Sports News

Search/Filter Results

The Big 12's unexpected rise: Houston, Utah, UCF and Arizona are a combined 11-0. Are they for real? September 16, 2025 - 8:13 AM

Willie Fritz began his coaching career more than four decades ago at Pittsburg State, a Division II school tucked into the corner of Kansas, where he had played defensive back in the late 1970s and early '80s.
Katzberg sets new competition record, defends men's hammer throw world title in Tokyo September 16, 2025 - 7:55 AM

TOKYO — Ethan Katzberg looked like he might be in for a fight to defend his men's hammer throw title after a competitive first round Tuesday at the world athletics championships.
Hundreds of clubs added to $355M FIFA payments plan from 2026 World Cup revenue September 16, 2025 - 7:55 AM

ZURICH (AP) — Hundreds more soccer clubs will get shares of a $355 million FIFA fund from its multi-billion 2026 World Cup revenues for releasing players to men's national teams.
Müller scores a hat trick on 36th birthday and Whitecaps clinch a playoff spot with win over Union September 16, 2025 - 7:53 AM

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Thomas Müller scored a hat trick on his 36th birthday, Rayan Elloumi became the youngest player in Vancouver history to score a regular-season goal at 17 years, 193 days, and the Whitecaps beat the Philadelphia Union 7-0 on Saturday night to clinch a playoff spot.
Scottie Scheffler being the last Ryder Cup pick in 2021 played a part in him becoming world No. 1 September 16, 2025 - 7:53 AM

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 player in golf, still remembers the time he was last.
Amazon Prime Video will stream the Masters for the first time beginning next year September 16, 2025 - 7:31 AM

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Amazon Prime Video will stream two hours of coverage during the first and second rounds of the Masters beginning next year.
McLaughlin-Levrone threatening long-time world 400m record after breaking US time September 16, 2025 - 7:29 AM

TOKYO (AP) — One record down, and maybe one more to go for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
Kipyegon wins in a breeze for fourth world title at 1,500 meters September 16, 2025 - 7:19 AM

TOKYO (AP) — Faith Kipyegon pulled away from the pack for a win everyone expected and a record-tying fourth world championship at 1,500 meters Tuesday.
Injuries hit Atletico Madrid ahead of Champions League opener at Liverpool September 16, 2025 - 7:13 AM

MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid will be depleted by injuries for its Champions League opener at Liverpool on Wednesday.
Montreal to host first ever sprint event as part of 2026 F1 calendar September 16, 2025 - 7:11 AM

PARIS (AP) — Six sprint events, including one in Montreal for the first time, are on next year’s Formula 1 calendar.
More ...

THOMPSON: Don't speak ill of the dead; speak the truth
OPINION I’ve always heard folks say, “Don’t speak ill of the dead.” Presumably, the reasoning is that they’re no longer here to defend their comments or actions. Sorry, but sometimes we h

New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
Rent prices are slowly but steadily trending downwards in Kelowna, and the huge volume of condos might help speed up that descent into affordability. Kelowna’s average asking price to rent a one-bedroom apartment is $1,953, down 1.3 p

Local Sports Links

Sports News

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Vernon