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As World Cup nears, intelligence agency warns of increased human trafficking risk May 28, 2026 - 7:42 AM

OTTAWA — As Canada prepares to host World Cup soccer, the federal financial intelligence agency is warning that major sporting events can heighten the risk of vulnerable people being exploited by human traffickers.
Ballon d'Or awards for world's best soccer players in 2026 moves from Paris to London May 28, 2026 - 7:11 AM

LONDON (AP) — The Ballon d’Or ceremony to crown the best men's and women's players in soccer is moving from its traditional Paris home to London in October.
Barcelona close to signing England forward Anthony Gordon, AP source says May 28, 2026 - 6:57 AM

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — England forward Anthony Gordon is set to arrive at Barcelona on Thursday for a medical exam ahead of his anticipated signing, a person with knowledge of the deal tells the Associated Press.
Gio Reyna and Joe Scally bring a close bond forged in Germany to US World Cup roster May 28, 2026 - 6:11 AM

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — How far can the power of friendship get you at the World Cup? With Gio Reyna and Joe Scally in the team, the United States might just find out.
Oliver Glasner's future unclear after signing off with a trophy as Crystal Palace coach May 28, 2026 - 4:42 AM

After winning Crystal Palace's first European trophy in his final game as coach, Oliver Glasner needs to address the issue he's been avoiding.
Aguirre’s early Mexico camp revives a 1986-style grind for a home World Cup push May 28, 2026 - 3:01 AM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — When Javier Aguirre was a player, he believed Mexico's grueling, year-long training camp ahead of the 1986 World Cup was the key to El Tri's run to the quarterfinals — matching its best result.
Paris Saint-Germain on the brink of greatness in the Champions League May 28, 2026 - 2:13 AM

The Champions League trophy is at stake in the final at Budapest on Saturday. For Paris Saint-Germain and Luis Enrique, it doesn't end there.
Chicago Stars fire GM Richard Feuz after 3-8 start to the NWSL season May 27, 2026 - 7:06 PM

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Stars fired general manager Richard Feuz on Wednesday after a 3-8 record to start the National Women's Soccer League season.
Prime Video to launch Michael Bublé and Drew Scott's Vancouver hockey show 'Hometown Giants' May 27, 2026 - 5:59 PM

TORONTO —
The US is a two-time World Cup host. Without Lamar Hunt, it is likely neither would have happened May 27, 2026 - 4:56 PM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The most enduring memories that Clark and Dan Hunt share of their father, the sports tycoon Lamar Hunt, have less to do with all the World Cup games they saw together and more to do with the long, strange and often sinewy roads they took to get to them.
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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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