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Spurs surprise central Texas students with visit after deadly flash flood September 10, 2025 - 4:42 PM

INGRAM, Texas (AP) — Nearly three decades after holding their final training camp in the Hill Country of central Texas, the San Antonio Spurs returned with a greater sense of purpose and hope.
Utah Olympic organizers announce 9-figure fundraising effort for 2034 Winter Games September 08, 2025 - 6:17 PM

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Organizers of the Salt Lake City 2034 Winter Games announced a fundraising effort on Monday that they say is the largest philanthropic campaign supporting a host city in Olympic and Paralympic history.
Fans remain stuck in line as US Open final begins because of extra security with Trump attending September 07, 2025 - 5:22 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Fans enduring a lengthy wait to get into the U.S. Open final booed and chanted “Let us in! Let us in!” when the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner began Sunday after a delay.
Former Canadiens star goaltender Ken Dryden dies of cancer at age 78 September 06, 2025 - 11:27 AM

MONTREAL — Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender whose long resume in and out of hockey included six Stanley Cup victories and helping backstop Canada's generation-defining victory at the 1972 Summit Series, died Friday at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.
Alberta parents brace for potential teacher strike amid confusion over school policy September 06, 2025 - 5:00 AM

EDMONTON — Alberta parents are bracing for a potential teacher strike or lockout as shifting provincial policies on books and sports also add confusion and chaos to the school year.
Kevin Ring is named USA Swimming CEO and president, aims to grow sport's reach September 04, 2025 - 12:38 PM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Swimming hired Kevin Ring as its CEO and president on Thursday.
Ontario Honda Dealers Indy moving from Toronto to suburban Markham, Ont. September 03, 2025 - 1:30 PM

The angel atop the Princes' Gates will no longer overlook Turn 1 of Canada's only NTT IndyCar Series race, with the event moving to suburban Markham, Ont.
FSU freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in intensive care after shooting, school says September 01, 2025 - 12:04 PM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida State linebacker is in critical but stable condition after being shot while visiting family, the Seminoles said Monday.
From surgeries to comebacks: Rugby stars defy odds to shine at Women's World Cup August 27, 2025 - 1:22 AM

LONDON (AP) — Heartbreaking sports injuries before major events are as fated as sunset. The Women's Rugby World Cup is no different.
Ex-rugby player Shane Christie, who called for study of concussion, dies at age 39 August 26, 2025 - 8:13 PM

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A leading New Zealand rugby player who had advocated for closer study of the connections between concussion and long-term brain injury has died at the age of 39.
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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

Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
An Okanagan real estate appraisal company has won the right to trademark its name despite opposition from a rival firm. According to an Aug. 6 Canadian Intellectual Property Office decision, Okanagan Appraisals had been granted the right to

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