Curling

‘Once in a lifetime’ Canada Games come to a close after 17 days of competition
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The Canada Games are viewed by many as a way to bring the country closer together.

Gushue, Nichols reunite for another run at a Canadian men’s curling title
CALGARY – Brad Gushue’s pursuit of his first Canadian men’s curling title on his 12th attempt strengthened with the return of Mark Nichols.

Philippe Coutinho curls in late winner as Liverpool beats Man City 2-1 in Premier League
LIVERPOOL, England – Philippe Coutinho scored a late winner against Manchester City at Anfield for the second straight season as Liverpool won 2-1 on Sunday to dent the champions’ chances of hauling in Premier League leader Chelsea.

Ontario beats Nova Scotia to win women’s curling gold at Canada Winter Games
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – With the women’s curling final at the Canada Winter Games tied in an extra end, Megan Smith could feel the tension mounting with every shot.
Changing of the guard in Canadian men’s curling evident at the Brier
CALGARY – The Brier has become a young-er man’s game.

Daughter of curling great Sandra Schmirler continuing family tradition
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Shannon England crisscrossed the globe during his wife’s sporting career, and it would suit him just fine to do the same with another family member.

Curlers not sold on new format at the Canadian men’s championship
CALGARY – Early reviews from the men participating in the revamped Canadian curling championship were mixed.
Yukon’s Smallwood beats P.E.I.’s Casey 8-1 in pre-qualifying opener at Brier
CALGARY – Yukon’s Bob Smallwood downed Adam Casey of Prince Edward Island 8-1 on Thursday to open the pre-qualifying round of the Tim Hortons Brier.
Five things to know about the 2015 Canadian men’s curling championship
CALGARY – Five things to know about the 2015 Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary:
Canadian men’s curling championship in Calgary features a Battle of Alberta
CALGARY – Two skips from the host city with history between them is a unique storyline of this year’s Canadian men’s curling championship in Calgary.

Jennifer Jones beats Val Sweeting to win gold at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – It has become a familiar pose for Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones.

Calgary Flames forced onto the road by Brier at crucial point in season
CALGARY – Curling has pushed the Calgary Flames out the Saddledome doors and onto their longest road trip of the season.
Sweeting beats Lawton in semifinal to set up Scotties final against Jones
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Alberta’s Val Sweeting was reeling after her first playoff loss to Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Champ Still In: Homan reaches playoffs while Jones beats Sweeting in 1-2 game
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – The Olympic champion has fast-tracked to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts final and the tournament’s two-time defending champion is still alive.
Fitness in Fashion: Curlers train hard for long tournament like Scotties
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Alberta’s Lori Olson-Johns has a pre-game routine that includes push-ups, standing squats and hamstring lunges.