Here's a first look inside the new Freedom Mobile Arch in Vancouver

Vancouver’s newest live entertainment hot spot is the Freedom Mobile Arch at Hastings Park.From its breathtaking backdrop views of the North Shore mountains to its state-of-the-art design, the replacement for the almost-100 year-old PNE Amphitheatre is a welcome arrival to the city’s arts and cultural spaces.The new outdoor performance venue boasts North America’s largest free-span wood roof. Reaching more than 73 metres across, it’s built entirely of Canadian timber. Th

Yesterday, Houston Astros outfielder and designated hitter Yordan Alvarez hit a grand slam and led his team to an easy 13-2 victory over the Sacramento A's.
His 22nd home run of the season currently ranks him second in Major League Baseball, one home run behind the leader, Kyle Schwarber. By driving in four runs against the A's yesterday, he increased his season total to 48 RBIs, tying him with CJ Abrams for second place. Andy Pages (53) of the Dodgers leads the league in that category so far in

Former CFL player Michael Carter was found not guilty on six counts of sexual assault and sexual exploitation related to his time as a counselor at a high school in Windsor, Ontario.
The verdict was handed down Wednesday by Ontario Superior Court Judge Brian Dube, who concluded that the Crown had failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
According to the ruling reported by the Windsor Star, the judge noted significant inconsistencies in the testimony of the three complainants, all form

After three games in this Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights, it's already clear that we're witnessing one of the best finals in a long time.
Every game has been decided by a single goal, including two in overtime, making this a true classic of a series.
These are two teams that are very evenly matched in terms of talent and skill level, which makes for a completely wild battle in every game.
And let's just say that watching this Stanley Cup Final and

Mitch Marner put on a simply unreal performance last night for the entire hockey world, racking up four points, including a hat trick in the second period.
The Vegas Golden Knights' #93 was sensational, scoring two spectacular goals.
His electrifying performance was nearly overshadowed by the Hurricanes' four-goal comeback, but fortunately for Marner, the Knights narrowly escaped with a win in overtime.
After the game, Marner reflected on his historic performance, and later we heard from John To

Women's flag football will reach a major milestone in Canadian university sports by becoming a pilot sport for U SPORTS starting in the 2027–2028 season.
The announcement was made Wednesday during the organization's annual conference in Newfoundland, confirming the commitment to expand the range of sports available to female student-athletes.
This decision is part of a strategy to grow women's sports and diversify intercollegiate competitions across the country.
With this addition, U SPORT

Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals took place last night at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas, with the series tied at 1-1.
So far, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights had put on an excellent show in the first two games of the series, and let's just say that Game 3 was no exception.
Here's a recap of that wild game.
We were treated to three completely different periods of regulation time in this game.
1st period: Perfectly even with no goals
In the first period, the game remained very tight

CF Montréal has reportedly made a decision regarding the future of its head coach.
According to information I was able to obtain today, the Montreal club is expected to announce in the coming days that Philippe Eullaffroy will remain in his position at least until the end of the 2026 season. My colleague Nilton Jorge also received the same information this evening.
This decision would put an end to several weeks of speculation surrounding the identity of the man who will lead the team upo

Nothing is going right for the San Diego Padres, who have lost their last six games and now trail the Los Angeles Dodgers by eight games in the National League West division.
The Padres' offense is in shambles, with Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, and Manny Machado not even a shadow of their former selves in 2026.
And as speculation continues about the reason for the Padres' offensive slump, Tatis has vented his frustration at the advanced statistics that have taken over Major League Baseba

The Canadiens were so close to the goal, yet so far away.
It's clear this team lacks the tools to win it all one day. Don't worry, though—Kent Hughes is on the case.
A winning team has to overcome some adversity, and that's exactly what the Habs faced in 2025-2026. Ivan Demidov believes his team will be back. He predicts not just one, but several Stanley Cups for the Habs.Ivan Demidov on the Habs' future:
“This is a team that's going to win, not only one Stanley Cup, but I think a co

Chris Bassitt was moved
The video prepared by the Blue Jays for his return to Toronto brought back some wonderful memories.
Caught up with former #BlueJays pitcher Chris Bassitt and asked him about his video tribute. He said he got choked up watching it:
“This whole place is too emotional for me… This place will always be the most special place for me… My son is Canadian! … there are so many different ties”
— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) June 6, 2026
Royce Lewi

The San Francisco 49ers may be forced to make moves in the trade market if they want to remain competitive in an increasingly competitive NFC West.
Despite an already well-structured roster, the pressure is mounting as their direct rivals make major moves during the offseason.
On one hand, the Los Angeles Rams made a major splash by acquiring elite defensive player Myles Garrett, an addition that immediately changes the landscape of the division.
On the other hand, the Seattle Seahawks have reta

Matthew Knies in Montreal: it was a close call.
He was literally one minute away from becoming a member of the Canadiens. But as we know, the trade fell through because of former Leafs GM Brad Treliving.
Alex Zharovsky, another prospect, and two first-round picks would have been headed to Toronto. In fact, David Pagnotta believes this trade will be revisited this summer regardless of the Leafs' direction.
But, according to Arpon Basu, Kent Hughes tried to offer that package for other stars. That

The Denver Broncos are entering a critical phase of their long-term planning, a situation that could have a direct impact on their young quarterback, Bo Nix.
The organization is taking a flexible financial approach that hints at a possible major contract extension for its former first-round pick.
Bo Nix, selected 12th overall in the 2024 draft, is currently recovering from two ankle surgeries he underwent during the offseason.
However, he is expected to return to action for training camp, which

This afternoon, the Blue Jays will face the Orioles. After suffering a (heavy) loss yesterday, the Toronto team will be looking to bounce back against a division rival.
Except that in addition to losing yesterday's game, the team also lost Daulton Varsho. The outfielder was dealing with a wrist injury, and there were questions about whether he'd be able to play today.
And as it turns out, he's not in the starting lineup today.
Let's bounce back! #BlueJays50 pic.twitter.com/GxojzVCjXy
— Tor

As of today, the Canadiens hold the 28th pick in the upcoming draft. As a reminder, the reason they don't have the 29th pick is because the Senators will be drafting 32nd as a penalty for the Evgenii Dadonov saga.
Obviously, we're a long way from the days when the team was drafting in the top 5 every year. Seeing the team turn the corner in its rebuild means it's no longer in the running for the top prospects.
The Ruck twins are all well and good, but they're not exactly Ivan Demidov, you know.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Denzel Ward was keen to clarify his intentions regarding his future with the team, just days after the blockbuster trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams.
Speaking at his celebrity softball game on Saturday, Ward stated unequivocally that he still wants to be part of the Cleveland organization, despite the departure of his former teammate and one of the franchise's defensive pillars.“I definitely want to stay here,” he said. “Myles is

Last fall, Crave released the second season of the series La reconstruction. The show follows the Montreal Canadiens and offers a glimpse into the club's day-to-day operations.
The goal was to help fans better understand what was happening as the club went through its… rebuilding process.
And clearly, the series was a huge success. We learned some very interesting things… and it's set to continue this fall.
Crave has confirmed that La reconstruction will return this fall with a new

With a record of 38 wins and 23 losses, the Milwaukee Brewers are firmly in control of their own destiny, sitting atop the National League Central Division, five games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals.
This position is partly due to the work of the Brewers' pitching staff, led by Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison, who both currently have ERAs under 2.00.
However, Brandon Woodruff, Quinn Priester, and Logan Henderson are currently sidelined. And this week, Coleman Crow looked shaky against the

Philadelphia Eagles fans are known for their passion and their ability to quickly adopt unique traditions.
However, an idea launched by star wide receiver A.J. Brown never managed to win over the public.
During a live social media broadcast in the summer of 2025, Brown admitted to admiring the popularity of the famous chant associated with his former teammate Cooper DeJean.
Whenever DeJean made a big play, Eagles fans would let out a thunderous “Cooooop!” from the stands, creating on

On Monday morning, it was reported that Brendan Gallagher had asked the Canadiens to trade him. The veteran, who has been sidelined in recent weeks, wants the chance to play on a regular basis next season.
And since that clearly won't be the case in Montreal, he wants to look elsewhere.
We know that Kent Hughes wants to make sure he handles the situation properly. He has given Gallagher's agent permission to talk to other teams, and the GM wants to trade him to a place that will suit Gallagher.

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival opens its 37th season with a bawdy romp, The Merry Wives of Windsor, running June 9 through Sept. 19 on the BMO Mainstage.The work is rumoured to have been directly requested by Queen Elizabeth I. Apparently, Her Majesty wanted a play where the portly knight from Henry IV, Sir John Falstaff, is in love.Director Rebecca Northan helms the Vancouver version, the fourth production of this show by the company: This time, with a musical spin.“Shakespeare i

New details revealed by Albert Breer show just how far the Los Angeles Rams were willing to go to strengthen their defense for the 2022 season.
According to reports, the California-based team reportedly submitted two spectacular offers before the trade deadline. The Rams reportedly proposed packages including two first-round picks to acquire either Brian Burns, then a member of the Carolina Panthers, or Maxx Crosby.
In both cases, the teams involved reportedly refused to part with their defensiv

Right now, the Blue Jays’ rotation looks like this: Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, Patrick Corbin… and two days with a bullpen committee.
You can count on Spencer Miles (who pitches several innings in five games behind a reliever) and Simeon Woods Richardson, who is a long reliever. But that's not much.
Braydon Fisher starts tomorrow, the #BlueJays say.Spencer Miles expected to pitch a bunch in the middle.
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) June 6, 2026
That said, the good new

Jakub Dobes became a fan favorite in Montreal during the Canadiens' playoff run. The goalie was absolutely dominant… and his candor with the media made a lot of people grow to love him.
Because, yeah, he's easy to like, hehe.
And today, Dobes gave fans another reason to love him. On his Instagram account, he posted a few photos to thank the fans for their support.
But what really caught everyone's attention is that the goalie did it… in French:Thank you, Montreal. We'll come back e

Yesterday morning, we learned that Nick Suzuki had won the Selke Trophy. The Habs' captain, who has been dominant defensively at 5-on-5 this year, received nearly all of the first-place votes to win his first career Selke.
No, it wasn't even close.Full voting table for the Selke Trophy for best defensive forward, won by #Habs captain Nick Suzuki. As voted by the PHWA. #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/APtI1bqEig
— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) June 5, 2026That said, it's interesting to note that Mart

The Blue Jays’ 2026 season has been, in some ways, a nightmare.
The team is 1.5 games out of the playoffs because the American League is weak, but… let's just say the team doesn't always help itself.
And yesterday was another example of that.
The offense once again lacked opportunism, which meant the Blue Jays scored only three runs against the Orioles.
The problem? Trey Yesavage hit a wall in the sixth inning and ended his outing having given up no fewer than six earned runs.
The r

The Montreal Alouettes kicked off their 2026 season in spectacular fashion by defeating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 30-27 in overtime on Thursday night at Hamilton Stadium.
Despite several tough moments and injuries to key offensive players in the first half, the Alouettes once again demonstrated their ability to bounce back in the face of adversity. Led by quarterback Davis Alexander, the Alouettes found a way to get back into the game on multiple occasions before completing their comeback in over

Last week, when discussing a potential trade involving Michael Hage, we wrote the following:The hunt for the big fish undoubtedly centers on [Hage] as the headliner. If the return doesn't include a center of the caliber of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Sidney Crosby, Nico Hischier, Robert Thomas, or Quinton Byfield, Hughes and Gorton would probably be better off being patient.Obviously, this list wasn't exhaustive, but by including Byfield, it gave a very good idea of the minimum caliber of pl

Jakub Dobes is clearly the Montreal Canadiens' No. 1 goaltender; there's no longer any doubt about that given how the season ended and, above all, the Canadiens' goaltender's performance in the playoffs.
Dobes has established himself in net and will start the upcoming NHL season as the starting goaltender for the first time in his career.
He has taken the place of Samuel Montembeault, who has even lost his backup role.
In fact, Jacob Fowler has also moved ahead of the Quebec-born goaltender, rel