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Moulding downs Heggestad 8-5 to take Canadian mixed curling championship
OTTAWA – Darren Moulding came into the Rideau Curling Club in Ottawa with a bad memory on his mind, but he left it with a much better one.
Kevin Koe edges Brad Gushue 5-4 at the Grand Slam of Curling Canadian Open
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – Calgary’s Kevin Koe edged Brad Gushue of St. John’s 5-4 at the Grand Slam of Curling Canadian Open final on Sunday.
Kevin Koe beats Glenn Howard, to face Brad Gushue in Canadian Open Curling final
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – Calgary’s Kevin Koe needed nine ends to defeat Glenn Howard of Coldwater, Ont., 4-3 at the Grand Slam of Curling Canadian Open semifinal on Saturday night.
Brad Gushue stays alive at Road to the Roar with win over Steve Laycock
KITCHENER, Ont. – Brad Gushue of St. John’s, N.L., needs just one more win to get closer to another Olympic experience.
John Morris and Renee Sonnenberg advance to Roar of the Rings
KITCHENER, Ont. – John Morris’ Kelowna, B.C., rink and Renee Sonnenberg, of Grande Prairie, Alta., were the first two teams to advance to the Roar of the Rings Canadian Curling Trials at the Road to the Roar pre-trials on Saturday.
Scott knocks off Kleibrink in Road to the Roar Olympic pre-trial showdown
KITCHENER, Ont. – Kelly Scott scored the decisive point in the 10th end and edged Shannon Kleibrink 6-5 on Wednesday in Draw 4 action at the 2013 Capital One Road to the Roar Olympic pre-trial tournament.
Glenn Howard defeats Kevin Martin 7-4 at Masters Grand Slam final
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Glenn Howard of Penetanguishene, Ont., won the first stop on the Grand Slam of Curling, completing his unbeaten run on Sunday by defeating Edmonton’s Kevin Martin 7-4 at the Masters final.
Curling hunks strip down to skivvies to pose for cheesecake calendar
REGINA – It takes some pretty big stones to strip down to your skivvies and pose for a photo, but that’s exactly what some of the beefiest hunks in the sport of curling have done.
Toronto FC takes advantage of weak opposition, beats reserve D.C. United side
TORONTO – Toronto FC scored three goals in a 20-minute span of the second half Saturday afternoon to beat an undermanned D.C. United side 4-1 in a battle of the two worst teams in MLS.
Man United languishing in mid-table after losing 4-1 to rampant Man City in Premier League
MANCHESTER, England – The reality of life after Alex Ferguson is really kicking in at Manchester United, which is languishing in mid-table after a painful 4-1 loss to its local rival.
Oduro, Marshall second half goals give Columbus 2-1 comeback win over Impact
MONTREAL – Chad Marshall and Dominic Oduro scored in the second half as the Columbus Crew posted a 2-1 comeback victory over the Montreal Impact before 20,210 at Saputo Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Toronto FC and Chicago settle for 1-1 tie before sparse crowd at BMO Field
TORONTO – Robert Earnshaw scored midway through the first half to earn Toronto FC a 1-1 with the Chicago Fire in MLS play Wednesday night.
Canada draws Mauritania in soccer friendly in Benito Floro’s first game as coach
OLIVA, Spain – In a game that had tackles aplenty but no goals, Canada’s men’s soccer team picked up a scoreless draw against Martinique on Sunday in new head coach Benito Floro’s debut with the national team.
Camera teams walk entire coast in tourist-minded Florida, getting beach views for Google Maps
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – Gregg Matthews fancies himself a lumbering Star Wars character of sorts as he treks along a popular Florida beach. He wears stout hiking sandals on the squishy sand and uses ski poles for balance as he shoulders a 40-pound (18-kilogram) backpack, a blue-orb with 15 cameras extending over his head.
South Korean wedding companies woo rich Chinese eager for touch of Seoul’s style sense
SEOUL, South Korea – Standing by a French chateau’s window, the young bride-to-be glows in the afternoon sun as she gazes into her fiancé’s eyes. This Chinese couple’s fairytale moment, however, isn’t unfolding at a Bordeaux estate.
Champions League regulars Fenerbahce, Lyon, Basel among 7 clubs advancing to playoff round
GENEVA – Fenerbahce advanced in the Champions League on Tuesday, eliminating Salzburg to reach the playoff round where Arsenal and AC Milan are potential opponents.
Colour change: Tips on selecting the right hue and protecting your hair
TORONTO – A new hue or highlights offer the promise of an instant hair makeover, but the vast range of colouring options may make whittling down the choices a challenge.
Alberta softball team at Canada Summer Games has deep curling roots
SHERBROOKE, Que. – The off-season sport for Alberta’s women’s softball team is a little unorthodox: they curl.
Miller and Mattocks score and Knighton gets shutout as Caps beat Sounders
VANCOUVER – Kenny Miller and second-half substitute Darren Mattocks scored while Brad Knighton picked up his second shutout of the season as the Vancouver Whitecaps blanked the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in MLS action Saturday night.
Right at Home: Decor inspired by the natural world
Moth-wing light fixtures? Thunderhead wallpaper? If you’re an armchair naturalist, you’ll love one of this year’s big home decor trends.
Toronto FC leaks another later goal in 1-1 tie with the Philadelphia Union
TORONTO – Jack McInerney scored in the 91st minute to give the Philadelphia Union a 1-1 tie in MLS play Saturday as Toronto FC, reduced to 10 men after 41 minutes, leaked a late goal yet again.
Lampard breaks Chelsea record to clinch 2-1 win at Villa, push team closer to Champions League
BIRMINGHAM, England – Frank Lampard became Chelsea’s all-time leading scorer with a double against Aston Villa on Saturday that clinched a 2-1 victory and pushed his club closer to Champions League qualification
Urban adventures: In cities across America, there are discoveries to be made on foot
Adah Bakalinsky says there are more than 650 public stairways in San Francisco. She knows because she’s climbed them all, except the newest ones. And at age 90, she still climbs them with friends.
Veteran third Morris joins Cotter’s B.C. rink for Olympic pre-trials
Veteran curler John Morris will get another crack at representing Canada at the Olympic Games.