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Curling
Graeme McDowell loses command, but not the lead, in HSBC Champions
SHANGHAI – The momentum at the HSBC Champions belongs to U.S. Open champion Martin Kaymer and Masters champion Bubba Watson.
Almaty offers compact bid for 2022 Winter Games; Beijing dates could clash with Super Bowl
BANGKOK – The Kazakhstan city of Almaty presented itself Friday as the compact and affordable alternative to favourite Beijing in the bidding for the 2022 Winter Olympics. The Chinese capital proposed dates that could conflict with the Super Bowl.
Together Again: Curling veterans Howard and Hart hope to rekindle old magic
Veteran skip Glenn Howard wasn’t sure what to expect when he called on old friend Richard Hart to fill in as a substitute for a week last season.
Gushue downs Mike McEwen to win Grand Slam of Curling Masters
SELKIRK, Man. – He’s been close but it feels good to finally win one, Brad Gushue of St. John’s, N.L. said after he ran Winnipeg’s Mike McEwen out of rocks in eight ends to take the Masters Grand Slam of Curling 8-6 Sunday.
Sigfridsson edges Jones, Sweeting beats Homan in Grand Slam of Curling semis
SELKIRK, Man. – Sweden’s Margaretha Sigfridsson scored a single in the final end to edge Winnipeg’s Jennifer Jones in the semifinals at the Masters Grand Slam of Curling on Saturday night.
Koe puts up five points in sixth end in rout over Laycock in Grand Slam curling
SELKIRK, Man. – Calgary’s Kevin Koe put up five points in the sixth end en route to a 10-1 win over Saskatoon’s Steve Laycock in Draw 13 action at the Masters Grand Slam of Curling on Friday night.
Koe steals a triple in final end to upset Jacobs in Draw 9 at Masters
SELKIRK, Man. – Edmonton’s Kevin Koe stole a triple in the final end to earn an 8-5 win over Olympic champion Brad Jacobs on Thursday night in the ninth draw of the Masters Grand Slam of Curling.
Calgary’s John Morris tops Switzerland’s Peter de Cruz at the Masters
SELKIRK, Man. – Calgary’s John Morris fended off a late charge by Switzerland’s Peter de Cruzfor a 6-5 win on Wednesday night in Draw 5 of the Masters Grand Slam of Curling.
Jones loses to Flaxey in opening draw at Masters Grand Slam of Curling
SELKIRK, Man. – Winnipeg’s Jennifer Jones didn’t have the opening draw she was looking for in her home province.
Reigning Scotties champion Rachel Homan ready to build on success
TORONTO – Canadian skip Rachel Homan capped an eventful quadrennial with a season marked by highs, lows and the departure of a longtime teammate and veteran coach.
Morris and curling team develop chemistry on the fly in preparation for Brier
CALGARY – John Morris’s curling team has a double challenge in this “completely unusual” season.
Strong chemistry allows Olympic men’s curling champions to keep dreaming big
TORONTO – Never mind the new quadrennial. Team Brad Jacobs wants to be a force on the men’s curling scene for at least the next eight years.
Jones curling team back on the ice feeling glow of the Olympic gold
CALGARY – From people checking out what they have in their grocery carts to random folk bursting into tears in front of them, Jennifer Jones and her curling team are experiencing the power of an Olympic gold medal.
Jamie Oliver touts joys of healthy cooking and comfort food during Toronto visit
TORONTO – Jamie Oliver has been a vocal proponent for food education and healthier meals — particularly for kids — but the genial British chef still enjoys both cooking and curling up with more indulgent fare on occasion.
Late Bradley goal seals win as Toronto FC rallies from 2-0 down to edge Portland
TORONTO – It was a game with a sickening injury in the opening seconds and a stirring comeback in the final minute.
McInerney, Duka late goals lift Impact to 2-0 win over Earthquakes
MONTREAL – The chances of a second straight trip to the Major League Soccer playoffs are finished for the Montreal Impact, but they hope winning at home gives them something to build on for next year.
New season, same position: Man City tops fledgling Premier League after 2-0 win at Newcastle
LIVERPOOL, England – Two days into the English Premier League season and there is a familiar sight at the top of the standings.
Iqaluit’s request for cash aid delaying douse of dump fire: territory
IQALUIT, Nunavut – A Nunavut official says a plan to douse Iqaluit’s dump fire which has been curling northern nostrils for months has been delayed by the city’s attempt to get someone else to pay for it.
Canada’s Ryan Bester wins silver in lawn bowling at the Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW, Scotland – Canada’s Ryan Bester is confident a Commonwealth Games gold medal is in his future.
Late goal from Valeri sends Portland Timbers over Montreal Impact 3-2
MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact are feeling their losses both on and off the field.
Gold medallists Jacobs, Subban say golfers belong at Olympic Games
MONTREAL – Canadian Olympic gold medallists visiting the RBC Canadian Open this week were all for having golfers playing for gold at the Summer Games.
Canadiens star defenceman P.K. Subban keeps quiet about contract negotiations
MONTREAL – Star defenceman P.K. Subban is keeping quiet about negotiations on a new contract with the Montreal Canadiens.
Man gets one-year sentence for break-in where Olympic curler’s ring stolen
BOYLE, Alta. – An Alberta man has received a one-year sentence for his role in the theft of a ring belonging to Olympic curling champion Brad Jacobs.
‘We’re lucky to have her in our lives;’ baby survives crash that killed mother
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Josie Ledoux tearfully said goodbye to her dead daughter and, despite overwhelming grief, headed up three floors in the Saskatchewan hospital to meet her newborn grandchild.