Shailene Woodley - Stirring the Algorithmic Pot?

And now, a conspiracy theory.  You may join me in my speculation or you may dismiss my delusion – either is acceptable.Suppose you’re Shailene Woodley, and things are going, honestly, really well. You continue to be an acclaimed actress, and your recurring role on Season 2 of the extremely popular series Paradise goes so well that you are nominated for an Emmy Award for Guest Performance in a series.…which you then win!View this post on InstagramA post shared by Emmys / T

The Canadiens are finally back. To kick off their preseason schedule, the Habs played not one, but two simultaneous games against the Maple Leafs with a split squad.
The Habs got off to a strong start in the preseason by winning both games. The team in Montreal won 4–3 in overtime, while the squad in Toronto triumphed 4–1.For the occasion, I took a closer look at the performances of some Habs players during this doubleheader.
The Second Line
For this first preseason game, Martin St-L

Vancouver writers Maria Reva and Julian Brave Noisecat have been awarded top prizes at the 42nd annual B.C. and Yukon Book Prizes .Reva earned the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize for her novel, Endling.Her debut novel, Endling tells the story of a snail biologist, funding her conservation work through a Ukrainian bridal agency, who teams up with two sisters in a scheme to kidnap foreign bachelors. Their plan gets upended by the outbreak of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.The novel won the 2026

Finally, some hockey! Fans are in for not one, but two games, as the Canadiens play two simultaneous split-squad games against the Maple Leafs—one in Montreal and one in Toronto.
For this doubleheader, the Habs fielded most of their top players in the lineup at the Bell Centre.
It's understandable that the Canadiens organization would want to offer the best possible experience to its fans, even if it's just a preseason game.
Among the players in the lineup in Montreal was newcomer Chris Kr

Aaron Judge was removed in the sixth inning of the New York Yankees' game against the Minnesota Twins last Wednesday. He was scheduled to take his third at-bat of the game, but was instead replaced by Heliot Ramos.
Then, as recently as Friday, the Bombardiers' captain was officially placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right calf, which will keep him off the field until the end of the regular season and possibly part of the playoffs.
And that's where the problem lies. The Yankees

The Kirill Marchenko saga in Columbus has been the subject of much speculation. The Russian player, who has been linked to the Canadiens in numerous rumors throughout the summer, no longer seems to want to play in Columbus—at least not in the long term.
For his part, his coach, Rick Bowness, no longer seems to want him on the team, preferring to play those who want to be in Columbus.
Add to that the numerous—and often cryptic—messages from his agent, Dan Milstein, regarding Mar

A new incident involving a Canadian Football League player is making headlines on Saturday.
Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Kevin Mital was punched in the groin during the game against the Edmonton Elks at BMO Field. (Le Journal de Montréal
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The incident occurred in the second quarter. After tackling Mital, Elks defensive back Chelen Garnes ended up on top of the Quebec player. That's when he delivered a blow directly to Mital's groin.
Despite the blow, Mital was able to g

Vernon Wells on Vladdy
He’s implying that the player is injured.
Be better, Connor. Talk about the numbers, but you have no idea what he's dealing with health-wise. https://t.co/NBLRWYDXVD
— Vernon Wells (@VernonWells10) September 18, 2026
No changes expected?
The Orioles' GM and manager are expected to return.
Mike Elias assumes he's returning. For the second straight winter, he will look to bring in outside perspectives. This time it feels more serious. More: https://t.co/18b8ClBIj

In 2025–26, Matvei Michkov's physical condition became a talking point. The young Russian was out of favor with his coach, Rick Tocchet, who publicly called him out for it.
This even led to Michkov—despite his immense talent—being left out of the playoffs.
So people wondered if the kid, after all that, would learn from his mistakes. And the good news is that he worked hard to make it happen.
Michkov spoke with the media on the sidelines of the team's training camp… and w

Where will Tarik Skubal pitch in 2027? That's the question many people in the baseball world have been asking for several months.
The Tigers, who clearly didn't like their chances of signing the up-and-coming free agent, traded him to the Dodgers just before the trade deadline. And, of course, the Dodgers are expected to push hard to keep him.
But they won't be alone: the Mets, for example, are likely to get involved.
That said, there's one team that, according to Dallas Braden (who's still well

One of the greatest defensive players in recent NFL history is set to return to the field.
Aaron Donald has confirmed that he plans to suit up for Monday night's game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants.
After retiring following the 2023 season, the 35-year-old veteran surprised the football world by announcing his return to the Rams this summer. For several weeks, observers have been eagerly awaiting news of when the former star player would make his debut, and the answer now a

Patrik Laine still has no contract in sight for the 2026-27 season. Reminder: the season starts in… 10 days.
This means that, now more than ever, we should expect Laine not to be ready for the start of the season. Even if he were to sign with a team today, it's safe to assume he'd need time to adjust.
That said, it's reasonable to think he still has a real chance of signing a contract. A team that sees one of its top scorers get injured during training camp or early in the season, for exa

Since the start of training camp, Juraj Slafkovský has been playing on the second line. The Slovak, who saw Chris Kreider take his spot on the first line, is now playing alongside Ivan Demidov and Oliver Kapanen on the second.
This isn't meant to be a punishment in and of itself; it's mainly intended to better balance the lines, according to Martin St-Louis.
And of course, the big question about this second line is whether Kapanen will hold his own. He had some good moments last year, but

Last night, we learned that Aaron Judge was heading back to the injured list. The Yankees star, who missed much of the season due to a rib injury, is now dealing with a calf injury.
As a result, the captain—who had just returned—will (presumably) miss the rest of the regular season.
In theory, Judge could return to action for the Yankees' 162nd and final game of the season. But let's just say that right now, there are reasons to be skeptical about that.
Aaron Boone, who spoke to the

The Montreal Alouettes delivered a convincing performance against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, once again demonstrating their ability to control a game in many aspects of the sport.
From the opening minutes, Montreal managed to set the pace and put pressure on its opponent.
The Tiger-Cats struggled to find their footing, both on offense and defense, while the Alouettes capitalized on their opportunities.
This performance comes as Montreal looks to maintain its momentum in the second half of the seas

A few days ago, Dan Rosen of NHL.com made a bold prediction: the Canadiens will win the Stanley Cup in 2027.
This prediction might not be as bold as one might think, since Réjean Tremblay—who, by his own account, isn't a fan but rather a professional—believes the same thing.
That's what he stated in his morning column for BPM Sports.DAN ROSEN AND THE CANADIENS: FAVORITES TO WIN THE STANLEY CUP!Read Rej's SATURDAY column HERE: https://t.co/WHbOcKgnEP pic.twitter.com/qAKqxp03KS

Following the Rays, the Brewers, the Dodgers, and the Yankees, another team has secured its spot in the postseason: the Braves.
The Georgia-based club capitalized on its 90th win of the season and Matt Olson's 40th home run to cement its spot in the playoffs.Matt Olson is the 5th player in @Braves franchise history with multiple 40-home run seasons, joining:
– Henry Aaron (8x)
– Eddie Mathews (4x)
– Andruw Jones (2x)
– Ronald Acuña Jr. (2x) https://t.co/Du6jGLNJ7B

The Denver Broncos are preparing to face the Jacksonville Jaguars with the goal of regaining some defensive stability.
After a performance that raised several questions, the team is looking to address certain issues before its next game of the season.
In particular, the defense will need to regain its cohesion and improve communication. These factors can quickly become decisive when a team faces an offense capable of creating multiple options and capitalizing on positioning errors.
Against the J

Today marks the start of the Canadiens' preseason schedule. Are you excited?
To mark the occasion, we'll be treated to not one, but two games. Remember that at 7 p.m., the Habs will face the Maple Leafs in Montreal… and also in Toronto.
So we'll be treated to a split-squad game, with both teams splitting their roster in half to form two lineups. One will stay at home, while the other will travel.
And the Maple Leafs, just minutes ago, announced their lineups for both games. What stands ou

The Indianapolis Colts will face a major challenge on Sunday night when they take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.
In particular, the team will need to prepare for an offense that has undergone several changes compared to recent seasons.
One of the key areas to watch is the running game. The Chiefs demonstrated as early as their first game of the season that they intend to place a strong emphasis on their ground attack. Kenneth Walker III had a standout performance with 173 ru

We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. The Foo Fighters were last on tour in 2023-2024 on the band’s Everything of Nothing At All world tour. It was the group’s first massive concert run since drummer Taylor Hawkins died in March 2022 in Bogotá, Colombia.That tour featured temporary replacement drummer Josh Freese, who vacated the seat for current drummer Ilhan Rubin, who had previously played in Ni

Those who have been reading my blog for 25 years (yes, there really are some!) know that I'm not a big fan of terms with quasi-esoteric connotations when it comes to sports. 
Terms like “aura” and “culture” always make me smile a little.
Even if it almost sounds like you're hearing the voices of angels, “Shea Weber's aura”—or worse, “Kaiden Guhle's aura”—has never really won much in the NHL…
That being said, when it comes to

With eight games left in the season, the Blue Jays’ playoff hopes are looking increasingly out of reach.
Last night, in a crucial game in the playoff race against the Texas Rangers, the Blue Jays lost 7-1.
Dylan Cease, who pitched on five days' rest instead of the originally scheduled six, ran out of steam. He had his worst start of the season.
He walked six batters in 2.2 innings of work. He also allowed four runs, though only one was earned due to an error. And that likely cost him the C

Martin St-Louis is an excellent coach—there's no denying it.
He ranks fifth among coaches with the longest tenure with the same team. This also shows that there's a lot of turnover among head coaches in the NHL.
The Quebec native has already earned the respect of many people throughout the NHL, especially that of Geneviève Tardif. The journalist (98.5 Sports) believes he's already the best active head coach in the NHL and that he's building a case to become one of the best in the or

Steve Belichick Resigns from His Position with the Tar Heels
The situation continues to evolve within the University of North Carolina football program. Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, has resigned from his position as defensive coordinator for the Tar Heels.
Steve Belichick, 39, had been on medical leave since August 6. His official departure is scheduled for October 27, at the end of this period. The announcement came as the university also confirmed the conclusion of an

The Montreal Alouettes continued their excellent season by defeating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37-25 on Friday night.
 
Despite the final margin, the score doesn't truly reflect the flow of the game, as the Montreal team had already taken control of the match before Hamilton scored 22 of its 25 points in the fourth quarter.
This victory brings the Alouettes' record to 11-3 this season. The Montreal team also remains undefeated against its Eastern Division rivals, with a 7-0 record.
Quarterbac

Many are wondering if David Reinbacher will make the big team this season. And I'm not talking about two or three games, but rather a regular role on the roster.
Fans and experts alike have high expectations for Reino this season, which is only natural for the fifth overall pick.
However, it's important to remember that Reinbacher will never be a flashy defenseman. He won't make a never-ending string of spectacular plays like Lane Hutson. That said, he could become an excellent defensive defense

Phillip Danault’s glory days are behind him.
He has served the Montreal Canadiens and the Los Angeles Kings well, but he still brings something valuable to the Habs.
The Quebec native wins a lot of faceoffs, is extremely reliable defensively, and keeps offensive players from scoring too often.
This season will be the final year of his six-year, $5.5 million-per-season contract, and one wonders what his future in the NHL holds. Can he still be useful to the Habs? And for how long?
This seas

This summer, several major contracts and contract extensions were signed throughout the NHL.
Of course, we're thinking of Ivan Demidov's contract extension ($9.15 million per season) and Leo Carlsson's $18 million-per-season contract, which he secured thanks to a hostile offer from the Philadelphia Flyers.
There were also two other annual contracts higher than Carlsson's: Macklin Celebrini at $18.8 million and Cale Makar at $20.4 million.
But what were the best contracts of the summer? Corey Pro

Aaron Judge on the injured list
He has a calf injury. Will he be able to play in the playoffs?
The New York Yankees are placing star outfielder Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 18, 2026
Steve Cohen is causing a stir
Not everyone is happy that he was seen applauding Pete Alonso's 300th home run.Steve Cohen admitted to applauding Pete Alonso's game-tying home run in the ninth inning on Tuesday.“As a coach, if I saw t