CF Montreal prepares for ‘Messi Mania’ as Inter Miami visits Canada

Matthews returns for Maple Leafs against Lightning  NHL.comKnies, Matthews return to Maple Leafs’ lineup vs. Lightning  Sportsnet.caMust See: Dude Perfect nails $100K kick for charity on ‘College GameDay’  TSNAuston Matthews ‘excited’ to return to Leafs lineup after mysterious injury cost him nine games  Toronto StarSIMMONS: Exclusive details on Auston Matthews’ medical visit to Germany  Toronto Sun

Leave Gaza City now, Israeli military warns Palestinians in evacuation order  CBC.caUS Gaza aid pier to be permanently dismantled after operating for just 20 days  The GuardianTroubled US military pier near Gaza to be permanently removed as soon as next week, US officials say  CNNThe Latest | US-built aid pier in Gaza will reopen for a few days, then be removed permanently  The Associated PressBiden’s debate flop raises more questions about his often perplexing Gaza policy  The Times of Israel

The government shutdown that began Wednesday has sparked a series of partisan blame games as military personnel are working without pay.