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Calgary 2026 says price tag of Winter Games in Calgary would be $5.23 billion

Calgary 2026 says price tag of Winter Games in Calgary would be $5.23 billion

Calgary councillors voted Tuesday to keep the city's bid for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games alive, after a draft plan presented to council revealed the total cost of hosting the games would be approximately $5.23 billion.

Tuesday's Games

Tuesday's Games (All Times Eastern) MLB American League Houston 5, Detroit 4 Oakland 3, Baltimore 2 Boston 7, Toronto 2 Cleveland 2, Tampa Bay 0 Minnesota 10, N.Y. Yankees 5 Kansas City 6, Chicago White Sox 3 L.A.

Scores and Schedule

Tuesday's Games (All Times Eastern) MLB American League Houston 5, Detroit 4 Oakland 3, Baltimore 2 Boston 7, Toronto 2 Cleveland 2, Tampa Bay 0 Minnesota 10, N.Y. Yankees 5 Kansas City 6, Chicago White Sox 3 L.A.

Former NFL running back charged with rape in Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. — Former Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle has been charged with rape in Wichita.
Red Sox become 1st team in majors to clinch playoff spot

Red Sox become 1st team in majors to clinch playoff spot

BOSTON — The Red Sox became the first team in the major leagues to clinch a playoff berth and did not celebrate. "Any time you make the playoffs and give yourself a chance to be that last team, it's a pretty special thing," Brock Holt said.
'It's a road trip that we never finished:' Humboldt Broncos back on the ice

'It's a road trip that we never finished:' Humboldt Broncos back on the ice

HUMBOLDT, Sask. — Brayden Camrud says he's looking forward to hitting the ice again when the Humboldt Broncos open their season Wednesday night in front of a sold-out hometown crowd.
Calgary Olympic Bid Corp. sees long-term housing benefits to hosting 2016 Games

Calgary Olympic Bid Corp. sees long-term housing benefits to hosting 2016 Games

CALGARY — A draft plan for a potential Calgary 2026 Olympic bid says the event could create more affordable housing in a region that badly needs it and provide a welcome jolt to the provincial economy.

A quick look at Calgary's proposed plan for a 2026 Winter Games bid

CALGARY — A quick look at the draft hosting plan presented to Calgary city council Tuesday by Calgary 2026 on a possible bid for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games: Total cost: $5.
Yzerman steps down as Lightning GM, BriseBois takes over

Yzerman steps down as Lightning GM, BriseBois takes over

Steve Yzerman stepped down as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning after building them into a perennial contender, handing the reins to longtime assistant Julien BriseBois just two days before training camp.
Thompson wants to be part of winning culture in Canadian basketball team

Thompson wants to be part of winning culture in Canadian basketball team

MONTREAL — With seconds left in Tuesday's scrimmage, Kelly Olynyk fired a pass to Aaron Best in the corner. Best drained the game-winning three-pointer as the buzzer sounded.