BCoop and Gigi in Paris (still)

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid continue in Paris, amidst speculation that they got secret married. Secret marriage: it’s 2026’s hottest trend. Is it a secret if your family and friends are there, or did you just not issue a press release? And/or stage your wedding in one of the biggest cities in the world on one of the busiest weekends of the year, ensuring everyone noticed it even if no one SAW it.Anyway, BCoop and Gigi are in Paris, sporting “coordinated” outfits. Is it

The Wings are greedy—very greedy.
We already know that Detroit has asked the Wild for Matthew Boldy and that, despite the fact that other teams view him as a No. 2 center, the Wings want compensation equivalent to a No. 1 center.
And according to the latest reports from journalist Helene St. James, the Michigan-based club wants a No. 1 center in exchange for its No. 1 center.The Red Wings are reportedly asking for a first-line center in exchange for Dylan Larkin, but none of the teams on L

Given Jakub Dobes's performance this season and in the playoffs, he will start—barring a major turnaround—as the Canadiens' number one goaltender.
This summer, his outstanding performance last year was rewarded with a three-year contract worth just over five million dollars annually.
The question is: Who will be the team's second-string goaltender? Veteran Samuel Montembeault, whose contract is expiring and who is no longer part of the team's plans, or up-and-coming goaltender Jacob

Tarik Skubal is now a member of the Dodgers… who haven't won since he arrived in town. But that's just a minor detail. #SevenStraightLosses
Everyone agrees that the Dodgers are in a good position to sign the pitcher at the end of the season, when he becomes a free agent.
Before the trade, the rumor was that he wanted to sign with the Dodgers.
That's why, when I hear him say he wants to sign with Detroit in 2027, I can't help but think he's trying to put pressure on the Dodgers.
It was tou

The Canadiens didn't acquire a single new player this summer. They didn't lose much (Brendan Gallagher, Joe Veleno, and Patrik Laine were no longer part of the plans), but they certainly didn't get any better.
Kent Hughes has undoubtedly tried to acquire some, let's be clear. But so far, he hasn't succeeded.
As a result, the 2026–27 Canadiens will look pretty much like the 2025–26 Canadiens. In an Eastern Conference where many teams have improved (the Panthers and the Capitals, among

Ricky Tiedemann Recalled?
John Schneider leaves the door open if he stays healthy.
“If he’s doing what he’s supposed to do and feeling good, I don’t see a reason why he couldn’t be an option for us.”
John Schneider joins @SNJeffBlair and Kevin Barker to discuss Ricky Tiedemann's potential for a Blue Jays call-up in 2026.
LIVE https://t.co/SqK7M99Bz7 pic.twitter.com/BUss49QBrS
— Sportsnet 590 The FAN (@FAN590) August 7, 2026
A Clear Plan
Jose Soriano's fo

In the most recent draft, the St. Louis Blues selected Maddox Dagenais with the 16th overall pick. The Quebec native, a big guy who plays center, is a prospect who's easy to like.
A strong center with an excellent shot—that's something many, many teams covet.
It's interesting, when you hear what went on behind the scenes at the Blues' draft, to get a sense of what led to this particular selection. And what really stands out is how strongly Keith Tkachuk, who serves as an advisor in St. Lou

The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to take action following an altercation between two of their key veterans during practice.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive lineman Maxx Crosby were removed from team drills on Saturday, the day after a confrontation between the two players.
The incident occurred on Friday during a particularly intense practice session. Crosby, known for his aggressive playing style, managed to deflect a pass from Cousins before a second exchange caused tensions to rise b

While the New York Mets have their eyes set on the future, Bo Bichette is trying to salvage his season by keeping both feet firmly planted in the present.
Having chosen New York when he had the option to pick his destination for the coming years, Bichette didn't make the wisest choice—let's be honest. The infielder prioritized the money, and he must be bitterly regretting it today, given his team's dismal record.
Bichette refuses to comment on his future at this point, as he still hopes to

Nick Suzuki just had an exceptional season. The Canadiens' captain scored 29 goals and tallied 101 points in 2025–26, while also winning the Selke Trophy.
He logged significant ice time at center on the top line and led his team—the second-youngest in the league—to the Eastern Conference Finals.
And since then, it feels like Suzuki, more than ever, is getting the recognition he deserves across the league. He's increasingly regarded as one of the best players in the NHL…

Where will Patrik Laine play in 2026–27? That question remains unanswered at this time.
The Finnish player, who appeared in only five games last season, is looking for a contract. He is free to sign at any time, but he hasn't done so yet.
In the meantime, however, Laine is making sure to stay in shape. He was recently seen participating in a summer league in Florida about ten days ago, and his Florida stint apparently isn't over yet.
A video circulating on social media shows the Finnish pl

Last night, the Blue Jays won their matchup against the Phillies. Jose Soriano pitched well, and the Jays' bullpen got the job done in a 5-4 victory.
But it wasn't really the final score that caught everyone's attention. Instead, a sequence in the fourth inning will be remembered as the defining moment of that game.
While Zack Wheeler was on the mound, Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins shouted something. And clearly, that didn't sit well with Wheeler, who shot back at him.
And let's just say

Vancouver student Winston Li won top honours at the fifth Art Canada Institute’s 2025 Canadian Art Inspiration Student Challenge.The cross-country competition , open to students in grades seven through 12, invites them to craft an original artwork inspired by a historical or contemporary work of Canadian art. The winners were announced earlier this summer.The Lord Byng Secondary School graduate’s painting, titled Playing Cards, depicts him playing a hand with three different version

I don’t know if everyone has heard the news, but the Penguins decided to offer Ville Koivunen a very lucrative contract in the last few days.
Basically, the young player, who has two goals and 14 points in 47 NHL games (spanning two seasons), has signed an eight-year contract with the Penguins.
He'll earn $4 million per season.
He's a 23-year-old player with talent who hasn't proven himself in the NHL yet. Even though he's produced in Europe and the AHL, he hasn't produced in the NHL.
So t

Between 1900 and 2025, only nine Major League Baseball teams had managed to win 27 games in a 30-game stretch.
But now we can add a tenth.
The Boston Red Sox, who won their ninth straight game yesterday, are simply unbeatable right now.
Yesterday, against Sacramento, they won 13-1. Payton Tolle had an incredible start, striking out no fewer than 14 batters in a quality start.
Here are all 14 of Payton Tolle's strikeouts! https://t.co/hJCHQ6v7dZ pic.twitter.com/HyMBJXqepC
— Talkin’ Ba

This week, we continue our summer countdown of the CH's 15 top prospects with spots 12 through 10, which will bring us back to two rather familiar names.
But, as we'll see, a “newcomer” will also make an appearance…
One important clarification must be made, however, before we go any further.
Somewhere along the way during my vacation, it became increasingly clear to me that something was off with how I was weighting a player's utility and trade value (which, together, determin

We all remember Scott Gomez's time in Montreal with the Canadiens over three seasons between 2009 and 2012.
Gomez arrived in Montreal in the summer of 2009 as part of the famous trade that sent Ryan McDonagh—drafted two years earlier by the Habs—to the New York Rangers.
At the time, there were high hopes for this trade, which ultimately turned out to be a monumental flop.
Indeed, while we all remember Gomez in Montreal today, it's unfortunately not for the right reasons, as he never

Set to make his debut against his former team this week, Kevin Gausman asked his managers to postpone his first start with the Cubs until this weekend. Saying he was too emotional to face his former teammates on the Toronto Blue Jays, Gausman chose instead to get his first start in yesterday's game against the Royals in Kansas City.
The tall right-hander didn't disappoint his new fans, pitching seven strong innings and earning his first win as a member of the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs won 6-4 at Ka

As we all know, tickets to see a Montreal Canadiens game are generally very expensive, a fact that is often heavily criticized by analysts and fans.
It's expensive enough that you don't even get a great seat in the arena, and let's just say that prices are far from likely to drop this season, given the team's success last season and the excitement surrounding its young players.
On the contrary, a certain price increase is expected given the overall spectacle the Habs now offer with all their tal

The Tennessee Titans have just taken a major step to retain one of the cornerstones of their offensive line.
 
Peter Skoronski is staying with the Titans after agreeing to a four-year contract extension worth 100 million U.S. dollars. The deal also includes 88 million dollars in guaranteed money, according to several reports.
This new deal makes Skoronski the highest-paid guard in the entire NFL. The 25-year-old's outstanding progression since entering the league has thus been spectacularly

Lane Hutson has been turning heads throughout the NHL since his very first game.
The young defenseman is simply exceptional, and in his second NHL season, he came very close to reaching the 80-point mark for the season.
With the puck, he's simply incredible, but even without it, the small defenseman performs very well. He's so smart and such a good skater that he's always well-positioned to intercept passes or read the play.
Let's just say he's the Montreal Canadiens' best defenseman right now.

This summer, several big contracts were signed across the NHL.
So far, no one has crossed the $20 million-per-season threshold (although Macklin Celebrini could very well have secured a maximum contract worth $20.8 million per season).
However, as of July 1, Matthew Schaefer could very well sign for more than $20 million (especially since the maximum contract will be higher by then).
However, before Schaefer, there are two excellent players who could do so by extending their contracts, which exp

As we know, the Montreal Canadiens play in a very competitive Atlantic Division.
Fans were expecting some additions to the team (specifically to the top six on offense), but so far, there have been no changes to the main roster.
Elsewhere in the division, a few teams have improved, including the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers.
However, even though the Habs haven't brought in reinforcements for the top-6 or on defense, it's important to note that the team is very young and the core

Last night, Spencer Arrighetti made a rehab start in the AAA. The problem is that he left that start in the third inning.
And no, it wasn't planned: he left because he got injured.
We were wondering if the injury was to his foot, considering that's the injury he was recovering from. And John Schneider confirmed this afternoon that it was indeed the case.
Arrighetti felt pain in his foot and is heading to Philadelphia for an MRI.
The team is currently hoping this will only mean a short break and

August 15, while it doesn't usually steal the show, is a significant date on the NHL calendar. It's the date on which certain NCAA prospects—if they haven't signed a contract—can become unrestricted free agents.
We're talking about players who have completed four seasons in the NCAA and who, in theory, are set to graduate from college.
Generally, the names involved aren't top-tier prospects. But it's worth noting that the Canadiens have a prospect in this situation this year.
We're t

Arber Xhekaj still doesn’t have a contract for next season. The CH still holds the defenseman’s rights, but no agreement has been announced yet.
Is the matter settled, and will the contract be announced early next week? We'll see.
That said, contract or not, Xhekaj is in a precarious situation in Montreal. There's competition on the blue line, and one wonders if there's still room for “The Sheriff” in town.
And it's interesting to note that Jeff Marek, appearing on DFO Ru

Brett Bateman Recalled to Toronto
The prospect was acquired in the Kevin Gausman trade. Luis Urias is injured.
News: The #BlueJays have called up OF Brett Bateman, whom they acquired from the Cubs in the Kevin Gausman trade. Avery talented defender with speed in center field. Offensively, he's a contact hitter with a focus on getting on base, not power.
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) August 7, 2026
Postpone the deadline?
Not necessarily a good idea.
Should MLB move the trade deadline

Ted Lasso returned this week. I’m waiting for the finale before reviewing, because while the first season of Ted Lasso is nearly perfect, the third season proved you have to wait to see how it all ends before rendering final judgment. The third season of Ted Lasso, at the time assumed to be the final season, isn’t as disastrous as, say, Game of Thrones’ final season, which wholly annihilated the goodwill and respect the series built up over a decade, but it was unsatisfying eno

It has already been nearly two years since Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau lost their lives. The two brothers, who were set to attend their sister's wedding the next day, were fatally struck by a truck while out for a bike ride.
The tragedy, of course, shocked the hockey world.
We know that the defendant in the case, Sean Higgins, has still not gone on trial. His legal team continues to try to delay the proceedings, but they are expected to move forward within the next few weeks.
And as the two-year

In May we saw the teaser for Primetime, the film in which Robert Pattinson stars as To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen. Now, as the film readies for a Venice launch, we have a full trailer, and holy HELL, RPattz is on a crazy run right now. Every performance is a banger, he is doing stuff no one else is doing. So many people try to be eccentric artists (coughJakeGyllenhaalcough), so few truly ARE eccentric artists. RPattz IS an eccentric artist, and his performances reflect his eccentricity.A