Off Campus star Stephen Kalyn says 'simple is sexy'

Life is good for Vancouver- based actor Stephen Kalyn .The breakout star of Prime Video’s hit hockey romance series Off Campus was a “Coca-Cola Coin Toss Ambassador” at the World Cup coin toss for the Canada vs. Switzerland game at B.C. Place on Wednesday.Kalyn and co-stars were also spotted at B.C. Place for Egypt’s 3-1 win over New Zealand on June 21.“It’s an honour to be part of a moment that unites the world. As a Canadian, this tournament hits differentl

It’s a year of Jane Austen, as Dolly Alderton’s series adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is due on Netflix later this year, and now we have a trailer for a new feature film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, too. The new Sens and Sens—is that anything?—comes from Georgia Oakley, whose debut feature film, Blue Jean, about lesbian teachers in 1980s England, won the People’s Choice Award at the Venice Film Festival in 2022. The new film stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as Eli

Dear Gossips,Today marks the 50th anniversary of Toronto’s CN Tower, one of the city’s most distinguishing landmarks, if not THE most distinguishing landmark. And certainly a pretty familiar sight in Canada overall, although some people from other parts of Canada might argue that they don’t know her because, well, people who aren’t from Toronto like to hate on Toronto – and I get that, since I lived in Vancouver for so long and consider that city home too.Also in To

It was inevitable.
After Alex Cora and Rob Thomson, another manager who was on the hot seat has just lost his job.
We're talking about Carlos Mendoza, who was with the Mets.
The New York club has hired Andy Green, who was already working within the Mets' organization. He managed the Padres in the late 2010s and will serve as interim manager in New York through the end of the 2026 season.
Andy Green will serve as interim manager for the rest of the season
. Green, who has been working in the Mets

Last week, Kevin Gausman didn’t pitch well against the Chicago Cubs. He gave up seven runs in two innings.
Last night, he was looking to redeem himself. That didn't happen.
Against the Texas Rangers, he gave up no fewer than six runs in the first three innings of the game. He didn't seem to be at his best.
In his last two starts, he has allowed 13 runs. That has never happened to him while playing for the Toronto Blue Jays—not since 2022.
Kevin Gausman allows 13 earned runs in a 2-st

After sending Luke Tuch to Columbus in exchange for Hunter McKown yesterday, the Canadiens made another move in the AHL.
The Rangers and the Habs (two teams that can actually talk to each other, after all…) traded Brett Berard for Quebec native William Trudeau, who had been playing in Laval for the past few years.
This is obviously a minor trade that doesn't affect the Habs' plans. And it's safe to assume that Chris Drury and Jeff Gorton didn't exactly communicate directly with each other

The market is crazy right now.
When you see first-round picks (and not just low picks) being traded like candy, you realize that the sellers have the upper hand.
A fourth-round pick or higher for Bowen Byram… the ninth overall pick being traded back and forth… 
Given the circumstances, you have to wonder if the Canadiens will make a move. Will they feel the pressure to cave in to market prices? Will they stand their ground?
When a player like Mason McTavish—who didn't pl

We're just a few hours away from the draft, and the Canadiens haven't made a move yet. Samuel Montembeault, Brendan Gallagher, and Kirby Dach are all still with the organization…
But more importantly, several big names have switched teams—without becoming Montrealers: Alex Tuch, Bowen Byram, Jordan Greenway, Jordan Kyrou, Simon Nemec, William Eklund, Brady Tkachuk, Darren Raddysh, Connor McMichael…
Mason McTavish, Dylan Larkin, Matthew Knies, Nico Hischier, Jason Robertson, a

Will the Maple Leafs finally manage to trade Matthew Knies?
We know Kyle Dubas tried to do it (in exchange for Marc-André Fleury) back in the day. We also know Brad Treliving came close to sending him to Montreal.
And now, John Chayka is giving it a shot too. What's the story behind all this? Are they afraid of having a player built for the playoffs who's signed at a good price?There's something very fishy about this whole Matthew Knies situation…#GoHabsGo #thesickpodcast @TonyMari

The Montreal Canadiens are interested in Mason Marchment. I'm not surprised.
After all, when you look at his stats, you see that the 6'5” Ontarian has been scoring around 20 goals and racking up about 50 points per season for the past three years.
You know what to expect from him, no matter where he plays.
(Credit: Hockey DB)
A few weeks ago, my colleague Maxime Truman wrote that Marchment was a dream fit for a GM like Kent Hughes. I agree with him. In particular, he would help the Habs ad

The Canadiens haven’t made a move yet—except for Luke Tuch.
Will it happen today? If the answer is no, we'll have some questions to ask ourselves, since that would mean the 28th overall pick was used to acquire a prospect.
We know Jeff Gorton said this was a likely scenario… but we'll believe it when we see it.
On that note, this morning, Renaud Lavoie discussed the Canadiens on BPM Sports. And he opened the door to the possibility of the Canadiens trading… Jakub Dobes.

Marcus Semien is injured
He's heading to the injured list the day after a game in which he committed two defensive errors.Marcus Semien will be placed on the injured list, according to @chelsea_janes. Semien committed two of the Mets’ six errors last night as they lost their fifth straight game. pic.twitter.com/YMpvkDY7nm
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 25, 2026
A game with (almost) no runs and no hits
The Rays were two outs away from a no-hitter… before Carte

I guess $120 million isn’t always enough.
According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Jason Robertson turned down an eight-year contract offer from the Seattle Kraken worth a total of $120 million, representing an average annual salary of $15 million.
Yes, yes. Fifteen million dollars per season.https://t.co/O1WP18i1Ap
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 26, 2026The story gets even more interesting when you learn that the Stars and the Kraken already had a trade framework in pla

The Hurricanes have just won the Stanley Cup. Yet, they reportedly tried to make an even bigger splash.
According to Frank Serevalli, the Carolina team reportedly submitted a major offer to the Jets in an effort to acquire Connor Hellebuyck.
The insider even claims that Winnipeg turned down an offer worth a fortune.Trade TargetsSources say the #Canes have made a pitch for #nhljets' Connor Hellebuyck.
Carolina's offer is detailed alongside the new Top 40 list, where #FlyTogether's Mason McTavish

MLB and the Players Association, as we know, are in the midst of negotiations for their next collective bargaining agreement. And this year, more than ever, it feels like the issue of the salary cap is taking center stage.
The league seems adamant about implementing one… while the players are adamant that there shouldn't be one. And that's what's causing the threat of a (long) labor dispute to loom over the sport.
That said, on this topic, MLB has decided to put forward a new proposal reg

Big news in the NHL.
There's reportedly some movement on the Mason McTavish front. We know the forward has been at the center of trade rumors for the past year… and it seems we're getting closer to a resolution.
According to Frank Seravalli, there are currently “advanced discussions” between the Ducks and the Rangers regarding a trade involving McTavish.
The reporter notes that nothing has been finalized… but that this is a possibility to keep an eye on.
And generally,

Jennifer Lawrence has been papped more regularly in New York lately. She lives there and she was also filming there recently, working with Leonardo DiCaprio on Martin Scorsese’s What Happens at Night. They reportedly wrapped on the project a couple of weeks ago so now she has more down time and she’s been seen going for walks, with or without her baby, on bike rides, and also heading to the gym, which is what she was doing this morning. In a “Blank Check” ballcap by Allti

The Canadiens have kept a pretty low profile since the trade frenzy began a few days ago. Aside from a minor trade that sent Luke Tuch to Columbus, the team hasn’t really made any moves.
Will something happen? We'll see.
That said, just because the Habs haven't made any moves doesn't mean the club isn't doing anything. According to Pierre LeBrun, the Habs are one of the most aggressive teams right now. David Pagnotta has also made similar comments.The Canadiens are reportedly making severa

Mason McTavish is a name that just won't go away in Montreal. The Ducks' center—who seems quite clearly tradeable—is seen by many as a good fit for Montreal.
He's left-handed, physical, young, signed to a long-term deal… and most importantly, he plays center.
That said, it seems that Pat Verbeek, for better or worse, remains steadfast in his high demands for any potential trade involving McTavish. And Eric Engels, in an article for Sportsnet, explained why the Habs are unlikel

I’m not a One Tree Hill historian so I need a primer on why Hilarie Burton unfollowed Sophia Bush. It’s not just that they were co-stars, they had a podcast together.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sophia Bush (@sophiabush)
I refuse to believe the TNT Madison Square Garden wedding rumours. It’s just so gauche. Like Lainey wrote yesterday, even the NYT is hedging its bets with reports of permits being pulled. Maybe she is using MSG for a concert? Her performing close

As a sign that the 2026 Major League Baseball season is fast approaching, we're already six weeks away from the MLB trade deadline, and things are going to move quickly in the coming weeks.
So without further ado, here's the latest edition of Passion MLB's power rankings. Last week's rankings are shown in parentheses.
1 – Los Angeles Dodgers (1)
2 – Atlanta Braves (2)
3 – Milwaukee Brewers (3)
4 – New York Yankees (4)
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Despite the end of his nine-game suspension, star quarterback Chad Kelly's future in the Canadian Football League (CFL) remains uncertain.A recent high-level meeting with Commissioner Randy Ambrosie failed to resolve the impasse regarding the Toronto Argonauts player's reinstatement.
At the heart of the dispute is an extremely restrictive clause that league officials are attempting to impose on the 30-year-old player. The league is demanding that he sign a “last-chance agreement.” Th

Desirée Patterson: Interglacial When: July 11-March 20, 2027Where: The Reach Gallery Museum, 32388 Veterans Way, AbbotsfordInfo:thereach.caAt the centre of Desirée Patterson’s new exhibition is a 15-metre-wide immersive textile installation.“It’s been a monster,” the Vancouver artist says with a laugh, speaking from outside the gallery while crews install the piece, entitled Still in Place. “I’ve been working on this sculpture for over a year.&rd

For the past few hours, there's been a lot of talk about Kirill Marchenko in Montreal. The Habs are looking into the matter, and the Blue Jackets—even though they don't want to trade him—are listening to offers.
And seeing Valeri Nichushkin arrive in Columbus has only added to the uncertainty surrounding the situation.
And just moments ago, the Canadiens completed a trade with the Jackets. Except it wasn't exactly the one everyone was expecting.
Instead, Montreal traded Luke Tuch to

Tom Holland and Zendaya are now in London promoting Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Before that it was Paris, just last night, and before that Rome, earlier this week. Normally when Zendaya is on a press tour, her fashion is the dominant headline. On this press tour though… I mean I’ve enjoyed the fashion, the fashion is always, always, always A+++, but the fashion is not what I’m thinking about.What I’m thinking about is how cute they are, how sweet they are – so cute

For the past few hours, Kirill Marchenko's name has been the talk of Montreal. The Blue Jackets seem open to listening to offers (though they aren't necessarily looking to trade him), and many sources are starting to mention the Habs in connection with this situation.
That doesn't mean it's definitely going to happen, but it's something to keep an eye on.
And it's interesting to note that just minutes ago, the Blue Jackets made a trade. The team acquired Valeri Nichushkin from Colorado.
In retur

If the Detroit Tigers continue to struggle as they have since the start of the season, two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is likely to be traded. However, if Skubal continues to perform as he has since returning to action, Detroit may not receive the full value of its star player in exchange for his services.
Because once again yesterday (Wednesday), Skubal—making his third start since returning from the injured list—allowed four runs to the New York Yankees en route to a 4-

As we know, Brendan Gallagher is expected to be traded soon. And from the start, it's seemed likely that the veteran might end up in Vancouver.
He's a native of the region, the Canucks need leadership to kick off their rebuild, and the team's new coach, Manny Malhotra, played with Gallagher in Montreal.
That said, the deal isn't finalized yet. It's also worth noting that today, Gallagher officially became an honorary citizen of the city of Montreal.Gallagher, honorary citizen! @MTL_Ville @Soraya

The trade market continues to shake up teams in the Canadian Football League.The Ottawa REDBLACKS have confirmed the signing of American quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, a move that marks a significant change within the organization.
This signing comes shortly after the departure of Dru Brown, who was traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. To quickly fill this void, Ottawa has chosen to rely on a veteran with extensive experience in the CFL and several other professional leagues.
Last season, B

One of my most anticipated movies of the year is Practical Magic 2, the long-awaited sequel to one of my favorite films of all time, Practical Magic. Following the teaser we got a couple months ago, there is now a full trailer, and dare I hope? Practical Magic 2 might be good?I was already on board to return to the world of the magical Owens sisters, but then you show me nearly naked, tattooed Lee Pace and…like…yes, this is for me, thank you very much. (True story, based on the des