Daniel Jacob’s hiring has truly been met with unanimous approval

The Rocket has found its new head coach.
Yesterday, the Montreal Canadiens announced the hiring of Daniel Jacob, a man who was already familiar within the organization.
After all, Jacob spent five years behind the Rocket's bench as an assistant coach (2018–2021 and 2024–2026). And the more we hear about him, the more we realize that the Habs seem to have made a good choice.
I say this because there's been a lot of positive feedback about him.
Jacob's hiring seems to be met with unani

If there's one young player making waves this year, it's Jacob Misiorowski.
The Brewers' starting pitcher, who made his MLB debut last season, is one of the favorites to win the Cy Young Award this season, after more than half a season of action.
He impresses everyone every time he takes the mound. After all, he's so good that he's a tough opponent for opposing batters to hit.
Let's just say the Milwaukee team is lucky to have him on the roster.
That said, one has to wonder if the Brewers—

Hailey Bieber x Gap, this will be a hot collaboration.
Oh and if anyone is interested in the Victoria Beckham x Gap collection, some of the pieces are back in stock. Debating the sweatshirt and the trench. I have the anorak and the white denim zip-up, really like both.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Gap (@gap)
Hilary Busis’s new piece in Vanity Fair, “You’re Not a Therapist, Stop Talking Like One”, is a very enjoyable read, though I suspect it will make some p

A few months ago, it was reported that a plan was in place to sell the BPM Sports station, which was owned by RNC Media. Arsenal Media, led by Sylvain Chamberland, wanted to acquire it.
Rumors about the station's future had been circulating for quite some time before then.
And last February, our colleague Maxime Truman revealed that the purchase price would be around $1.8 million. The majority of that amount was for the station itself, but a few hundred thousand dollars would go toward purchasin

I’m still riding high off such an incredible release week for Madonna’s Confessions II, and as a result, my playlists have been extremely dance-heavy. I’m craving the sweat from a long night out and the thrill of a flashing strobe light making me feel a little dizzy in the most euphoric way. In simpler terms, all I want to do is dance. Two of this week’s tracks are remixes of classic songs, while French DJ and record producer HUGEL continues his world domination with a ne

Baseball will return to the Olympic Games with a six-team tournament to be held at Dodger Stadium in 2028. The United States, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic have already qualified, but the participation of MLB players will be in jeopardy if the league and the Players Association fail to reach an agreement.
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the current disagreements center on hotel accommodations, tickets, and a mandatory participation agreement.
The MLBPA has an issue with mandatory parti

American actor Josh Duhamel took to social media to show a little love to B.C. this week.The film and television star, whose credits include Transformers and Las Vegas, shared a selfie video standing on the slim strip of bridge at Hell’s Gate in Boston Bar.‘British Columbia, baby! Hell’s Gate,” Duhamel declares in the clip over the sound of the rushing river in the background as he panned the picturesque span of the Fraser Canyon. “Come on!” View this post on

Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Tom Holland were all seen coordinating but separately yesterday in New York on various press commitments to promote The Odyssey, opening this coming Friday. The film has already broken IMAX sales records. I saw it in IMAX and loved it in IMAX – I mean it’ll be great however you screen it but this movie in particular is in its purest form in IMAX. Oppenheimer I could take it or leave it in IMAX but with The Odyssey, here’s where I can say, in my opini

Thomas Chabot is one of the Ottawa Senators' key players.
The Quebec native has quickly become one of the faces of the team's defense, and at 29, he plays a crucial role on his team.
But the defenseman's situation could get complicated rather quickly—especially for the Sens…
Here's what you need to know: Chabot still has two years left on his contract. He'll be a free agent as of July 1, 2028, and the catch is that the Sens might be forced to let him go.
Because according to David P

About a month ago, Duana sent me a text asking me, “Have you heard about du bist gut genug?” I tapped back a question mark, huh? Her reply: “The new hit with the kids. German.” With a video of an impossibly catchy and borderline annoying beat. “Du bist gut genug” = you are good enough and as Duana continued over text, it’s “such a sweet message in all the hearts of the 13 year olds”.So, like so many parents out there, she was hearing it over

The New England Patriots are heading into the upcoming season with a wave of optimism.After several years of transition, the organization believes it has laid the groundwork for a true return to prominence thanks to a major restructuring of its coaching staff.
At the helm of this project is Mike Vrabel, who has assembled a group consisting of former head coaches, experienced coordinators, and young coaches known for their teaching skills. This approach aims to create a stable and high-performing

The New York Mets began the 2026 season believing they had a roster capable of competing for the World Series title. Instead, they have become one of the biggest disappointments in all of Major League Baseball, finding themselves in last place in the National League East at the All-Star break.
And now the Mets are in evaluation mode ahead of the upcoming season. And one might wonder if any of the team's stars could end up elsewhere.
The Mets are set to enter evaluation mode for 2027. And because

There's a popular saying used to describe an ideal romantic relationship: find someone who looks at you like…
If we try to apply this to the NHL, we might quickly conclude that the relationship between the Montreal Canadiens and Shane Wright is anything but “romantic.” That's why, personally, I don't believe the countless rumors suggesting that Shane Wright might be on Kent Hughes's radar this summer. Even if Plans A through N from Montreal's front office have failed.
The odds

When the teaser for Digger dropped, I wondered if Tom Cruise might re-engage with Academy politics and campaign for an acting Oscar (he just got an honorary one back in November). The full trailer for Digger debuted online yesterday, and I don’t think Cruise is even going to have to campaign, I think he’s an obvious top contender for Best Actor. The only question is if Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s film lives up to the early hype and is actually as funny as it looks.Bec

With the new NHL season approaching, Jakub Dobes is leaving nothing to chance.The Montreal Canadiens goaltender has adopted an unconventional training method to continue his development and arrive at training camp in top form.
The 25-year-old Czech goaltender recently took part in a session focused on combat techniques alongside Michael Niese, an offensive lineman for the Detroit Lions. The news was shared on social media by former professional hockey player Jeff LoVecchio, quickly catching the

Dear Gossips,Ariana Grande played the first of five shows at Barclays Center in Brooklyn last night and while there was a brief audio issue, the most gossip-notable moment from the concert happened during “thank u, next”. You’ll recall, this is the song where she lists off all her exes, mostly warmly, and moves on to herself… which does not appear to be what she’s doing IRL.For weeks now there’s been speculation that she and Ricky Alvarez are back together. A

Anthony Mantha is still a free agent.
Even though it's already mid-July, he's still on the list of free agents available on the market and waiting to sign a contract.
Rumor has it that he'll have to accept a shorter contract to get what he wants.
We know that the Montreal Canadiens, who are looking to bolster their offense, are reportedly interested in the Quebec native. And I have a feeling that every day that passes helps Kent Hughes's case.
But does that mean it's going to happen?
Appearing o

Last night, Jordan Walker was impressive. The Cardinals player, who is in the midst of a breakout season, won the home run derby in Philadelphia.
He and Willson Contreras dominated the first round. Then, Walker made short work of Junior Caminero before advancing to the final.
Kyle Schwarber played well, but Walker stepped up in the end. He took advantage of the extra momentum to hit six home runs in a row and secure the win.
Not only did he beat a formidable slugger, but he also silenced the cro

In recent years, the Canadiens have often ranked highly in prospect lists. Why? Because the team was in the midst of a rebuild.
But since the rebuild is going so well, the young players who were rising through the prospect rankings are now key players for the team.
Ivan Demidov, Lane Hutson, and Juraj Slafkovsky—three players who have signed long-term contracts in the last 25 months—have notably helped the Habs rank highly in prospect lists.
Despite this, the Habs still have a few pr

After the first round of the circuit tournament (as summarized here by my colleague Félix Forget), four players were still in the running.
So there were two matchups to watch.Junior Caminero vs. Jordan Walker
Kyle Schwarber vs. Willson ContrerasIt started with Caminero. Out of his 15 swings (starting in the second round, it was no longer 20 swings), he managed to hit only five home runs.
Walker, therefore, only needed to hit six home runs to beat Caminero and advance to the final. And in

Inflation affects everyone: the poor and even the wealthiest.
As a guest on the podcast Dans la chambre avec Alex Lanctot, Mathieu Caron, a former Boston University goaltender and teammate of Lane Hutson, had a funny story to share about the Canadiens defenseman.
Caron admitted that barbers in Boston are so expensive that even a future millionaire didn't want to pay that much. So Hutson bought a razor on Amazon and decided to cut his own hair.Well, sure, this story happened before he signed his

The classic MLB circuit challenge took place tonight. As a reminder, this year they did away with the dial and adopted a format based on the number of swings.
Here's what it looked like:
A quick reminder of the rule changes for the #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/VwL6SqgPjV
— Cory Nidoh (@Cory_Nidoh) July 14, 2026
In the first round, the eight participants took their turns in order. Here's how it went.
First up at the plate was Willson Contreras. And the player who wasn't necessarily considered t

When Leo Carlsson signed his hostile offer, many began to blame Pat Verbeek for his lack of aggressiveness in handling the situation.
On the surface, people were right to think that. How could the GM not have reached an agreement with his young star after a few years? Today, Elliotte Friedman published a very interesting interview with Carlsson's agents, revealing several details that were previously unknown.
Here it is:Bonus 32 Thoughts interview podcast
Matt & Ryan Keator, who represent Le

Shane Wright's future in Seattle seems far from certain. The center and the Kraken may be looking to part ways, and the question is where he might end up.
And even though he would fill a need in Montreal, that destination seems rather unlikely given what has happened between Wright and the Habs in recent years.
That said, we may have gotten a clue tonight: according to Postmedia, Wright reportedly has a preferred destination in mind where he'd like to continue his career.
And we're talking about

The 2025-26 season wasn’t particularly easy for Matvei Michkov. The young Russian scored 20 goals and 51 points… but that was a lower total than in his rookie year.
And in the playoffs, he was even benched by the Flyers.
And over the past few months, there's been a lot of talk about his physical condition. Rick Tocchet took some of the blame off him, stating that the player didn't arrive at training camp in shape.
That's why it's interesting to read, in an article by Kevin Kurz (The

Oh yeah! One of the highlights of the MLB season is taking place tonight. We're talking, of course, about the Home Run Derby, part of the All-Star Game celebrations being held in Philadelphia. 
For the occasion, eight hitters will do everything in their power to be the one to lift the trophy at the end of the competition.Tonight's Home Run Derby batting order:
1. Willson Contreras
2. Jordan Walker
3. Jac Caglianone
4. Kyle Schwarber
5. Ben Rice
6. Junior Caminero
7. Munetaka Murakami
8. Bry

The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts has announced more bold-type names for its coming 2026-2027 season that already includes musicians Angélique Kidjo and Branford Marsalis, authors Zadie Smith and Min Jin Lee, and culture critic Fran Lebowitz.“These new additions continue to reflect the breadth of artistic experiences we strive to present at the Chan Centre ,” said Jarrett Martineau, the Chan’s head curator, in a statement released on Monday. “This season is

Timothée Chalamet was papped at breakfast in LA this weekend and I appreciate it because he was all over my timeline this weekend and now I have photos to go along with the story. Every month where Timmy and Kylie Jenner are concerned, they’re either getting married or they’ve broken up. This weekend the rumour circulating on social media had to do with pregnancy. A fake IG stories screenshot of her making the announcement was shared all over the place and, at least from what

Last month, the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. The team defeated the Golden Knights in six games, winning the series' final game in Vegas.
As a result, that very evening, the Canes celebrated in Vegas. They first celebrated on the ice at T-Mobile Arena (home of the Golden Knights) with their loved ones, then spent the evening at Caesars Palace for a private party.
It was a memorable moment for the organization's members… but also for two Islanders fans.
In an interview with Kevin Maher (

The Blue Jays’ infield
If it's not Daulton Varsho in 2027, who will it be?
Kicking off the All-Star Break by answering your #BlueJays mailbag questions—Vladdy, trades, future CF, and more: https://t.co/QTfjNivaId
— Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) July 13, 2026
The connection between Oliver Marmol and Dave Roberts
They support each other through tough times.
Dave Roberts and Oli Marmol share a unique bond, one sparked by an unexpected act of kindness at a time when both managers wer