Dylan Cease shut down the Mariners

Yesterday, my colleague Sébastien Berrouard described the Blue Jays' road trip through the American West as pivotal.
John Schneider's team got the message and capitalized on an excellent performance by Dylan Cease to win the first of nine road games. The right-hander pitched seven strong innings against the Mariners in Seattle on Friday night.
The Toronto Blue Jays won 2-0.
This win didn't allow the Jays to gain ground in the division race, as every team in the American League East secure

There are some questions surrounding the Montreal Canadiens' net.
One thing is certain: Jakub Dobes was excellent in the playoffs and at the end of the regular season, and he'll start the upcoming season as the No. 1 goaltender.
However, Samuel Montembeault's situation was the subject of much discussion last year.
Let's not beat around the bush: Montembeault didn't have a great season. He wasn't able to turn things around after being loaned to the Laval Rocket, and it's safe to say that Jacob Fo

Montreal Canadiens fans have been spoiled by the team's recent playoff run.
No one expected this, given that there are still significant gaps to fill on the roster.
First, there's the much-discussed second-line center—ideally another top-6 winger—and finally, another big, right-handed defenseman who's reliable on the defensive end.
With all these gaps, it's surprising in a way to have seen the Habs go this far in such a strong conference.
In fact, on the most recent episode of Tellem

Relievers will be on the market
The Royals and the Rockies are about to throw in the towel.
“Two teams that we believe will be putting their relievers on the market… the Rockies and the Royals.”
– @jonmorosi highlights the reliever market with exactly one month to go until the Trade Deadline pic.twitter.com/TgOUqqvOSG
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 3, 2026
What an arm
34 years ago, Larry Walker did this:
34 years ago, on July 4, 1992, Larry Walker demonstrated th

It was a busy day in the NHL on Wednesday as the free-agent market opened… but it was a different story for the Habs. The team reached an agreement with Ivan Demidov to keep him in town through 2035, but they didn't bring in any immediate reinforcements.
They added some depth to help out in Laval, but that's about it.
When you look at the prices, it's easy to see why Kent Hughes chose to stay out of the free-agent market. But we suspected that one of the players the Habs would have liked

With a record of 58 wins to 31 losses and a 14-game lead at the top of the National League West, everything is going perfectly for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Except, perhaps, for one thing.
What is it?
The health of their star player, Shohei Ohtani.
In fact, after last night's game against the San Diego Padres, the Japanese star explained that the reason for his early exit from the game—replaced by Miguel Rojas—was tightness in his right bicep.
Ohtani also said he'd had a similar issue

The REM breakdown prevented us from getting to Brossard in time for the scheduled Red vs. White games last Thursday—a summer family tradition. So all we could do was bike down the mountain and get back home in time to watch the whole thing on YouTube, from the comfort of our living room!
Unfortunately, Mr. Pugachyov—aka “Good Old Gleb”—was also unable to make it to Brossard on time, in his case due to visa complications…
Never mind—somewhat surprisingly

Rumors surrounding Shedeur Sanders' future continue to circulate, but an iconic figure with the Cleveland Browns believes the organization would be making a serious mistake by letting the young quarterback go right now.
Hall of Famer Joe Thomas believes Sanders simply hasn't had enough time to demonstrate his true potential.
Appearing on the radio show 92.3 The Fan, the former star offensive lineman stated that trading him for just a fourth-round pick would be a hasty decision.
According to Thom

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding brought together an impressive lineup of celebrities and sports figures in New York.
Among the guests who drew attention was New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, who made a rare public appearance alongside his wife, Jen.
The couple was spotted arriving near Madison Square Garden, where the ceremony took place. This appearance was particularly significant, as it was one of their first public outings together since Mike Vrabel had been at the c

The Yankees are in the midst of a really rough stretch. The team is struggling to win games (even though they finally won yesterday)… and even as offensive players return from injury, pitchers are starting to go down.
We know that Carlos Rodon has been placed on the injured list due to elbow inflammation. And even though he was being used more and more in relief, Carlos Lagrange (one of the team's top prospects) will also miss a few weeks due to a shoulder injury.
Carlos Lagrange suffered

Last week, Gavin McKenna joined the Toronto Maple Leafs. The forward was selected first overall in the draft, and he will join forces with Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and John Tavares.
The Leafs will clearly have offensive talent to spare.
That said, on Wednesday, Toronto also acquired Sergei Bobrovsky to help out in net. And that sparked a bit of a buzz, given that, just like McKenna, the goaltender wears #72.
So people were wondering which of the two would change his number… and

The New England Patriots have chosen to cut costs during the 2026 offseason by overhauling their linebacker corps.
Several veterans have left the organization, allowing the team to significantly reduce its payroll. However, this strategy raises significant concerns as the new NFL season approaches.
The departures of Anfernee Jennings, Jahlani Tavai, Marte Mapu, Jack Gibbens, and K'Lavon Chaisson have allowed the team to save or avoid nearly $22 million in salaries.
Some of these savings come dir

Yesterday afternoon, the Ducks watched as the Flyers made a hostile offer to Leo Carlsson. Carlsson signed a five-year contract that will pay him $18 million a year.
Barring a massive surprise, Carlsson will be the highest-paid player in the league next year. That's… something, isn't it?
But what this situation has really highlighted is just how tough Pat Verbeek's negotiating strategy is. It was complicated for Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish… and it's still complicated for Leo C

For now, Andy Green has been named interim manager of the New York Mets through the end of the season.
The team's plan is for him to return to a front-office role in 2027, at which point the club will begin searching for a long-term manager.
I don't expect that plan to change, but who knows?
We know that several names have been mentioned in connection with the job. We don't know if he's interested, but Alex Cora would certainly be the best candidate.
I say that because the next baseball executiv

Just a few hours after her highly publicized wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, Taylor Swift is already the subject of another major rumor.
According to several sources cited by journalist Rob Shuter, the superstar is currently in negotiations with the famous New York venue to stage a concert residency there that could bring in up to one billion dollars.
If the project comes to fruition, it would be a first in the music industry. No artist has yet achieved such a level of revenue

Shane Wright's future in Seattle appears uncertain.
The young center isn't progressing as hoped with the Kraken, having just come off a disappointing season.
After racking up 44 points (19 goals) in his first full NHL season, Wright finished last season with 27 points (12 goals) in 74 games…
That means he's not untouchable right now. In fact…
In fact, the Kraken are considering trading him because the player seems to want a fresh start. His agent, Kurt Overhardt, spoke with the tea

Yesterday, against the Braves in Atlanta, Juan Soto hit his 18th home run of the season in a losing effort. The New York Mets fell 5-3, suffering their 52nd loss of 2026. Only the Colorado Rockies (53) have suffered more losses than the Mets in the National League at this point in the season. That says it all.
Not only are the Mets underperforming, but the team's supposed leaders have struggled to make their mark since the start of the season. Among them, Juan Soto is the one fans in Queens were

The National Hockey League was rocked yesterday by a completely outrageous hostile offer, as the Philadelphia Flyers offered a five-year contract worth $18 million annually (!!!) to Leo Carlsson of the Anaheim Ducks.
Pat Verbeek and the Ducks now have one week to match this offer—or else trade Carlsson to the Flyers in exchange for four first-round picks.
It's an insane contract and an insane annual salary, considering it will make Carlsson the highest-paid player in the NHL for the 2026&n

It's impossible to overlook Tyson Philpot's performance since the start of the 2026 Canadian Football League season.
As noted by Benoît Rioux of the Journal de Québec, the Montreal Alouettes wide receiver is off to an exceptional start, which has already earned him several individual honors, including Player of the Week and Player of the Month for June.
After just four games, Philpot is dominating opposing defenses with an impressive 587 receiving yards. His most recent performance

Alexander Zharovsky is one of the Canadiens' top prospects.
And the organization's management had the opportunity to see him in action at the development camp, which took place this week in Brossard.
But there was one small snag, though.
As Francis Bouillon told reporters, Zharovsky participated in all the team meetings and activities offered to the players. But… the young player doesn't speak any English at all (to quote Bouillon), which meant he had to have a translator with him at all

Woooooooooooow!
That's what came out of my mouth yesterday when I saw the news about Leo Carlsson and the Philadelphia Flyers' hostile offer.
It's not something you see every day in the NHL, so let's just say it's got everyone talking… because we're talking about a completely crazy offer for one of the league's future stars. And man, is it exciting!
Pat Verbeek had said out loud that he'd match any offer for the young Swede. But let's be honest: he probably didn't expect another team to o

Expectations were sky-high when Caleb Williams was selected with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.
His first season was considered decent but nothing more, but the young quarterback completely turned things around in his second season.
Under head coach Ben Johnson, Williams led the Bears to an 11-6 regular-season record, helping them finish atop the NFC North. Statistically, he showed marked improvement with 3,942 passing yards and 27 touchdowns.
Despite this reg

A major trade scenario is currently shaking up the NFL, as the Pittsburgh Steelers, the San Francisco 49ers, and the New York Jets are reportedly linked to a possible three-team deal, according to several rumors circulating ahead of the start of training camp.
This type of complex trade is rare in the NFL, but it would involve several star players and significant salary cap implications.
In the reported discussions, star wide receiver DK Metcalf would be sent to San Francisco, while the Steelers

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats made a roster move by releasing American defensive back Greg Junior, a former NFL draft pick who was trying to carve out a lasting spot in the CFL.
Junior, 27, started the season on Hamilton's starting roster, playing in the first two games.
He recorded nine defensive tackles and one tackle on special teams before eventually being demoted to the practice squad and then released.
Drafted in the sixth round (197th overall) by the Jacksonville Jaguars, he had played in 10 ga

In the NHL, several major changes have been made in recent weeks.
In fact, we've seen just how outrageously high recent salaries have been (kudos to Kent Hughes), and the prices paid to acquire players make no sense.
One obvious example is the Bowen Byram trade and his new $12.5 million-per-season contract…
But we've also seen trades like the one involving Mavrik Bourque, pairing a young, sought-after player with a less attractive one (Ilya Lyubushkin)
And according to what David Pagnotta

Given the recent contracts handed out across the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens are fortunate to have a young group of players who are willing to play in Montreal for a lower annual salary.
With the recent contract extensions (Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes), the Habs now have eight key young players under contract for several years: Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Ivan Demidov, Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson, Kaiden Guhle, and Jakub Dobes.
This means there are no major contracts left to rene

Where will Patrik Laine play at the start of next season?
The only thing that's certain is that it won't be in Montreal.
The forward, who wants to continue his career in the NHL, has been an unrestricted free agent since July 1 and has not yet signed a contract.
As my colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois recently reported, several teams are reportedly interested in Laine, including the Kings, the Lightning, the Flames, and the Wild.
However, as David Pagnotta explained—having discussed the F

Dave Roberts recently surpassed 1,000 wins as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
It's safe to say that with his three championship rings and 1,000 (and counting) wins, he'll be recognized not only as a Dodgers legend but also as one of the greatest managers of the modern era.
The question we might ask ourselves right now is how long he'll want to manage the Dodgers.
In the short term, there's no reason to think he'd want to leave the team. Nor is there any reason to think his bosses would fire

A major surprise today, as Leo Carlsson accepted a hostile offer from the Flyers that will pay him $18 million annually for the next five seasons, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL.
This was already the second hostile offer since the free-agent market opened—and it may not be the last.
Some restricted free agents must be watching Carlsson's situation and rubbing their hands together in anticipation of their next contract.
This is particularly true for Connor Bedard, who is curr

So what will the Ducks do?
According to one NHL GM, Pat Verbeek should match the offer. Another believes the Ducks' GM should take the draft picks and call Steve Yzerman to acquire Dylan Larkin.
In short, the situation is generating a lot of buzz.It's fun to get the league's take on what #FlyTogether Pat Verbeek might be thinking.
“Easy match, but it jams up their cap. Wonder if 3 years was a more potent offer.” – one GM
“I think Pat takes all four picks and works out a d