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Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial, says he had no choice but to sue December 05, 2025 - 5:47 AM

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Retired NBA great Michael Jordan took the stand at the landmark NASCAR antitrust trial and testified Friday that he has been a fan of the stock car series since he was a child but felt he had little choice but to sue to force changes in a business model he sees shortchanging teams and drivers risking their lives to keep the sport going.
FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport December 05, 2025 - 5:44 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was awarded the new FIFA peace prize on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw — giving the spectacle to set matchups for the quadrennial soccer tournament even more of a Trumpian flair.
Argentina and Messi to open World Cup against Algeria, US starts against Paraguay December 05, 2025 - 5:44 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Argentina and Lionel Messi will start their World Cup title defense against Algeria, while the U.S. was drawn Friday to open against Paraguay as soccer’s quadrennial championship returns to North America for the first time since 1994.
Michael Jordan testifies at NASCAR antitrust trial, says 'someone had step forward and challenge the entity' December 05, 2025 - 5:44 AM

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan testifies at NASCAR antitrust trial, says 'someone had step forward and challenge the entity.'
Ex-SEC commissioner Roy Kramer, whose vision paved the way for college football playoffs, dies at 96 December 05, 2025 - 5:43 AM

Roy Kramer, who as commissioner of the Southeastern Conference helped transform the league into a national power while reshaping the entire sport of college football with a precursor to today’s playoff system, has died. He was 96.
The Latest: 2026 FIFA World Cup groups are set. See what the tournament could bring December 05, 2025 - 5:39 AM

The draw ceremony for the FIFA World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., divided a record 48 teams into 12 groups of four.
Canadian men to face Switzerland, Qatar and possibly Italy at 2026 World Cup December 05, 2025 - 5:34 AM

Canada's draw for next summer's World Cup started well but finished with a twist of the tail.
The Whitecaps have had success against Miami, so they're hoping the MLS Cup is no different December 05, 2025 - 5:24 AM

Vancouver has already bested Inter Miami in a big competition this year, so the Whitecaps feel there's really no reason they can't do it again in the MLS Cup final.
Canadian speed skater Weideman races to 5,000-metre silver at World Cup event December 05, 2025 - 5:23 AM

HEERENVEEN — Ottawa's Isabelle Weidemann won the silver medal in the women's 5,000 metres Friday at the third event of the World Cup speed skating season.
Lions catch breath before making playoff push with games against Rams, Steelers, Vikings and Bears December 05, 2025 - 5:14 AM

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions are getting a brief break.
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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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