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NFL hires Brian Flinn as senior vice president of global flag football April 14, 2026 - 1:32 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Flinn has been named the NFL’s senior vice president of global flag football.
American investors bet big on Indian cricket with two separate billion-dollar deals for IPL teams March 25, 2026 - 12:49 PM

NEW DELHI (AP) — American investors are making a big move into Indian cricket, with two separate billion-dollar deals made on the same day for teams in the country's most popular sports league.
E-bike battery causes fire that sent 2 people to hospital: Edmonton fire officials January 16, 2026 - 5:03 PM

EDMONTON — A blaze that broke out this week at an Edmonton high-rise, forcing dozens from their homes, was caused by a lithium-ion battery from an electric bike, officials said as they warned of an increase in these kinds of fires.
Father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin dies after house fire, mother critically injured December 30, 2025 - 1:04 AM

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin died and his mother was critically injured after a weekend fire heavily damaged the North Carolina home where they lived, officials said Monday.
Europe's 10 players trying to get to the PGA Tour face a tough road. Jordan Smith wants his chance November 11, 2025 - 1:46 AM

Tom McKibbin earned the 10th and final PGA Tour card from the Race to Dubai standings on the European tour last year. He joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf in late January, too late for the player who was 11th on the list — Jordan Smith — to take his place and get a PGA Tour card.
NFL reminds players of league gambling policy in light of federal indictments October 24, 2025 - 2:19 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL reminded its players Friday that they are prohibited from taking part in any form of illegal gambling and betting on league games.
Michael Jordan is going to be part of NBC's NBA coverage. His reason: to give back to the game October 21, 2025 - 6:46 PM

Michael Jordan made his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports' return to NBA broadcasting on Tuesday night, saying he's doing so as a way to give back to basketball.
Bob Myers joins Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment as president, leaving ESPN role October 17, 2025 - 5:53 AM

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Bob Myers was announced Friday as president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a move that sends the two-time NBA executive of the year as general manager of the Golden State Warriors back into sports management.
Guard Ruby Whitehorn back with the Lady Vols after suspension for August arrest September 23, 2025 - 2:41 PM

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell said Tuesday that fourth-year guard Ruby Whitehorn is back with the team after serving a suspension over an August arrest that led to her pleading guilty to a pair of misdemeanors.
Tennessee guard Ruby Whitehorn pleads guilty to 2 misdemeanors and is granted judicial diversion September 05, 2025 - 4:57 PM

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee fourth-year guard Ruby Whitehorn on Friday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors in exchange for judicial diversion after an altercation last month that earned her a suspension from the team.
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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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