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IOC impressed as sliding center for Milan-Cortina Olympics surpasses expectations September 17, 2025 - 9:26 AM

MILAN (AP) — A controversial new sliding center for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics has “surpassed expectations” said the International Olympic Committee — one of its fiercest opponents.
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.
Americans rally in singles to build 1-point lead in Walker Cup September 06, 2025 - 7:43 PM

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — U.S. Amateur champion Mason Howell birdied both par 3s along the ocean at Cypress Point to close out his match and Jace Summy won twice Saturday as the Americans rallied in singles to build a 6 1/2-5 1/2 lead over Great Britain & Ireland after the opening day of the Walker Cup.
South Africa routs England by 7 wickets in first ODI after hosts bowled out for 131 September 02, 2025 - 11:54 AM

LEEDS, England (AP) — England was bowled out for 131 before opener Aiden Markram's 55-ball 86 led South Africa to a seven-wicket win Tuesday in the first of three one-day internationals between the teams.
Toronto sailor back for Globe40 after pirate scare during first around-the-world race August 29, 2025 - 5:54 AM

Melodie Schaffer hopes getting chased by pirates was a one-off.
Ron Turcotte, who rode Secretariat to the 1973 Triple Crown, dead at 84 August 22, 2025 - 2:20 PM

He won over 3,000 career races, but Ron Turcotte will forever be remembered for the three he registered aboard the legendary Secretariat 52 years ago.
MacIntyre's frustration: Scheffler's long chip the latest epic shot to go against the Scot August 17, 2025 - 4:35 PM

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Robert MacIntyre could only applaud from the scoring room when J.J. Spaun wrapped up the U.S. Open with his epic putt at Oakmont two months ago.
Veteran defenseman Brent Burns signs with Avs for what could be last chance at elusive Stanley Cup July 03, 2025 - 12:46 PM

DENVER (AP) — Brent Burns has the impressive Ironman streak — 925 straight games and counting — the majestic beard and the individual accolades.
Barger hits walkoff homer to give Blue Jays a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks June 17, 2025 - 8:50 PM

TORONTO — Like a golfer admiring a drive, Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushed a home run on Tuesday and couldn't help but hold the pose for an extra second to watch the ball fly over the wall.
MacIntyre made Spaun earn the U.S. Open title, nearly pulling off a record-tying comeback June 15, 2025 - 6:35 PM

OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Robert MacIntyre nearly matched the biggest final-round comeback in U.S. Open history.
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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
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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

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