Intro for August 19, 2026

Dear Gossips,Emmys voting is now underway and will continue until next Wednesday 26 August. In the Best Supporting Actor category, comedy, the nominees are Colman Domingo, Paul W Downs, Nick Offerman, Stephen Root, Michael Urie, and Tyler James Williams. Oh yeah, and also Harrison Ford. This is Harrison’s second Emmy nomination, after his first-ever Emmy nomination last year. Which he didn’t win.Will he win this time?According to awards experts, he has a chance, but given the breakou

Canadians, in general, tend to be pretty conservative when it comes to uniforms. The team has found a formula that works and has stuck with it for decades.
And that's hardly a bad thing—after all, you don't change a winning formula.
But in recent years, we've seen the club wear blue and light blue as part of the Reverse Retro concept. At the time, every team in the league had added a new uniform to its collection—one intended as a tribute to retro uniforms worn by each team.
And now,

Chris Evans has been very quiet lately, he had three projects in 2025 (I had to look at his IMDb) and nothing for 2026 until Doomsday. Entertainment Weekly has a first look at Sacrifice. I thought it was a bad angle from the Met Gala.
Maybe we don’t need so many first looks. Maybe we don’t need any looks. Maybe we just wait for the trailer.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Filmes & Filmes (@filmesefilmes)
Gigi Hadid has a cameo on Not Suitable for Work, a Mindy Kaling p

This afternoon, Paul Skenes was back on the mound. The pitcher had been given a few extra days of rest following his last start, which took place on August 11.
As a reminder, he had been pulled from that game after just 65 pitches.
So the question was whether the rest would help Skenes… and in the end, it didn't really. He finished his outing with just 4.1 innings pitched and 81 pitches.
During that time, he allowed four hits, four walks (he was struggling with his control), and three ear

For shipwright Dave Sharp, most interesting aspect of restoring the 63-year-old fishing vessel the Crystal S is its cultural heritage.“The distinctive part about this boat is the traditional Japanese techniques that are used in it,” Sharp said.“Otherwise, it’s a pretty typical Fraser River salmon boat , though a really good example of the kinds of boats that evolved on the river.”For the last two years, Sharp and his team of volunteers have been restoring the ship,

There are only a few weeks left until the official release of NHL 27. And just like every year, EA Sports is taking advantage of the game's imminent release to reveal the ratings for the top players.
Yesterday, for example, we learned that Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield were rated particularly highly. And that makes sense, considering the great seasons both players just had.
And today, it was the turn of the top defensemen and goaltenders to be revealed. It's worth noting that Jakub Dobes isn't a

Yesterday, an invite leaked for a dinner Goop is hosting for OpenAI (aka ChatGPT) founder Sam Altman. I’ve tried to trace who broke the story, the first published story I could find was on Puck News.The dinner is off-the-record (wink wink) and al fresco, which is a fancy way of saying keep your mouth shut and we are eating outside. You know what’s not off the record? Anything anyone in the world types into ChatGPT, because they retain all that data to train their models.Gwyneth's inv

Andy Green is the interim manager of the Mets.
When Carlos Mendoza was fired, the Mets turned to the former Padres manager. Green was already with the organization, working on the second floor.
And right now, things are going well. He hasn't saved the season for his team (no one could have), but the guys have been playing better since Green settled into his role as manager.
The question many people in New York are asking is this: Could the plan to have him return to his executive role in 2027 ch

Corey Pronman has lost his mind.
And I'm not exaggerating one bit!
He posted an article earlier today revealing his ranking of the top 156 U23 players in the NHL. And…
And it's caused quite a stir because Lane Hutson is NOT listed among the National Hockey League's future stars. Uh, how do I put this, Corey…
Lane Hutson is already an NHL star. For crying out loud! The guy just finished sixth in the Norris Trophy voting last season, and it's not because he's good-looking—it's

Do you like nicknames?
I'm asking because the Canadiens have invited “the Rat” to their rookie camp, which will take place in a few weeks.
Who is it?
We're talking about Mavrick Rousseau-Hamel, who has spent the last few years playing for the Quebec Remparts in the QMJHL. It's also worth noting that Rousseau-Hamel is a 5'10”, 168-pound left-handed forward who doesn't describe himself as the most offensive player on the planet.
He tallied 27 points (nine goals) in 56 games last

During his time with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan from 2018 to 2024, before crossing the Atlantic, Kazuma Okamoto hit 232 home runs.
However, heading into the Toronto Blue Jays' game last night (Tuesday) against the Rays in Tampa Bay, the Japanese slugger had yet to hit a home run in August; his last home run came on July 28 against the Washington Nationals.
It's been a tough month for the 30-year-old, as evidenced by his .487 OPS in August, with three walks and 18 strikeouts.
But the Japanese sl

The NFL preseason sometimes brings some surprising decisions.
This is particularly true for Ceyair Wright, a young defensive back for the Cincinnati Bengals who chose to leave the organization while trying to earn a spot on the roster.
The reason for his departure is rather unusual in the world of professional football: Wright now wants to prioritize his acting career.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed the player's decision, explaining that two important passions were competing with one an

Two Habs players are currently still without contracts: Zachary Bolduc and Arber Xhekaj. Both players are RFAs (restricted free agents) and are still eligible for a hostile offer.
I've wondered a few times over the summer: Is it a coincidence that the only two players still without contracts are two guys who are struggling to find their role in Martin St-Louis' lineup?
 
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This morning, we chatted about Corey Pronman's top 156 U23 players.
We talked about the fact that Juraj Slafkovsky is ranked fourth on the list and that Ivan Demidov is the eighth-best player on Pronman's list.
They're in the “star” and “near-star and top-tier player” categories, respectively, in the rankings, which can be found on The Athletic's website this morning.
But I wanted to take the time to take a more serious look at the case of Lane Hutson, a player whom Corey

Who let the dogs out?Arguably, it was Jordan Illingworth and Leo Powell.Previously globe-trotting nightclub operators, the couple established a new base of operations in Victoria to launch North America’s largest dog festival in 2011.Fifteen years later, the Pet-A-Palooza Day of the Dog takes place in eight locations, including this Sunday’s takeover of the 1100-block of Mainland Street in Yaletown. The festival is expected to bring in over 15,000 people and their furry family membe

Who let the dogs out?Arguably, it was Jordan Illingworth and Leo Powell.Previously globe-trotting nightclub operators, the couple established a new base of operations in Victoria to launch North America’s largest dog festival in 2011.Fifteen years later, the Pet-A-Palooza Day of the Dog takes place in eight locations, including this Sunday’s takeover of the 1100-block of Mainland Street in Yaletown. The festival is expected to bring in over 15,000 people and their furry family membe

The start of the school year is fast approaching, and cooler evenings will soon be here, but the level of competition will also be heating up on our fields. Here's an overview of the action currently underway.
In Senior baseball, the Bélisle League is currently on hiatus while the Canadian Championship is being held in New Brunswick. The LBMQ representatives will play their first game this Thursday against Newfoundland. Later that evening, it will be Nova Scotia's turn to face our favorit

The New Orleans Saints will have to make do without one of their key offensive players at the start of the 2026 season.
Running back Alvin Kamara has suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament and is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks.
At 31, Kamara remains a key figure on the Saints' offense, but this injury comes at a time when there were already questions surrounding his future with the team. His last season, in particular, was marked by a decline in production, fueling disc

When has a ranking ever failed to get people talking?
Yesterday, Corey Pronman ranked the 32 NHL teams based on the quality of their under-23 players. The Canadiens came in third on the expert's list.
This takes established players into account, not just prospects.
What caught people's attention was the fact that the ranking of the Habs' players as a group had some flaws. For example, Jacob Fowler was the 13th player on the Canadiens' list.
Adam Engstrom is ranked 10th—he's knocking on the

Yesterday, the creator of DobberHockey offered some fairly generous projections for David Reinbacher’s upcoming season.
He projected Reinbacher to play about 40 games and score 19 points.
Even accounting for a few games missed due to injuries and others played in Laval, that wouldn't be bad for the former No. 5 overall pick by the Canadiens in 2023.
Brian Wilde, a contributor to Tony Marinaro's podcast, The Sick Podcast, has a different perspective with a different kind of projection.&ldqu

Alexander Zharovsky continues to be the talk of Montreal. We know he's back in Russia and has played in some preseason games since then.
What role will he play in Montreal? How many years will it take before we see him on the big club's roster?
These are questions that remain unanswered for now, but Grant McCagg shared his thoughts on the Russian's future in his podcast.McCagg began with an interesting statement. He believes Zharovsky is still at least two years away from the NHL, based on what

Tarik Skubal has short-, medium-, and long-term goals for 2026.
In the short term, the pitcher's goal is clearly to get back in shape. He hasn't been pitching up to his potential since arriving in L.A.
In my opinion, he just needs time to adjust.
He's the first to admit it: he needs to step up his game. He needs to stay on the mound a little longer to help the Dodgers win.
“My last outing was 5 innings, the one before that was 6; that’s just not acceptable—it’s not the st

Few people expected the Montreal Canadiens to draft Gleb Pugachyov in the first round this summer, let alone move up two spots to ensure they got him.
As you get to know the Russian, it's clear that the pick makes sense. We know the Habs wanted to bulk up, and they chose the most intimidating player in the draft.
However, he doesn't just dish out checks and throw down—he knows how to play hockey.
The comparison to Tom Wilson is obvious, since he's pretty much the only player of his type in

At the trade deadline, the Blue Jays traded some players. Then they started winning a bunch of baseball games.
It happens sometimes, but it's still strange.
Until proven otherwise, the Blue Jays will therefore fight for their spot in the playoffs. And they have to do it without some key players.
Even though some new additions (Jose Soriano, Brett Bateman) are helping the team stay competitive despite the departures, some key players have left.
Kevin Gausman is a good example. He was so well-like

The Canadiens are still looking for their second-line center.
That was the case last summer, when everyone was wondering who would get the chance to play alongside Ivan Demidov.
And it's still the case this year, since Kent Hughes hasn't been able to pull off the big move we were all expecting in Montreal. 
What if the Canadiens' solution were… Sean Monahan?
That's the idea a reader named Y. Perron sent to us via email at DLC. And I decided to analyze Mr. Perron's idea for the sake o

Patrik Laine is still a free agent.
And the more time goes by, the more it seems he might have to settle for a tryout just to land a spot in the National Hockey League.
That's where things stand with the player himself. 
The guy has been linked to several teams since the start of the summer, and there are plenty of rumors swirling around him. Everyone has an opinion about the Finn…
Mike Rupp, who was on the DFO Rundown podcast, said what he would do if he were in Laine's shoes: do ev

OMG
Jose Iglesias will throw out the ceremonial first pitch tonight at the Mets game.
Candelita returnsJose Iglesias is throwing out the first pitch tonight at Citi Field! pic.twitter.com/vzvcwcVgon
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) August 18, 2026
Ketel Marte is undergoing tests
His knee is the issue: he's heading back to Arizona.
Ketel Marte is returning to Arizona to get an MRI on his knee, per @NickPiecoro. pic.twitter.com/mYwv7njqHW
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) August 18, 2026
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Fast and the Furious, the first movie that would eventually become a franchise, released in 2001. Since then there have been nine more, for a total of ten at the moment, with a planned eleventh installment called Fast Forever.Last night there was a fan event to celebrate the milestone, with several Fast Furious family members in attendance including Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Meadow Walker representing her father, Paul, and of course the fam

Carey Price is still receiving tributes.
The day after his official induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the former Montreal Canadiens goaltender will make a highly anticipated return to the Bell Centre to celebrate with Montreal fans.
Price will be honored on November 10, the day after the ceremony in Toronto. This time, it will be the Canadiens fans who get to pay tribute to him… as his name is officially added to the Bell Centre's Ring of Honor.
The ceremony in Toronto on November 9

This “time is a construct” moment is brought to you by To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, which premiered 8 years ago. How is that possible? This might require a rewatch. I’d be down for a “where are they now” movie. When the series ended, I think that was the plan.
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