Dodgers vs. Brewers: Setting the Stage for the Series

On Wednesday night, the Padres and the Braves lost to the Brewers and the Dodgers, respectively, in the fourth game of their respective series.
The result? On Sunday, the top two teams in the National League during the regular season will face off in the National League Championship Series.
In 2025, the two teams faced off, and the Brewers didn't look good. That paved the way for another Dodgers appearance in the World Series.
Will history repeat itself? Will David be able to defeat Goliath?
The

It’s October! It’s spooky season! You know what that means…it’s time for a rom-com! Seriously, there’s a history of romantic comedies coming out in October. I clocked it first twenty years ago with Sweet Home Alabama, when I spent half the film pondering the October timing (because I was bored), and then I looked back and realized that in the Eighties, Mystic Pizza tricked everyone into thinking October is a good time for rom-coms. It’s like horror movie coun

There’s a segment of the very passionate Ted Lasso fandom that ships Hannah Waddingham’s character Rebecca and Ted together. Now that season 4 is complete, a few sleuths analyzed how much screen time the two shared (not much).
I wonder if this is kind of a reverse fan service, like the writers were well aware of the chatter and didn’t want to feed into it.View this post on Instagram
This morning, Sarah wrote about Glen Powell’s Esquire profile. I had him pegged for PEOPLE

William Contreras, as we know, is one of the best catchers in Major League Baseball. He's been playing for the Brewers for four years now, and has enjoyed a lot of success with them.
In addition to being a solid hitter, he's one of the league's top catchers defensively.
At nearly 29 years old, it's worth noting that Contreras is just over a year away from becoming a free agent. He's eligible for arbitration in 2027 and will become a free agent before the start of the 2028 season.
This means we c

We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. With only a few weeks remaining until the release of their 11th studio album, Nickelback has announced a cross-country tour in support of Everything Under the Sun.Due to be released on Oct. 30 on Virgin Music, the new record from the Alberta quartet was co-produced by frequent collaborator Chris Baseford and the group’s lead singer and songwriter Chad Kroeger. The album was

Dylan Larkin has become popular in town again.
The big question here is whether the Detroit Red Wings center is willing to waive his no-trade clause to come play here.
Because if he wants to, he can.We can all agree that the Red Wings player could change the dynamic of the Montreal team. Having him as the second-line center would absolutely be a game-changer.
Since Larkin might be more open to the idea of playing here than people realize, the Montreal Canadiens will need to find the right words

It was announced yesterday that the Crazy Rich Asians sequel has been greenlit as a series on HBO. The film came out in 2018, becoming the highest-grossing rom-com of its decade, opening at #1 at the box office with around $30 million domestically, and ending up at almost $250 million globally after its theatrical run, which was that much more remarkable because it was also the first Hollywood movie in over two decades with a predominantly East Asian cast.The frustration, then, at the time was w

The Canadiens have finally released details regarding Samuel Montembeault’s injury.
The team announced that the goaltender will be sidelined for 10 to 14 days due to a lower-body injury. No further details have been confirmed by the team.
The nature of his injury (leg, groin, etc.) has not been disclosed.Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis tells reporters in Brossard that Samuel Montembeault will miss the next 10–14 days with a lower-body injury.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) Octobe

As we know, the current negotiations for the next collective bargaining agreement are primarily focused on establishing a salary cap.
However, that shouldn't be the case. In fact, only five Major League Baseball teams remain in the playoff picture, and four of them rank in the bottom half of the entire MLB in terms of payroll.
The only big spenders still in the running this fall are, of course, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Admittedly, this is the team that has won two consecutive World Series titles

Aaron Sorkin won an Oscar for The Social Network, a film about Facebook’s and Mark Zuckerberg’s rise to power that has aged incredibly well, as it is more scathing and prescient now than it was in 2010. Now, Sorkin is back with a sequel-ish film, The Social Reckoning, and this time there is no David Fincher to rein him in. No, Sorkin acts as his own director, to the detriment of everyone involved. Much like Facebook itself, The Social Reckoning is full of nonsense.Because Sorkin can&

This morning, following yesterday's game, the Canadiens held a practice.
It's worth noting, however, that this was an optional practice, just like yesterday's. So we wanted to keep an eye on the presence—or absence—of certain players.
Does the Habs have any Gavin McKennas? Now's the time to find out.
Most importantly, the fact is that the two injured players who are able to skate (Kaiden Guhle and Oliver Kapanen) took to the ice 30 minutes before the official start of practice.
Our c

The Canadiens started their season with a win they didn't really deserve—thanks, Jakub—in Toronto. Since then, they've suffered three straight losses. Three losses in which they gave up no fewer than 17 goals. You can't give up five or six goals per game and expect to succeed in this league.
Yesterday, it's true, the Habs deserved a better outcome. Martin St-Louis was right after the game. However, considering all the games the Habs have managed to pull off despite being the worse of

Last winter, the Toronto Blue Jays made significant improvements on the mound, including the acquisitions of Dylan Cease, Tyler Rogers, and Spencer Miles.
On the offensive side of the ball, however, Kazuma Okamoto was the only major addition—despite the loss of Bo Bichette. And to put it mildly, the team paid the price, as Toronto's offense was anemic in 2026, starting with the face of the franchise, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
This means that General Manager Ross Atkins will need to prioritize

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a hard-to-swallow loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, falling 24–16 in a game they were favored to win.
This poor performance raises new questions about the Texas team's strength, while quarterback Dak Prescott experienced a particularly unpleasant moment after the game.
As he was leaving the field at AT&T Stadium to head to the locker room, Prescott heard a Cowboys employee describe the loss as “embarrassing.” The player said he looked at the man,

Paris Fashion Week is over, but Zendaya is still in town and still serving face with that pixie cut that is making everyone long for short hair, like Halle Berry before her. She was seen shopping at Prada, which could be just another Thursday, or it could maybe be looking for Dune looks? The Dune: Part Three press tour is creeping ever closer.A couple days ago, Lainey was wondering about Dunesday, December 18, the day both Dune and Avengers: Doomsday hit theaters. To date, I have been skeptical

The Canadiens are looking to bolster their offense with a second-line center. Dylan Larkin is a candidate.
As my colleague Maxime Truman noted in a recent article, the Canadiens had reached an agreement with the Red Wings to acquire the center in recent months.
But the American turned them down.
The more time passes, the more we wonder what will happen with him. Will one of his preferred teams manage to secure his services? Who knows.
But what will happen if the season progresses and he isn't tr

Dear Gossips,Glen Powell is on the cover of Esquire’s October issue, because JJ Abram’s The Great Beyond, in which he stars, was supposed to hit theaters in November, only it got moved to October 2027, taking over The Batman Part II’s original(ish) release date (that movie might legit be cursed).
So, Esquire’s profile, written by the extravagantly named Madison Vain, is something of a boondoggle, a remnant of a schedule f-cked by the Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery merge

Mike Ditka, an iconic figure in American football and former head coach of the Chicago Bears, has died at the age of 86.
His family announced his passing on Friday, honoring the memory of a man who left a lasting mark on the NFL, both on the field and in the locker room.
Considered one of the greatest figures in the history of American football, Ditka will forever be associated with the Bears' triumph in Super Bowl XX, won in January 1986. His loved ones noted that behind the famous player and t

The Canadiens deserved better.
That's what Martin St-Louis told reporters who were there to get his postgame comments following the 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators.
It was the special teams that let the team down.“We deserved better than that” – Martin St-Louis https://t.co/LeE0fdQQar
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) October 9, 2026Martin St-Louis is more focused on the process than the fans are. He's able to find the positives in a loss and the negatives in a win for his te

Will Aaron Boone keep his job?
Despite another Yankees elimination—which makes the team's current streak without a World Series title the longest in franchise history—the question remains.
But… everyone is asking it even though they know the answer. Brian Cashman will likely get a contract extension, and he'll probably stick with his manager.
We talked about it last night on the Passion MLB podcast: it's the most likely scenario, even if a change would be good.
@passion_mlb po

The Canadiens lost to the Predators last night.
But there were also nine other games played across the NHL.
Let's take a look at the latest news together to see what caught everyone's attention.Eleven players have now recorded four-point games in the 2026-27 season. The only seasons in the past 30 years with as many players at this stage of the season (65 games played) are 2018-19 (15), 2019-20 (12), and 2017-18 (12).
#NHLStats: https://t.co/JPwbS1LkSk https://t.co/UIYWoS3PU3
— NHL Public

The Canadian Football League (CFL) is set to honor the best rookie player of the 2026 season.A total of 144 first-year players are eligible for this award, which recognizes the most outstanding performances by new talent in the Canadian professional league.
The winner will be selected through a voting process involving the nine CFL teams, as well as local and national representatives from the Canadian Football Writers' Association (CFWA). This method will take on-field performance into account a

The Dallas Cowboys missed a key opportunity to regain confidence on defense.Defeated 24–16 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Texas team had a disastrous third quarter and saw its star player, CeeDee Lamb, hampered by a quadriceps injury.
Despite a promising start, Dallas was unable to hold onto its lead. The offense opened the game with a 70-yard drive in nine plays, capped by a 1-yard run by Javonte Williams into the end zone.
Tampa Bay, still searching for its first win after four games,

Tonight, the Chicago White Sox were trying to eliminate the Cleveland Guardians and join the Rays, Dodgers, and Brewers in the Wild Card round.
They were also trying to do so without having to play a decisive game, so they could rest their pitchers before Monday's game.
The Guardians, for their part, just wanted to stay alive.
Things didn't start off great for Chicago, which saw its opponent load the bases in the first inning. There was even a pitching change.
But Cleveland (which, incidentally,

The Canadiens hosted the Nashville Predators at the Bell Centre for the first time this season.
Jacob Fowler made his first start of the season with the big club. Adam Engström also made his first appearance with the Habs this season, stepping in for Jayden Struble.
Martin St-Louis shuffled his lines before the start of the game.
Here is the Habs' lineup:Tonight's projected lineup
Tonight's projected lineup
#GoHabsGo | @mtlgazette https://t.co/2QWn5Qn7jH
— Montreal Canadiens (@Canadie

In the latest episode of the Passion MLB podcast, Charles-Alexis Brisebois and Sébastien Berrouard chatted about the Division Series and set the stage for the Championship Series.
Enjoy the episode!Just a reminder that anyone who wants to listen to us live can do so on Facebook, X, and YouTube. We're recording live to answer everyone's questions, and we'll keep you updated on our playoff schedule as it unfolds.
However, those who prefer to listen in a more traditional podcast format can a

Daniel Brière isn’t giving up.
The Philadelphia Flyers don't seem to have given up on their quest for a true No. 1 center.
We saw it this summer with Leo Carlsson, and now it appears Dylan Larkin is on their radar.
According to David Pagnotta, who discussed this on the DFO Insider podcast, the Flyers have reportedly expressed interest in the former Detroit Red Wings captain. Dylan Larkin's future in DetroitJeff Marek & David Pagnotta are back for ep. 2 of DFO Insider. Dysfunctio

Since this summer, NHL expansion has been the talk of the town.
Houston and Austin are at the center of the discussions, as the league is seriously considering the possibility of adding a 33rd team in Texas.
At one point, it even seemed like it was only a matter of time before an announcement was made.
But now, some owners could throw a wrench into Gary Bettman's plans.
On TSN's “Insider Trading” segment, Darren Dreger revealed that some NHL owners are simply not in favor of a new ex

There will be some changes to the Canadiens’ offense for tonight’s game.
What's going on?
Basically, Juraj Slafkovsky will return to the first line alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. Chris Kreider will play on the second line… while Kirby Dach will be on the fourth line.Juraj Slafkovsky will play on the first line. Kreider will be on the second line with Newhook and Anderson. Kirby Dach will be on the fourth line. @CanadiensMTL @TVASports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoi

The Canadiens have allowed 14 goals (in three games) since the start of the season.
We can all agree that… that's too many.
In the long run, this approach won't work. And it's no coincidence that the Montreal team has a 1-1-1 record after three games this season.
There's a major problem, in fact: the Habs are giving up way too many goals from the slot.
Jakub Dobes is one of seven NHL goaltenders who have played more than one game and haven't allowed a single goal outside the slot. That sa