Return to Chicago: Jonathan Toews “is thinking about it”

Last week, Patrick Kane decided to return to Chicago. The forward, who was still a free agent, signed a two-year deal with his former team.
Kyle Davidson, the Hawks' GM, gave Kane eight million good reasons (per year) to come back.
And in the hours following all that, we learned that Jonathan Toews was “jealous” to see Kane return to Chicago. We know the two were a dynamic duo for many, many years in the city… but Toews, as we know, announced his retirement at the end of last

A few months—or even a few weeks—ago, Robert Thomas's name came up frequently in trade rumors.
Then, overnight, the talk died down. Jeremy Rutheford, a columnist covering the Blues, spoke with Thomas himself, and we now have a better understanding of why Thomas didn't leave St. Louis—and likely won't.
The player had productive discussions with the new GM, Alex Steen, and both sides agreed to move forward together.Robert Thomas on offseason conversations with GM Alexander Steen:

Patrick Kane didn’t exactly surprise everyone by signing with Chicago, but let’s just say that if you’d told him that at the end of last season, he wouldn’t have believed he’d sign anywhere other than Detroit.
So why did he return to the team that drafted him?
We learn on the Pardon My Take podcast that things happened in Detroit…“Things happened” and Patrick Kane is back in Chicago… https://t.co/kw7rl2hrBJ
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The Boston Red Sox needed some help from the right side of the plate. That’s why the team signed Curtis Mead.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned.
Earlier today, the newcomer was placed on his team's injured list. A ball that hit his left wrist caused a fracture.
He'll return to Boston for further testing.
Further testing revealed a fracture for Curtis Mead, a source confirms. @tommycassell44 has the full story.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) July 28, 2026
Naturally, the hole

Kirill Marchenko is at the center of an unclear situation in Columbus. The forward's name is being mentioned in rumors, and there is at least one person in his camp who expects a trade to happen soon.
Meanwhile, those who deny the reports often cite sources close to the team.
As a result, right now, it's hard to know what to make of it all. But it's interesting to note that earlier today, an “old” post involving Marchenko resurfaced.
The post in question is from NHL Follow Tracker, w

The potential labor dispute in Major League Baseball is causing quite a stir. After all, we know there's tension between the players and the owners.
Will this affect the trade deadline? That's definitely a question worth asking right now.
Why? Because if a potential labor stoppage were to prevent the upcoming season from having 162 games, it could be a game-changer heading into next week's trade deadline.
If that happens, it won't be the number one factor holding back trades. But it could still

Last December, the Wild surprised everyone by acquiring Quinn Hughes. The defenseman, whom many people expected to end up in New Jersey (along with his two brothers), was ultimately sent to Minnesota.
And, as usual, he's been outstanding.
That said, 2026–27 will be the final year of the defenseman's current contract. He'll earn $7.85 million this season… and he's set to receive a significant pay raise afterward.
Speaking of his new contract, Michael Russo (The Athletic) revealed tod

David Reinbacher hasn't had an easy journey since being drafted in 2023. The fifth overall pick in that draft has been plagued by injuries, which have slowed his development.
At just 21 years old, he's still pretty young… but he's nonetheless lost some crucial years in his development.
The good news is that Reinbacher has been fairly healthy in 2025–26. He played in 57 of the Rocket's 72 regular-season games and also appeared in two NHL games late in the season. He also played in fo

Will Jacob Misiorowski be named MVP?
He's among the favorites.
Jacob Misiorowski enters the NL MVP conversationhttps://t.co/QkfbKJgLw5 pic.twitter.com/Wl6FccL5xl
— MLB (@MLB) July 28, 2026
The Yankees and catchers
Do they want a No. 1 catcher? Not necessarily.
The Yankees aren't ready to give up on Austin Wells. They value his defense highly.
That means the most likely upgrade will be someone who can share duties, rather than an undisputed starter at the top of the market. https://t.co/lYL

Jennifer Lopez celebrated her birthday last Friday, she’s now 57 years old. And she seems to be in a really good place. It’s a corny thing to say but it definitely applies to her – that Carrie Bradshaw quote at the end of Sex and the City: “the most important relationship is the one you have with yourself”.
For as many times as she’s been in love, and it hasn’t worked out, there’s also, always, the corresponding bounce back.View this post on Instag

For the past few months, the Canadiens have been on the hunt for big names. The team wants to surround its core with other quality players and is trying to make trades to achieve that.
Noah Dobson was acquired in the summer of 2025 with that goal in mind. But a year later, the Habs haven't had the same success.
In reality, it seems the club will have to be prepared to overpay to land another big name. Kent Hughes must hear a lot about Michael Hage and Alexander Zharovsky, but he hasn't (yet?) da

It’s been two years since Charli xcx’s career took a major leap into commercial success with her album Brat. Since then she’s gone on tour across the world, released a mockumentary style film based on the album, done a soundtrack album for one of the year’s most anticipated movies, and is a staple at haute couture fashion shows. It’s all of that and more that make up her newest studio album, appropriately titled Music, Fashion, Film, the three creative avenues where

As of today, the Canadiens have not added a single NHL-caliber player to their roster since the start of the offseason. They've seen players like Brendan Gallagher, Joe Veleno, and Patrik Laine leave… without replacing them.
Unless Brett Berard or Sasha Pastujov end up forcing the front office's hand at training camp… but that's far from a guarantee.
And while negotiations with the Blue Jackets for Kirill Marchenko seem to be a murky situation, one wonders if the club has other opt

Kacey Musgraves is one of the many artists cancelling or scaling back shows this summer. In Kacey’s case, she’s not citing illness or logistics. She hasn’t acknowledged it on her social media at all.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Kacey Musgraves (@spaceykacey)
Kevin Hart and Marcello Hernandez have great chemistry on this press tour. When a formula works, Kevin leans into it so if this movie does numbers for Netflix, they will work together again. Do you think The

There are only six days left until the MLB trade deadline. Time is therefore running out for teams, which need to finalize their plans for the coming days.
Who will buy? Who will sell? And most importantly, who will be available?
And of course, Tarik Skubal is the name everyone is watching most closely. The Tigers' ace and two-time Cy Young Award winner has come back strong since his elbow surgery… but his team isn't winning enough to stay in the thick of the race.
So the question is: wha

Vancouver band Hyaenas is staking out its place in the Canadian indie scene with its new album Human Nature.The indie quartet proves its songwriting prowess with All The Girls. From the opening bass riff, the three-and-a-half minutes of pure bliss exists somewhere alongside the groovy Scandipop of the Cardigans, shoegaze atmospherics of Curve, and such local scene legends as The Organ.The growth in the band’s chops and production over 2023’s EP Little Trophy is proof that the buzz a

Travis Theis’s remarkable start to the season continues in the Canadian Football League.The Montreal Alouettes running back was named one of the three Players of the Week following his impressive performance against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
This marks the second consecutive honor for the American running back, who has been delivering top-tier performances since the start of the season. Game after game, Theis is establishing himself as one of the cornerstones of the Montreal offense and cem

The latest instalment of Early Music Vancouver’s Summer Festival runs July 31 through Aug. 7, offing 10 events ranging from songs of Medieval England right up to piano trios of Beethoven and Schubert, all in authentic instrumental and historically informed performances. This edition of the festival has just a bit more emphasis on popular favourites than was the case in past years, starting as it means to go on with a production of Monteverdi’s Orfeo at the Chan July 31, 7:30 pm, and

The Shards is a new series streaming next week on FX/Hulu/Disney+ (depending on the territory) based on Bret Easton Ellis’s novel of the same name and created and produced by Ryan Murphy. Both Ryan and Bret are messy, petty bitches so it’s a perfect creative partnership. If anyone can nail the tone that Bret would have wanted for his story, it’s Ryan.This is about spoiled and rotten teens in 1980s spoiled and rotten Los Angeles. There is a serial killer on the loose, cult leade

The landscape of NHL broadcasting in Canada is about to undergo a major change.
Rogers and Prime Video have announced a 12-year sublicensing agreement that will allow Amazon to broadcast part of the National Hockey League's schedule in Canada. Specifically, Prime Video will air Wednesday night games (rather than Monday games, as was the case last year) nationwide in Canada.
The streaming platform will also hold the rights to select Stanley Cup playoff series.
Each year, Prime Video will also bro

Tom Holland and Zendaya have been on a full-time press tour for a couple of months now with both The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Last night’s LA premiere was the last red carpet and they can head back inside soon… for now. Because for her she has Dune 3 coming up in the fall but for both of them, if The Odyssey is an Oscar contender, and I can’t imagine that it won’t be, they’ll likely be working the campaign circuit in some capacity later this year. Sti

The Seattle Mariners have a record of 52 wins and 55 losses, but they're still in the running for both the American League West title and a wild-card spot.
However, they desperately need reinforcements on the offensive side of the ball, especially from the right side of the plate. And to add this piece (or pieces) to the puzzle, the Washington team will likely have to part ways with one (or two) pitchers—the team's strength.
And that could very well be Luis Castillo. Indeed, according to D

In recent days, Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck were invited to appear on the show Family Feud in the United States.
This is a show that's really popular in the States. The goal is to answer questions to rack up points and help your team win.
Except…
The problem is that people are remembering the two guys' appearance for the wrong reason. Dylan Larkin looked a little crazy on live TV because he wasn't quite sure how to answer a question from Steve Harvey… and it led to a pretty

Quebec soccer continues to make its mark on the international stage.
Running back Charles Fortin, who played for Collège Notre-Dame de Foy (CNDF), will continue his athletic and academic journey in the United States after accepting an offer from Hutchinson Community College in Kansas for the 2026 season.
This decision marks a pivotal step in the young athlete's development, as he will now have the opportunity to compete at a very high level within the Junior College (JUCO) system, recogni

Last week, Issa Rae and Insecure showrunner Prentice Penny announced an upcoming tour. It’s called Insecure: The 10th Anniversary Tour, and it will see the cast of the iconic HBO show marking its 10th anniversary with a multi-city trip, stopping in American cities and getting together with fans to share insights into the show and highlighting lesser-known facts about filming. Really, it’s an opportunity for fans and the stars of the show to reflect on arguably one of the most revered

The Hughes brothers have grown in popularity in recent months.
In fact…
The Hughes brothers have gained popularity following Jack's golden goal in the final of the last Olympic Games. The Devils player played the hero for his country by scoring the game-winning goal, which allowed the Americans to return home with the gold medal. It's a moment that's hard to forget:63 days until Habs hockey is back.
(: Florian Xhekaj) pic.twitter.com/QcjXqxjD7X
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) July 28, 202

With the Toronto Blue Jays currently nine games below .500, they are expected to be on the selling side by the MLB trade deadline. Several players are therefore likely to find themselves in new surroundings in the coming days, including George Springer.
And according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Yankees are considering the possibility of acquiring him, as they need to add a right-handed hitter to the outfield—especially given Cody Belliger's injury, which will sideline

The Philadelphia Eagles have sent a clear message to the rest of the NFL: Jalen Carter is one of the cornerstones of their future.The organization announced a major contract extension with its defensive star, a deal that sets a new financial record for a defensive lineman in league history.
At just 25 years old, Carter has agreed to a four-season contract with the Eagles worth $152 million, which could reach $160 million through various bonuses. The deal also includes $106 million in guaranteed

Even though it's the offseason, the Blue Jackets are making headlines in the sports world right now.
Kirill Marchenko was linked to the Canadiens earlier this summer, and has been again for the past few days…
Kent Johnson is the subject of some speculation surrounding the Canadiens…
Zach Werenski could still leave Ohio at any moment, as he doesn't seem to see himself playing for the Blue Jackets for many more years…
But the biggest story in Columbus right now is Adam Fantill

Dear Gossips,We’ll get to Tomdaya at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiere last night since they’re almost always the main character whenever they show up together. But when Michael B Jordan makes a surprise appearance, everyone has to make room.He is the reigning Best Actor Oscar winner for his performance in Sinners. He is a self-professed nerd, and a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Black Panther of course. And he came adorably theme dressed in a vintage Spidey tee w