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Pegula knocks 2025 champion Keys out of Australian Open, faces Anisimova in quarterfinals January 26, 2026 - 1:18 AM

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Jessica Pegula knocked podcast pal and defending champion Madison Keys out of the Australian Open on Monday to secure a quarterfinal against Amanda Anisimova, another all-American match.
Philip Rivers removes himself from consideration for Bills head-coaching job, AP sources say January 26, 2026 - 1:18 AM

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Philip Rivers called time out, informing the Buffalo Bills he is withdrawing from consideration for the team’s head-coaching job, two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.
Swiss champion Basel fires coach Magnin ahead of decisive Europa League clash January 26, 2026 - 12:22 AM

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss champion Basel fired coach Ludovic Magnin on Monday, three days before a decisive game in the final round of the Europa League.
Heading a ball contributed to brain injury suffered by late Scotland defender McQueen, coroner says January 25, 2026 - 11:45 PM

NORTHALLERTON, England (AP) — Repeatedly heading a soccer ball “likely” contributed to the brain injury that was a factor in the death of former Manchester United and Scotland defender Gordon McQueen, a coroner found Monday.
Switzerland leaves 44-year-old ski-jump great Simon Ammann off Winter Olympics team January 25, 2026 - 11:30 PM

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Switzerland left 44-year-old ski-jumping great Simon Ammann out of a team of 175 athletes picked Monday for the Milan Cortina Olympics that includes three defending champions.
Sinner extends winning streak to 18 at Australian Open, advances to quarterfinals January 25, 2026 - 11:10 PM

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Jannik Sinner wasn't shaky or lucky to survive this time and the only thing really hot on Monday was his streak, which now stands at 18 straight wins at the Australian Open.
Host Italy has new skiing star for Olympics and he's gone from tragedy to triumph January 25, 2026 - 10:19 PM

Giovanni Franzoni just won the “Super Bowl of skiing.” Soon, he’ll be chasing Olympic gold — on home snow, no less.
Qatar influence grows in Olympic world as Sheikh Joaan elected to lead Asia's OCA January 25, 2026 - 8:14 PM

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (AP) — Qatar scored a win in Olympic politics Monday, with the emirate also aiming to host the 2036 Summer Games.
A Brazilian skier at the Winter Olympics? Lucas Pinheiro Braathen could make history January 25, 2026 - 8:11 PM

MILAN (AP) — When Lucas Pinheiro Braathen tells people in Brazil that he represents the country in Alpine skiing, he says they don’t believe him.
Sennecke nets hat trick in first NHL game in Canada as Ducks edge Flames 4-3 in OT January 25, 2026 - 8:00 PM

CALGARY — Beckett Sennecke's first NHL game in Canada was a memorable one.
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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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