B.C. Place has never been busier than in 2026

B.C. Place may have permanently entered pop history when Taylor Swift ended her record-breaking The Eras Tour with three sold-out shows at the arena in 2024. But the 43-year-old Vancouver venue is breaking its all-time record for hosting major concert tours in 2026.Having just finished up hosting the World Cup, global stars AC/DC , Noah Kahan and Guns n’ Roses are all rolling through the venue in August. And Bruno Mars is set to play five back-to-back shows on The Romantic Tour in October

Last night, there were rumors that the Blue Jays were going to call up Ricky Tiedemann.
For those who don't know him, he's a prospect for the club (once Toronto's No. 1 prospect) who has been hampered by injuries—including Tommy John surgery.
But the left-handed pitcher, who is currently healthy, has an impressive arsenal. When he's able to stay on the mound, he can make a difference.
And now the Blue Jays have officially recalled the pitcher. Chase Lee is making way for him by heading to

After discussing NHL.com's top 5 Montreal Canadiens prospects and the surprise of seeing David Reinbacher ranked first ahead of Michael Hage, let's now take a look at the projections for the Canadiens' active players.
NHL.com has ranked NHL players for hockey pools and fantasy leagues, with the official site releasing projections for offensive production.
As for the Montreal Canadiens, the projections are fairly logical and plausible.
Indeed, the Habs' “Big 5”—if we can call th

Without much fanfare, the San Diego Padres recorded their sixth straight win by defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 yesterday.
This important win was secured by young Bradgley Rodriguez, a 22-year-old reliever with impressive skills and a quality fastball. Rodriguez's save was the first of his career, and this success will certainly not be his last.
The Venezuelan native made his Major League debut in 2025, appearing in seven games with the Padres. Yesterday, he contributed, in his own way, to

The return of the National Hockey League and the Montreal Canadiens also means the return of regular programming on Quebec's sports radio station, BPM Sports.
Many of us enjoy following the sports analysis on this station and its various shows, no matter what time of day it is, whether we're in the car or at home.
There's sure to be plenty of enthusiasm and excitement in the discussions, as we're expecting a great season from the Montreal Canadiens, following the one they gave us in 2025–2

Every year, the National Hockey League's official website publishes several articles on each NHL team a few weeks before the start of the season.
Each team has its own feature day, and the articles have been published in alphabetical order by team since August 1, which means today is the Montreal Canadiens' feature day.
The NHL website has provided us with five very interesting articles looking ahead to the 2026–2027 season, featuring several analyses, some of which are quite surprising.
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Richard Fleischer’s entrée into Hollywood was that he was the son of animation legend and studio boss Max Fleischer, whose studio produced cartoons like Betty Boop and Popeye the Sailor.But Richard went on to have a successful career as a film director. He worked in a variety of genres, including the sci-fi of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea in 1954, the musical Doctor Doolittle in 1967, and the sword and sorcery epic Conan the Destroyer in 1984.In a Province story that ran on Aug. 14

In a crucial game for a spot in the upcoming playoffs, the Toronto Blue Jays got off to a strong start in their three-game series against the New York Yankees.
John Schneider's team won 3-1 yesterday at home, but team officials are holding their breath due to an incident that occurred late in the sixth inning involving Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The Jays' first baseman was accidentally struck in the head by George Lombard Jr.'s knee as Lombard Jr. attempted to field a wild throw from a teammate. Guer

We all remember the huge Mikko Rantanen situation that unfolded at the 2025 trade deadline, when the then-Colorado Avalanche forward was traded from the Carolina Hurricanes to the Dallas Stars in the space of just a few days.
Rantanen had been caught off guard by the Avalanche when he was traded to Carolina, where it quickly became clear that he had no intention of re-signing and staying long-term.
The Canes therefore had to quickly change course to avoid losing Rantanen for nothing over the sum

The situation with the Detroit Red Wings has been the subject of much speculation, especially this summer.
First, we know the team is looking for a new GM, since Steve Yzerman stepped down in mid-July. A few names have been mentioned as potential successors to Stevie Y, but nothing has been finalized yet.
Then there's the famous Dylan Larkin saga—he requested a trade last June. Although a multitude of rumors have surfaced, Larkin remains a member of the Red Wings.
In short, Larkin seems to

Earlier this week, it was reported that Renaud Lavoie was stepping down from his position at BPM Sports.
That was pretty big news, let's just say.
A little later that day, we also learned that the renowned sports reporter was already being courted following his departure.
Tonight, on the Facebook page for Radio X's “Le Retour,” an announcement was made stating that Lavoie will be on the air on the Quebec City radio station starting next Friday.
In addition, he'll be there every Tuesd

If I mention the name Cameron Reid, it probably doesn’t mean much to you, unless you’re thinking of Chase Reid, the seventh overall pick in the last draft.
Even though they share the same last name, they're not related, but Cameron is also a first-round pick (21st overall in 2025).
To give you a quick summary, he's a versatile defenseman who won the Memorial Cup with the Kitchener Rangers and played for Team Canada Junior last year.
In short, Cameron Reid played hockey this summer wi

We didn't expect the Mets to trade Francisco Lindor at the trade deadline. It happened too quickly.
But now that it's over and the offseason is fast approaching, the question arises: Will the Mets make a move?
Before the deadline, many insiders were convinced that the Mets would try to trade him during the 2026–2027 offseason—even though the team wants to win in 2027.
That's one of the reasons why Tarik Skubal's name is being mentioned in town right now.
But on this subject, the man

Elias Pettersson is talented.
He didn't rack up 508 points in his first 545 NHL games by accident: we're talking about a guy who has real talent and who has proven he can excel at the highest level of hockey on the planet.
Except…
But the last two years have been tougher for him, and now people are talking about him as a player who's (really) struggling to find his footing on the ice. And that partly explains why his name has been popping up in a ton of trade rumors since the start of the

The 2026–27 NHL season is fast approaching.
The various teams are gearing up for the season… and so are the National Hockey League's arenas.
In Vegas, they've decided to try something new at center ice. And judging by the result, it's clearly a very clever idea.
Basically, it's simple: the center of the ice in Vegas is now painted to resemble a roulette wheel. We know there are plenty of casinos in Vegas, and it's no wonder they call it the city that never sleeps. 
Here's what

Next Game at the Field of Dreams
It will be on August 12 between Boston and Kansas City.
MLB wastes no time and announces that the Field of Dreams game is returning on Aug. 12, 2027, with the Kansas City Royals facing the Boston Red Sox.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 14, 2026
The Mets linked to Teruaki Sato
The Yankees, Phillies, and Dodgers are also interested in Japan's 2025 MVP.
According to @JonHeyman, the Mets are “scouting and considering” Japanese infielder Te

Yesterday Lainey mentioned that the five-minute preview of Lanterns was working for her, in no small part because it is extremely well cast. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre are both HOT, and they have GREAT chemistry as, essentially, a wildcard space cap duo.
The premiere for Lanterns was last night, and it seems like that chemistry carries over into real life. Kyle Chandler is not someone I think of as a goof, but here he is, goofing off with Aaron Pierre:Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre attend th

As we know, NHL players are seen as heroes by young people.
Jacob Fowler took advantage of his popularity to bring some joy to kids at a hockey camp in Montreal over the past few days, and it made for some great moments.
The kids had a blast, after all. And so did the goalie!
A video of Fowler and the kids was posted on X, showing the American playing as a forward to make the young campers laugh and have a good time.
The goalie signed autographs, showed off his skills in a shootout, and admitted

Martin St-Louis will be making his debut in NHL 27’s Ultimate Team mode… but in a rather special way.
The Montreal Canadiens' head coach will get his own coach card, which players can use in their Ultimate Team lineups.
This new feature is sure to bring a smile to Habs fans' faces, but it could also have a tangible impact on team building. That's because St-Louis's card will provide bonuses to Canadiens players included in the user's lineup.
In other words, fans who build a team fea

I guess today’s inadvertent theme is “outside”, because Kaia Gerber is also outside, though on the west coast. Here she is sporting athleisure in LA (photos attached below as well as photos of Kaia with Lewis Pullman in LA yesterday). Why did I have to live in LA during the era of Millennial Outfits? Why couldn’t I be there for the athleisure revolution? So unfair.Kaia is, of course, starring in The Shards, which is airing now on FX/Hulu. I haven’t started it yet. I

Last night, Major League Baseball aired the “Field of Dreams” game. The footage was really beautiful—let’s just say that.
It always makes you dream.
Chills as these Hall of Famers arrive at MLB's Field of Dreams pic.twitter.com/FreI1VzjFY
— Netflix (@netflix) August 13, 2026
That said, people who don't have Netflix (and who want to watch sports legally) weren't able to watch the game. It was an exclusive on the platform.
I know, I know: lots of people have Netflix.

The Tennessee Titans will have to start the upcoming season without Nazeeh Johnson on their active roster.The NFL announced Friday that the 28-year-old cornerback will be suspended for the first six games of the regular season after violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
The suspension will take effect on August 30, and Johnson will be eligible to return to the Titans on October 19. This suspension is a major setback for the veteran, who had just joined the Tennessee

There has been a special culture in Montreal ever since Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes arrived.
Players are open to the idea of leaving money on the table to help the team improve, which is why people say the Canadiens now have one of the best salary structures in the National Hockey League.
Good players are signed at very reasonable prices compared to the rest of the market… and will remain so for a long time to come: 
(Credit: Screenshot / PuckPedia)
What explains this phenomenon?
It'

Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles haven’t publicly confirmed their engagement, but Zoë is in a new campaign for Jessica McCormack, who is widely reported as their ring designer. So I think this is confirmation enough.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jessica McCormack (@jessica_mccormack)
Ryan Seacrest doing sponcon for a casino – sir you have 483 jobs, is this necessary.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ryan Seacrest (@ryanseacrest)
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The Atlanta Falcons will have to make do without one of their most promising young defensive players for much of the upcoming season.The NFL announced Friday the suspension of James Pearce Jr., who will miss the first eight games of the regular season.
This penalty stems from a violation of the league's personal conduct policy. The suspension will officially take effect on August 30, when teams must have reduced their rosters to 53 players.
At just 22 years old, Pearce will therefore be able to

At the end of May, the Detroit Tigers had just lost four straight games, had a record of 22 wins and 38 losses, and were 11½ games behind the leader in the American League Central Division.
Then, from July 25 to 29, the Tigers lost four of their five games and fell six games behind the division lead, despite having staged a strong climb up the standings.
Playoff hopes had evaporated by then, and President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris was heading toward a fire sale at the trade dead

As I wrote back in June when Ashley Padilla was named to the cast, I am 100% all in on The Catch, an upcoming rom-com starring Emma Stone and Chris Pine. Like, I can declare confidently, even though it just started production a couple of weeks ago, that for me, the movie is at least a lead-off double. The casting is perfect – Emma Stone and Chris Pine? That is correct. The premise is perfect – Emma plays the “most hated woman in baseball”, something about f-cking up a bas

The Laval Rocket recently announced its coaching staff.
Basically, aside from the fact that Daniel Jacob is becoming head coach and David Urquhart is taking his place as an assistant, the staff remains the same as it was at the end of last season.
Ilia Ejov will therefore remain as goaltending coach.Our coaching staff for next seasonDetails at https://t.co/yCJzKJaxqp
Our coaching staff for next seasonDetails at https://t.co/yCJzKJaxqp pic.twitter.com/LoQRVVekAT
— Laval Rocket (@RocketLaval

There’s a new development in the Terrion Arnold situation in the NFL.The 23-year-old cornerback has reportedly chosen to continue his career with the Seattle Seahawks after being released by the Detroit Lions earlier this summer.
According to reports from multiple sources at ESPN and the NFL Network, Arnold is expected to sign a one-year deal with Seattle. The team had already shown interest by having him try out last Sunday.
This decision comes as the player still faces serious criminal c

In 2021–22, Auston Matthews scored 60 goals in the regular season.
Two years later, he did even better: 69 goals.
Since then, however, things have been tougher for the Maple Leafs forward. He scored 33 goals in 2024–25, then just 27 in 2025–26. And he missed about 40 games during that span…
In November 2024, Matthews went to see a doctor in Germany who specializes in back pain. We've known ever since that Matthews has a sensitive back, though he hasn't had surgery to cor