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Curling
North America extends lead over World to 16-8 at Continental Cup curling event
PENTICTON, B.C. – North America swept three mixed doubles games on Saturday to stretch its lead at the World Financial Group Continental Cup.
World team leads early at 2013 Continental Cup curling competition
PENTICTON, B.C. – The World team got off to an impressive start at the 2013 World Financial Group Continental Cup curling competition, earning two wins and a tie in Thursday’s opening draw.
Defending champion Mike McEwen posts victory at Canadian Open of Curling
KELOWNA, B.C. – Defending champion Mike McEwen defeated Brent Pierce 7-4 in Draw 6 action Friday at the Canadian Open of Curling.
Glenn Howard, Jeff Stoughton open Canadian Open of Curling with wins
KELOWNA, B.C. – Glenn Howard and Jeff Stoughton opened the Canadian Open of Curling with convincing victories Wednesday.
Goaltending jobs on Canadian junior hockey team an open competition, says coach
CALGARY – No goalie feels more pressure at the world junior hockey championship than Canada’s starter, says the man cultivating the next one.
Winnipeg skip Jeff Stoughton handed first loss at Canada Cup curling competition
MOOSE JAW, – John Epping scored two in the final end to edge Jeff Stoughton 8-7 on Friday, handing the Winnipeg skip his first loss at the Capital One Canada Cup curling competition.
Koe and Cotter to meet in men’s final of Rogers Masters Grand Slam of Curling
BRANTFORD, Ont. – Kevin Koe defeated Olympic champion Kevin Martin 6-5 on Sunday to reach the final of the Rogers Masters Grand Slam of Curling.
World curling champion Jennifer Jones and partner Brent Laing are parents
Canadian and world champion curler Jennifer Jones has given birth to a baby girl.
Kamloops to host its second Canadian men’s curling championship in 2014
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Kamloops, B.C., has been awarded the Canadian men’s curling championship for the second time.
Martin says Alberta rink energized again after reduced schedule last season
TORONTO – The post-Olympic hangover lasted a long time for Kevin Martin’s curling rink.
Olympic men’s curling champion Kevin Martin releases curling app
TORONTO – It has been about two decades since Olympic men’s curling champion Kevin Martin last released a teaching video.
Alessandro Del Piero, Emile Heskey make losing A-League debuts
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Former Italy and Juventus star Alessandro Del Piero made the most anticipated of a collection of unsuccessful debuts by international stars in Australia’s A-League on the weekend, playing in Sydney FC’s 2-0 loss in the league’s opening round.
Special Olympics Canada Winter Games awarded to Newfoundland in 2016
CORNER BROOK, N.L. – The Special Olympics Canada Winter Games will be held in Newfoundland in 2016.
Brazilian Camilo scores to lead Vancouver Whitecaps over Real Salt Lake 2-1
VANCOUVER – Camilo scored a goal and added an assist as the Vancouver Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 in MLS action Saturday.
L.A. Galaxy score two late goals, salvage a 2-2 draw away to Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER – Second-half substitute Jose Villarreal scored in the 87th minute to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 2-2 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS action Wednesday night.
Stencils can be used all over a home, from walls to fabrics to flooring
With a decorative stencil and some paint, you can decorate not just walls but just about any surface of your home.
Queen to meet ex-IRA chief in Belfast peace milestone after day of Catholic-Protestant unity
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland – Queen Elizabeth II prayed together Tuesday with Catholic and Protestant leaders from across Northern Ireland as this long-divided land demonstrated its rising faith in a shared future — and braced for a peacemaking milestone that has been a quarter-century in the making.
Backyard on a budget: Plants, cushions, bold accents among stylish ways to save
TORONTO – It’s a party spot, play area and private retreat rolled into one —all nestled within the cosy confines of home.
Alan Dzagoev scores his 3rd Euro 2012 goal to give Russia a 1-1 draw with co-host Poland
WARSAW, Poland – Alan Dzagoev scored his third goal of the European Championship and Jakub Blaszczykowski equalized in the second half as Russia and Poland drew 1-1 Tuesday.
Interleague Roundup: Russell Martin leads New York Yankees to 5-4 win over Mets
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Russell Martin led off the bottom of the ninth inning with his second homer of the game and the New York Yankees took advantage of some shoddy infield defence to beat the struggling Mets 5-4 Sunday for a three-game sweep.