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Former Germany coach Joachim Löw voices safety concerns about World Cup March 17, 2026 - 12:11 PM

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Former Germany coach Joachim Löw has raised concerns about safety at the World Cup being hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is set for 1st spring training game since Tommy John surgery March 17, 2026 - 12:13 PM

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is set for his spring training debut in the latest step in the New York right-hander's recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery.
Oilers' Leon Draisaitl out for the rest of the regular season because of injury March 17, 2026 - 12:08 PM

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the NHL regular season because of a lower-body injury, the Edmonton Oilers said Tuesday, leaving the back-to-back defending Western Conference champions left to try to hold on to a playoff spot without one of the best hockey players in the world.
Canada's Kerri Einarson wins fifth straight in women's world curling championship March 17, 2026 - 12:03 PM

CALGARY — Canada's fifth straight win at the women's world curling championship was a lesson in adaptation for Kerri Einarson.
The NCAA Tournament is loaded with top NBA prospects. Consider this the March of the freshmen March 17, 2026 - 12:02 PM

It was early in the final week before March Madness when BYU’s AJ Dybantsa opened his Big 12 Tournament run by scoring 40 points, breaking a freshman single-game record held by NBA great Kevin Durant.
Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico. FIFA is sticking to its schedule March 17, 2026 - 11:58 AM

GENEVA (AP) — The public wrangling between Iran, FIFA and U.S. President Donald Trump over the narrative of playing in the World Cup shifted on Tuesday to Mexico where President Claudia Sheinbaum seemed open to a suggestion by Islamic Republic diplomats that Iran's games in June be moved to her country.
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl out for regular season with lower-body injury March 17, 2026 - 11:53 AM

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers say star forward Leon Draisaitl will miss the rest of the regular season with a lower-body injury.
Expect a festive WBC final crowd as the US plays Venezuela at an uncomfortable political moment March 17, 2026 - 11:47 AM

MIAMI (AP) — After nearly getting eliminated in the group stage last week, the United States plays Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic championship on Tuesday night in a game with political overtones.
Wild forward Nick Foligno returns to Chicago for first game against the Blackhawks since trade March 17, 2026 - 11:44 AM

CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Foligno wants to help the Minnesota Wild win the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history. He also wants to see a turnaround for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Rookie centre Collin Murray-Boyles could return on Raptors road trip March 17, 2026 - 11:40 AM

TORONTO — A day later, and Collin Murray-Boyles was still salty that the veteran players on the Toronto Raptors had filled his car with popcorn.
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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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