News of the day: Maple Leafs sign free-agent Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky

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Published Jul 01, 2026  •  2 minute read

Sergei Bobrovsky of the Florida Panthers celebrates after defeating the Boston Bruins during a game last season. Getty Images

It’s Wednesday, July 1. Here are the top stories we’re following today:

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Maple Leafs sign free-agent Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky

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The Sergei Bobrovsky era in Toronto is about to begin. The Maple Leafs on Wednesday signed the veteran goaltender to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $7 million US, as free agency opened in the National Hockey League. The Leafs officially announced the signing just before 4 p.m.

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Canadian musician Bryan Adams. Photo by Michele Tantussi /Getty Images

Bryan Adams takes jab at ’51st state’ rhetoric with Canada Day release

O Canada, Bryan Adams stands on guard for thee. The 66-year-old veteran Canadian rocker chose Canada Day to release a “tongue-in-cheek” new single called 51st State, which appears to be a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s constant remarks about Canada becoming their “51st state,” which he has repeated frequently in his second term — including a mocking social media post exactly a month ago that was shared by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Peter Hoekstra.

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The U.S. and Canadian flags fly on the U.S. side of the St. Clair River near the Bluewater Bridge border crossing between Sarnia, Ont., and Port Huron, Mich., on Jan. 29, 2025. Photo by Geoff Robins /Getty Images

CUSMA not being renewed in its ‘current form,’ U.S. trade rep says

The United States said Wednesday that it will not renew the free-trade pact with Canada and Mexico in its current form. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a statement that the three countries met virtually to discuss the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA or USMCA in the U.S.) as required under the trade pact’s joint review. “The United States did not agree to renew the USMCA in its current form,” Greer said. “As a result, the USMCA is not renewed.”

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Suede Brooks attends the Calabasas Confidential Tastemaker Dinner on June 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, Calif. Drake watches on as the Sacramento Kings play the Toronto Raptors during the second half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on Nov. 2, 2024, in Toronto. Photo by Charley Gallay; Mark Blinch /Getty Images

Drake’s ex, Suede Brooks, says she felt ‘scared’ for her life after threatening texts post-split

Reality star Suede Brooks opened up about her relationship with Drake and the threatening messages she received after their breakup. The Calabasas Confidential star appeared on the latest episode of Bunnie X’s Dumb Blonde podcast, where she wanted to set the record straight on when they first began hanging out.

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal warms up during a FIFA World Cup training session. Getty Images

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal arrive in Toronto to face Croatia in sensational World Cup send-off

It will be a scene the diehard supporters of Portugal and its living, striking legend Cristiano Ronaldo could only have dreamt of for the two decades they have watched their hero perform and produce. It will start in Centennial Park in Etobicoke early Wednesday evening, the training home for a handful of visiting World Cup teams, and it is there that the great No. 7 will begin his celebrated visit to the city.

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