Erling Haaland’s birthday upgrade

The World Cup has been over for three days. Some people are happy they don’t have to hear about football anymore, and some people are in withdrawal that there’s no more wall-to-wall football coverage. No matter how you feel about all that football though, it’s undeniable that the World Cup was the cultural event of the summer 2026, with known stars in the spotlight and new stars reaching new levels of cultural popularity. It is what we know to be the celebrity cycle.And Erling

It was a day of roster cuts across the NHL, as all teams announced the rosters with which they will begin the regular season.
As a result, 71 players—including nine from the Canadiens—will have to clear waivers before joining their American Hockey League teams.71 players on waivers today, including Henri Jokiharju (BOS), Colin Blackwell (DAL), Nick Perbix (NSH), Ilya Lyubushkin (NSH), Ilya Samsonov (SJS), Alexander Holtz (VGK), and more. #stlblues claimed Justin Barron (NSH). #NJDevi

In this special episode to set the stage for the playoffs, Pascal Harvey, Sébastien Berrouard, and Charles-Alexis Brisebois share their predictions for the best-of-three series.
Enjoy the show.We'd like to remind you that anyone who wants to listen to us live can do so every Wednesday at 8 p.m. on Facebook, X, and YouTube. We record live to answer everyone's questions.
However, those who prefer to listen in a more traditional podcast format can do so at any time on all major podcast platf

Despite a shortened training camp, several prospects managed to stand out during the preseason games.
Notably, Florian Xhekaj is still with the Habs despite the cuts earlier today and could very well be in the starting lineup Tuesday night in Toronto.
Other players worth mentioning include defensemen David Reinbacher, Adam Engstrom, and Luke Mittelstadt, who have shown they are ready—or nearly ready—to play in the NHL.
In fact, the Canadiens surprised many by choosing to keep Engstro

Max Scherzer deserved a better ending than the one he got on Wednesday in Baltimore, in front of a few thousand fans.
That's (in part) why the pitcher wanted to start in Toronto today—that, and to try to surpass Justin Verlander…
While Scherzer—who started the day 10 strikeouts behind Verlander—didn't manage to catch up to Verlander, he was brilliant.
In fact, he was extraordinary. With 114 pitches over seven innings, the pitcher threw like he did when he was 10 years yo

The Canadiens have just completed their first training camp, which was shortened by a week.
Although the Habs played fewer preseason games than in previous seasons, several prospects managed to stand out and thus either secure a spot on the big team to start the season or make a strong impression that should guarantee them a call-up in the event of an injury.
However, Montreal newcomer Chris Kreider would have liked to play a few more preseason games to shake off the rust.
That's according to an

The series roundup is complete.
This afternoon, we were keeping an eye on Game 162 involving the Astros, Rangers, Phillies, and Diamondbacks.
As a reminder, the Astros needed to win their game or have the Rangers lose in order to qualify for the playoffs.Also, the Phillies needed to win their game or have the Diamondbacks lose to make the playoffs.It all comes down to the games starting at 3 p.m. https://t.co/u4FRXPWdZM https://t.co/oTJI0wWzRJ
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Behind the scenes, the Blue Jays' front office needs to look ahead to 2027 in an effort to redeem themselves after a disappointing 2026 season.
And to do that, the team will need to be ready on the mound.
We can all agree that the problem in 2026 wasn't the pitchers. For the most part, the ones who were there got the job done.
What hurt the team was the offense. And the injuries.
The Blue Jays will need even more depth on the mound to take it to the next level.So far, things are off to a good st

With the start of the season approaching, many goalies like to change their face masks to pay tribute to different people or to highlight a specific theme.
On the Montreal Canadiens, Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler will each have a new mask, while Samuel Montembeault will keep the one he's had since last February for now.
Jakub Dobes has chosen a “Game of Thrones” theme for his mask.
As for Fowler, he decided to pay tribute to organist Diane Bibaud.
Two magnificent masks.JAKUB DOBES @Ca

Josh Allen had a particularly tough first half against the Los Angeles Chargers, but a controversial play may partly explain one of his interceptions.
The Buffalo Bills quarterback had already thrown one interception when the second one occurred. However, video review shows that a Chargers defensive lineman appeared to have crossed the line of scrimmage before the ball was snapped, yet no penalty was called.
This error may have had a direct impact on Allen's decision.
Allen likely believed he wa

The picture of the Montreal Canadiens’ final roster is becoming clearer and clearer.
Shortly after announcing the players placed on waivers, the Habs also released the list of players who have been in Laval.
David Reinbacher and Jacob Fowler will officially start the season in Laval, barring any unexpected injuries.The Canadiens have assigned the following players to the Laval Rocket:
O. Beck, D. Bentley, L. Dauphin, J. Davidson, J. Fowler, F. Mesar, L. Mittelstadt, O. Protz, D. Reinbacher

The Los Angeles Rams may have to wait longer before their star acquisition returns. Myles Garrett, who is recovering from knee surgery, could be sidelined for about six weeks, according to reports from the NFL Network.
This timeline exceeds the initial estimate for the spectacular defensive lineman's return. Garrett was placed on injured reserve after playing in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.
The two-time Defensive Player of the Year was visibly hampered by his k

An Emotional George Springer
He doesn't know if he'll return to MLB in 2027.He again declined to make a definitive statement about what's next for him: “I don't know. I'll have that conversation with my wife and take it from there.”
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) September 27, 2026The Yankees have decided
Cam Schlittler will pitch on Tuesday.
Our starting pitchers for the Wild Card Series:#RepBX pic.twitter.com/ZksaF8SH0t
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 27, 2026
Aaron

On this Sunday afternoon, we were all waiting to see which players would be placed on waivers before the start of the regular season on Tuesday.
Teams have until 5:00 p.m. on Monday to submit their final rosters for the start of the season, and there are a few questions surrounding the Habs' final lineup.
Although we still don't know the fate of the young players exempt from waivers—such as Florian Xhekaj, David Reinbacher, and Jacob Fowler, among others—we can at least draw one conc

Drake Maye is having a rough start to the season, and his game against the Jacksonville Jaguars has raised concerns even further.
The New England Patriots quarterback committed three turnovers on Sunday, bringing his total to seven so far this season. That puts him at the top of the NFL in that category.
His first turnover was particularly unusual.
With the Patriots on Jacksonville's 35-yard line during the game's second drive, Maye stepped back to throw a pass. He appeared to be aiming for Kyle

That’s it—the CH’s training camp is over!
What have we learned? What can we say and hope for each of the key players heading into the upcoming season?
Here's a quick recap of this whirlwind camp before we move on to the proverbial “real deal”!
They were outstanding
Lane Hutson:
Can we expect anything less than excellence from Lane Hutson? #48 was probably ready to start another season the day after St. Jean-Baptiste Day… Much like what people still say about

Last year, the Red Sox and the Yankees faced off in the “best of the rest” series, as did the Padres and the Cubs.
And this year, history is repeating itself. Either the Yankees or the Red Sox will face the Eastern Division champion, and either the Cubs or the Padres will once again face the Brewers.
The difference? This year, the Padres will have home-field advantage against the Cubs. On Saturday night, that series was confirmed.
Who will have the advantage between the Cubs and the

Yesterday, there were once again two games taking place at the same time to wrap up the Montreal Canadiens' preseason schedule.
It's hard to remember everything that happened in the games, but there was one play involving Mike Matheson that's going to cost him some money.
In the first half of the game in Montreal, Ridly Greig was positioned in front of the net and interfered with Matheson's defensive efforts.
Matheson didn't take it well and reacted (a little) too harshly.
He threw a punch at Gr

The Baltimore Ravens will be able to count on one of their most dangerous offensive players for their matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil.
Wide receiver Zay Flowers is officially active for this afternoon's game. He had been listed as questionable after participating only minimally in Friday's practice.
Flowers had missed Baltimore's last game due to a hamstring injury. His return is good news for the Ravens' offense, especially after a spectacular performance in the season opener.
The

Training camp is often just business as usual and a necessary step for many players, especially veterans.
However, for some, it's the perfect opportunity to showcase their skills, compete for a spot, and prove they deserve a place on the roster to start the season.
Several players needed to prove themselves, but not all of them succeeded as well as Samuel Montembeault did.
In fact, we were also keeping an eye on Kirby Dach as a player who needed to perform and prove his place on the Montreal Can

The season is coming to an end. There's only one game left for all 30 MLB teams.
All games (except those in the Bronx and Washington, due to the weather) will be broadcast around 3 p.m.
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As of now, two of the four “best second-place” series are set in stone… and 10 of the 12 teams that will compete in the playoffs have secured their spots.
Here's a rundown of the situation.
In the American League, the Rays are guaranteed to finish in first place, and the Guardians&mda

The Montreal Canadiens’ training camp is officially over.
All that's left are the final roster cuts, which are expected to take place today around 2 p.m. with the waivers, before we can really get down to business.
We're all really excited for the season opener on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, especially after the Habs' strong preseason performance.
Indeed, the Habs had a strong preseason, winning four of their five games; their only loss came yesterday in Ottawa, when the Habs'

The NFL trade market could heat up around a big name. Several teams have reportedly begun to sound out the Pittsburgh Steelers about cornerback Joey Porter Jr., according to ESPN.
Among the interested teams are reportedly the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions. Pittsburgh is said to be open to listening to offers for its young player, but the team would want significant compensation before agreeing to trade him.
Porter Jr.'s contract situation could also play a role in the matter. The 25-year-

One of the highlights of the Montreal Canadiens' victory last night in their final preseason game was Chris Kreider's first goal in a Habs uniform.
Even though it wasn't the most spectacular goal—and it was just a preseason game—it made the fans happy, and I'm sure it felt good for Kreider to get on the board.
So that was a highlight of the game, but what really caught everyone's attention was Juraj Slafkovsky's performance.
The Habs' #20 was excellent, racking up three points—

First of all, I'd like to express my gratitude to my colleagues for allowing me to write this piece marking the end of Justin Verlander's career. The game between the Tigers and the Pirates took place early yesterday afternoon, and this recap of that historic game could have been published much earlier.
Ever since I started contributing to Passion MLB, I've had unexpectedly good timing when it comes to this future Hall of Famer. In the end, it makes you wonder if Verlander's starts were, for the

Samuel Montembeault has been out of the picture in goal for the Montreal Canadiens for quite some time now, both by the team and by the fans.
Toward the end of last season, Monty was benched by Jacob Fowler, and he wasn't dressed a single time in the playoffs, making it clear that he was no longer part of the team's plans.
All summer long, people expected the Quebec-born goaltender to be traded, but in the end, he showed up for training camp.
We all expected him to be placed on waivers at the en

The Chicago Bears will have to play without Caleb Williams in their next game, and his absence could last longer than expected.
According to reports from ESPN and the NFL Network, the young quarterback is suffering from a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Medical experts consulted on the matter estimate that such an injury typically requires three to four weeks of recovery.
However, this timeframe is an estimate and not an official return date. The Bears are still evaluating Williams' condition on a wee

The Edmonton Elks won a true offensive showcase on Saturday night, defeating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-35 in overtime. At the heart of this spectacular victory was a historic performance by kicker Vincent Blanchard.
Blanchard completely dominated the game from the field goal line. He made nine field goals, setting a new Canadian Football League record. Prior to this, the CFL record was eight field goals in a single game, a mark that had been achieved five times.
The Edmonton kicker was directly

The Laval Rouge et Or won the first matchup of the season against the Montreal Carabins in a true offensive showcase.
The Laval team prevailed 42-34 on Saturday at TELUS Stadium, remaining undefeated after four games. For their part, the Carabins suffered their first loss of the season.
The game quickly demonstrated why both teams rank among the RSEQ's most productive offenses. No fewer than 76 points were scored over the course of the evening.
Montreal, however, had taken control right from the

Once again on this Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens had the opportunity to play two games at the same time, but this time against the Ottawa Senators.
In Montreal, Group A was in action, while Group B was in Ottawa.
Here are the two lineups for the Habs.Tonight's projected split-squad lineups in Montreal and Ottawa
Tonight's projected split-squad lineups from Montreal and Ottawa #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/LkPBnEbMVT
— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) September 26, 2026And here are t