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World Cup stadiums earn prestigious certifications as green buildings before matches begin June 06, 2026 - 8:01 AM

Most of the stadiums for this year's FIFA World Cup have achieved green building status after a push for certification in the run-up to the tournament.
Haslam breaks ground on Browns’ $2.6B domed stadium set to open in 2029 May 01, 2026 - 10:44 AM

BROOK PARK, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family marked a significant milestone on Thursday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new domed stadium scheduled to open for the 2029 season.
Bears' potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers February 19, 2026 - 8:44 AM

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears' potential move to Indiana took another step forward on Thursday when a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would help get a stadium built.
Bears mull move to Indiana with effort to secure public funding for stadium in Illinois stalled December 17, 2025 - 1:18 PM

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears say they're mulling a move to Northwest Indiana with their efforts to secure public funding they say they need to build an enclosed stadium in Illinois stalled.
City of Cleveland and Browns owners reach $100 million settlement, paving way for new stadium October 13, 2025 - 7:18 PM

CLEVELAND (AP) — Mayor Justin M. Bibb and the ownership group of the Cleveland Browns have reached a $100 million settlement that will clear the way for the franchise to build its new suburban stadium while preparing the site of the current lakefront stadium for future development by the city of Cleveland.
Bears seek $855 million in public funding for infrastructure to build suburban stadium September 30, 2025 - 4:40 PM

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears are seeking $855 million in public funding for infrastructure in order to build an enclosed stadium in the suburbs that could also host Super Bowls and Final Fours, according to a

Cleveland Browns' $2.4B stadium gets green light from Ohio transportation regulators September 18, 2025 - 6:14 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Department of Transportation approved a permit on Thursday for the construction of a new stadium for the Cleveland Browns.
Record crowd expected at Bristol for the MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds July 25, 2025 - 2:30 PM

Workers still have some finishing touches to put on the field inside the racetrack at Bristol Motor Speedway, and officials are expecting a record crowd in a week to watch the Cincinnati Reds play the Atlanta Braves in the MLB Speedway Classic on Aug. 2.
PWHL unveils building blocks of women's pro hockey league, Brian Burke involved August 29, 2023 - 12:23 PM

The new women's professional hockey league unveiled its name and "Original Six" cities Tuesday, as well as outlining player intake process for its inaugural season.
Paris 2024 Olympics HQ searched in third consecutive Summer Games scandal June 20, 2023 - 10:42 AM

PARIS (AP) — French police searched the Paris Olympic organizers’ headquarters on Tuesday as part of corruption investigations into contracts linked to the Games, according to prosecutors, the third straight time graft allegations have dogged a Summer Olympics.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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