Rafael Devers will be back in Boston tonight

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

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

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

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

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

This afternoon, the Blue Jays faced off against the Rays in Game 3 of their series. As a reminder, the two teams split the first two games.
Shane Bieber took the mound for the Jays in this game. And the veteran was in (very) good form, allowing just one run over seven innings of work.
His 101 pitches marked a season high for him.
Shane Bieber Turned Back the Clock Against the AL East-Leading Rays7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K pic.twitter.com/WYF2DlO51S
— Baseball Performances (@MLBPerformanc

Many people in town are eager to see what Ivan Demidov will be able to accomplish this season. The young Russian, who will be starting his second full season with the Habs, showed flashes of great talent in 2025–26.
And after a summer of training in which he became much faster on the ice, he seems capable of great things.
The question is whether Demidov will have the linemates who will allow him to take his game to the next level this season. The Canadiens didn't bring in any reinforcement

In 2026–27, Noah Dobson will begin his second season with the Canadiens. The defenseman had a solid season last year, recording 12 goals and 47 points in 80 games in a role where he didn't get a lot of power-play time.
He logged plenty of 5-on-5 minutes on the team's top defensive pairing and played some very good hockey.
His season ended on a sour note, as he went down with an injury late in the regular season and didn't look 100% when he returned for the playoffs. But clearly, his hand n

RAYE will be joining Bruno Mars on tour starting tomorrow in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium. While in the New York area, she was on TODAY this morning for an interview and a five-song performance.
It should be illegal to sound this good in the morning and be so charming, seriously f-ck off but also I love you.View this post on InstagramA post shared by RAYE Updates (@rayeupdates)
During the interview, RAYE was asked about her next album… and her fans are quite familiar. We just talked abou

Is Ketel Marte’s season over?
Possibly.
Mike Hazen wouldn’t commit to Ketel Marte returning this season, though he said he’s hopeful. He plans to meet with him in person tomorrow.
(Via: @WolfandLuke) pic.twitter.com/tBI6t4kcnd
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) August 19, 2026
Trey Yesavage is making progress
Will he be able to return this season?
Trey Yesavage resumed throwing from flat ground on Tuesday at the Blue Jays' player development complex in Dunedin, Fla.
Yesa

Something might be happening to do with Taylor Swift – which is basically every day for her fans who are constantly chasing clues. But it’s been popping up on social media since at least this morning which is when I saw it…A green symbol, seemingly her initials, showing up at various random locations.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Taylor Swift Updates ❤️‍🔥 (@taylahschildhq)
Swifties are now coming up with all kinds of theories – is

The Anaheim Ducks are currently in a precarious situation. The hostile offer made to Leo Carlsson and the threat of a hostile offer to Pavel Mintyukov have forced the club to overpay both players in preparation for the coming seasons.
That has pretty much wrecked the salary hierarchy in town.
That said, the Ducks' problems aren't over yet. The club still needs to reach an agreement with Cutter Gauthier for next season… and he's so greedy that Pat Verbeek will have to trade away high-salar

Rosie O’Donnell is filling in for Jimmy Kimmel while he is on summer break and people have loved seeing her behind the desk again.
She received a note from Barbra Streisand and you know what’s notable about the correspondence? Barbra puts her name at the top and at the bottom. So instead of “To Rosie” or “Dear Rosie” it’s “From Barbra” and it is signed off with quadruple x and her name. It’s as if she’s reassuring the receiver, &l

If there's one player people would love to see play for the Canadiens in Montreal, it's Sidney Crosby.
The idea of seeing #87 wear the Habs' blue, white, and red uniform just won't go away.
And in fact, this isn't just an idea—it's a dream… one that may very well never come true. 
That said, Tony Marinaro and Six Seixeiro discussed the man in question this morning (Sick Podcast) and had some fun imagining Crosby with the Canadiens. And on that note, Seixeiro wanted to be clear:

There are only six weeks left in the MLB regular season. And now more than ever, the frantic races for the top spots in the standings are making headlines.
So without further ado, here's the very latest edition of Passion MLB's power rankings. Last week's rankings are shown in parentheses.
1 – Milwaukee Brewers (1)
2 – Tampa Bay Rays (4)
3 – Los Angeles Dodgers (3)
We also have details about his return to the mound. https://t.co/mipLXtWbvS https://t.co/3DGiOrKFGm
— Passio

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