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Stop the selfies! German soccer club rewards fans who avoid their phones during games October 23, 2026 - 6:27 AM

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — A stadium selfie could soon cost fans of German soccer giant Borussia Dortmund after the club announced plans to reward those who leave their phones alone during the game.
High winds from Subtropical Storm Josephine nix N.S.-P.E.I. ferry crossings October 23, 2026 - 6:24 AM

HALIFAX — The ferry service that links Nova Scotia with eastern P.E.I. cancelled all crossings this morning because of high winds generated by the remnants of Subtropical Storm Josephine.
For decades, he’s hunted tickets from Cal Ripken’s ‘Iron Man’ streak. Just 8 elude him October 23, 2026 - 6:19 AM

It's one of baseball’s most iconic records: For 2,632 straight games over 17 seasons, Cal Ripken Jr. never missed a day in the Baltimore Orioles’ lineup.
Olympic and world marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir suspended in doping case October 23, 2026 - 6:17 AM

Olympic and world marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended over a positive drug test for the banned substance EPO, the Athletics Integrity Unit said Friday.
Muslera’s 3 penalty saves lift 10-man Estudiantes past Flamengo into Libertadores final October 23, 2026 - 6:12 AM

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera saved three penalties to help Estudiantes de La Plata overcome a second-half red card Thursday and eliminate defending champion Flamengo to secure a spot in the Copa Libertadores final.
Fernandez advances to semifinal at Ningbo Open with win over Alexandrova October 23, 2026 - 6:09 AM

NINGBO — Canada's Leylah Fernandez moved closer to her second WTA title of the season with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 win over Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova in quarterfinal action Friday at the Ningbo Open.
Top Premier League teams to pay $2.4M per season to English soccer's new regulator October 23, 2026 - 5:51 AM

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Top Premier League teams are to be asked to pay a levy of nearly 2 million pounds ($2.65 million) each season to fund English soccer’s recently formed regulatory body.
French rugby mourns death of 17-year-old player Cléa Menier with tributes at weekend games October 23, 2026 - 5:27 AM

PARIS (AP) — French rugby will pay tribute this weekend to 17-year-old rugby player Cléa Menier, who died following a rugby match on Saturday.
Rugby great Sonny Bill Williams says he has had successful heart surgery October 23, 2026 - 4:55 AM

SYDNEY (AP) — New Zealand rugby great Sonny Bill Williams says he has had successful open-heart surgery.
Gianni Infantino is endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation for another term as FIFA president October 23, 2026 - 4:07 AM

TOKYO (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president in an apparent turnaround in its stance from two months ago when it criticized the head of soccer’s world governing body for a breach of trust.
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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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