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Canadian world junior goalie Carter George uses music to drown out pressure

TORONTO - Carter George has a one-song soundtrack playing in his head. Over and over. The tune could be country, rap, rock or something entirely different - the goaltender doesn't discriminate. Whatever is rattling around between George's ears, music plays a big part in his process. The 18-year-old is hoping it helps h...

Edwards scores 26, Wolves hold on to beat Mavs 105-99 after Doncic injury

DALLAS (AP) - Anthony Edwards scored 26 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 105-99 Christmas Day victory over Dallas after Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic left the game with a strained left calf. A rematch of last season's Western Conference finals won by Dallas fell flat when Doncic pulled up lame whi...

Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions raced to an early 13-point lead and were n...

Vipers trade goalie for future considerations

The Vernon Vipers have parted ways with a netminder.The Vipers traded goalie Colin Reay to the Prince George Spruce Kinds for future considerations Monday, Dec. 2.Reay joined the Vipers in the 2022-23 season and played in 31 games in his time with the Vernon BCHL team.The team said he showed dedication and leadership b...

making and impact

Kelowna Secondary benefits from NFL grant

NFL Way to Play and NFL Forward Pass programs are giving back to youth football players, coaches and community members in Canada with a chance to earn a funding boost for their programs.NFL Way to Play is designed to invest in Canadian high school and CEGEP tackle football programs while reinforcing good playing techni...

Sporting event makes a return

Apple Marathon hits the streets Sunday

After a five-year hiatus, the Kelowna Apple Marathon will make its return on Sunday, Sept. 29.The big event will begin and finish in City Park. The race route spans areas of downtown, north end and South Pandosy area and some traffic impacts are expected. For race information and route details, visit appleraceseries.co...

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Vipers trade goalie for future considerations

The Vernon Vipers have parted ways with a netminder.The Vipers traded goalie Colin Reay to the Prince George Spruce Kinds for future considerations Monday, Dec. 2.Reay joined the Vipers in the 2022-23 season and played in 31 games in his time with the Vernon BCHL team.The team said he showed dedication and leadership b...

Vipers Season opener

Vernon Vipers hit the road to open the 2024-25 season

The Vernon Vipers return to action this weekend with a three-game road series.The Vipers open their 2024-25 BCHL season away from Kal Tire Place, with a game against the Smoke Eaters in Trail Friday, Sept. 20.The Vipers and Smoke Eaters faced off against each other five times last season, with Trail winning four of the...

Preseason Begins Friday

Vipers training camp wraps up, team ready to play

The Vernon Vipers training camp has wrapped up, and the team is ready to hit the ice for preseason play.The local B.C. Hockey League team had their final training camp session Thursday, Sept. 5, and a representative of the Vipers said the players were looking good."We've been really happy. They've put in a lot of ...