Intro for July 21, 2026

Dear Gossips,A great movie doesn’t always deliver a great press tour. And a great press tour doesn’t necessarily mean the movie will be great. The Odyssey, however, hit it on both counts. The film, as we have seen, has been embraced by (most) critics and audiences after a high-key press tour with all the Zendaya and Tomdaya and the Hathaway and the fashion and even the debates about the accents and the accuracy.Now, after the movie’s opening weekend, we’re still getting g

Nicole Kidman might have a new boyfriend. But first, let’s backtrack a bit to why she has a new boyfriend which, a little more than a year ago, she may not have ever expected.It was in the fall 2025, not even a year ago, that news first broke that Nicole and Keith Urban were over. And according to reports, he was the one who wanted out of their marriage while she’d been trying to save it. Once it became public though, they formalised their split pretty quickly with a parenting agreem

The Atlanta Braves have been playing without their star player, Ronald Acuña Jr., since June 10 due to a strained left hamstring—the same injury that Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees has just suffered.
But some good news has finally arrived in Georgia, as the Braves announced this morning (Monday) that they have activated the star outfielder for tonight's game against the New York Mets.
We knew it was coming, but now it's official. In a corresponding roster move, the Braves se

Things have been pretty hectic in Detroit during the offseason.
I'd say that's not surprising, since the “Yzerplan” didn't work out and it's been a long time since the team made the playoffs.
The status quo was untenable.
Dylan Larkin got the ball rolling by asking to be traded. The fact that his request was made public sent shockwaves through the NHL and put the Red Wings in a bind.
Patrick Kane, in particular, left because he couldn't see how he could win in Detroit without Larkin.

Sure enough, as Comic-Con got going over the weekend, new footage being released died instantly, with one notable exception. Crave and AMC+ released the teaser for Yaga, the upcoming mystery/thriller series starring Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, Clark Backo (Letterkenny’s one and only Rosie, a great gal), and a post-Heated Rivalry Hudson Williams.Williams was not present at Comic-Con, but he did send a video saying he wishes he was there, which I do not believe because we’ve all seen

Tonight is the Hollywood red carpet premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the final red carpet stop on what’s been a worldwide press tour. And for Tom Holland and Zendaya, it’s between two press tours, happening concurrently, since they’re also in The Odyssey, currently the #1 movie at the cineplex and soon to be the #2 movie at cineplex when Brand New Day opens this week. As I wrote a few days ago, they are on track to be the first married couple to actually be IN the two big

All eyes have been on Kirill Marchenko for the past 48 hours. Will he join the Canadiens in the coming days?
According to some insiders, a trade is imminent and the ball is in Kent Hughes' court.
However, according to reporters in Columbus and Marchenko's agent, he is not about to move to Montreal.
Who should we believe?
From what I'm hearing, Kent Hughes could very well finalize a major trade in the coming days… but it wouldn't necessarily involve Kirill Marchenko.
Instead, the Canadiens

Unlike in previous years, there's a sense of urgency among the New York Yankees as the trade deadline approaches, as evidenced by the numerous rumors surrounding San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller. Perhaps this is because the window of opportunity for captain Aaron Judge and his teammates Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole could close at any moment.
And with Cody Bellinger's injury—he was placed on the 10-day injured list yesterday (Sunday) due to a strained left hamstring—that se

Marvel’s Hall H presentation happened Saturday night, and though Kevin Feige was focused on the future of the MCU, it felt like a blast from the past, with stunts and a huge assemblage of famous people to promote upcoming films. Kayleigh Donaldson called it a “recession indicator” in the Squawk chat which made me laugh.The two biggest pieces of news are two new casting announcements, which might be proof that Marvel isn’t dead yet. The first is that David Jonsson, from Al

Last night, the HabsOnReddit account posted a photo of Andrei Markov.
In the photo, he can be seen chatting with a young player. And reading the tweet, it becomes clear that the former Canadiens captain was serving as a mentor for the Russian national team.
He was there on the sidelines of a recent development camp.Source: https://t.co/w76s5xW0Hr
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) July 27, 2026I don't know about you, but I'm always surprised to see that Andrei Markov isn't holed up at home since he

Dear Gossips,Most people, at least the ones who know what they’re talking about and not just social media trolls, were expecting The Odyssey to do well during its second weekend at the box office. Preliminary numbers are now in – only a 30% drop from the first weekend for a global total, so far, of $639 million, which means it’s now expected to cross the billion-dollar mark by the end of its run. And, remember, it’s an R-rated film. By any measure, it’s a smash hit.

How patient are Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton?
The more time passes, the more important I think it is to ask this question in relation to the Canadiens' long-term plan to win the Stanley Cup.
And when I say “win the Cup,” I mean turning the Habs into a powerhouse. After all, that's the front office's goal: to eventually win the Stanley Cup.
I say this because the club continues to take a long-term approach. It keeps making decisions that won't negatively impact its chances of winning d

Lawrence Books has been a fixture on the corner of West 41st Avenue and Dunbar Street in Vancouver for decades.But it has also been shrouded in mystery, because it seems to have been closed for years.The books in the windows have faded from exposure to sunlight. So too have the handwritten signs that say “No! No! No! No! No Dumping! Do Not Leave Books, Papers, Magazines, Etc. In The Doorway!”It has led to lots of social media chatter about the store. A four-year-old Reddit post stat

The Red Sox are on a roll. Despite their loss Wednesday night to Baltimore, their 15-game winning streak has been eye-opening.
We now expect the Red Sox to be active in the trade market.
The Red Sox's goal, in addition to acquiring new players, will be to find a way to rely on Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet by the end of the season.
They are two of the team's best players and have been sidelined for a long time.
Crochet is expected to need about six weeks before he can start pitching again. A

Kirby Dach has been the subject of quite a bit of talk recently.
And that's to be expected: he's a polarizing player who was looking for a contract after another season in which he had his moments of brilliance but, more often than not, struggled.
Which has actually been the case ever since he arrived in town.
His contract caused a stir because it became clear that the Canadiens offered him a two-part deal, which was permitted under the collective bargaining agreement due to the player's numerou

Kayshon Boutte's journey has been anything but smooth sailing.
Regarded as one of college football's most promising wide receivers after his spectacular debut with LSU, he seemed destined to be a top pick in the NFL Draft. A few years later, the 23-year-old is now trying to live up to his immense potential with the New England Patriots.
As early as his first season at LSU, Boutte had drawn attention with exceptional performances, notably a historic game against Ole Miss in which he racked up ove

The Canadian Football League (CFL) has released its latest list of disciplinary actions following Week 6 and Week 7 games of the season.
In total, seven players from various teams were fined for actions deemed to violate league rules or the code of conduct.
As is customary, the CFL does not specify the amount of the fines imposed. The decisions were made by the Health, Safety, and Integrity Department, a committee responsible for reviewing controversial plays and ensuring player safety on the fi

 Despite an offense that struggled for much of the game, the Montreal team capitalized on an inspired finish to improve its record to 6-1 this season.
The game was far from perfect for Jason Maas's team, however. The offense, usually explosive, struggled to maintain its rhythm, allowing the Tiger-Cats to take the lead after three quarters of play.
Backup quarterback Terry Wilson nevertheless kept his team in the game by scoring two touchdowns on short, one-yard runs. Meanwhile, running back

Martin St-Louis hasn’t been at the helm of the Habs for very long, but he’s already one of the longest-tenured active coaches with the same team.
He ranks fourth behind Jon Cooper, Jared Bednar, and Rod Brind'Amour. Paul Maurice was hired by the Panthers the same year, but a little later than MSL.
The Quebec native has certainly proven himself and has shown time and again that he's the right man for the job in Montreal. Cole Caufield is still in his honeymoon phase with his coach.
In

I probably don’t need to tell you who Kirill Marchenko’s agent is, do I?
Dan Milstein has a few clients playing for the Canadiens, for example: Ivan Demidov and Alex Texier. We're hoping his client, Marchenko, will make his way to town, but everyone's keeping their cards close to their chest.
Some say Montreal is the favorite; others say nothing is happening with the deal. Some rumors contradict others. Who should we believe?
It's hard to think otherwise when one of the best sources

This afternoon, the Blue Jays lost (6-1) to the Boston Red Sox.
I guess the team was looking for the most effective way to send a message to its owners that they needed to make a trade before the deadline…
Kevin Gausman pitched a quality start (six innings, three runs) for his team. He was due for a good start, and that's exactly what he delivered.
He, however, knows all too well that every loss hurts his chances of staying with the team. He's not in control of his own fate, and he knows

Patrick Kane's return to the Chicago Blackhawks is a wonderful story.
However, the veteran decided to return for more than just nostalgia. He wants to mentor the young players, play a key role, and help the very young Hawks squad experience more victories.
And many hockey fans are eager to see Kane play alongside Connor Bedard. These two players are sure to spark some magic together.
In an interview with NHL.com, Kane spoke about the idea of playing with Bedard.
Let's just say he's very excited&

Shea Langeliers Suffers a Serious Knee Injury
His season is likely over. He is therefore unlikely to be traded.
New on ESPN: All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers has a torn meniscus in his knee and could miss the rest of the year, taking him off the trade market and dealing another blow to an A's season that has gone awry. Read the full story on ESPN: https://t.co/P4v850R5CR
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 26, 2026
Lance McCullers Jr. DFA
His time in Milwaukee was short-lived.
The Brewers hav

Ryan Reynolds donned a Canadian tuxedo-style Deadpool outfit and popped up at Comic-Con in San Diego.The Vancouver actor appeared in Hall H on July 25, during Marvel’s presentation for Avengers: Doomsday, which will feature X-Men characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for the first time.Reynolds interrupted the event which included plenty of Doomsday stars, including Robert Downey Jr., Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie and Pedro Pascal.“This seems like an awfully expensive way to

The big news this weekend is Kirill Marchenko. The Russian has been linked to the Montreal Canadiens in the past, but yesterday it was reported that the Habs are at the top of the list to acquire him.
Now, none of this necessarily means that Marchenko will be a member of the Habs next season, but the rumors are certainly heating up.
Many are wondering what a return might look like for Marchenko, who doesn't seem to want to stay with the Blue Jackets long-term. My colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebo

Am I the only one who was shocked to see that the Red Sox decided to trade Connely Early for Curtis Mead?
There are two ways to look at this. And I'll tell you right off the bat: the truth probably lies somewhere in between.
First, you could argue that the Red Sox addressed a pressing need (a right-handed hitter) by bringing in a player with some power who'll thrive at Fenway Park.
With Jake Bennett rising through the ranks in the Red Sox organization, Early was becoming a bit more tradable.
But

Matvei Michkov has plenty of talent.
It's never been his talent that's been the problem—rather, it's several other factors that make him less appealing to a coach and an organization.
He's scored a few “Michigan-style” goals in his career, and it's always a spectacle when he pulls one off.
Last summer, Michkov said he didn't want to do any more “Michigan” goals, and two days later, he scored one at an event organized by Alex Ovechkin in Russia.
Ovechkin was once aga

The first teaser trailer for Heated Rivalry heartthrob Hudson Williams ‘ new Crave series has dropped.The Vancouver- based actor stars in the new series Yaga alongside Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix), Noah Reid, (Schitt’s Creek) and Clark Backo (Venom).The Victoria-shot series, a modern spin on the Baba Yaga folk tale, will officially land on the Canadian streaming service sometime in October. However, it will be part of TIFF’s Primetime programming. TIFF runs Sept. 10-20. It&rs

In May 2023, Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado confronted Jose Caballero over his manipulation of the scoreboard, which led to a bench-clearing brawl.
A month later, Caballero brought his little antics to Yankee Stadium, which irritated Gerrit Cole so much that he fired a 97 MPH fastball over Caballero's head. After striking him out, Cole exchanged gestures and words with the Seattle Mariners' dugout.
This incident is one of the reasons why New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone admitted thi

According to journalist Aaron Portzline, nothing has changed regarding Kirill Marchenko on the trade market.
But according to several other people who have weighed in on the matter since yesterday, we should still keep an eye on what's happening with the Blue Jackets' Russian player.
So, will he be traded soon? Who knows.
What likely won't change (barring a sudden turn of events) is that the Blue Jackets aren't under any pressure to trade the star forward. He won't become a free agent until 2028