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Pistons and Ausar Thompson agree to a 5-year, $155 million contract extension, AP source says September 19, 2026 - 8:27 AM

The Detroit Pistons and Ausar Thompson have reached an agreement on a five-year, $155 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Dodgers owner Mark Walter sued over alleged failure to disclose federal probe to policyholders September 18, 2026 - 4:29 PM

MIAMI (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter and multiple insurance companies he owns have been sued, alleging they failed to disclose an ongoing federal probe to customers while directing policyholders' money into Walter's other companies.
Jazz lock in Keyonte George with a multiyear extension as part of a major rebuild September 18, 2026 - 4:02 PM

Jazz guard Keyonte George signed a multiyear extension Friday, securing for Utah a key element in their rebuilding project.
Heat, Larsson agree on 4-year extension worth up to $60 million, AP source says September 18, 2026 - 2:30 PM

MIAMI (AP) — Pelle Larsson and the Miami Heat have agreed on a four-year contract extension that could be worth up to $60 million if the final year of the deal is included, a person with knowledge of the talks said Friday.
Cavaliers promote Brandon Weems to general manager September 18, 2026 - 11:20 AM

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have promoted Brandon Weems to general manager. It was one of five front office appointments announced by president of basketball operations Koby Altman on Friday.
English soccer club sorry for launching 'United 93' clothing range around 9/11 anniversary September 18, 2026 - 8:33 AM

OXFORD, England (AP) — English soccer club Oxford United has apologized for releasing U.S.-style apparel with “United 93” on the back around the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, saying the clothing range was launched “without understanding of the historical context and associations.”
Saddiq Bey, Pelicans agree on a 3-year, $55.5 million contract extension September 18, 2026 - 6:15 AM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans that will pay the veteran power forward $55.5 million.
Michael Sweetney, who spent four seasons in NBA after productive career at Georgetown, dies at 43 September 17, 2026 - 2:23 PM

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Michael Sweetney, who played four seasons in the NBA with the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls after a standout college career at Georgetown, has died. He was 43.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson to make an appearance on 'Law & Order: SVU' this fall September 17, 2026 - 1:32 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on “Law & Order: SVU” this fall.
Knicks pause ticket sales after mistake caused them to be listed at prices too high September 17, 2026 - 12:18 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks said Thursday they are pausing ticket sales after a mistake caused them to be listed for amounts that were too high.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
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Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
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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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