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https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/46171948/hall-fame-canadiens-goaltender-ken-dryden-dies-age-78 MONTREAL -- Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, died of cancer at age 78. The Canadiens announced his death early Saturday, saying Dryden's family asked for privacy. A team spokesperson said a close friend of Dryden's appointed by the family contacted the organization, adding that he died peacefully Friday at his home. "Ken Dryden was an exceptional athlete, but he was also an exceptional man," Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said. "Behind the mask he was larger than life. We mourn today not only the loss of the cornerstone of one of hockey's greatest dynasties but also a family man, a thoughtful citizen and a gentleman who deeply impacted our lives and communities across generations." Dryden backstopped the NHL's most successful franchise to the championship in six of his eight seasons in the league from 1970-71 to 1978-79. He won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year, the Vezina as the best goalie five times and the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP in 1971 while being a six-time All-Star. "Ken embodied the best of everything the Montreal Canadiens are about," Molson said. Known for resting his blocker and glove hands on top of his stick in a relaxed manner that became one of hockey's most recognizable poses, the 6-foot-4 Dryden retired at age 31 in 1979. "From the moment Ken Dryden joined the Montreal Canadiens as a 23-year-old rookie in 1971, he made an immediate and lasting impact on the NHL, the Canadiens franchise and the goaltending position," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said. "Ken's love for his country was evident both on and off the ice." Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983, Dryden amassed a record of 258-57-74 with a .922 save percentage, 2.24 goals-against average and 46 shutouts in just over seven seasons. He went 80-32 in the playoffs. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media that he was "deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Hon. Ken Dryden, a Canadian hockey legend and hall of famer, public servant and inspiration." "Few Canadians have given more, or stood taller, for our country," Carney said. "Ken Dryden was Big Canada. And he was Best Canada. Rest in peace." From Hamilton, Ontario, Dryden played three seasons at Cornell from 1966 to 1969, leading the Big Red to the 1967 NCAA title and finishing with a career record of 76-4-1. Dryden entered the NHL in 1971 and spent just six games in the crease before making his NHL postseason debut. He and Montreal upset rival Boston in the first round and beat Chicago in the final. He also was a cornerstone of Canada's 1972 Summit Series team that defeated the Soviet Union, starting in goal in the decisive 6-5 victory in Game 8. "I feel the history of that tournament, the legacy of that team just as strongly as all Canadian fans do," Dryden told The Canadian Press in 2022. "It never goes away. It's kind of like a good wine, I guess. Actually, the legacy of it grows." Dryden worked at a Toronto firm while sitting out the 1973-74 NHL season -- after previously earning a law degree at Montreal's McGill University. After retiring as a player, he went into broadcasting and wrote "The Game," one of the best-known books about hockey, after publishing "Face-off at the Summit" as part of an accomplished career as an author. He was the color analyst alongside Al Michaels for the "Miracle on Ice" when the U.S. beat the Soviet Union and went on to win the gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Dryden served as president of the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1997 through 2004 -- a stretch accented by trips to the Eastern Conference finals in 1999 and 2002 -- before resigning to enter politics. He ran for the federal Liberals in 2004 and was named minister of social development in Prime Minister Paul Martin's cabinet. Dryden, who also taught at various universities across Canada, held on to his seat in Toronto's York Centre riding in 2006 when the Liberals were ousted, and again in 2008, but lost in 2011. Dryden is survived by wife Lynda and their two children. His brother Dave Dryden was a longtime NHL and WHA goalie. He died in 2022 at age 81.

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Jon Cryer played Alan…

The 29th season of the WNBA kicks off tonight... There are a lot of questions for the upcoming season... I could probably list a lot, but a lot of people here are too insecure about women's sports... Some notes/questions: The season now consists of 44 games. The finals are now a best-of-seven. How will the Golden State Valkyries do in their first season? How will Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese do in their sophomore season? How about rookie Paige Bueckers? How will she do this season? Will A'ja Wilson become the league's first player to win four MVP awards? With all of the trades and free agent moves this off-season, how will it pan out for all teams? Can the New York Liberty repeat? I know that the biggest question here would be, "Why should I watch women's sports?" or something very similar to that... As I said above, you are just too insecure and think basketball needs to have dunks to be considered "worth watching"... These posts just make me (and others) laugh... Anyway, enjoy the season...

I believe so...

So users like seafoam, MO, weepaws, and so on, can make appointments to get checked for HIV now...

https://www.tmz.com/2025/09/05/the-turtles-mark-volman-dead/ Mark Volman, a founding member of the 1960s rock band The Turtles, is dead ... TMZ has learned. Mark died Friday morning, according to People. Mark's cause of death is unclear. Mark was diagnosed two years ago with Lewy body dementia, the second most common type of dementia. LBD is caused by a buildup of proteins in the brain and it affects memory, movement and thinking. Along with Howard Kaylan, Mark formed the backbone of The Turtles ... the guitarist and vocalist was known for his distinctive, frizzy hair. Their biggest hit with The Turtles was their January 1967 single, "Happy Together," which rose to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 back in the day. When The Turtles folded in 1970, Mark and Howard formed the comedy rock duo Flo & Eddie ... with Mark as Flo, a pseudonym short for The Phlorescent Leech. Mark and Howard were also recruited into Frank Zappa's band, Mothers of Invention. In recent times, Mark had been touring with several bands on the "Happy Together" tour, which brought together Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Ron Dante of the Archies -- who acted as a representative of The Turtles -- and more. Sandy Yaguda of Jay and the Americans tells TMZ ... he had enjoyed reconnecting with Mark after years apart thanks to the "Happy Together" tour. They were on the road together for several months in 2024, but Sandy tells us Mark's health forced him to take a break for this year's trek. He adds ... "He fought long and hard, and part of the joy of his life was performing. He was funny, he was enjoyable. He made everybody smile off stage and on-stage. He made everyone's life better." Meanwhile, Jay Reincke of Jay and The Americans through his agency BiCoastal Productions tells TMZ Mark was a "wonderful guy" and "certainly the spirit of The Turtles." Mark was 78. RIP

Wasn't talking about Tim...

Chapman for Cy? His mind-blowing stats might sway you https://www.mlb.com/news/aroldis-chapman-merits-cy-young-consideration You don’t want to bury the lead with Aroldis Chapman the way he’s been burying sinkers and 100 mph fastballs in the strike zone all season long. So here it is: Chapman isn’t just the best and most successful closer in baseball this year. He is pitching like one of the best ever over the past few months. Chapman, at age 37, hasn’t just helped pitch the Red Sox back into contention in the American League East and in the Wild Card race, he has done something else across the past few months, which means pitch himself into the Cy Young Award conversation with aces like Tarik Skubal and his teammate Garrett Crochet. Chapman, who bounced around to the Royals, Rangers and Pirates after leaving the Yankees a few years ago, has pitched like that kind of star. Since the end of May especially, he has been as much a force as any pitcher or hitter in baseball, and he absolutely earned the contract extension the Red Sox just gave him. And he may very well be pitching his way into the middle of another conversation, the one about him possibly making the Hall of Fame someday. Check it out: Going into this weekend’s Red Sox-Diamondbacks series in Phoenix, Chapman’s last earned run allowed was a home run to J.T. Realmuto on July 23. Since then, he’s had 16 appearances, pitched 13 2/3 innings, struck out 17, given up just four walks and has faced 45 batters without giving up a hit. It actually gets better: Since May 27, Chapman has given up one earned run. In that stretch, he’s pitched 33 innings, struck out 49 and walked just six. And here is what he just did in August, on his way to essentially pitching a month-long, 11-inning no-hitter: Chapman faced 34 batters last month, retired 33 and allowed one walk along the way. It added up to a 0.09 WHIP for the month and, yeah, a 0.00 ERA. So much has been made of the impact that Roman Anthony, the Red Sox gifted rookie, has made on the team’s season, along with the immense presence of Alex Bregman both on and off the field. Crochet has established himself as one of the true aces of the sport, without question. The Sox traded for Crochet and signed Bregman to a free-agent contract. Those were supposed to be the most important acquisitions from last winter. But none has mattered more to the Red Sox than what felt like an under-the-radar signing of Chapman, who had a 3.79 ERA and 14 saves in 68 appearances for the Pirates last season. Yankees fans will always remember the season-ending home run Chapman gave up to Jose Altuve in the 2019 American League Championship Series, and another one to Mike Brosseau of the Rays the very next year -- Game 5 of a Yankees-Rays ALDS -- that effectively ended another Yankees season. But around that, Chapman has a career 2.37 ERA in the postseason, has 10 saves in 44 appearances and helped pitch the Cubs to the 2016 World Series, emptying his personal tank along the way to get that done. As worn down as he was by Game 7 of that Series against Cleveland, the Cubs wouldn’t have won without him. Chapman even pitched nine times in the postseason for the Rangers when they were winning the Series two years ago. He first showed up in the big leagues for the Reds in 2010. Now, in his own late innings, he is greater in the late innings than he has ever been before. This is what Craig Breslow, Boston’s chief baseball officer, told reporters after Chapman’s contract extension: “I think that's what you would point to when people say, ‘How has this guy been able to throw 100 miles an hour for 15 years now and just continue to have a successful season after a successful season. So when you think about making a bet on someone to be successful later in their career, you look at the way that they keep themselves in shape and prepare and feel pretty good about this one.” Chapman really can still throw it 100. But he is more of a strike thrower than ever before, with both the fastball and his sinker. It seems he has been ahead in the count all season long. It’s why the Red Sox didn’t want to lose him and Chapman made it quite clear to them that he very much wanted to remain in Boston. “The chemistry that we have here is unique,” Chapman himself said of the 2025 Red Sox. “We're very together on and off the field. Also the coaching staff and the medical staff and the trainers made the decision easier for me wanting to stay here.” Jonathan Papelbon, as a kid, had an ERA of 0.92 out of the bullpen in 2006. When the Sox won the 2013 World Series, Koji Uehara had a 1.09 ERA, striking out 101 batters in 74 1/3 innings. So Chapman, who is at 1.00 right now, is in one more conversation in Boston, like those guys out of the Red Sox bullpen and out of the past like that. He's having himself a regular season for the ages with less than a month to go. Looking ageless in the process.

Too old...

There are others worth watching...

https://tvline.com/news/scrubs-reboot-series-order-abc-season-10-revival-cast-1235323552/ This calls for a celebratory appletini — easy on the tini. ABC has ordered a 10th season of Scrubs that will feature the returns of Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke, all of whom are back as series regulars. Original series creator Bill Lawrence is on board as an executive producer, while fellow Scrubs vets Tim Hobert and Aseem Batra will serve as showrunners. Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer are also EPs. “Scrubs means so very much to me,” Lawrence said in a statement Thursday. “So excited for the chance to get the band back together.” Scrubs first bowed on NBC in 2001, and chronicled Dr. John Dorian’s rise from intern to attending at Sacred Heart Hospital. When NBC announced that it would not renew the series beyond Season 7, ABC swooped in and picked up the show for what was conceived as an eighth and final season, complete with a series finale that creator Bill Lawrence first conceived of years prior. But ABC ultimately renewed Scrubs for Season 9, which was subtitled Med School and featured a mix of new and returning characters, with Kerry Bishé’s Lucy Bennett installed as the show’s new narrator. The original ensemble consisted of Braff (JD), Faison (Turk), Chalke (Elliot), Judy Reyes (Carla), John C. McGinley (Dr. Cox), Neil Flynn (The Janitor) and Ken Jenkins (Kelso), while recurring players included Christa Miller (Jordan), Robert Maschio (The Todd) and the late Sam Lloyd (Ted). Season 9 additions included Bishé (Lucy), Michael Mosley (Drew), Dave Franco (Cole) and Eliza Coupe (Denise, who was introduced in Season 8). “My hope would be that we establish where everybody from [the original show] is, whether they’re still with us at the hospital or not,” Lawrence previously told TVLine. “The only bummer [about doing the revival], obviously, is that Sam Lloyd was such a huge part of the show, and he passed on [in 2020].” But other than Lloyd, you can expect to see all your favorites back in some capacity. Braff, meanwhile, has said that the Scrubs revival will aim to capture the same humor and heart as the original run, but showcase a version of JD who has been “beaten down by the system” over the last 15 years — an idea that Lawrence also expressed during our most recent interview: “The hardest part is that Zach and Donald have aged,” the EP said with a laugh. “People still have that affinity, and love, for that goofy youthfulness — it’s why the T-Mobile commercials work so well. But if I saw two guys in their late 40s/early 50s doing ‘World’s Most Giant Doctor,’ and carrying each other around all the time, I would go, ‘What the f*** is going on,’ you know? To see what that [friendship] looks like at their age, and [take] a comedic look at what medicine has become since those kids started out as interns, and see how our people would look at it, deal with it, and try to remain optimistic,” is their main objective. “I will tell you that the people I based the original characters on, like the real JD [Dr. Jonathan Doris], is still the medical advisor on the show, and still a cardiologist and a heart surgeon in L.A.,” Lawrence revealed. “But the real Elliot [Doris’ wife, Dr. Dolly Klock] is no longer in medicine because it got to be too much for her, and she wanted to do other things that are equally as philanthropic. She does this education thing for adolescents and kids now. So, to look at how the system not only changed, but how it has beaten some of these people down, and how they retain their optimism with a new wave of young characters, has really been fun."

If the TV is on, I'll probably be watching either the JMU/Louisville or the BC/Ottawa game...

Scrubs Revival: John C. McGinley Returning as Dr. Cox https://tvline.com/casting-news/scrubs-reboot-cast-john-c-mcginley-returning-dr-perry-cox-1235502309/ Dr. Cox is back — so JD better brace himself for a fresh batch of girls’ names. John C. McGinley is officially set to recur on ABC‘s Scrubs revival, reprising his beloved role as Dr. Perry Cox, TVLine has confirmed. The highly anticipated continuation, which will air during the 2025-26 TV season, will see “JD (Zach Braff) and Turk (Donald Faison) scrub in together for the first time in a long time,” according to the official logline. “Medicine has changed, interns have changed, but their bromance has stood the test of time. Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way.” Scrubs first bowed on NBC in 2001, and chronicled Dr. John Dorian’s rise from intern to attending at Sacred Heart Hospital. When NBC announced that it would not renew the series beyond Season 7, ABC swooped in and picked up the show for what was conceived as an eighth and final season, complete with a series finale that creator Bill Lawrence first conceived of years prior. But ABC ultimately renewed Scrubs for Season 9, which was subtitled Med School and featured a mix of new and returning characters, with Kerry Bishé’s Lucy Bennett installed as the show’s new narrator. McGinley starred in all nine seasons as the curmudgeonly Dr. Cox, who was promoted to Chief of Medicine in Season 8. As of press time, the Scrubs revival has locked in Braff, Faison and Sarah Chalke as series regulars, and McGinley and Judy Reyes as recurring guest stars — though Lawrence previously told TVLine that the plan is to have the entire original cast back in some capacity for Season 10.

https://deadline.com/2025/09/paramount-return-to-office-mandate-1236507493/ EXCLUSIVE: The new Paramount leadership continues to put their mark on the company following the Skydance acquisition. The latest is a return to office policy that requires all employees to be in the office five days a week. The mandate was announced in a companywide email sent by Chairman and CEO David Ellison Thursday morning, a copy of which was obtain by Deadline. For those not willing to comply, a severance package is being offered. “To achieve what we’ve set out to do – and to truly unlock Paramount’s full potential – we must make meaningful changes that position us for long-term success,” Ellison wrote. “These changes are about building a stronger, more connected, and agile organization that can deliver on our goals and compete at the highest level. We have a lot to accomplish and we’re moving fast. We need to all be rowing in the same direction. And especially when you’re dealing with a creative business like ours, that begins with being together in person. “With this in mind, we will begin a phased return-to-office plan starting in January 2026, ultimately moving towards an in-person work environment where employees are in the office full-time (five days a week),” he added. (You can read the memo in full below.) The email outlines the two phases of RTO. By January 5, 2026, employees working out of Paramount’s Los Angeles and New York offices are required to return to full-time office work five days a week. The policy will be extended beyond LA and NY, including internationally, later in the year. This is not a shocking development. Some sort of RTO policy had been expected, the question was the extent of it. (One of the first things the new post-merger regime of Warner Bros. Discovery implemented was bringing WarnerMedia employees to the office, at the time three days a week.) Paramount President Jeff Shell told reporters at last month’s press conference marking the close of the Skydance merger that he had been struck by how sparsely populated the company’s current headquarters are at 1515 Broadway. “We need to figure that out,” he said at the time. As Deadline has reported, plans call for Paramount to shift its corporate headquarters from the Times Square building to the Melrose lot in L.A. According to sources, there was no unified Paramount Global work policy, with employees typically spending 2-3 days a week in the office. Ellison’s five-days-a-week plan — which is likely to receive backlash from Paramount Global employees who have built their daily lives around a hybrid work schedule — is consistent with that of many tech companies, including Amazon, as well as financial institutions and companies in other sectors. In explaining Amazon’s five-days-a-week policy, which started last January, the tech giant’s CEO, Andy Jassy echoed Ellison’s comments in his memo that leadership has “observed that it’s easier for our teammates to learn, model, practice, and strengthen our culture; collaborating, brainstorming, and inventing are simpler and more effective; teaching and learning from one another are more seamless; and, teams tend to be better connected to one another.” As part of Amazon, Amazon MGM Studios has a five-days-a-week office mandate. Traditional studios’ office schedules remain hybrid (for now): 4 days a week (Disney) and 3 days a week (NBCUniversal, Warner Bros.), with many wondering whether they would now follow Paramount in expanding the requirement. Here is Ellison’s email: Dear Team, I believe that in-person collaboration is absolutely vital to building and strengthening our culture and driving the success of our business. Our people are the key to winning, and being together helps us innovate, solve problems, share ideas, create, challenge one another, and build the relationships that will make this company great. As I said during our town hall, some of the most formative moments of my life happened in rooms where I was a fly on the wall, listening and learning. I’ve never seen that happen on Zoom. Being together in-person isn’t just about showing up – it’s about actively engaging with the business, supporting one another and the team’s efforts, and contributing to our shared momentum. To achieve what we’ve set out to do – and to truly unlock Paramount’s full potential – we must make meaningful changes that position us for long-term success. These changes are about building a stronger, more connected, and agile organization that can deliver on our goals and compete at the highest level. We have a lot to accomplish and we’re moving fast. We need to all be rowing in the same direction. And especially when you’re dealing with a creative business like ours, that begins with being together in person. With this in mind, we will begin a phased return-to-office plan starting in January 2026, ultimately moving towards an in-person work environment where employees are in the office full-time (five days a week). Here’s what to expect: Phase One: Beginning January 5, 2026, employees assigned to our Los Angeles and New York offices will return to full-time office work. We understand that some people may not choose or be able to make this transition. And so, starting today through September 15, 2025, we will be offering a severance opt-in program for VPs and below, based in Los Angeles and New York, who cannot or do not wish to return full-time. Details will be shared directly with those eligible. Phase Two: In 2026, we will announce plans for employees not assigned to our Los Angeles and New York offices, including international offices and those originally hired into fully remote roles. VPs and below in Phase Two will be eligible for a similar opt-in program and will receive details at a later date. We will be adopting this same approach in our international offices and will roll out the specific plans in accordance with our local legal obligations. We recognize this represents a significant change for many, and we’re committed to supporting you throughout this transition. We will work closely with managers to ensure you have the time and flexibility to make the necessary adjustments. Thank you for your patience, adaptability, and continued dedication. Together, we are building a company that is stronger, more innovative, and ready to win. The opportunity ahead is extraordinary, and I’m confident that working side by side, we will achieve great things. Best, David

What a dickhead move...

I liked going into the office, got me out of the house... Pre-COVID, we were allowed one remote day and the rest in the office... Once COVID hit, we were remote every day... Got a new job and the team I work on is spread all over, North America, so we are all remote... I didn't think I would initially like it, but I think going back to an office environment after being remote for five years would be very difficult...

Have a good time and hit some taters...

I wonder what percentage of threads that is started by peenie survive...

I thought Kim Richards was hot in Tuff Turf...

Round 8: Single Elimination Five states, remaining... One will be voted off the "island" until only two states remain. There are no specific criteria—vote based on whatever reasoning you like. In the event of a tie, I will cast the deciding vote. Poll Deadline: September 4 (Wednesday) at 2pm ET. ---------- Schedule for the final rounds... Round 8 : Vote 9/2 (Tue) to 9/4 (Thu) at 2pm ET - state with most votes is eliminated - 4 states remain Round 9 : Vote 9/8 (Mon) to 9/10 (Wed) at 2pm ET - state with most votes is eliminated - 3 states remain Round 10 : Vote 9/10 (Wed) to 9/12 (Fri) at 2pm ET - state with most votes is eliminated - 2 states remain Round 11 : Final vote!! Vote 9/15 (Mon) to 9/18 (Thu) at 2pm ET - state with most votes "wins"

Bugs Bunny has removed Florida... Round 9 will begin next Monday...

Honestly wasn't even looking for that... I knew there was a thread for week 1 already started...

What does the Dubai Shopping Festival have to do with it?

This game on the moon? https://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/topic/528174-official-happy-football-day-week-1/