Tomdaya: Will it be a record?

The Odyssey just opened, it continues to be the talk of the film industry, with Matt Belloni noting in his latest Puck newsletter that “45% of American moviegoers this weekend saw The Odyssey in Imax or another premium format when the usual share for a film on opening weekend is around 22%”.But another blockbuster is on the horizon: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, also starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, so they were back out there on the promotional circuit, in Mexico last night for a fan

Mitch Marner was traded a year ago from the Maple Leafs to the Golden Knights, but he's still the talk of the Town.
After promising to reveal the inside story of his final days in Toronto if he won the Stanley Cup, his agent has now opened up about the whole situation.
Darren Ferris addressed the issue on the PuckPedia podcast. He places the blame on the Maple Leafs.“He was never protected by his organization.”
Darren Ferris on Mitch Marner's tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs. From

Sébastien Berrouard and Charles-Alexis Brisebois break down what lies ahead for the Blue Jays as the trade deadline approaches.
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The Edmonton Oilers have come close to winning the Stanley Cup two years in a row. Last year, things took a turn for the worse with an early first-round elimination following a poor second half of the season.The pressure will be very high again this year in the Alberta city, especially since Connor McDavid will have only one season remaining on his contract at the end of the upcoming season.
Is this the Oilers' last chance to win the Stanley Cup with McDavid? The question is being asked, and acc

Tom Dundon isn’t a good landlord. He’s not the type to reach for his checkbook right away, but when he wins, he’ll take all the credit.
To him and his family.Fair or Foul: Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon had his entire family's names engraved on the Stanley Cup before those of the players and staff pic.twitter.com/Qqb7I2qLPe
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) July 9, 2026The Hurricanes' owner has just acquired another franchise: the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA.
And let

On June 22, we learned that Carey Price will be officially inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Brian Burke, Patrice Bergeron, Cindy Curley, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk, and Price will be inducted in Toronto in November. On the 7th of that month, they'll take part in the traditional ceremonial faceoff at Scotiabank Arena.
And on that very night, guess who will be in town? The Canadiens. Karine Hains of The Hockey News reported this interesting tidbit.My latest article for @Thehockeynews is abou

We know that Kevin Gausman is likely to be traded at the trade deadline—even though his recent performances haven’t been up to par.
He remains a veteran with experience and the potential to make a difference.
Recently, Jeff Passan named seven potential clubs to watch for the pitcher's services. The White Sox, Braves, Twins, Rays, Cubs, Brewers, and Orioles are the teams in question.
And now Ken Rosenthal has shared an interesting piece of information: the eight teams on Kevin Gausman

15 in a row in Boston
That ties a franchise record. The Red Sox could break the record tonight.
THE RED SOX HAVE NOT LOST A GAME SINCE JULY 1STpic.twitter.com/dkVmKgrtBw
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 22, 2026
Will they have Garrett Crochet back for the playoffs?
Garrett Crochet Aiming to Return From the IL by the Playoffs https://t.co/dbbhMFMqNW pic.twitter.com/7Enj0XELjt
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) July 22, 2026
Samuel Basallo on the injured list
Adley Rutschman is the

The World Cup has been over for three days. Some people are happy they don’t have to hear about football anymore, and some people are in withdrawal that there’s no more wall-to-wall football coverage. No matter how you feel about all that football though, it’s undeniable that the World Cup was the cultural event of the summer 2026, with known stars in the spotlight and new stars reaching new levels of cultural popularity. It is what we know to be the celebrity cycle.And Erling

The Leo Carlsson saga has been making headlines this summer in the NHL.
And for good reason! It's not often that teams consider launching a hostile bid, and when it happens, it causes quite a stir.
Especially given that this summer, the Flyers made a massive five-year, $18 million-per-season offer to a young, talented player. The story has been all over the news, and you have to admit, it's been pretty entertaining.
Trevor Zegras, speaking about what happened, said he understood why his GM decid

There are so many storylines related to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey – within the film itself and orbiting the film if you expand the conversation to include its cast, and the gossip, whether it’s about the box office or Tomdaya or award season chances. Probably not surprising given the hype surrounding the movie and the size of the ensemble. So now it’s Travis Scott’s turn to be in the spotlight repping the film and using the momentum to expand his own empire.La

With the second half of the current season now underway, all eyes are on the trade deadline.So without further ado, here's the latest edition of Passion MLB's power rankings. Last week's rankings are shown in parentheses.
1 – Los Angeles Dodgers (1)
There's a difference when it comes to Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz. https://t.co/FoxJqRQHhm https://t.co/gyjDfviuVr
— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) July 21, 2026
2 – Milwaukee Brewers (2)
3 – Atlanta Braves (4)
4 – New York Y

Father-and-daughter duo Garner and Rachael Ransom came up with the Vancouver-made dramatic series Adapting during their car rides in 2021.Produced by Bread & Better Films Inc., and set in the fictional coastal town of Halfway Bay, B.C., the show follows twin sisters Lennon and Lola trying to find their way around growing up amid loss, disability and finding their identity in a small town.“I would pick Rachael up where she was getting Botox treatments for her legs, and to take her mind

The upcoming NFL season will be marked by change.
No fewer than 10 teams have decided to turn the page and hand the reins to a new head coach, a situation that ties a league record.
This significant turnover is reminiscent of the 1978, 1997, 2006, and 2022 seasons, when the same number of teams also changed head coaches. Experience shows, however, that many of these new faces will need to deliver results quickly, as NFL head coaches rarely enjoy a long grace period.
Among the most high-profile h

Clue When: July 28 to Aug. 2.Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver.Tickets: From $45 at Ticketmaster.ca or BroadwayAcrossCanada.caThere’s good news for theatre fans who think some productions overstay their welcome: Clue clocks in at just 80 minutes, with no intermission.The stage show moves at breakneck speed, keeping the audience guessing — and its performers constantly on the move.“Once we get onstage, we barely leave,” says actor Sarah Mackenzie

False Creek Crab FestWhen: July 26 from 12-4 p.m.Where: False Creek Fishermen’s WharfTickets: $70 at Eventbrite.ca (includes one Dungeness Crab plate, sweet treat and two beverage tasting tickets)No, there won’t be anyone in a crab costume at this year’s False Creek Crab Fest. But there will be plenty of crab to go around, along with live music, games, educational booths and an opportunity to connect directly with local fishers.They’ll be easy to spot, says Megan Eadie, e

In an interview with Evan Ross Katz, Jennifer Garner talks about her experience with the paparazzi. It’s really interesting because Jennifer Garner rose to fame while traditional media dominated, then she was married to Ben Affleck (a paparazzi heatscore) during the peak blog era, and she transitioned very smoothly to social media.
I believe everything she says about the way she is and was followed and how dangerous it is. To me, the unanswered question is: why Jennifer Garner, specificall

The Beckhams are always on a yacht in the summer, it’s basically a tradition. This year their yacht time was delayed a bit, because of the World Cup, of course, but they will eventually find their way onto the yacht and now here they are, floating in the waters near Ibiza. Victoria’s under a ballcap protecting her face from the sun while David’s lounging back doing some reading. The book is Taylor Jenkins Reid’s One True Loves, exactly the kind of novel you pack for a bea

Aaron Donald‘s possible return continues to be a hot topic in the NFL.
Several months after announcing his retirement, the former Los Angeles Rams star has still not ruled out a return to the field, leaving fans and the organization waiting for a decision.
Head coach Sean McVay recently addressed the issue with complete transparency. According to him, no pressure is being put on Donald, who is taking the time he needs to determine whether he still has the motivation to resume the demanding

Ryan Reynolds has long been a fan of the Kerrisdale restaurant Minerva’s. Now, Michael Bublé is one too.On the recommendation of Vancouver’s Reynolds , the Burnaby crooner recently tried out the family run Mediterranean restaurant located at 2411 W 41st Ave and open since 1975. And he gave it a resounding thumbs up.“Late to the party, but I’m glad I finally made it; gotta thank my bro @vancityreynolds for the recommendation. Minerva’s is something special. H

Let’s fast-forward to 2022. The Milwaukee Brewers, who were in playoff contention at the time, traded their No. 1 reliever, Josh Hader.
That's what Milwaukee does: when a player is nearing free agency and a contract that's too expensive for the Brewers, they trade him.
The problem was that they traded him at the deadline (he was a year and a half away from free agency) rather than during the offseason. Why? Because it hurt the players.
Losing a key player like him in the middle of the seas

The Laval Rocket has just announced some great news for hockey fans and families: the traditional “Match des toutous” will be held at the Bell Centre next season (on November 22).
The event, which has become a must-see over the years, is likely to draw a pretty sizable crowd to the Montreal arena. The concept remains the same. After the Rocket scores its first goal, fans will be invited to throw the stuffed animals they've brought with them onto the ice. Let's hope the Rocket scores&

Before we get to the ooey gooey, let’s talk about where Tom Holland is right now, metaphorically. As Telemachus in The Odyssey, he’s just given the best we’ve seen of his career so far. Which means I vehemently disagree with Variety’s cast and character ranking of the film’s performances and I’m not sure an exercise like this applies to this particular film because, seriously, IMO everyone is bringing it.But this is about Tom and Telemachus and taking on a rol

Even though New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge could be out until September and Giancarlo Stanton hasn't played since last April, the New York Yankees appear to be gearing up for a big trade deadline.
In fact, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, there's a real possibility that San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller could end up in the Bronx by August 3.I think Mason Miller joining the Yankees is a real possibility.As we know, Heyman is very close to both New York teams. That doesn't

Jacquie! PhD Jacquie! YOU! Congratulations on this achievement – while raising two children! Grace shared the news with me and I’m thrilled for you, and also so inspired by you. Only you know what the work was, what you poured into it when it was the hardest, when there was no time, when you were needed in five places at once… and you did it, you made it possible. You also stayed up on the gossip, LOL. Not to make it about me but I also take great pleasure in knowing that smar

Dear Gossips, Celebrity advertisements, or sponcon I guess in today’s vocabulary, is usually met with derision. It’s people who already have a lot of money grabbing more money – and there’s often not much creativity or brand synergy. Once in a while, though, the creative and the celebrity and the commercialism come together to produce a thing that actually works. It’s the perfect marriage of good ideas with exactly the right star doing exactly what made them a star.

When you think about the Montreal Canadiens' payroll, what comes to mind? Kent Hughes needs to use every penny available to improve the team.
Even when the Canadiens were rebuilding, that was the mindset. The GM would trade contracts to acquire more draft picks or prospects.
The case of Sean Monahan is the most glaring example.
But not all teams think that way. After all, with the salary cap skyrocketing, some organizations will struggle to keep up.
Among them? Clearly, the Canucks.
According to

If yesterday's Blue Jays game didn't convince you that this team won't amount to anything in 2026…
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were in town. And aside from the fact that the Blue Jays lost 12-2, what we saw on the field was a disorganized team.
Officially, the Blue Jays committed two errors. That said, a quick glance at the game confirms that the guys were playing poorly.
Horrible throws… poor running angles… botched relays… nothing was going right at Rogers Centre.

In Quebec, the Canadiens are a way of life. Whether it's the season opener or a meaningless game against the Anaheim Ducks, people will tune in in droves to watch the game closely.
This allows the Habs to sell their regional broadcast rights at a high price. Not all markets are as fortunate as the Habs.
This is evident from a few teams that announced a partnership with the NHL on Tuesday to ensure the regional broadcast of their games.The @NHL announced the expansion of award-winning NHL Product

“Mason Miller is available”
Jeff Passan is clear on this point.
“Mason Miller is definitely available,” – @JeffPassan on the Pat McAfee showpic.twitter.com/FJ56wbfSz8
— MLB Deadline News (@MLBDeadlineNews) July 21, 2026
Livvy Dunne and the Guardians
Paul Skenes' girlfriend responded to the team, which made a pun on her name during a game against the Pirates.
Game was Dunne at 7-1 Pirateshttps://t.co/IRG7ZNzqWt
— Olivia Dunne (@livvydunne) July 20, 2026
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