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Finland stuns Serbia and Nikola Jokic to reach quarterfinals at EuroBasket September 06, 2025 - 3:20 PM

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Elias Valtonen scored eight points in the final two minutes to help Finland stun Serbia and Nikola Jokic 92-86 Saturday in the round of 16 at the EuroBasket tournament.
Thunder lose rookie big man Thomas Sorber for season after ACL tear in right knee September 05, 2025 - 4:27 PM

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thomas Sorber will miss the entirety of what was to be his rookie season with the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, the team said Friday.
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper has thumb surgery, may be ready for start of regular season September 05, 2025 - 4:19 PM

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio rookie Dylan Harper had surgery to repair a partially torn collateral ligament in his left thumb, an injury suffered Wednesday in a preseason workout.
The 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame class may be one of best collective men's and women's groups ever September 05, 2025 - 3:28 PM

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has boasted an array of deep classes since honoring its inaugural one in 1959.
Clippers owner Ballmer welcomes NBA probe, tells ESPN he wasn't involved in Leonard endorsement deal September 05, 2025 - 2:21 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer said in an interview with ESPN that he welcomes the

Spit spat: Jalen Carter's ejection from Eagles' opener was latest saliva-driven dismissal in sports September 05, 2025 - 1:07 PM

Just six seconds into the new NFL season, Jalen Carter was already on his way out.
Heat owner Micky Arison never sought the spotlight. The Basketball Hall of Fame called anyway September 05, 2025 - 12:40 PM

Micky Arison sits courtside, at center court, when his Miami Heat play home games. That's about as much of the spotlight as he wants.
Canada’s game? Survey says yes, NHL outpaces all other pro leagues September 05, 2025 - 7:18 AM

More than three-quarters of Canadians consider themselves sports fans, and the NHL remains the most popular pro sports league.
Lynx quartet: Moore and Fowles joining former Lynx teammates Whalen, Augustus in the Hall of Fame September 05, 2025 - 3:01 AM

Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles were cornerstones of the Minnesota Lynx when the franchise won four WNBA titles in seven years.
EuroBasket gets ready for the knockout stage, which starts Saturday in Latvia. A new champ is coming September 05, 2025 - 3:01 AM

Defending champion Spain is already out. That means a new EuroBasket champion will be crowned in a few days.
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Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
In a rare move, a Vernon pub that inadvertently served a minor an alcoholic drink has avoided being fined or shut down for a week after it proved it had done its due diligence not to serve teens. According to an Aug. 28 BC Liquor and Cannab

A look at where Thailand's cannabis laws stand
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis in 2022. The policy has faced backlash, and seen a lot of changes, since being enacted. It is now more strictly regulated for medical purposes, but its f

BC movers to pay $65,000 after sexual harassment complaint
A BC moving company that failed to act after an employee complained they were being bullied and sexually harassed has been ordered to pay $65,000 in compensation. According to an Aug. 8 BC Human Rights Tribunal decision, Ontime Moving knew

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