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The Whitecaps are a top team in the MLS. Why is Vancouver struggling to keep them? April 30, 2026 - 1:39 PM

VANCOUVER — The Whitecaps team is high in the standings in Major League Soccer, its salary cap is low and the games are well attended, but none of that appears to be enough to keep the team in Vancouver.
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk fighting 4-year ban in doping case, CAS says April 30, 2026 - 1:43 PM

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Ukraine international Mykhailo Mudryk, one of the most expensive players in world soccer, risks missing the next European Championship if he loses his appeal against a four-year ban in a doping case.
A day after Jansen's blown save, Tigers turn to Finnegan for the save in comeback win over Braves April 30, 2026 - 1:34 PM

ATLANTA (AP) — Detroit manager A.J. Hinch gave Kyle Finnegan the ball in a save situation in the ninth inning instead of closer Kenley Jansen on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves in a move that could signal changes at the back end of the Tigers' bullpen.
Rutschman and Jackson hit grand slams and Orioles cruise to 10-3 win over Astros April 30, 2026 - 1:29 PM

BALTIMORE (AP) — Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson had grand slams to help the Baltimore Orioles cruise to a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
Lakers, Cavs and Magic look to avoid Game 7s in 1st round of the NBA playoffs April 30, 2026 - 1:28 PM

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets are brimming with confidence after avoiding elimination twice with consecutive wins to force Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night in the first round of the playoffs.
Mets tumble to 17th loss in 20 games, Nationals win 5-4 on Abrams' go-ahead, 2-run homer in 8th April 30, 2026 - 1:23 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.
Canada into mixed doubles curling semifinals with wins over Czechia, Switzerland April 30, 2026 - 1:23 PM

GENEVA — Canada earned a direct spot into the world mixed doubles curling championship semifinals after finishing the preliminary round with a pair of wins on Thursday.
No question mark around McDavid, Oilers wary of Ducks late-game surges in Game 6 April 30, 2026 - 1:22 PM

ANAHEIM — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid didn't participate in the morning skate ahead of Thursday's must-win Game 6 for his team, but coach Kris Knoblauch said only centre Jason Dickinson was a game-time decision in Anaheim.
Backup quarterback P.J. Walker tells Stampeders he's retiring from football April 30, 2026 - 1:21 PM

CALGARY — Quarterback P.J. Walker has informed the Calgary Stampeders he's retiring from football, the CFL club announced Thursday.
MLS receives formal bid to relocate Vancouver Whitecaps to Las Vegas April 30, 2026 - 1:16 PM

VANCOUVER — An investor group led by businessman Grant Gustavson says it has submitted a bid to Major League Soccer to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the club to Las Vegas.
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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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