In a vacuum, the Vancouver Canucks signing brawny-yet-reasonably-skilled forward Micheal Ferland is perfectly sensible, as TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that the four-year deal carries a $3.5 million cap hit (so it would total $14M). As with most free agent signings, Ferland carries risks, but those worries are soothed by a manageable price and term.

We last covered the red plastic cups when they earned our disapproval a little more than a year ago for a “Solo: A Star Wars Story” tie-in we found a bit lacking. Perhaps, being “Star Wars” geeks, we have held a grudge against the Solo Cup Company, because we like that Stella Artois is proclaiming that its new product “is dethroning the OG red party cup,” with the beverage behemoth giving a nod to the company’s reputation as a summer party mainstay. Our space opera disappointment aside, we too realize how common Solo Cup goods are during this sweltering season, so we consider the red cup-ified promotional beer glass a pretty commendable marriage of patrician and plebian tastes, if you will.

The circumstances of the defeat in Rennes were almost identical to their loss by the same scoreline against England at the weekend — the concession of a penalty contributing to a two-goal half-time deficit, before a late rally saw them reduce the arrears but fall short of finding an equaliser.

Lansing — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are inviting the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team to Michigan to celebrate their World Cup win and meet with the state’s new task force on women in sports.  

The minute-long spot plays off the “I believe we will win” chant common among competitors — while refocusing it to be about women “breaking every single glass ceiling” and “having their faces carved on Mt. Rushmore.”

Divide into 3 parts for small loaves or 2 parts for large loaves. Knead each part separately to remove air bubbles. Put into greased loaf pan. Spray top with nonstick spray and cover with plastic wrap. Leave out to rise until dough fills pan. May take anywhere from 4-to-8 hours.

Now, after the band has dramatically tapered their drinking habits, they’re going into the whiskey business. About a year and a half ago, they launched their own Sweet Amber Distilling Co. and now they’re putting out their first release, Blackened, a blend of bourbons, ryes and whiskeys from around North America that they finish in black brandy barrels. The group decided to go into the whiskey business to find a new way “to connect with the audience,” according to the drummer, almost as an extension of its merchandizing.

"I thought for most of the second half we were terrific and finished really strongly," said Kerr, who saw Lana Clelland come off the bench to get Scotland’s goal.

The team started celebrating its record fourth Women’s World Cup title the moment it landed at Newark Liberty International Airport Monday. Players shared a champagne toast and sang "We Are the Champions."

James O’Brien is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @cyclelikesedins.

Opening a bottle of wine doesn’t have to be a giant hassle, and this one has a built-in foil cutter and can remove any type of wine cork in seconds. That means faster access to the wine! Available for around $20 at HSN.com.

This creamy, dark-caramel rich bourbon gets its character from a second aging an a separate charred oak barrel which brings out extra notes of vanilla, dried fruits, and spice.