Shout-Outs for August 14, 2026

Mark! Happy Birthday! Roo tells us that you’re the “best dad” and that applies to both your girls and your two Boston Terriers. And that you’re the “best wife” which says to me that you are the goodest man. Thank you for all you do for your family, and congratulations on completing the cycle. In Chinese culture, 60 is a full life, a true achievement. And now your next cycle, a new life, begins. Wishing you so much health and happiness. Please know that you are

Hockey cards and collecting them are a very popular pastime in the sports world and among hockey fans of all kinds.
Many people collect cards of different players from different eras, even going so far as to buy them at quite impressive prices.
To some, it seems crazy to pay that much for them, while for others, it's an integral part of their lives.
Well, for those who don't get it, hold on to your hats, because the sale of Macklin Celebrini's rookie card is going to blow your mind.
That's right

The Binning House is critically important to Canadian architectural history.“It’s the first West Coast modern house,” says heritage expert Don Luxton. “The DNA of West Coast modernism is that building.”Remarkably, the house in West Vancouver is pretty much the same as when it was built, save for a modern kitchen and bathrooms. After a multi-year restoration, it has gone up for sale for $5.25 million.Located on Mathers Crescent near Dundarave, it was built in 1941-4

We weren't expecting him anymore, but he had been waiting for this moment for a very long time. We're talking, of course, about the Toronto Blue Jays' prospect, Ricky Tiedemann, who should have been part of the Blue Jays' starting rotation a long time ago but has had to battle injuries that kept him off the field.
Finally, the 23-year-old got his first chance in the majors yesterday (Saturday) against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre—though it came from the bullpen.
After a quiet firs

Since the start of summer, Montreal Canadiens fans have been waiting for management to make a big move—a trade that would significantly improve the team.
It's almost the end of August, and Kent Hughes still hasn't pulled off that much-anticipated major trade—which, some might argue, is perhaps for the best.
Still, in the absence of an actual trade, we've been treated to countless rumors surrounding the Habs.
The ones that have garnered the most attention for most of the offseason are

The 2026–2027 National Hockey League season is fast approaching, with just about 40 days to go until the NHL's opening night.
All 32 teams are already preparing for the new season, hoping to have all their players back in excellent health and physical condition, free of any injuries.
Unfortunately for some teams, they'll have to start training camp with certain players who are injured or not yet at 100% due to injuries from last season or sustained this summer.
Last season, even before the

History isn't rewritten every day, but yesterday, a rookie outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals (Joshua Baez) did just that by hitting three home runs in his first three at-bats in the majors.
A feat that had never been accomplished before the game between the Cards and the Cubs in Chicago.
The 23-year-old outfielder hit the first pitch he saw from Matthew Boyd over the fences at Wrigley Field, and that was just the beginning of a historic day. Baez did it two more times, both times off Boyd.

The Cleveland Browns appear to be on the verge of finalizing a deal with a familiar face.
According to reports by Mary Kay Cabot, the Ohio-based team is expected to sign veteran Za’Darius Smith, who will make a return to the NFL after announcing his retirement last season.
Smith, 33, surprised the football world by ending his career in October 2025 while playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. He had played in only five games with the team before making that decision.
A few months later, the

We all fell in love with Ivan Demidov the moment he was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens with the 5th overall pick in 2024.
Fans were already aware of Demidov's superstar potential back then, which explains why the flight to Montreal was so closely followed—and why so many #93 jerseys sold out so quickly.
Not everyone gets that kind of treatment, and every fan knows that the young Russian is a unique and special talent.
After a full rookie season in the NHL, there are even more reasons to

Canada will have two flag football teams at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Following the women's team's qualification, the men's team also secured its spot on Sunday thanks to a spectacular victory at the World Championship held in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The Canadians faced Mexico in a particularly important matchup, as the stakes went far beyond just a medal.
A win would allow Canada to finish the tournament on the podium, but more importantly, to secure its spot at the first-ever Ol

As we know, the Canadiens have an excellent young core. These players are under long-term contracts and will strive, over the next few years, to bring the Stanley Cup back to Montreal.
But one thing is clear: no matter what happens, the Habs will be a joy to watch. The young players are brimming with talent, and we saw last year that they're capable of great things on the ice.
And that's not even counting the fact that many of them are likely to improve as they gain more experience.
So it's no s

This summer, the Canadiens didn’t make any moves. You already knew that.
Since the Canadiens haven't added anyone and Michael Hage won't be arriving in town for the start of next season, the solutions lie within the organization.
But questions remain. Here are three of them.
Will Juraj Slafkovsky lead his line?
Last year, we saw that Slaf was able to succeed alongside Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. But more importantly, we saw that the Slovakian was capable of taking control of his line.
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Almost three years ago, Shohei Ohtani was being courted by the Blue Jays. Unsurprisingly, he ultimately chose to sign with the Dodgers.
And this was despite the fact that, for a few minutes, everyone thought he had chosen the Blue Jays. #HeWasOnAPlane
I don't think he regrets his decision, having won two rings (including one against Toronto) with the Los Angeles Dodgers since then.
Because he's so good, Ohtani gets booed in Toronto. But that's all part of the game.
That doesn't stop him, however

Ever since the CH drafted Michael Hage in 2024, many people have viewed him as the team's future second-line center. There's a need to be filled in the city, and we know Hage has the talent to hold his own on a top-6 line.
And since he's been playing center for the past few years, he's (logically) seen as a candidate.
That said, doubts remain about whether he'll stay at center at the pro level. He isn't particularly dominant in the faceoff circle, and some wonder if he's better suited to play wi

Anthony Santander is making progress
He's hitting off a tee.
Anthony Santander is hitting off a tee in Florida, “making progress,” manager John Schneider said. #BlueJays
Decision still to be determined for Yimi Garcia's TOS treatment
— Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) August 14, 2026
Aaron Judge is throwing again
Good news in the Bronx.
Aaron Boone says that Aaron Judge played catch on Friday for the first time during his rehab https://t.co/Kurf0RYXAy pic.twitter.com/obnkk4TvsX
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We left off last week with the trio of Tim Runtso, Florian Xhekaj, and Adam Engstrom.
No stars—or even impact players—in sight here. At best, they're solid role players who could have a decent career spanning a few hundred NHL games.
The trio we're featuring this week seems capable of reaching greater heights—at least in theory. We're fairly confident that at least one of them could eventually become an impact player—that is, a player above the NHL average.9. Bryce Pickfo

The Miami Dolphins were hoping to use their first preseason game to get some answers, but their 20-7 loss to the Washington Commanders instead raised several questions.
With Jeff Hafley as the new head coach, a new front office, and Malik Willis as the new starting quarterback, Miami is entering a major transition period. Friday's game therefore represented the first real opportunity to assess the team's new look.
Willis, however, was one of the few bright spots. In his first appearance with the

This morning, we learned that Ricky Tiedemann has been called up by the Blue Jays. The pitcher, who has long been regarded as a top prospect, will make his Major League debut today.
However, we also learned that Daz Cameron was traveling with the team. He hadn't been activated by the team… but he was there in case Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had to go on the injured list.
He was being evaluated for a concussion after colliding with George Lombard Jr. last night.
And in the end, it was confirmed

Last spring, Michael Hage decided not to make the leap to the pros. The decision surprised many, given that he had just had two strong seasons in the NCAA.
And generally speaking, it's very rare to see prospects of his caliber spend more than two years in the American college system. It's happened before, but it's far from the norm.
That said, over the past few months, the idea of him reversing his decision ahead of the 2026–27 season has been the subject of much speculation. Jeff Gorton l

We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. Rising Canadian R&B star Daniel Caesar is on his first worldwide arena tour in support of his acclaimed new album Son of Spergy. The Toronto singer launched the concert run in Singapore on May 16 and has seven Canadian dates in the itinerary.Caesar is on a roll with multiple platinum certifications for singles such as Get You and Cyanide from his well-received albums. Beginni

The Arizona Cardinals will have to do without their young running back, Jeremiyah Love, in their next preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys. The rookie is set to sit out for a week to recover from an ankle injury he sustained Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Love's condition raised some additional concerns on Friday. The running back showed more swelling than expected, forcing the organization to slow down the recovery process.
Head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed that the Cardinal

Devon Witherspoon has just reached another major milestone in his young career. The Seattle Seahawks cornerback has signed a four-season deal worth $132 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
This contract extension includes $101 million in guaranteed money, a figure that underscores the importance the Seattle organization places on the defensive back. With this new deal, Witherspoon officially becomes the highest-paid player in NFL history at his position.
The 25-year-old defensive player

Last night, there were rumors that the Blue Jays were going to call up Ricky Tiedemann.
For those who don't know him, he's a prospect for the club (once Toronto's No. 1 prospect) who has been hampered by injuries—including Tommy John surgery.
But the left-handed pitcher, who is currently healthy, has an impressive arsenal. When he's able to stay on the mound, he can make a difference.
And now the Blue Jays have officially recalled the pitcher. Chase Lee is making way for him by heading to

Laval University's Rouge et Or are kicking off their training camp with a major question to answer: Who will take over for Arnaud Desjardins at quarterback?
After five highly successful college seasons, Desjardins has concluded his time with the Rouge et Or. His departure leaves a highly coveted position open, as four quarterbacks will vie to impress head coach Glen Constantin over the coming weeks.“It's really an open competition,” Constantin said in an interview with Stéphan

After discussing NHL.com's top 5 Montreal Canadiens prospects and the surprise of seeing David Reinbacher ranked first ahead of Michael Hage, let's now take a look at the projections for the Canadiens' active players.
NHL.com has ranked NHL players for hockey pools and fantasy leagues, with the official site releasing projections for offensive production.
As for the Montreal Canadiens, the projections are fairly logical and plausible.
Indeed, the Habs' “Big 5”—if we can call th

Without much fanfare, the San Diego Padres recorded their sixth straight win by defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 yesterday.
This important win was secured by young Bradgley Rodriguez, a 22-year-old reliever with impressive skills and a quality fastball. Rodriguez's save was the first of his career, and this success will certainly not be his last.
The Venezuelan native made his Major League debut in 2025, appearing in seven games with the Padres. Yesterday, he contributed, in his own way, to

The return of the National Hockey League and the Montreal Canadiens also means the return of regular programming on Quebec's sports radio station, BPM Sports.
Many of us enjoy following the sports analysis on this station and its various shows, no matter what time of day it is, whether we're in the car or at home.
There's sure to be plenty of enthusiasm and excitement in the discussions, as we're expecting a great season from the Montreal Canadiens, following the one they gave us in 2025–2

Every year, the National Hockey League's official website publishes several articles on each NHL team a few weeks before the start of the season.
Each team has its own feature day, and the articles have been published in alphabetical order by team since August 1, which means today is the Montreal Canadiens' feature day.
The NHL website has provided us with five very interesting articles looking ahead to the 2026–2027 season, featuring several analyses, some of which are quite surprising.
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Richard Fleischer’s entrée into Hollywood was that he was the son of animation legend and studio boss Max Fleischer, whose studio produced cartoons like Betty Boop and Popeye the Sailor.But Richard went on to have a successful career as a film director. He worked in a variety of genres, including the sci-fi of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea in 1954, the musical Doctor Doolittle in 1967, and the sword and sorcery epic Conan the Destroyer in 1984.In a Province story that ran on Aug. 14

In a crucial game for a spot in the upcoming playoffs, the Toronto Blue Jays got off to a strong start in their three-game series against the New York Yankees.
John Schneider's team won 3-1 yesterday at home, but team officials are holding their breath due to an incident that occurred late in the sixth inning involving Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The Jays' first baseman was accidentally struck in the head by George Lombard Jr.'s knee as Lombard Jr. attempted to field a wild throw from a teammate. Guer