” And if he does, Moritz Seider is tipped to be the next captain of the storied franchise, according to Ansar Khan (Oilers Now).Ansar Khan: Re Red Wings: Mo Seider will be the next captain; I wouldn't be surprised if that happens even if Dylan Larkin comes back – Oile

In the past, Shohei Ohtani got fans used to seeing him pitch and hit on a regular basis. Everyone wondered how he did it.
But in 2026, at ages 31 and 32, it feels like he's hitting a wall. A small wall, but a wall nonetheless.
More often than not, Dave Roberts prevented him from pitching and hitting on the same day. He was given days off. He was pulled from games.
But despite all that, he's still delivering strong performances.
That said, his recent knee issues (he underwent procedures during th

It's a pretty busy day in New York today.
Two Yankees games, concerts by Noah Kahan, Bon Jovi, and Ariana Grande, and most importantly, the World Cup final between Lionel Messi's Argentina and Spain.
Imagine a day like that in Montreal…Poor Montreal—it would have been forced to cancel all events during the World Cup. https://t.co/xVaxsHep9s
— Jeremy Filosa(@JeremyFilosa) July 19, 2026At the biggest game of the year across all sports, we spotted several NHL players: Trevor Zegr

Charles Davalan is on fire
The Quebec native (a Dodgers prospect) is tearing it up in the minors. He now has 13 home runs, including three in his last three games.
Charles Davalan hits his 13th home run of the year for the High-A @greatlakesloons!
MLB's No. 83 prospect (@Dodgers) has homered in three straight games, dating back to before the break. pic.twitter.com/hewgLvCfjT
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 18, 2026
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Hugo, the father of Taj Marchand—a Rays dra

While the hostile offer made by the Anaheim Ducks to Leo Carlsson has reignited discussions about this rarely used strategy in the NHL, one thing seems clear in Connor Bedard's case: the young forward never intended to go down that path.
According to his agent, Don Meehan, the Chicago Blackhawks' star player had already made up his mind well before the Carlsson situation came to light.
“Connor made it clear, even after the hostile offer and before the hostile offer, that he had no intentio

The Las Vegas Raiders were one of the most active teams in the NFL during the offseason as they worked to improve their roster.
The organization has invested several million dollars to bolster its defense, particularly at the defensive line, linebacker, and secondary positions.
However, despite the many additions made, one position remains fraught with uncertainty: cornerback. The Raiders' defensive backfield is particularly young, with the arrival of rookies Treydan Stukes, Jermod McCoy, and He

On paper, the Buffalo Bills have a roster capable of competing for the Super Bowl title. The team appears to be well-stocked at several positions, but one area continues to raise questions ahead of the upcoming season: the inside linebackers.
According to Matt Okada of NFL.com, this position represents the “biggest remaining issue” on the Bills' roster. Buffalo might therefore be tempted to make a trade to add an experienced player capable of stabilizing the center of its defense.
On

The New Jersey Devils have still not managed to live up to expectations despite a roster brimming with talent.
With the arrival of new general manager Sunny Mehta, several major changes have already been made, and it now seems clear that one priority remains: finding a goaltender capable of taking the team to the next level.
Over the past two seasons, the Devils have finished with nearly identical records of 42 wins, yet they have failed to establish themselves as a true powerhouse in the Easter

The Mets are clearly looking to make trades ahead of the deadline. We've known this for several weeks, but it's becoming more concrete now.
Since David Stearns doesn't necessarily plan to wait until August 3 to trade players, it's clear that the Queens-based club will be one to watch in the coming days.
One of the trade rumors that will generate the most buzz is the one involving Francisco Lindor. Could his relationship with Juan Soto prompt rival teams to call the Mets to see if he can be pried

The British Columbia Lions have taken their first step toward strengthening their quarterback position.
The Canadian Football League team has added American veteran Logan Woodside to its exclusive negotiation list, as the team deals with the potential absence of its starting quarterback, Nathan Rourke.
Woodside, 31, is currently a free agent. In 2025, he was on the practice squads for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals, though he did not play in any NFL regular-season games.
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While many Montreal Canadiens fans were hoping to see Anthony Mantha join the team at the Bell Centre, Kent Hughes and his staff ultimately decided not to make a move.
The big Quebec forward recently signed a two-year contract worth an average of $4.75 million per year with the New Jersey Devils, a deal that surprised many observers.
Especially in Montreal, where the need to add a big, goal-scoring right winger is obvious.
At 6 feet 5 inches and 240 pounds, Mantha has a profile that's hard to fi

It's rare for a shortstop of Francisco Lindor's caliber to be on the trade market, but that's exactly the case with the Mets, who are already in full sell-off mode.
But despite “Mr. Smile” being available, the New York Yankees don't seem to be in the running—or in any other race—to acquire the services of a player at the number six position.
That means the Bombers will have to find solutions from within the organization. And that clearly can't be Anthony Volpe.
In fact, f

With the new massive contracts being handed out to young NHL stars, many fans are wondering just how high the salaries of the top players in the Bettman-led league can go.
Leo Carlsson's deal with the Anaheim Ducks and Connor Bedard's contract with the Chicago Blackhawks are generating a lot of buzz, but history shows that some players have already accounted for an even larger share of their team's payroll.
With an average annual salary of $18 million, Leo Carlsson currently accounts for 17.31%