Intro for July 29, 2026

Dear Gossips,Yesterday, in the last post of the day, I mentioned that our Kathleen, who will always be our Kathleen, and is now the Senior Content Director of Entertainment for Refinery29, has been a Tomdaya day one – relevant now because every Tomdaya fan has been feasting for weeks, first with The Odyssey press tour and then Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Every day is an excellent day for the Tomdaya faithful because every day Tom Holland and Zendaya have been out here being cute and goofy a

Earlier this week, Corey Pronman said on a podcast that Zach Benson faced some crappy teams in the playoffs to justify the young player's low ranking on his list of the top 156 U23 players in the NHL.
And indirectly, it's as if he were saying that the Habs are a crappy team. 
His comments caused a stir because we know the reputation of the person in question. And we know he's been pretty harsh on the Habs and their young players in the past.
But now, during a Q&A session on Reddit, Pron

Flowers for Brandon Valenzuela
Max Scherzer had high praise for him. He likes how quickly he's adapted to the major leagues.
Max Scherzer has high praise for Blue Jays rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela, who's been thrown into a “crash course” at the major league level this season.
Valenzuela's reaction to getting that praise from a future Hall of Famer?:
@6ixinningpod pic.twitter.com/ebdx3JMpFc
— Lindsay Dunn (@LindsayDunnTV) August 20, 2026
Changing His Approach
Is that what l

Nightcrawlers! We are so back! The first teaser for The Pitt’s third season dropped today, confirming what was already unofficially official from earlier this year—season three will start on Dr. Robby’s first day back from his sabbatical.
The time jump this time is just a few months (supposedly, November), and Dr. Robby is returning to the chaos and the mayhem of PTMC.You know what actually makes me the happiest in this teaser? No, not the prominence of Dr. Abbot, who is now a

Certain rankings of the Canadiens' prospects have sparked a lot of discussion lately.
In particular, the rankings by Adam Kimelman of the NHL website and Grant McCagg placed David Reinbacher and Gleb Pugachyov ahead of Alexander Zharovsky, which seemed to rub quite a few people the wrong way.
Did I see things the same way as McCagg and Kimelman back in July when I was calmly putting together—as I do every year—my top 15 list of the Habs' most important prospects, which I've been reve

The Looney Tunes are one of America’s most enduring franchises, beginning in 1930 and running all the way to the present day basically uninterrupted, as iconic as any American institution. So many of the Looney Tunes are iconic unto themselves, chiefly Bugs Bunny, but Wile E. Coyote and his archnemesis Roadrunner are, arguably, one of the most famous screen pairings in American cinema, period. Created by Chuck Jones and Michael Maltese in 1949, Wile E. Coyote was inspired by Mark Twain&rsq

The Ducks find themselves with quite a problem on their hands.
They're just over $9 million under the salary cap… and as of this writing, Cutter Gauthier still has no contract in sight for next season.
According to the latest reports, the young player reportedly turned down a $13 million-per-season offer from Anaheim. He's asking for a lot… but that's to be expected.
Leo Carlsson's situation has complicated matters for the Ducks, who need to find a solution to keep everyone happy.

Last winter, Kyle Tucker signed a $60 million-a-year contract to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. The outfielder, who was the best hitter on the market, opted for a short-term deal with a massive annual salary.
The problem is that, so far, Tucker is having a miserable year. The outfielder is struggling at the plate (especially at Dodger Stadium)… and things aren't much better on the defensive end.
The footage speaks for itself.Kyle Tucker is being booed by the Dodger Stadium crowd on Sunday.

Aaron Donald's future with the Los Angeles Rams remains uncertain as the legendary defensive tackle continues to consider a possible return to the NFL.
Head coach Sean
McVay says, however, that Donald is expected to participate in additional practice sessions before making a final decision.
The defensive lineman practiced Saturday at the Rams' facility in Woodland Hills. It was his second time on the field with the team since the start of training camp. Despite this involvement, no official deci

Constance Wu was at the Blue Jays game and we aren’t going to talk about their playoff chances because I don’t want to jinx anything but…there’s a chance, right? Right?!View this post on InstagramA post shared by Constance Wu (@constancewu)
Sarah wrote about the business of AI today and it’s a must read to see how she, as usual, connects all of the dots. The uptick in conversation is partly because of Goop’s leaked invitation for an off-the-record night with

Eric Robinson won the Stanley Cup last spring with the Carolina Hurricanes.
And while he was finally able to spend HIS day with the coveted trophy, he chose to share that moment with people who hold a very special place in his life.
In particular, the forward invited Guy Gaudreau—the father of Johnny and Matthew—to come celebrate with him.
It's worth noting that Guy Gaudreau was one of Robinson's coaches when he was younger and just starting out in hockey.
So in a way, it was a retur

The great thing about being friends with Lainey is she is a fast texter. You have something urgent to say, she will respond with equal urgency. The terrible thing about being friends with Lainey is that if you have a crush on a celebrity, she will end it with glee. She is the bringer of the ick. She once killed one of my crushes by describing a “really thin T-shirt” that a celebrity I liked wore on a red carpet. If you are down bad and want to shake it, it’s helpful. If you are

The Boston Red Sox are 68-59 this season and hold a five-and-a-half-game lead over the Minnesota Twins for the final American League Wild Card spot.
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Every series is therefore important at this stage of the season. But the race for the postseason won't be the only topic in town during the Red Sox's series this weekend.
That's because the San Francisco Giants are coming to Boston, which means the Sox will welcome back their former star Rafael Devers for the first time since the 2025 trade that

Last month, the CH traded Sean Farrell to the Ducks. Farrell, after a strong college career, was never able to establish himself as a full-time player in the NHL.
In return, the team acquired another prospect who has been slow to establish himself: Sasha Pastujov. He's a younger prospect who has been dominating the AHL for the past two years.
That doesn't guarantee he'll make it in the NHL, of course. But he clearly has talent.
And Tristan Luneau, his former teammate in the Ducks organization, a

The Montreal Alouettes have once again shown why they're at the top of the Canadian Football League.
In their
convincing 46-16
victory
over the Ottawa Rouge et Noir, Davis Alexander delivered a particularly effective performance, even though his 260 passing yards might, at first glance, seem modest.
The Montreal quarterback completed 20 of his 23 attempts, several of which came in situations where the defensive coverage was particularly tight. Two of his passes directly led to touchdowns
. His e

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were photographed yesterday, leaving from the same office building in Beverly Hills, so of course, we must now speculate on whether or not they ran into each other. I hope not! It’s the final days of Leo season, after all, and JLo is a Leo. This is her time! Although, it’s his time, too. Ben Affleck is also a Leo.I don’t usually put a ton of stock in astrology, but when it comes to Bennifer, I kind of do buy that their Leo-Leo match is just too pa

In recent years, gambling and sports betting have become much more accepted in the world of professional sports. It would have seemed impossible a decade ago, but today it's hard to watch a game without hearing about sports betting opportunities.
And that's not even counting the fact that leagues and teams sometimes have partnerships with such platforms themselves.
But the NHL could take things to a whole new level in about two months: the company Volatility Shares is looking to take all 32 NHL

On August 14, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. collided with George Lombard Jr. of the New York Yankees as Lombard Jr. attempted to cover third base on a wild throw by Luis Garcia Jr.
As a result, the Bombardiers' shortstop's knee struck Guerrero in the head, forcing him to leave the game; he was ultimately placed on the seven-day injured list with concussion symptoms.
The Toronto Blue Jays certainly won't want to rush Vlad Jr.'s return, especially since he'll have to complete MLB's protocol, but it appear

Joseph Kosinki’s Miami Vice ’85 is one of my most anticipated movies, like it can’t come soon enough…but it’s not coming soon at all. Originally, they had it slotted for August 2027, so just a year away. But they’ve moved it to May 2028, which is so far away, wahhhhh!Makes sense though. A film being shot in IMAX by the director of F1 and starring Michael B Jordan and Austin Butler should kick off the 2028 summer blockbuster season, it’s the right decisi

This isn’t a joke.
Several weeks after the trade that sent Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, we've found someone in Ottawa who's going to miss him.
We didn't think it was possible anymore, since people in Ottawa don't seem to be too bothered by the situation.
But in the locker room, it's clear there's one player who isn't exactly happy with the situation. We're talking about Tim Stutzle, who's a big name on the team.
In an interview reported by The Hockey News, he wasn't afraid to say

Quebec native David Gabriel Georges got off to a spectacular start in the new high school football season in the United States.
The
18-year-old
running back
played a key role in Baylor
School's 38-20
victory over Brentwood Academy
on Thursday.
The former Armand-Corbeil High School player from Terrebonne delivered a remarkable offensive performance. He racked up 172 rushing yards
, added 78 receiving yards
, and crossed the goal line three times in the fourth quarter.
Baylor was leading only 17-1

Dear Gossips,Earlier this week, Maria wrote about Gwyneth Paltrow’s private dinner for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at her Hamptons home. That event was “off the record”, which seemed like a weird phrase for a summer dinner party, even one hosted by a contentious celebrity for a contentious CEO. Then, yesterday, Richard Rushfield’s The Ankler published an article titled, “First Look: Hollywood’s Secret AI Talks Go Public. Here’s the Plan”, about a years-l

In just over a week (Monday, August 31), BPM Sports' regular programming will be back on the air for the upcoming radio season.
It may not seem like much, but that means summer is coming to an end.
If you feel like it went by quickly, just know that it's the same for Georges Laraque, who will be back behind the mic alongside Stéphane Gonzalez in about ten days.
I chatted with Georges recently to catch up on what's in store for him heading into the upcoming radio season. Why? Mainly to ans

If you’re lucky enough to have some downtime as summer takes its final lap, Vancouver writer Danielle McKechnie’s new novelThis Changes Everything is a perfect pass-the-time companion.The novel will have you cheering for love and cringing at bad decisions — some maybe familiar — as you follow Ellie McCain through two decades of her life in this quintessential beach read .“I love that,” says McKechnie when it’s pointed out that her book is made for a lou

After spending 11 seasons protecting the Montreal Alouettes' quarterbacks, Luc Brodeur-Jourdain may soon take on a very different challenge: defending the interests of citizens in Ottawa.
At 43, the former
offensive lineman hopes to become the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) candidate in the Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton riding in the upcoming federal by-election. The election is expected to be called by late fall, following the departure of Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pie

What’s going on with Ketel Marte?
The player, who was shopped around last winter because he wasn't willing to give his all to help his team reach the next level, recently left his team.
He didn't show up at Fenway Park, was placed on the restricted list, and his manager seemed emotional when discussing his situation (described as personal) with the media.
Since then? He's returned to Arizona to undergo tests on his knee and has been placed on the injured list.
But that doesn't seem to be t

Lately, Corey Pronman has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Whether it's because of his prospect rankings or when he says the Canadiens aren't a good team, the analyst is drawing attention to himself…
For all the wrong reasons, of course.
That said, in the long run, the prospect expert still has enough confidence in the plan the Montreal Canadiens are building under HuGo.
Why do I say that?
Because in an article where he ranks the teams that will be competing for the Stanle

Chris Neil has played for only one team during his professional NHL career: the Ottawa Senators.
Let's just say he feels a sense of belonging to Ottawa, unlike Brady Tkachuk, who asked the Sens for a trade.
Neil didn't hold back when talking about the American on the “Coming in Hot” podcast.Former Senator Chris Neil on Tkachuk Joining Florida:
‘Is He Even in Their Top Six?' @TheHockeyNews #SensNation https://t.co/2BUqMJj9wy
— Steve Warne (@SteveWarneMedia) August 17, 2026

In early July, the New York Islanders gave their fans a month and a few days to design the team's next alternate jersey.
The jersey was unveiled today.
The voting was close, but in the end, the design that led the race throughout the process—chosen from among more than 80,000 entries—ultimately won.
(Credit: X)
The jersey is really, really beautiful.
And the players can't wait to wear it. Matthew Schaefer, Mathew Barzal, and Bo Horvat, among others, had a message for their fans.DRUMR

As of today, Samuel Montembeault is still in Montreal. The goaltender hasn't been traded despite months of speculation about his future, and people are wondering if he'll start the next season in a Canadiens uniform.
Time is running out if the team wants to trade him, you know.
We know, however, that every year, goaltending situations across the league become unclear shortly before the season starts. It was precisely in this context that Monty ended up in Montreal in 2021, let's not forget.
And