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I wonder if Michael B Jordan is trolling a bit this week, or maybe flexing, or maybe a bit of both… because with all this speculation about who might be the next 007, he’s just dropped a new trailer for his movie, The Thomas Crown Affair, that’s definitely giving Bond, if James Bond was a billionaire art thief.
Aside from that character difference, the elements are all here: Thomas Crown struts around in well-tailored clothes, sometimes in sunglasses and exotic locations, runs and chases a

There's been a lot going on with the New York Yankees lately—and often not for the better—as several current and former players, including captain Aaron Judge, have lashed out at management.
The latest to join the fray? Former Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, who said he no longer felt welcome in the New York organization—not even at spring training.Was Brian Cashman surprised that Jorge Posada said he didn't feel welcome around the Yankees? Yes.Cashman's full comment: pic.twitter.com/cZWQxkz

I want to meet the beautiful brain that came up with the idea for Can You Hide… Shaq? The premise is that 8 contestants try to hide Shaquille O’Neal using disguises and distraction. It is set in Dallas and hosted by Nicole Byer (perfect choice!).
This is a wonderful concept and has me wondering how I would hide Shaq. Unsurprisingly, I haven’t come up with any good ideas yet.Nicole Byer on InstagramSimu Liu is ready for Saturday Night Live, but who will play the honeypot?the way I have wait

The internet is yet again divided over Chloe Bailey. This time, it’s over how much fun she’s having under the mistletoe. Chloe released a new song just in time for the holidays – but a lot of people online are saying it’s a bit too sexy for Christmas. The song, “Mrs. Claus Don’t Have to Know” features lyrics that read:Hurry cause we don't have many hours, we gon' wake the neighbors up, I think we little loud, sit up on your lap, cause I love a man with power, oh, my cookie's out fo

Ahh, Matvei Michkov…
The Flyers may tell us they don’t understand how the rumors about Matvei Michkov became public, but let’s just say everyone has their own take on the matter.
That’s because the guy is problematic.
The Flyers may be giving him 20 minutes of ice time per game (which is what happened in the game following the rumor about his potential desire to leave), but it's clear they're in damage control mode.
As Pierre LeBrun says, there's something behind all of this.Everyone can

For bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell, the distance between the Canada where he grew up and America where he now lives can be measured in a skill no child should have to learn — how to stabilize a gunshot wound.In the introduction to his new book, The American Way of Killing: The Invention Of An Epidemic, Gladwell describes a doctor in a Chicago neighbourhood who has lost many people close to him to gun violence. During his time off, the doctor visits elementary schools to teach fourth-grad

Brandy and Monica, or as they lovingly call each other, Bronica, are continuing the musical marriage that was naturally selected for them. The two are taking their act to Las Vegas for a residency at Resorts World next summer. The shows will run from May to July 2027 and will succeed their sold out North American 2025 “The Boy Is Mine Tour”. Bronica’s 1998 smash hit “The Boy Is Mine” is the gift that keeps on giving, and 28 years later, the demand to see the two of them perform togethe

The Blue Jays want to improve at second base. We know that.
Brandon Lowe, Luis Arraez, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. (the Blue Jays have spoken with his agents, according to Shi Davidi, and the player is reportedly open to playing multiple positions in the field) are names being mentioned.
As far as we know, Lowe and Jazz have had contact with the Sparrows. But is there another second baseman worth keeping an eye on?
In fact, both Shi Davidi and Mitch Bannon believe the Blue Jays are keeping tabs on Ket

Tonight, the Canadiens will face the Bruins.
We already know the Canadiens will put young Jacob Fowler in net. For a divisional matchup, we want to field the best possible lineup.
But what about the rest?
On defense, Mike Matheson is ready to return to action and will be in the lineup tonight. He'll take Adam Engstrom's spot, which comes as no surprise.
The team has made the announcement.Mike Matheson will return to the lineup against the Bruins. Adam Engstrom will sit out.
Mike Matheson will dr

Who will buy CF Montréal? That question has been on everyone's lips since Monday night.
No one has an answer to that question yet, but we do know who will NOT buy CF Montréal: 99.999999999% of the people around us.
I explained it clearly on BPM Sports yesterday at noon: CF Montréal is worth nearly one billion Canadian dollars. Most of the names thrown into the media fray over the past few days are therefore not credible: they definitely won't be buying CF Montréal. And the famous “socios�

As mentioned the other day in my post about Jack Lowden, the pop culture arms race known as Bond Search took on a whole new complexion when Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult entered the chat last week.
Denis Villeneuve was asked about taking on Bond because he’s out in the wild now with Dune Part 3:View this post on Instagram
And Nicholas Hoult is also out in the wild because his new movie, How to Rob a Bank, opens this Friday and there was a premiere in New York last night, the first time r

Following François Gagnon and Alain Crête, another big name in RDS hockey is announcing his retirement.
In January 2027, it will be the end of the road for Luc Gélinas, who is set to retire. RDS announced this on its social media channels this morning, just a few weeks before the end of his career.
Another chapter is coming to a close.After 37 years at RDS, Luc Gélinas announces that he will retire in January 2027! https://t.co/9xfdJGzPa4
— RDS (@RDSca) November 12, 2026For years, Luc Gél

Last night I felt a tremor in the Force*, and I looked about me and lo, there he was, Timothy Olyphant and his white hair making a public appearance alongside Owen Wilson, Lili Kay, and Peter Dager at an event for their Apple TV+ show, Stick, held at Chelsea Piers Golf Club in New York.
Fun fact: I was invited to this event! I love being invited to events in cities where I do not live. Seriously, what publicist(s) have it out for me? First that Widow’s Bay event in Culver City, then a night wi

Just last Monday night, Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds was named the National League Rookie of the Year, easily edging out Carson Benge of the New York Mets in the voting.
The infielder received twenty of the thirty first-place votes, along with five second-place votes, one third-place vote, three fourth-place votes, and one fifth-place vote.
This award has reignited the debate in Ohio over why Stewart still isn't under a long-term contract with the Reds, as fans want the matter settled alre

Also, what do you think of Oliver Kapanen's play since the start of the season?
We can all agree that the Canadiens can't exactly be happy with what they're seeing. He's practically invisible on the ice, and he doesn't have Ivan Demidov to make him look good.
And let's just say it shows.
Tony Marinaro has been talking about it a lot since yesterday. The player is going through more than just a typical sophomore slump: he never stands out from the crowd, and he never scores either.
In 11 games th

Dear Gossips,“Rent’s due” and I’m mad.That’s not quite right. I’m mad, but I’m also excited. Mad because the new trailer for Jesse Eisensberg’s The Debut was released earlier this week, themed around one of the lines from the film (and also the musical that the movie is about) – and it’s a great line, it’s actually a great trailer. But at the same time, it might also give away too much.The Debut premiered at Telluride and then TIFF, three months before wide release, generat

What was in the water yesterday? On two separate occasions, the French language made an unexpected appearance in the world of hockey in Quebec.
The case that sparked the most buzz was that of Renaud Lavoie. The TVA Sports reporter saw a clip (on X) from Spittin' Chiclets in which Paul Bissonnette blamed a mistake in an English word on the fact that he is a French Canadian.
And that's when Lavoie replied that he wasn't a French Canadian… while adding that Pierre LeBrun (who must have been wonde

A trade that seemed all but finalized has just taken an unexpected turn in the NFL.The Denver Broncos have ultimately decided against acquiring linebacker Daiyan Henley, who was set to leave the Los Angeles Chargers to join a team currently atop the AFC West division.
The Denver organization confirmed the news Wednesday evening on social media, stating that the trade would not go through after all. However, the two teams had announced a tentative agreement the day before.
According to reports fr

Last night, on the Passion MLB podcast, Sébastien Berrouard and I discussed Corey Seager, who is linked to the Yankees.
Because yes, the Yankees and the Rangers are in talks.@passion_mlb podcast with @SebasBerrouard We're catching up on the latest Major League Baseball storieshttps://t.co/PyFRH2Z1Kr
— Charles-Alexis Brisebois (@Charles__Alexis) November 12, 2026And we both have the same reaction from the Yankees' perspective: why would they do that this winter?
Seager is an excellent player,

Vancouver has its own Sphere — kind of.Thanks to the magic of technology, Vancouver’s H.R. MacMillan Space Centre has morphed into The Dome , an immersive projection room along the lines of the multi-billion-dollar Las Vegas attraction — albeit on a much smaller scale.Renovations to the aging planetarium include six high-powered digital projectors from Canadian manufacturer Christie Digital Systems, a new projection system and dramatically upgraded sound system.A number of productions are

The Canadiens didn’t play yesterday.
They’ll be in action tonight against the Bruins in Boston.
But there were still six games played last night in the NHL. Let’s see what happened:Nikita Kucherov scored the eighth natural hat trick of the season on Wednesday—tied with the 1985–86 season for the most at this stage of a season in NHL history (298 games played). https://t.co/q44To4BgO6
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 12, 20261: Nikita Kucherov on Fire
Last night, the Lightning

The Montreal Alouettes have come a long way to reclaim their place among the top teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL).After several difficult seasons marked by leadership changes and disappointing results, the Montreal organization is now considered a role model in the league.
This recognition doesn't come from just anyone. Mark Kilam, head coach of the Edmonton Elks, had particularly high praise for the Montreal club just days before their Grey Cup showdown.
In his view, the Alouettes re

Fans have been anticipating this showdown since the start of the week. On Sunday in Calgary, Davis Alexander and Cody Fajardo—the protégé and his former mentor—will face off for the 113th Grey Cup. Here are three reasons why each could lead his team to the championship.
The veteran who's seen it all. Fajardo won the Grey Cup with the Alouettes in 2023. He understands opposing defenses, but more importantly, his experience will be a major asset all week long—not just during the game. For

Cody Fajardo would have every reason to seek revenge. After being benched by the Montreal Alouettes in favor of Davis Alexander—now the CFL's Most Valuable Player—the Edmonton Elks quarterback will face his former team on Sunday, with the Grey Cup on the line.
Yet he feels no bitterness.
The 34-year-old veteran knows that the idea of a rematch will follow him all week in Calgary. But that's not the story he wants to tell.“I have nothing but the utmost respect for that organization. I won t

The further into the season we get, the more trade rumors swirl.
It's clear which teams need to make moves because of their poor start to the season. There are also injuries that can force clubs to make moves to compensate for a significant loss.
In the case of the Washington Capitals, neither of those two scenarios would prompt them to make a move.
It's been the subject of discussion for a few weeks now, but young forward Ivan Miroshnichenko really doesn't seem to fit in with the team, and the

In this 133rd episode of the Passion MLB podcast, Charles-Alexis Brisebois and Sébastien Berrouard discussed, among other things, the current trade talks during this Major League Baseball offseason.
Enjoy the episode!We'd like to remind you that anyone who wants to listen to us live can do so every Wednesday at 8 p.m. on Facebook, X, and YouTube. We record live to answer everyone's questions.
However, those who prefer to listen in a more traditional podcast format can also do so by visiting any

Tonight, Major League Baseball announced its Pitchers of the Year. The awards for relief pitchers and the Cy Young Awards were presented.
In the American League, unsurprisingly, Cam Schlittler claimed the Pitcher of the Year title. He won it unanimously.
It's well deserved.
Dylan Cease (22 of 30 second-place votes) and Parker Messick were the finalists. The Blue Jays pitcher finished second.
Dylan Cease finished second in AL Cy Young voting behind Cam Schlittler pic.twitter.com/Nd7vUxZOQq
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Ivan Demidov's absence is starting to drag on…
Let's just say it's about time he got back in the game—the Habs' power play really isn't doing well this season. It has one of the worst percentages, with an efficiency of just over 15%.
Although Demidov won't turn things around overnight, he's certainly an important part of the first power-play unit.
In short, he's been spotted on the ice a few times lately, which is encouraging.
Our colleague Maxime Truman reports that he's still wearing an or

Every now and then, Juraj Slafkovsky appears before the media to say he needs to play better.
He's already done this a few times since the start of the season.
After yesterday's game, the tall Slovakian said once again that he could give more. He said once again that he knows his strengths can allow him to be dominant night after night. But…
But at some point, he's going to have to stop just saying it and actually do it.
I don't know about you, but I'm sick of hearing him talk that way… beca

The news sparked a reaction: yesterday, Kevin Weekes said in a tweet that Matvei Michkov would like a fresh start.
And it didn’t take long for the Flyers to get involved.
Today, Daniel Brière mentioned that he had no intention of trading his young player. But let's be clear: he wasn't about to openly say the opposite either…The message from Daniel Brière was clear: The Flyers have no intention of trading Matvei Michkov. @frank_seravalli has more. https://t.co/5mBP3TGcmk
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