The Padres crushed the Cubs

Last night, in the final game of the evening between the Cubs and the Padres, the San Diego team had home-field advantage.
And the team took full advantage of it.
Right off the first pitch of the bottom of the first inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a long home run to get the crowd fired up.
Then, two batters later, Manny Machado added to the lead with another home run.MANNY MACHADO The Padres have come out SWINGING in Game 1.(@MLB) pic.twitter.com/nAfNHKQnud
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmer

Tonight, the Atlanta Braves hosted the Philadelphia Phillies in a one-off game.
It was a highly anticipated division showdown.
The Phillies chose to put Aaron Nola on the mound… and early in the game, he didn't exactly live up to his managers' expectations.
In the first inning, after four batters, the score was 3-0. Michael Harris II hit a three-run homer after his teammates drew two walks.
MICHAEL HARRIS II GOES YARD!Game 3 is off and running! pic.twitter.com/sdBOmZmCDd
— MLB (@MLB

Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson, Ivan Demidov…
The Canadiens are no longer short on talent.
But if Sidney Crosby had to choose just one, it wouldn't be any of these four players.
His choice would be Juraj Slafkovsky.
During an interview with TVA Sports, when asked to identify the Canadiens' biggest weapon, the Penguins' captain chose the Slovak player. Crosby particularly praised his size, physicality, vision, and scoring ability. In his view, Slafkovsky can make an impact in many

It's already rare to see a goalie score a goal in the NHL.
Igor Shesterkin has just joined that short list.
While the Rangers were in control of the game against the Lightning, Tampa Bay pulled its goalie in a bid to create something late in the game.
Shesterkin took full advantage.THREE DAYS INTO THE SEASON AND WE ALREADY HAVE A GOALIE GOAL!! pic.twitter.com/4EeZoqz3Wv
— NHL (@NHL) October 2, 2026
The Rangers' goalie recovered the puck and sent it the length of the rink, straight into the

Chris Kreider has played only one regular-season game with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.
Just one, and it wasn't very promising.
So no, this is certainly not the time to panic. But that doesn't stop us from asking a question that's likely to come up again pretty soon if the trio takes too long to get going.
How long should Martin St-Louis give his new top line before he starts questioning the experiment?
During his appearance on The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro, Brian Wilde addressed this ve

One of the biggest surprises of training camp is undoubtedly the fact that David Reinbacher was cut from the main squad.
In my opinion (and that of many others), he was one of the best defensemen, and I saw him starting the season in Montreal alongside Lane Hutson. From the Habs' perspective, perhaps it's better for the Austrian to start as the top defenseman in Laval than as the seventh defenseman in Montreal, like Adam Engstrom.
Marco D'Amico (BPM Sports) is well-connected in the hockey world,

Two division rivals looking to pull off a Cinderella run: that's how I'd sum up the series between the White Sox and the Guardians.
After watching the White Sox sweep the Astros in two games, what's next for Chicago? And who will Cleveland be up against?
The Pitchers
The Guardians' rotation is stronger. Plus, the rest they got during the “best second-place team” series and Sunday's off-day in the American League will help.
Parker Messick (who has pitched well against the Sox this sea

It's no longer a secret: the Canadiens tried very hard to improve through trades this summer.
Even though they missed out on Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies (who were traded for one another), Kent Hughes isn't done shopping yet. We know that Connor McDavid, Mark Scheifele, Sidney Crosby, and Jason Robertson, among others, are all players to watch.
But other teams are in the mix; Montreal isn't alone. The Leafs—despite acquiring Marchenko—the Islanders, and the Mammoth all want to

Josh Anderson is a key player for the Canadiens. We saw that during the last playoffs: he's dynamic and a power forward.
I don't know if Montreal would have made it to the semifinals without him. This summer, he was rewarded for his hard work, having been named captain following Brendan Gallagher's departure. He could potentially serve as assistant captain for just one year, as he'll become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
However, he really loves the city and the team and wa

Plans for a new stadium in Quebec City—intended, in particular, to host a potential Canadian Football League (CFL) team—are gaining momentum, as Mayor Bruno Marchand views this possibility as an opportunity to transform the ExpoCité area.
However, the project remains contingent on several decisions and the securing of funding. (Le Soleil
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The old Colisée must first be demolished. According to Bruno Marchand, construction could begin in 2027. The mayor of Quebec

Torey Lovullo is staying
The manager has signed a two-year contract.
Source confirms: Torey Lovullo is returning as Diamondbacks manager on a two-year deal. First reported by @nickpiecoro and @SteveGilbertMLB
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) October 1, 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong is critical of himself
He knows he needs to step up in big games.PCA: “To start, I [need to] show up. If I show up when it matters in these games, I think that would help us immediately.”(Via: @WatchMarqu

Belmont Cameli is in France for Paris Fashion Week. It’s become a familiar path for breakout stars – starring in a hit movie or, more likely these days, a hit series, and even more likely these days a hit romance series, and then getting invited to sit front row at a show.Belmont is just about four months into his ascent, after the success of Off Campus which came after the mega mega success of Heated Rivalry. But there are even more similarities and unfortunately some of them aren&r

Kirby Dach didn’t have a great training camp.
But when he plays the right way, he's a guy who can help the Canadiens. We saw that on Tuesday, when he stood out in the game against the Leafs thanks to his solid play.
The Canadiens' management must have been pleased to see him perform that way.
After all, everything indicates that the organization still believes in him… because several teams called the Canadiens this summer to inquire about Dach. And Frank Seravalli even took it a ste

Uh… Excuse me?
Tristan Luneau just signed a six-year contract extension with the Ducks.
The deal, which begins next summer, will pay him an average of $7.2 million per season. But…
But what really stands out is the Quebec native's experience in the National Hockey League. He was drafted in 2022… and has played just 14 games with the Ducks since being selected in the draft four years ago.
He also spent the entire last season in the American Hockey League. Luneau played just o

Who will be the Canadiens' second-line center in the long run? That's the question.
Obviously, right now, Michael Hage is a strong internal candidate. After all, he has the potential to become a top-tier player in the NHL.
We'll see.
However, there is certainly a scenario in which the Habs need to look outside the organization to fill that role. Players like Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook might not be enough…
When we think of looking outside the organization, we think of a trade for an e

Apple Martin made her runway debut for Chloé, a brand she has already modelled for.
It doesn’t look like Gwyneth attended, probably because she didn’t want to pull focus from Apple. If they were there together, it would be a whole thing centered around her mom.View this post on InstagramA post shared by instylemagazine (@instylemagazine)
Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris announced their marriage in Vogue, the same day that Ashlyn’s ex Ali Krieger made her debut on The Amazin

Yesterday, Sonny Gray was the Red Sox's starting pitcher. He didn't pitch badly, but Chad Tracy got him out before he had a chance to really make his mark on the game.
Would he have helped his team? Did his manager make the right call? We'll never know.
But what we do know, however, is that the man himself is upset. He wanted to stay in the game, and being pulled in the fifth inning didn't sit well with him.
Last night, in the heat of the moment, it prompted him to say he didn't know if he wante

We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. Mission’s own Carly Rae Jepsen has just announced dates for 2027 North American headline tour.The Carly Rae Jepsen Day and Night Tour will kick off on April 15, 2027, in Edmonton and will make stops in 26 cities including the Orpheum Theatre inVancouver on April 18 before wrapping up back in Canada with shows in Toronto May 25, Ottawa May 28 and Montreal the closer on May 2

Tyreek Hill's name could soon be making headlines again in the NFL.At 32, the spectacular wide receiver is currently working to return to the field after a particularly serious injury to his left knee. Having suffered a dislocation and several torn ligaments, the player hopes to make his competitive return in October.
After four seasons in sunny Miami, Hill has also hinted that he might be open to joining a team in a region with a colder climate. This statement could quickly catch the attention

Cooler days and longer nights make October concert prime time, and this year fans of classical music are offered a plethora of choices.On Oct. 4, 3 p.m. at The Annex, classical guitarist Kanahi Yamashita begins the Vancouver Classic Guitar Society ’s 29th season. Her program, Hommage à Bach, matches works by the baroque master with 20th century pieces created in his spirit.In the days to come, a trio of piano recitals graces the Vancouver Playhouse. Taking advantage of the Thanksgi

1. Plants of the Pacific Coast: From Alaska to Oregon, including British Columbia and Washington—Jim Pojar, Andy MacKinnon, Leigh Joseph (Styawat & Jamie Fenneman CanScience Books).2. I am Indigenous — Anne Tenning (Orca Book Publishers).3. The Inbetween Leader: Cultivating Courage and Unity in a Complex World — Jody Wilson-Raybould, Roshan Danesh (Greystone Books).4. How to Nourish a Cannibal— Jess Housty (Nightwood Editions).5.A False and Fatal Claim: A Lane Winslo

Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Digger, starring Tom Cruise, opens tomorrow and while box office projections back in the spring were predicted to be around the $30 million mark, the updated figures are showing that the film may not crack $15 million because audiences don’t seem to be interested in a film where Tom isn’t doing the usual Cruise things and it’s a satire about climate change.Over the last couple of days, the Digger marketing team seems to have pivoted,

Oliver Kapanen was not in uniform for the Canadiens’ season opener.
On Monday, the team announced that their center was injured.
But today, Kapanen is back at practice with his teammates in Pittsburgh. Renaud Lavoie posted a video of him on X:Oliver Kapanenpic.twitter.com/syS7XFl1ck
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) October 1, 2026That's interesting.
And the reason is simple: the Finnish player's return to action might be a bit tricky to manage. Who gets benched if he's ready to play o

Trigger warning for sexual assaultThe team from Heated Rivalry made a surprise appearance in New York City yesterday at the Global Summit for Women’s Mental Health. Representing the series: Rachel Reid, who wrote the books, showrunner Jacob Tierney and his producing partner Brendan Brady (in an excellent red cardigan), co-producer Jayme Alter Wilson, and cast members Ksenia Kharlamova and Christina Chang. Oh yeah, and of course, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.Season two is currently in

With the Padres having swept the Chicago Cubs in their “best-of-two” series, we're now in for a showdown at the top of the division series.
The San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers are two excellent teams in the National League. But who will win the best-of-five series between the two clubs?
The Pitchers
The biggest name on the mound is Jacob Misiorowski. The man who will likely win the Cy Young Award in the National League will be a real challenge for the Padres' hitters.
Seei

That was a good question.
Given that we know the Wild were confident Quinn Hughes would sign before the start of the season, what could happen to make the player change his mind—just like that, overnight? What will it take for him to sign?
Because that's what's at stake.
That's what Bill Guerin was asked. And as reported by journalists Michael Russo and Joe Smith (The Athletic), the Wild's GM doesn't have a clear answer.
He paused before replying that he didn't know exactly.https://t.co/UV

The Tennessee Titans’ start to the season isn’t going as hoped.
With three losses in as many games, frustration is gradually setting in among the team's fans, though some are going way too far in their reactions toward quarterback Cam Ward and his entourage.
The young quarterback recently faced a particularly troubling situation. Members of his family received threatening messages from some disgruntled fans. His sister, Chantel Ward, had spoken out on social media to publicly denounc

In that order? Probably.But first, I really loved the Prabal Gurung dress that Anne Hathaway wore to the Verity premiere on Tuesday night in New York City. The shape is gorgeous, the train is so pretty, and that was the perfect hairstyle for the look. With a hair clip!View this post on InstagramA post shared by Erin Walsh (@erinwalshstyle)
Last night Annie was on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote Verity, opening tomorrow. A quick note on Verity – several weeks ago, when wri

Réjean Tremblay read my article from yesterday morning all the way through… and he was particularly struck by my report about Luc Gélinas. From what I've learned over the past few hours, the 2026–27 season will likely be Luc Gélinas's last at RDS.
What did Réjean do? Like any seasoned journalist, he gave Luc a call to get the straight story.
Did he get the straight story? Yes and no.
Luc played on words by saying he hadn't signed his retirement papers yet

For the second straight game, the Boston Red Sox starter pitched four and two-thirds solid innings before being pulled from the mound and replaced by the bullpen. In the first matchup against the New York Yankees, it was Payton Tolle, while in the second, Sonny Gray bore the brunt of manager Chad Tracy's decision.
And in both cases, these were disastrous choices for the Red Sox, as the Yankees crushed the Sox's relievers to cruise to 9-0 and 9-2 victories and secure a spot in the Division Series