Drew Rasmussen had better be dominant tonight

This week, we learned that the Tampa Bay Rays had decided to go with Nick Martinez for Game 1—last night's game.
Why? To give Drew Rasmussen a little more rest and to avoid having Freddy Peralta's first World Series start take place in Milwaukee.
However, this came with risks, including the possibility of being unable to use the team's two best starters later in the World Series.
Martinez therefore had to perform well last night to justify the fact that the team's two best postseason starters

A dramatic turn of events in the NHL tonight: Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade from the Lightning, as he has no intention of signing a new contract with his current team.
However, the Lightning issued a statement saying they have no intention of trading their star player.https://t.co/wTTyN2BTug
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) October 31, 2026It's understandable that the team's general manager, Julien BriseBois, wouldn't publicly say he wants to trade his best player.
However, if the

Elle Fanning shared a post to her Instagram account on Thursday wearing a fitted, bold-shouldered ensemble in deep purple and gold.The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping star’s look was created by Vancouver fashion designer Evan Clayton .“Effie X @evanclayton for the after party,” Fanning posted to her social media profile, which boasts more than 7.7 million followers, referencing her character in the film.The opportunity to dress Fanning, and her accompanying shoutout, has left the loc

The biggest news in the NHL right now involves Nikita Kucherov, who has announced that he will not sign a new contract with the Lightning and has asked his general manager, Julien BriseBois, to trade him.
To the surprise of many, the most recent NHL Most Valuable Player could soon be playing for a new team.
However, even though the news has been made public, BriseBois has the luxury of being patient in this situation and ensuring he gets the most in return for his star player.
Especially since,

Things have just changed in the NHL.
Nikita Kucherov has asked the Tampa Bay Lightning to trade him. He has no intention of signing a new contract with the team and wants a fresh start right away.
Players are gaining more and more power.
It's easy to conclude that the Tampa Bay Lightning and the player's agent (Dan Milstein) were likely unable to agree on contract terms.
And when Julien BriseBois negotiates, he doesn't hold back.
Naturally, when a player of this caliber becomes available, the wo

A great save
The Brewers had a blast.JACOB MISIOROWSKI CATCH AND CHUG!pic.twitter.com/bXLBz9rlSn
— Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) October 30, 2026Quick contracts?
That's to be expected, yes. The lockout changes the game.It's not unrealistic to assume that BOTH Tarik Skubal and Freddy Peralta will sign before the lockout. pic.twitter.com/X7ApjivxWW
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) October 30, 2026Zach Eflin becomes a free agent
Where will he sign?Zach Eflin Becomes Free Agent https://t.co/V

Russia could be making a major comeback on the international hockey scene, and let's just say the news isn't sitting well with everyone.
Because, obviously… this decision isn't sitting well with everyone.
Canada is among the countries opposing it. Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State for Sport, clearly articulated the Canadian government's position, stating that Canada “strongly opposes” the decision to lift the IIHF's ban on Russian hockey.Canada's Secretary of State for Sport, Adam van

It's been officially more than a month since the season started in the National Hockey League.
And Patrik Laine is still out of a job.
What does the future hold for him? I think that's a really good question.
After all, no team seems to be showing any interest in him right now. Elliotte Friedman (Sportsnet) wondered if the Stars might be interested in him, given that things (almost) always work out for Finnish players in Dallas, but…That doesn't seem like a good option. – Elliotte FriedmanWe

Kelce Removed from the Injury Report
The Kansas City Chiefs received some great news ahead of their matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Travis Kelce participated fully in practice on Friday and is not listed on the injury report. The veteran tight end will therefore be in uniform for this divisional showdown.
The 37-year-old suffered an ankle injury during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. After participating fully on Wednesday, he was limited on Thursday, which rais

Not surprisingly, Sonny Gray is now a free agent.
The pitcher had a mutual option in his contract (which is rarely exercised in MLB), and he chose not to exercise it.
Instead of receiving $30 million guaranteed, he has a $10 million buyout and is a free agent. Since he's likely to have an offer of more than $20 million on the table, the decision was an easy one.
Gray therefore has no obligations to the Red Sox at this time.Starting pitcher Sonny Gray is officially a free agent. His Red Sox' $30

The Night of the Galas continues, as there was yet another gala in New York last night, this one for the American Ballet Theater’s “Angels and Demons” Gala honoring Cynthia Erivo. What was in the air last night that there was a gala on every block in New York City? Everyone was just going to galas.Cynthia was there, of course, as the honoree, looking like she was having fun:Cynthia Erivo at ABT Fall Gala on October 29, 2026 in New York, New YorkAnd there were dancers, of course, including

Nick Suzuki hasn’t played since October 20, against the Sharks.
That's exactly 10 days.
Two days later, on October 22, the Canadiens announced that the captain would be out for two to four weeks. So where do things stand now?
Here's what you need to know: Suzuki has reached a crucial milestone in his recovery.
Earlier today, TVA Sports cameras caught him on the ice in Brossard holding his own stick (rather than a left-handed stick, as had been the case since his return to the ice).
Oh, and the

In keeping with Friday Funday, Philomena Cunk is BACK. Cunk is the clueless creation of comedian Diane Morgan, originally featured in Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe on the BBC before getting her own spin-off series, Cunk on Britain (which is available on Youtube).
Philomena Cunk is earnest and miseducated on most topics. She’s delightfully daffy and committed to spreading half-assed information. She also occasionally drops bars like this:Cunk on EarthNow, Cunk is back to take on the movies in

If Bill Guerin really wants to land Dylan Larkin, he may have to pull out all the stops.
And that's not necessarily good news for the Minnesota Wild's general manager.
In a report by Anthony Di Marco (Daily Faceoff), we learn that an Eastern Conference executive believes the Wild are in a particularly vulnerable position in negotiations.
According to this source, Minnesota needs to win now.The window is open, and Guerin can't afford to sit idly by while other teams improve their rosters. The pro

When it comes to Tarik Skubal, a few teams come to mind.
Among them are the Yankees, the Blue Jays, the Angels, the Padres, the Phillies, and the Cubs, to name just a few.
But we know that, in the end, the race could come down to the Dodgers and the Mets. These are the two teams most frequently mentioned in connection with him.
And even though the Dodgers are playing the part of the team that wants to stay under the radar, we know the franchise will still be at the center of the story.
I say thi

Jennifer Lawrence’s new hair care line has been getting some criticism from beauty influencers and positive press from traditional media. OK, very hot take here that might get me in trouble but I think a lot of the Instagram and TikTok beauty influencers are salty because they haven’t been sent free product. It’s pretty standard that when a line launches, media packages are sent out and in turn, influencers do the unboxing videos and reviews.
From what I can tell, so far, Mes° hasn’t s

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The Miami Dolphins may soon face an important decision regarding their approach to the NFL trade market.As the trade deadline approaches rapidly, one potential acquisition is beginning to draw attention within the Florida-based organization.
Under former general manager Chris Grier, Miami didn't hesitate to make major trades to improve its roster. Several high-profile players joined the Dolphins through significant trades, including Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb, Jalen Ramsey, and Minkah Fitzpatric

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It seems like 2026 has been quite the year of…endings, at least so far. And with there still being two months left in the year and an already seemingly full graveyard of high-profile relationships, the collapse of institutions and the cultural eras that came to an end, whether it was a long time coming or unbelievably sudden, it’s anyone’s guess what else will come tumbling down between now and the end of the year. It's for this reason that I, and quite a few others, have dubbed this the Y

The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup in 2026. But despite that, the team looked to improve this summer.
According to a report by Elliotte Friedman, the Hurricanes (who are known for making hostile bid threats) considered making one of the craziest moves of the offseason.
It would have been even crazier than the Leo Carlsson situation.
They reportedly wanted to make a hostile offer to Simon Edvinsson (who is currently still unsigned)… only to trade him right after. So basically, he would

MC just wrote yesterday about Dua Lipa and the anticipation for her fourth album, expected in 2027. Shortly after she posted a photo dump, and there was another shot of the recording studio in the carousel (slide 8), so it’s not a secret that she’s been working on music, and has been for months now. It’s just a matter of when the album cycle will officially begin, how late into next year we’ll be getting a sense of what the new tracks might look like.View this post on Instagram
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The Carolina Panthers have decided to take action following yet another defensive meltdown.Following a 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night, the organization announced the firing of defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and Jonathan Cooley, the defensive pass-rushing coordinator.
This decision marks the first major change to the coaching staff since Dave Canales took over as head coach in 2024. Evero also becomes the first defensive coordinator in the NFL to lose his job during the

Dylan Larkin can’t come back to Detroit anymore. That’s clear.
Unlike Connor Hellebuyck, he started the year with his team and then left. So there's no possibility of him coming back right now.
The Red Wings are therefore free to decide to sit him out for a long time, if they want to. Especially since he isn't getting paid…
On that note, this afternoon on the radio (BPM Sports), Georges Laraque said that David Ettedgui (who has contacts in Detroit) had checked in on the situation.
And acco

The New York Yankees haven't won the World Series since 2009, and things weren't much different in 2026. Sure, captain Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton were sidelined for most of the season, but the problem runs much deeper.
That's why General Manager Brian Cashman needs to break with the status quo this winter. In fact, here are three players who shouldn't be back in the Bronx next season and who should therefore be heading elsewhere during the offseason.
Starting with Will Warren. There is si

Meanwhile, also in New York last night, the second of the double-header galas happened at the WSJ Innovator Awards. Sometimes I feel like these gala names are just word salad. You wanted to have a party! That’s okay! I will applaud the first group to name their gala The Party Party. Anyway, A$AP Rocky showed up with a Chanel acorn bag from the Metiers d’Art collection:A$AP Rocky at the 2026 WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards, New York, October 29, 2026Rosalía certainly should be dubbed an innov

When Jeff Gorton joined the Montreal Canadiens, there were a thousand and one reasons to be optimistic. The guy had about 30 years of experience in the NHL (with the Bruins and the Rangers).
However, two things worried me: he hadn't had very successful drafts during his final years with the Rangers—selecting Brennan Othmann, Kaapo Kakko, Vitali Kravtsov, and Lias Andersson in the first round drew a lot of criticism in the Big Apple—and he seemed to underestimate the physical and rugged natur

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers face a tough challenge as they begin their playoff run in the Canadian Football League (CFL).Their star quarterback, Zach Collaros, will not be available to face the Toronto Argonauts in Saturday's Eastern Conference semifinal. Dru Brown will therefore take on the responsibility of leading the offense in this crucial game.
The decision was confirmed Friday when Brown's name appeared as the starter on Winnipeg's official lineup. Collaros, who is suffering from a rib inju

We’re moving into the last months of the year, which means it’s gala season. Everyone will have their year-end fetes over the next six-ish weeks, and it started last night in New York with the first of double-header galas: the Time100 Next Gala. There were a lot of young stars there, which makes sense as the gala celebrates TIME’s list of 100 rising stars.
First up, Yerin Ha closing out her breakout year which began with Bridgerton season four.Yerin Ha attends the TIME 100 Next gala at Cur