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Cobolli performs Ronaldo celebration as Paolini wins before Federer on Italy's big day at Wimbledon July 06, 2026 - 12:27 PM

LONDON (AP) — On his first match point, Flavio Cobolli stepped up and unleashed a 135 mph first serve down the T that landed on the line and sent a puff of chalk into the air on No. 1 Court at Wimbledon.
Tottenham signs Tonali from Newcastle for club-record fee to take summer spending to more than $300M July 06, 2026 - 4:22 AM

Tottenham took its offseason spending to more than $300 million by signing Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for a reported club-record fee of 100 million pounds ($133 million) on Monday.
World Cup leaves uncertain legacy in Toronto as experts question economic impact July 05, 2026 - 12:34 PM

TORONTO — For soccer fan Marticia Fargiorgio, the atmosphere in Toronto has been unmatched since the World Cup began, watching neighbours come together to support the men’s team and connect with visitors from around the world.
Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans July 03, 2026 - 12:12 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Saturday's afternoon knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be this World Cup tournament's hottest, posing dangers to the region as well as athletes and tens of thousands of fans in the open-air stadium.
Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heat July 02, 2026 - 11:52 AM

LONDON (AP) — Grass in much of London turned brown last week amid a record heat wave that made Britain and the rest of Europe sizzle. Water demand skyrocketed and suppliers urged people to drastically reduce outdoor usage.
Baseball players propose limiting optional assignments to minors, giving more pay and service time July 01, 2026 - 4:09 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players proposed optional assignments to the minors be cut from a maximum of five per season to three and asked for more pay and major league service time for those sent down, a plan aimed at reducing roster churn that teams use to reinforce bullpens in an era when relief pitchers throw an increased portion of games.
AP sources: Leonard heading back to Raptors in Clippers deal June 30, 2026 - 4:27 PM

Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday.
MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team's salary cap June 26, 2026 - 8:56 AM

Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team's salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players' association.
Andreescu, Sebov close on on Wimbledon berth with second-round qualifying wins June 24, 2026 - 11:52 AM

LONDON — Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Katherine Sebov beat the heat on Wednesday and moved within a win of a berth in the women's singles draw at Wimbledon.
Chaste and obedient: Quebecer goes to priesthood as hopes of religious revival stir June 24, 2026 - 1:00 AM

MONTREAL — Jeremy-Marie Joly says his family and friends were shocked when he told them he was abandoning engineering studies to become a priest.
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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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