The Falcons Strike Hard

The final day of roster cuts in the NFL was particularly eventful. Several teams took advantage of this period to complete major trades, notably the Atlanta Falcons, who bolstered their defensive line by acquiring Gervon Dexter from the Chicago Bears.
Atlanta sent cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick to Chicago to acquire Dexter, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler.
Gervon Dexter has established himself as a starter for the Bears over the past two seasons. T

Dan Evans liked Quebec City
The future baseball president of the Expos was impressed by the Capitales.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Dan Evans was charmed by the experience of attending a Capitales game during his recent visit.https://t.co/zABiA27vhd
— Mikaël Lalancette (@MikLalancette) August 31, 2026
Tony Vitello Returns in 2027
Will this be a mistake?
Posey: Tony Vitello Will Return As Giants’ Manager In 2027 https://t.co/ypEfjVYi9P pic.twitter.com/jV9Ykkdvcn
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Last week I posted about the Met Gala 2027 and Anna Wintour’s two major challenges in planning for the event next May: securing a sponsor and also the subject of the Costume Institute’s next exhibit, John Galliano. Remember, the Met Gala is a fundraising event in support of the Costume Institute – the exhibit is supposed to be the main character, even though the party often overshadows the purpose.Big news today – John Galliano has withdrawn from the exhibit with a statem

Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama recently said the quiet part out loud as she reflected on being an empty-nester, now that daughters Malia, 28, and Sasha, 25, are out in the world, living on their own. During a taping of her IMO podcast, she revealed that while she loves the fact that her daughters are grown, she doesn’t actually “miss” them.The revelation was prompted by a question posed by Jon Stewart, the guest on this episode, but slipping back into his role of late-ni

In just over two weeks, the Canadiens' training camp will get underway. And of course, there are a few storylines we'll be watching closely.
Who will emerge as Ivan Demidov's defensive partner? How will the team structure the bottom of its lineup? What will the plan be in net?
But there's also the case of David Reinbacher, who will be under close scrutiny in town. The coming year will be pivotal for the 21-year-old defenseman, and the question is whether he'll finally be able to establish himsel

The New York Mets decided to place Luis Robert Jr. on waivers in recent days.
Why? In the hope of saving a few million dollars at the end of the season on a player who wasn't going to be back in town in 2027 anyway.
Robert Jr. is a good player when he's healthy. But at $5 million (his salary through the end of the season and the price to pay to decline his 2027 option), it was worth considering.
And now the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to take on the player's contract for the final month of the

When the major media outlets start covering it again, it means hockey season is just around the corner.
Those outlets would have loved to report on a big-name signing by the Habs this summer, but in the end, it never happened.
In fact, Mathias Brunet's first article of the 2026–2027 season in La Presse focused on Kent Hughes's “inaction.”Free Puck | The Habs didn't want to overpayhttps://t.co/8t5YanKfZ4
— La Presse Sports (@LaPresse_Sports) August 31, 2026The asking price

Hulu cancelling Not Suitable for Work isn’t going down easy on social media and Mindy Kaling has been in some comment sections pointing out that the show consistently premiered in the top 10, with an “lol” tacked on, and that’s how you know she’s pissed. It’s the “lol.”
It seems likely this will be picked up by another streamer and I think comedies require a two-season commitment. The early seasons of 30 Rock and Parks & Rec had completely diff

September is just around the corner, which means the final stretch of the MLB regular season is about to begin. It also means it's time for a closer look at the remaining schedule.
And that's certainly the case for the Toronto Blue Jays, who, after sweeping the Seattle Mariners over the weekend, will kick off a crucial three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians tomorrow (Tuesday).
With this recent sweep, the Blue Jays are now one and a half games behind the Guardians for the final playoff

The Seattle Seahawks have made another decision regarding Trevon Diggs ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
The
27-year-old
star
cornerback will officially rejoin Seattle's practice squad
, with the goal of earning a spot on the active roster in the near future.
This decision comes after a standout performance by Diggs during the preseason. In his only preseason game with the Seahawks in 2026, the defensive back showed he can still make an impact on the field. Notably,
he recorded a solo tackle, an int

In his rookie season, Ivan Demidov racked up 62 points in 82 games. If it weren't for Matthew Schaefer, he would have won the Calder Trophy.
The Russian, however, isn't impressed by his regular-season performance: he wants to be even better in 2026–2027. This summer, he's been keeping busy.
As Anthony Martineau points out, Demidov trained five or six times a week. Like Lane Hutson, he just can't sit still.I'm told that Ivan Demidov worked EXTREMELY hard this summer.
Not being a big fan of

In the immediate wake of the monster success of Top Gun: Maverick, people began imagining other Tom Cruise legacy sequels that could be made, and because nostalgia is a helluva drug, the NASCAR romantic drama Days of Thunder topped the list. Well, because we live in the worst timeline, it’s actually happening, a Days of Thunder sequel has been willed into existence. It’s due in June 2028, when Tom Cruise will be 66 years old.Because we also live in a timeline with a f-cked sense of h

Today is August 31. Tomorrow will be September 1. Where did the summer go?
At least September means the golf tournament, rookie camp, and the Canadiens' training camp. And this year, September also means the start of the regular season. Reminder: The season will start about ten days earlier because it will consist of 84 games instead of 82, and we'd like to award the Stanley Cup a little earlier in the spring.
In nine days—on September 9—rookie camp will begin. On the 14th, it's the

Olivia Rodrigo made some real girl power history over the weekend at the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine. It’s her answer to the legacy of Lilith Fair that Sarah McLachlan founded back in the 90s. More than 45,000 fans gathered together to celebrate female empowerment, through music, and also to bring awareness to important issues affecting women and girls around the world. Performers included Olivia herself, Chappell Roan, Bikini Kill, Doechii, Garbage, Mitski, Rachel Chin

Everything was set for a classic matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees yesterday afternoon (Sunday).
First of all, this game would determine the winner of this season's series between the eternal rivals and thus break the tie if the two teams were tied in the standings at the end of the season. In addition, for the Red Sox, Roman Anthony and Trevor Story were returning to action after long absences.
And to say the least, it was entertaining. In fact, in the most important g

The Canadian presence will once again be prominent in the NFL.
A total of 28 players from Canada, including two from Quebec
, have secured spots on the 53-player rosters that will kick off the 2026 season.
The final stretch leading up to the start of the season was particularly eventful. On Sunday, all 32 NFL teams had to make their final roster cuts to comply with the 53-player limit. Despite this major wave of cuts, several Canadian players managed to keep their jobs.
Three teams stand out in

At $20.4 million per year for eight years (2027–2035), Cale Makar broke the bank.
He saw Daniel Brière shake things up with his hostile offer and figured that if a player still several years away from full free agency was entitled to earn that much without having reached his full potential, he could surely earn even more.
And that's exactly what he's doing… by taking advantage of the fact that his GM (Joe Sakic) painted himself into a corner by guaranteeing that the defensema

Dear Gossips,The US Open started yesterday in New York City and… Naomi Osaka is doing something different, some might say radical. All season we’ve seen Naomi throw down a look for her first match – beginning at the Australian Open in January when she turned the tunnel walk into a runway with a custom set. And then most recently at Wimbledon with a British Vogue photo shoot before the tournament, followed by the on-court debut of her custom fit.But now? Now she’s approac

The Detroit Lions have decided to part ways with Canadian linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, a decision announced by the team on Sunday.
Having arrived in Detroit
earlier this month, the 27-year-old ultimately failed to secure a permanent spot on the roster.
Ogbongbemiga had just completed two seasons with the Chicago Bears
. In 2025, he appeared in eight regular-season games, including one as a starter. His stats included 17 tackles and one pass deflection.
His first season in Chicago, however, saw

How eager is Connor Hellebuyck to leave Winnipeg?
It's safe to assume he's eager for a trade to happen, considering that he'd say yes to several teams and has made his request public.
That probably wasn't his intention, but oh well.
While it's true that the player has the right to request a trade, it's also true that the Jets have the right to take their time in getting what they want.
And the player—if he's willing to live with the fact that he might come across as a jerk to the fans&mdas

The fall theatre season is up and running this month with a glittering array of plays: New work from one of our best local playwrights, the manic energy of the Fringe, a crime caper, a couple of top-notch musicals, and a psychological thriller from New York. Running Wilde When: Sept. 4-27Where: Jericho Arts CentreTickets and info: $15-$40 at unitedplayers.comJohn Lazarus was one of Vancouver’s hottest dramatists with plays like Dreaming and Duelling, The Late Blumer and Village of Idiots.

For several months now, Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong have been locked in a fierce battle for the National League MVP title. The two players, who have been performing at a similar offensive pace, have sparked debate over which has a greater impact: their performance on the mound or their defensive play in center field.
One was pitching like a Cy Young candidate, while the other was the best defensive player in the Majors playing center field.
Except that Ohtani, as we know, hasn't pitche

It's been a while since we've talked about Kirill Marchenko.
We can all agree that the Blue Jackets' summer has been chaotic, and that the Russian (due to the rumors surrounding him) is one of the reasons why that's been the case.
Adam Fantilli and (especially) Zach Werenski are also to blame, of course.
There were rumors surrounding Marchenko at the start of the offseason, but there was also a new wave of them about a month ago. Thanks to his agent for that.
But where do we stand today?
It's ge

Niklas Henning's NFL career has just reached a new milestone. The Canadian offensive lineman has been released by the Las Vegas Raiders, but this decision does not necessarily mean the end of his time with the organization.
According to reports, Las Vegas would prefer to keep Henning on its practice squad if he makes it through the waiver process without being claimed by another team.
The Canadian reportedly made a favorable impression during training camp and the preseason games. The Raiders st

Evander Kane has had a rather unique reputation in the NHL for quite some time.
Let's just say that Kurtis Gabriel's latest comments aren't going to do anything to change that.
Gabriel, who was Kane's teammate with the San Jose Sharks, reflected on his experience with the forward during his appearance on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast. His comments were notably picked up by Toutsurlehockey.I sent this message to @evanderkane on Instagram before this clip came out, and Kane read it:
We Are OneHe

NHL players generally use the summer to take a break, train, and quietly prepare for the upcoming season.
Logan Cooley, however, keeps playing.
And let's just say his last game turned out to be a lot more intense than your average August hockey game.
The Utah Mammoth forward found himself in the middle of an altercation during a game in the IC Hockey 3v3 Elite League, a summer league played in the Pittsburgh area.In the footage, Cooley first gets into a scuffle with Artem Kulakov. They start sho

Will James Click leave Toronto?
The Blue Jays' VP is being touted as a candidate for the A's GM position.“Former Houston Astros GM James Click, vice president of baseball strategy with the Toronto Blue Jays since 2023, has emerged as a serious candidate for the Athletics GM opening.” https://t.co/T9ypGSQTkL
— Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) August 30, 2026The Luis Arraez Market
It's expected to be stronger this winter.“I think this is the year he has a really strong market

As we already know, Amazon Prime will broadcast a few games on Wednesdays during the 2026–2027 season.
About 20 games will be broadcast, and the media outlet is reportedly looking for a Quebec-based commentator to describe these games.
That's what my colleague Maxime Truman reported today. From what I'm hearing, Amazon Prime Video is currently—and seriously—evaluating a few Quebec candidates to provide French commentary for the NHL national games that will air on its platform o

Inevitably, in the coming months, the topic of expansion will come up again in Major League Baseball.
Why? Because once the collective bargaining agreement is signed, everyone will have a clearer picture of the situation.
Rob Manfred, who will step down as commissioner in a few years, may want to leave his mark on the next expansion.
And we can talk about it now that the Rays have officially received the green light to build their next stadium in Florida. The A's (Vegas) and the Rays are now on

Ever since Dylan Larkin requested a trade, three teams have emerged as the main contenders: the Panthers, the Wild, and the Knights.
The problem is that two of those teams don't need him.
The Wild has shown the strongest interest.Ansar Khan: Florida and Vegas showed only lukewarm interest in Dylan Larkin—they don't need him; Minnesota could really use him – Oilers Now (8/27)
— NHL Rumor Report (@NHLRumorReport) August 30, 2026We know the Stars could be a good fit, and the Canad