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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 12: Harrison Mevis #92 of the Los Angeles Rams attempts to kick a field goal against the Buffalo Bills during overtime of the game at SoFi Stadium on October 12, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)Andrew Harbaugh, USA TODAYTue, October 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. UTC

Through eight games, the Maple Leafs' biggest need has become clear: defence. Sportsnet's Luke Fox digs through potential solutions and much more in the latest Quick Shifts.

Not to be the bearer of bad news, but winter is coming. And the winter Olympic sports season arrives even sooner, with the top-end tours in curling and figure skating getting started over the next couple of weeks. Here's a quick overview of when things get going and some storylines to anticipate in a few sports where Canada excels. We'll get into more detail in future newsletters as the various seasons come on line. CurlingThe Grand Slam season begins next week with the Invitational in Victoria and will include a total of five events, culminating with the Players' Cup in mid-December. Then it's time for the Rock League, which is owned by the same company that now controls the Slams. The fledgling Rock League debuted last April with a one-off event in Toronto after nixing its plans for a six-stop international tour. Its first full season will be made up of five tournaments in Canada and the United States, beginning in early January in Moose Jaw, Sask., and ending in April in Kalamazoo, Mich. The Rock League differentiates itself from the Slams by featuring six "franchises" made up of 10 players (five men, five women) from different countries, a novel format and some quirky rules.