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Italy calls up Federico Chiesa for World Cup playoffs after almost 2-year absence March 20, 2026 - 6:11 AM

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has been called up by Italy for the first time in almost two years for the upcoming World Cup playoffs, with the Azzurri desperate to avoid missing a third consecutive edition.
Spain makes light of failure to reschedule Finalissima vs. Argentina with comedy sketch March 20, 2026 - 5:45 AM

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s soccer team has made light of its and Argentina’s failure to find an alternative venue to play the canceled “Finalissima” match after the original site of Qatar was made untenable by the Iran war.
MLB partners with Polymarket, makes integrity pact with federal commission on prediction markets March 20, 2026 - 5:08 AM

Major League Baseball is entering an official partnership with Polymarket and has an agreement with the federal commission overseeing prediction markets to collaborate on integrity concerns.
FIFA fines Israel, denies key Palestinian complaint and urges Iran to fulfill World Cup schedule March 20, 2026 - 5:06 AM

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA fined the Israeli soccer federation for breaching anti-discrimination regulations but took no action Thursday on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel from global soccer for allowing clubs based in West Bank settlements.
Another record for LeBron: He ties Robert Parish by appearing in his 1,611th NBA regular-season game March 20, 2026 - 5:05 AM

MIAMI (AP) — The King has tied The Chief.
Alexander-Arnold's World Cup hopes damaged after failing to make England squad March 20, 2026 - 4:57 AM

Trent Alexander-Arnold is running out of time to play at the World Cup after failing to make the latest England squad picked by Thomas Tuchel.
Check out soccer star Erling Haaland's latest business venture, in chess March 20, 2026 - 4:15 AM

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Goalscoring phenomenon? Check.
Lightning rounding into playoff form as Kucherov chases fourth scoring title March 20, 2026 - 4:00 AM

VANCOUVER — The NHL’s two top scorers in the 2025-26 season will go head-to-head Saturday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning continue their four-game Pacific Division road trip in Edmonton.
Florida Panthers keep beating on Edmonton Oilers despite injuries March 20, 2026 - 4:00 AM

EDMONTON — It doesn’t matter how their own season has gone this year, the Florida Panthers weren’t going to miss out on a chance to cause the Edmonton Oilers further misery.
Brady Tkachuk back to his old self with fight, goal in Senators win March 20, 2026 - 4:00 AM

OTTAWA — On paper, Brady Tkachuk looks like he’s having a great season, but the Ottawa Senators captain hasn't always been at his best.
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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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