Dylan Larkin could lose his captaincy, even if he stays

Things are pretty unusual in Detroit right now.
Captain Dylan Larkin wants to leave, and there's no GM. Could Steve Yzerman's replacement convince Larkin to stay? Maybe.
One thing's for sure: #71 might lose his “C.” And if he does, Moritz Seider is tipped to be the next captain of the storied franchise, according to Ansar Khan (Oilers Now).Ansar Khan: Re Red Wings: Mo Seider will be the next captain; I wouldn't be surprised if that happens even if Dylan Larkin comes back – Oile

In the days leading up to the World Cup 2026 final, amid all of the controversies etc, one of the loveliest storylines was about That Photo. The one from almost 19 years ago where a baby Lamine Yamal, with his mother Sheila, was being bathed by a young Lionel Messi for a UNICEF photoshoot. And yesterday they played in the final against each other, a wild and wonderful twist of fate.
It’s probably UNICEF’s most popular IG post ever.View this post on InstagramA post shared by UNICEF (@

Argentina and Spain faced off in the World Cup final yesterday afternoon.
And for the occasion, Cole Caufield was there with some NHL players to watch the game.
That said, there's a photo of “Tit-Cole” making the rounds on social media right now. And we have to talk about it.
Basically, in the photo in question, you can see Caufield (shirtless) alongside George Kittle, Filip Forsberg, Trevor Zegras… and Dylan Larkin.
The guys were all sitting together watching the match betwee

Mel C. was married in a Victoria Beckham gown but Victoria didn’t make it to the wedding. She was at the World Cup final yesterday. British Vogue did a highly detailed story on the gown.  View this post on InstagramA post shared by British Vogue (@britishvogue)
Every time I post something negative about Ted Lasso I get whacked but this was too good to pass up.Bluey for your uncle https://t.co/q0daKKHMUE— Sierra (@slothsaretight3) July 20, 2026
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Connor Bedard has signed his new contract.
The five-year deal will pay him an annual salary of $15 million per season. That's actually a pretty good amount for a young man who celebrated his 21st birthday just a few days ago (on July 17).
Today, Bedard spoke with the media to discuss his contract. And let's just say he took the opportunity to send a message to… Patrick Kane.
Basically, Bedsy addressed the rumors suggesting Kane will end his career in Chicago, where it all began for the Am

Right now, the Blue Jays have 13 pitchers in the majors.
Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, Patrick Corbin, Spencer Miles, Louis Varland, Jeff Hoffman, Tyler Rogers, Braydon Fisher, Mason Fluharty, Brendon Little, and Lazaro Estrada are the pitchers in question.
Which of them will still be with the Blue Jays after the trade deadline? That's the question.
If any of these players get injured, are traded, or are sent down to Triple-A, what are the team's options?
Max Scherzer,

Two of the biggest celebrity power couples were at the World Cup final yesterday. We should always start with Beyoncé, who actually allowed herself to be photographed while arriving with Jay-Z. We’ll come back to her outfit in a minute. They’ve been in New York for a while now as Jay’s been celebrating the anniversaries of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint with his three-show residency at Yankee Stadium last weekend.I wonder too if Jay was at the World Cup final to do m

Lane Hutson is a hard worker.
He's always the first one out on the ice for practice, and he's often one of the last to leave, too. We've seen that ever since he arrived in Montreal.
But there's another young player on the Canadiens who can keep up with him at that level: Ivan Demidov. The two of them push each other to become better hockey players, and in a way, it's great to see because it's encouraging for the years ahead.It's July 1st. It's 7:54 a.m. Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov are on the ic

The FIFA World Cup final brought out an award show/Met Gala list of celebrities, but not Cardi B, although she was still getting some football action because she was seen in Venice with Maduka Okoye … again!Remember, Cardi and Maduka were the gossip and the drama at Paris Fashion Week earlier this month when they were seated next to each other at one of the shows and then seen flirting on a terrace where the vibes were definitely vibing – and still vibing.Because they just turned up

At the start of this season, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was proclaiming loud and clear to anyone who would listen that he was capable of hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases, which would earn him the American League MVP title ahead of his teammate and captain, Aaron Judge.
However, that's not what has happened so far in 2026—far from it. In fact, the New York Yankees' second baseman currently has a low batting average of .224 with 14 home runs, 38 RBIs, and 26 stolen bases in the first 94 gam

The NHL is considering expansion. We know that.
And of course, a new team means an expansion draft. It's obviously not going to happen overnight, but it's still something to keep in mind.
When the NHL does expand, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton will need to be ready.
Marc Bergevin handled it well when the Golden Knights and the Kraken joined the NHL, since Alexei Emelin and Cale Fleury were the only players who left. And there were no disastrous trades to hand a star player to the Vegas club&hellip

The NFL is about to reach another major milestone in its history.According to several sources close to the team owners, Roger Goodell is expected to sign a new contract extension shortly that would allow him to remain league commissioner beyond the expiration of his current contract, scheduled for March 2027.
Although no official agreement has yet been announced, the consensus appears to be largely in favor of extending his tenure. The owners want to ensure stability at the helm of the NFL at a

Many of the football purists hated the existence of the first ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show and the performance itself didn’t change their mind. On the other side of that conversation, there are people who watched the event just for halftime. And still others who argue that while a halftime show during a football match isn’t tradition, given that the World Cup final was being played in America, where halftime shows are a tradition, the spectacle made sense. Me personally? I

The Canadiens have made nine trades since the start of the offseason.
The problem is that none of those nine trades has provided any short-term relief for Martin St-Louis.
Brendan Gallagher—at 50% of his salary—was traded for practically nothing…
Joshua Roy was sent to Utah in exchange for a defenseman who will start the season with the Rocket…
Luke Tuch headed to Columbus, while Hunter McKown joined the Montreal organization…
William Trudeau and Brett Berard wer

Carolina! Happy Birthday from Paula who tells me your “latest crush” is Josh O’Connor… girl, same. You’ve just given me an excuse to post some more photos of him and his fits from the Disclosure Day press tour because I wasn’t able to get it while it was happening. Josh was already a menace before he started working with Jason Bolden but now that Jason is styling him, it’s a full-blown crisis. Look at this. But also, STOP IT.It’s the mischievous s

Former NFL star Le’Veon Bell is back in the news, this time for legal reasons.The 34-year-old former running back was arrested in Ohio after failing to make child support payments, according to several U.S. media outlets.
According to reports, Bell owes more than $50,000 in back payments. His arrest came shortly after an autograph signing event he attended in his home state. He remains in custody at a Stark County facility pending further proceedings.
His attorney, Thomas Shaffer, maintain

As of June 18, the Boston Red Sox had a 5.6% chance of making the playoffs. Then, heading into their June 25 game, the Red Sox had a record of 32 wins and 46 losses
At that point, they were one of only 473 teams in Major League Baseball history with a record at least that poor after 78 games; none of those nearly 500 teams had ever made it to the postseason.
However, heading into yesterday's (Sunday's) game, the Red Sox's chances of making the playoffs had risen to 66.9% thanks to a thirteen-gam

The situation with the Canadiens’ goalies continues to be the talk of the town.
Right now, Jakub Dobes is the No. 1 goalie, but it's not yet clear whether Samuel Montembeault or Jacob Fowler will be his backup. That will depend on several factors, including the trade market.
Will Kent Hughes be able to trade his veteran goaltender or not?
But in any case, Jakub Dobes was given more than $16 million (from 2027 to 2030) so he can continue to develop in his role as the No. 1 goaltender.
I say

Dear Gossips,It was a weekend for the pop culture gods. The World Cup, of course, is the Olympus of sport – and since the final was set in the United States, the event brought together global superstars from almost every entertainment stream, from football to music to movies and television and also the celebrities of the digital generation. But mythological figures from the past were also present in our current timeline, as The Odyssey opened to Herculean expectations …and delivered

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic in all areas of society. That's to be expected.
To me, it's a bit like advanced stats in hockey: not using them would mean missing out on something, but you shouldn't rely solely on them either.
The middle ground is often the logical solution. And not just with AI…
Sports teams must also, inevitably, learn to deal with this increasingly important reality. And once again, it's all about finding the right balance.
Asking AI to generate trades (as the M

The New York Mets recently let Carlos Mendoza go. Andy Green is managing the team until further notice.
Clearly, it's safe to assume that Green—who will return to the second base coaching position in 2027 and whose name hadn't been mentioned as a managerial candidate since he left San Diego in 2019—wasn't the team's first choice.
First of all, if Alex Cora hadn't wanted to take a year off, I have a feeling the Mets would have gone head-to-head with the Phillies to hire him. But that'

Alex Ovechkin has always done whatever he wanted. And the most notable time he fully embraced a game plan, it earned him a Stanley Cup ring.
Does he want to drink liquor during a game? Doesn't want to play defense? Wants to stand still during a power play? Wants to gain weight over the summer?
He'll do it. He's never held back from living life to the fullest.Some familiar faces in the stands at MetLife Stadium for the @FIFAWorldCup final!pic.twitter.com/Xt4CoAVKcL
— NHL (@NHL_FR) July 19,

NFL training camps have officially kicked off, and, as they do every year, all eyes are on the rookies.While several first-round picks are already drawing the attention of observers, some less-expected players could quickly raise their stock and become serious contenders for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
The favorites are well known. Running back Jeremiyah Love of the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Fernando Mendoza of the Las Vegas Raiders are among the top contenders, according to sports bet

NFL training camps are now in full swing, and all 32 teams are entering a crucial phase of their preparations for the 2026 season.While rookies have begun joining their teams and coaches are evaluating their rosters, several high-profile veterans are still waiting to find a new home.
Although the free-agent market appears to have quieted down, several players capable of making an immediate impact are still available. Over the coming weeks, injuries, disappointing performances, and emerging needs

The indefinite suspension of Ryan Gold, the Arizona Cardinals’ director of college recruiting, continues to be a hot topic in the NFL.
A few days after the suspension was announced, his attorney stated that the allegations against his client are completely unfounded and confirmed that an appeal has already been filed.
The NFL maintains that its investigation concluded that Gold allegedly leaked confidential information regarding the Cardinals' picks in the 2026 draft prior to their officia

Macklin Celebrini and Cutter Gauthier are not at all the same kind of player.
However, both will be earning a very large sum of money. And before assuming that Celebrini will earn much more than Gauthier, it's important to keep a few key facts in mind.
For one thing, the Sharks' center is willing to accept less money to help his team compete. And Gauthier, according to Keith Yandle, doesn't want a penny less than Leo Carlsson.
So what might their contracts look like?
Even though Celebrini will e

In the past, Shohei Ohtani got fans used to seeing him pitch and hit on a regular basis. Everyone wondered how he did it.
But in 2026, at ages 31 and 32, it feels like he's hitting a wall. A small wall, but a wall nonetheless.
More often than not, Dave Roberts prevented him from pitching and hitting on the same day. He was given days off. He was pulled from games.
But despite all that, he's still delivering strong performances.
That said, his recent knee issues (he underwent procedures during th

It's a pretty busy day in New York today.
Two Yankees games, concerts by Noah Kahan, Bon Jovi, and Ariana Grande, and most importantly, the World Cup final between Lionel Messi's Argentina and Spain.
Imagine a day like that in Montreal…Poor Montreal—it would have been forced to cancel all events during the World Cup. https://t.co/xVaxsHep9s
— Jeremy Filosa(@JeremyFilosa) July 19, 2026At the biggest game of the year across all sports, we spotted several NHL players: Trevor Zegr

Charles Davalan is on fire
The Quebec native (a Dodgers prospect) is tearing it up in the minors. He now has 13 home runs, including three in his last three games.
Charles Davalan hits his 13th home run of the year for the High-A @greatlakesloons!
MLB's No. 83 prospect (@Dodgers) has homered in three straight games, dating back to before the break. pic.twitter.com/hewgLvCfjT
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 18, 2026
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While the hostile offer made by the Anaheim Ducks to Leo Carlsson has reignited discussions about this rarely used strategy in the NHL, one thing seems clear in Connor Bedard's case: the young forward never intended to go down that path.
According to his agent, Don Meehan, the Chicago Blackhawks' star player had already made up his mind well before the Carlsson situation came to light.
“Connor made it clear, even after the hostile offer and before the hostile offer, that he had no intentio