Sydney Sweeney Is Making Waves in MLB

The two-time World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, now face elimination in the 2026 postseason, trailing 3-0 in the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
But believe it or not, that wasn't the only thing that caught people's attention last night (Wednesday).
In fact, Dodgers outfielder Alex Call—who isn't currently on the team's roster but continues to watch his team's games with his son—responded to a social media post criticizing adult-orient

There are two key prospects on the Montreal Canadiens who aren't playing in Laval or Montreal and whom fans are watching closely: Michael Hage and Alexander Zharovsky.
As we all know, Hage is having an exceptional season at Michigan, with 15 points in eight games.
As for Zharovsky, his play has been a bit up and down, but lately, he's been a joy to watch: He has eight points in his last six games, and today he recorded two assists.
One of his two assists was truly sublime.
He completely outwitte

A Strong Outing by Jake Bloss
The pitcher is recovering from an injury in the Fall League. Yesterday, he held the opposition scoreless over three innings.Jake Bloss stifles the bats on Halloween
. The @BlueJays big leaguer struck out four over three innings of work. Bloss has made five starts this fall, tallying 11 strikeouts to two walks pic.twitter.com/PKIeifoEtJ
— MLB’s Arizona Fall League (@MLBazFallLeague) November 1, 2026Wandy Peralta stays in San Diego
He exercised his player option.P

Despite the many injuries that have plagued the Montreal Canadiens since the start of the season, the team is still playing very well. Especially since Nick Suzuki got hurt…
It's kind of weird, isn't it?
The team's success is largely due to its depth, with all the lines stepping up their game since the captain's injury.
But it has to be said that a lot of it is due to Jacob Fowler's incredible performances in net.
In fact, the NHL has recognized the young goaltender's efforts by naming him the

The news sent shockwaves throughout the National Hockey League: Nikita Kucherov has asked the Lightning to trade him.
He doesn't want to sign a new contract in Tampa, so the organization will have a decision to make by next summer, since Kuch will be a free agent as of July 1, 2027.
And Dan Milstein has offered a clue as to why his client decided to take this step.
On X, Milstein shared a post showing the moment Kucherov was cheered by fans in Tampa Bay after breaking the franchise record for po

Bryce Harper has always been a polarizing figure. He may have been a little less so in recent years, but still.
Not everyone likes his personality. And since he's never been afraid to speak his mind, it often sparks a reaction.
It happened again recently. Why? Because the Phillies player chose to respond to people on social media.
The most polarizing comment had to do with the offseason.
A baseball fan told Harper that, at this point, he actually prefers the offseason to the regular season. And

Dylan Larkin has not yet been traded.
He's still with the Red Wings organization at this time, but he's suspended without pay. So we're waiting to see how the situation develops.
But it could happen quickly, if recent comments from two reliable NHL insiders are to be believed.
Elliotte Friedman said on Sportsnet last night that the next 24 to 48 hours will be key to watch, as Larkin might decide to change his trade request list. What does that mean?
The source mentions that he might want to add

It's true that the Toronto Blue Jays will need reinforcements on the offensive side of the ball heading into the 2027 season. But as we've seen this season, the Blue Jays will also need to strengthen their starting rotation if they want to return to their 2025 level of play.
And a solution could come from within, as the Jays' first-round pick (39th overall) in the last MLB Draft, Cole Carlon, could fill a gap in that starting rotation sooner rather than later.
In fact, according to Mitch Bannon

It's never going to be easy for the CH.
Injuries are playing a big role this season, unfortunately. And the other problem: the division is excellent.
All eight teams in the Atlantic Division have records above .500. Even the Wings…
(Credit: NHL.com)
The Canadiens are currently well-positioned in the standings, but a rough stretch could turn everything upside down.
It's very competitive, and even though Montreal has a very good record of 9-3-2, the team is still just two points away from missin

As always, November is prime time for classical music events, and the performance docket is overflowing with good things.The month begins with one of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s more interesting fall concerts, Nov. 6 to 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum ( vancouversymphony.ca ).Guest conductor Antony Hermus, until recently chief conductor of the Belgian National Orchestra, offers an all-Russian program, with some rarely heard Scriabin to start and Prokofiev’s fairy tale ballet music for

Our busiest theatre month, this November is looking crazy good. We get the first batch of holiday musicals and the East Van Panto, the Chutzpah! Festival, the return of favourites Ins Choi, Kevin Loring and the Electric Company, a rare Terence Rattigan (The Browning Version) from William B. Davis, Ben Immanuel’s new solo show (I’m Going Through Some Things), remounts of Equus and Ride the Cyclone, and Elvis at the Arts Club. Tough choices, but here are my six top picks. Epigone When: Nov. 4

Barkley Taken Off the Trade Market
The rumors surrounding Saquon Barkley can come to an end. According to ESPN, the Philadelphia Eagles will not trade their star running back before the November 10 trade deadline, even as the team falls out of playoff contention.
The Eagles have made it clear to other teams that Barkley is not available. Management believes the team remains talented enough to be competitive in 2027 and beyond, and Barkley is part of those plans.
As reported by RDS, the running b

Last night, the CH won its fifth straight game, and Nick Suzuki was absent during all five of those consecutive victories.
But Montreal has proven that even without its two most talented forwards (Suzuki and Ivan Demidov), the roster is so deep that the team can win games in 60 minutes.
Since the captain's absence—he's expected to return soon—every player has contributed to the score sheet, both forwards and defensemen.Every Canadiens player has at least one point in the five games since the

Drew Rasmussen was the Tampa Bay Rays' best pitcher in 2026. It came as a surprise that the team's manager, Kevin Cash, did not use him in Game 1 of the World Series, and the Rays paid a bitter price for it afterward.
To give themselves a chance to build on their momentum, the Florida team exercised its option to ensure they could keep their ace for another season. The amount set when Rasmussen signed in 2025 will reach $20 million.
Never in the franchise's history have the Rays paid a player th

November is an odd time in the local cultural calendar.Early fall focuses on harvest and Halloween. Almost the minute the candle burns out in the Jack-o’-lantern, holiday decorations start going up. Aside from the most solemn recognition of Remembrance Day, it seems like the month just doesn’t get its propers.But that isn’t true at all.The next 30 days are a bit like a last-gasp opportunity to hear songs other than Wham’s Last Christmas and assorted former Beatles bleating holiday ditti

Winnipeg Clinches Its Spot in the Final Moments
The Montreal Alouettes now know who they'll face in the Eastern Conference Final. They'll take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers next Saturday at Percival Molson Stadium, with a spot in the Grey Cup on the line.
The Blue Bombers clinched their spot in dramatic fashion on Saturday, defeating the Toronto Argonauts 25-22 in the Eastern Conference semifinal in Toronto. The Manitoba team made it to the Eastern Conference playoffs thanks to the CFL's crossove

Last night, most of the games were played in the afternoon for Halloween.
One of those games featured Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos as the headliners.
Here's a recap and the highlights from the other games:From goals to ghouls, this year's #HockeyHalloween was full of treatsDavid Pastrnak climbed the @NHLBruins' all-time goals listConnor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl capped off a high-octane OctoberThe @CanadiensMTL ride a five-game winning streak into November
#NHLStats: https://t.co/J2v8cTm1

Commissioner Johnston Confirms Interest in Quebec City
The dream of a Canadian Football League team in Quebec City is taking shape more and more. CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston stated on TSN that the Old Capital is now the leading candidate to host the league's tenth team.
The commissioner said he was delighted with the interest shown over the past 18 months. According to him, the league has received calls from across the country, from various markets and highly interested groups. He noted, h

A Landslide Victory at CEPSUM
Laval University's Rouge et Or have finally banished the ghosts of CEPSUM. On Saturday, Glen Constantin's squad crushed the University of Montreal's Carabins 35-3, securing their first victory on their archrivals' home field since September 2018.
Their dominance was total. The packed stands at CEPSUM gradually emptied as the fourth quarter wore on, as the Rouge et Or controlled the game in every phase of play—on offense, defense, and special teams.
As reported by

The Canadiens were finally back home.
After a four-game road trip, Martin St-Louis's team was back in action against the Penguins at the Bell Centre.
Kirby Dach, who was ill, was ruled out moments before the game. Here are the lineups:Tonight's projected lineup
Tonight's projected lineup
#GoHabsGo | @mtlgazette https://t.co/XusgFW14DA
— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) October 31, 2026
Bring you up, call you down, sign your name, secret love. Make it rhyme, take you in, and make you mine…P

Nikita Kucherov is a proud guy, and he takes everything personally.
That's what makes him one of the best players in the NHL. But the Lightning reportedly insulted him with what he considers pathetic offers, and that's why he wants to leave.
Elliotte Friedman spoke with several people familiar with the situation today, and they said the Russian won't change his mind. When he makes a decision, it's final.
Friedman also mentioned the Canadiens and the Leafs. Both Canadian teams are destinations Ku

Who would have thought?
The first fight of the season goes to Owen Beck. You guessed it…
It took 14 games before a player officially dropped the gloves—and it wasn't one of the two Xhekajs.Owen Beck wants to stay in the NHL! He drops the gloves against Blake Lizottehttps://t.co/ttdretsmWm
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) November 1, 2026The brothers were on the ice and had front-row seats to a Beck-style thrashing.
And as Renaud Lavoie said: that's how you stay in the NHL.
The center made quite a

Nikita Kucherov is a dangerous player.
He proved this afternoon that, even if he wants to leave Tampa, he'll continue to play for the Lightning and produce at a blistering pace.
Earlier today, Pierre LeBrun wondered if the Russian would follow Dylan Larkin's lead and decide not to play in order to put pressure on the organization. His agent, Dan Milstein, confirmed on X that his client is unlikely to do the same as the American.Unlikely…
— Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) November 1, 2026That sa

The name on everyone's lips is Nikita Kucherov.
It's hard to ignore what's going on and the rumors swirling around him. Even though he's one of the best players in the NHL, let's just say he's not universally loved in Montreal.
Remember that in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, he insulted the fans. And Renaud Lavoie still hasn't gotten over it.“If Kucherov wears a blue-white-red jersey, there's a serious problem” – @renlavoietva https://t.co/JXYOvmLh3J
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) October 31, 20

When the Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline, many—including me—criticized the Brewers for not doing the same.
Time has ultimately proven them right, as they defeated Skubal's Dodgers in the playoffs before recently claiming the championship.
But at the time, we didn't know if they'd missed their chance to achieve something great.
How hard did they try to deviate from their usual plans to land a big-name player? Hard enough that they came close.
Curt Anderson and Andy McCullo

In the last draft, the Canadiens selected Gleb Pugachyov in the first round. One might think the team would have preferred to trade its first-round pick for immediate reinforcements, but it was unable to do so.
This forced the Habs to select Pugachyov, a big guy who isn't afraid to play physically.
However, so far, the Habs' prospect hasn't had a great season. The kid has played nine games (two in the KHL and seven in the MHL) since the start of the season, recording just one point.
But what's e

The countdown has begun
The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching. Teams have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, to complete trades. The website theScore has compiled a list of the 20 players who could change teams by then, taking into account their potential impact and the likelihood that they will be traded.
As reported by theScore, several star players appear on this list, on both offense and defense. Some teams in the midst of a rebuild could take this opportunity to stockpile draft pick

This afternoon, the Tampa Bay Lightning faced off against the Nashville Predators. And amid everything that's been happening since last night with Nikita Kucherov, we were watching this game closely.
We were wondering how the Russian, who continues to play for his team, would perform.
And in the end, Kucherov was… Kucherov. The Russian winger, true to form, had a fairly productive day on the ice, logging the second-most ice time among his teammates (23:41), behind Jake Guentzel (25:56). Jon Co

Luis Severino is staying with the A’s
He won’t be opting out of his contract.
Luis Severino to Exercise Player Option, Remain With A's https://t.co/mscwpALNs8 pic.twitter.com/jHlP2oI99t
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) October 31, 2026
Clint Hurdle Leaves the Rockies
He was serving as an advisor.
Clint Hurdle and the Rockies Part Ways https://t.co/SQqEksPXP6 pic.twitter.com/t8BWuDx40n
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) October 31, 2026
Shake-up in New York
Assistant GMs are leaving

Two Offensive Weapons Out for Miami
The New England Patriots will have to do without two key offensive players on Sunday for their divisional matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back TreVeon Henderson have been ruled out.
Brown is sidelined due to ankle and knee injuries. Henderson, meanwhile, is ill. Both players were listed as questionable heading into the weekend, but the team ultimately confirmed they would not play.
As reported by theScore, A.J. Brown's