WBN News World Sports Edition
WBN Sports explores the powerful intersection of sports, business, and community—uncovering how local & global sports drive economies, create jobs, fuel innovation, and provide unique opportunities for entrepreneurs, sponsors, and more.
Morocco becomes the first African nation to introduce referee body cameras in a top-flight football match during the Casablanca derby between Raja Club Athletic and Wydad AC. The move signals a new era of innovation, transparency, and leadership in African football.
by Joseph James Udoh & WBN News Global & WBN News Africa & WBN News Nashville & WBN News Langley & WBN News World Sports Edition
Unpack the 2026 World Cup hotel crisis. Explore Vancouver’s 70,000-night shortfall, rising rates, and FIFA's massive room release across North America.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News World Sports Edition
A journalist compares media treatment at the 76th FIFA Congress and Web Summit Vancouver 2025 — and one organization gets it very right.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News World Sports Edition
Sony AI’s table tennis robot, Ace, has defeated elite human players, marking a major milestone in robotics. Beyond competition, the innovation highlights AI’s potential to support training, improve performance, and reshape collaboration between humans and intelligent machines.
by Joseph James Udoh & WBN News Global & WBN News Africa & WBN News Nashville & WBN News Langley & WBN Ai & WBN News World Sports Edition
Ten reasons to catch a Vancouver Whitecaps home game April 17 or 25 — from World Cup newcomers to soccer-loving kids — before BC Place goes global.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News World Sports Edition & WBN News Vancouver
Kahawa Pride FC’s financial journey reveals the highs and lows of grassroots football. From record profits to losses, the club continues to adapt, invest, and inspire through innovation, community support, and a bold vision to reach Kenya’s Premier League.
by Joseph James Udoh & WBN News Global & WBN News Africa & WBN News Nashville & WBN News Langley & WBN News World Sports Edition
Explore the economic and cultural impact of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ trophy tour across Western Canada. Discover tour dates for B.C., Alberta, and more.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News World Sports Edition
Dublin Calling on Granville Street leads Vancouver's World Cup pub boom as host of the Jägermeister German House for FIFA 2026 this June & July.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News World Sports Edition & Westcoast German News