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Not even Saudi Arabia or FIFA could get Cristiano Ronaldo to the Club World Cup June 17, 2025 - 8:18 PM

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — In the end, not even Saudi Arabia or Gianni Infantino could engineer a way to get Cristiano Ronaldo to the Club World Cup.
Jim Irsay's impact can be felt all around Indianapolis as city celebrates big sports weekend May 23, 2025 - 2:45 PM

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Mark Miles strolls around downtown Indianapolis, he sees Jim Irsay's influence everywhere.
Skiing body FIS signs Azerbaijan to five-year sponsor deal for world championships May 06, 2025 - 4:56 AM

GENEVA (AP) — Skiing’s governing body signed the oil- and gas-rich state of Azerbaijan on Tuesday as its first global sponsor of world championships which face challenges from changing climate.
Smith meets Carney, demands oil policy changes and warns national unity at stake March 20, 2025 - 5:50 PM

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says that in her first face-to-face meeting with the new prime minister she gave him an earful on wildfires and oil sales and warned him national unity hangs in the balance.
Quebec's St-Georges steals way to win, grubby brooms at Tournament of Hearts February 15, 2025 - 8:20 PM

THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Laurie St-Georges' eyes widened when informed that seven stolen ends in a single game at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts was a record.
'It's a battle right now': Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly on offensive woes January 30, 2025 - 4:00 AM

TORONTO - Morgan Rielly is used to contributing with the puck on his stick.
'It's a battle right now': Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly on offensive woes January 29, 2025 - 8:32 PM

TORONTO - Morgan Rielly is used to contributing with the puck on his stick.
Olympic Games in 2026 on the horizon for world champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt December 29, 2024 - 4:00 AM

The words "why not me" are tattooed on the back of Alexandria Loutitt's hand between her thumb and wrist.
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns December 11, 2024 - 6:08 PM

ZURICH (AP) — Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Fleming, Sauerbrunn and over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco October 21, 2024 - 5:38 AM

ZURICH (AP) — Canadian national team captain Jessie Fleming, former U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 women's soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFA's sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco.
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iN DISCUSSION: Advertiser boycott suggested in reaction to Okanagan billboards
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