Curling
Male curlers join the women and strip down for a fundraising calendar
Male curlers have joined their female counterparts in taking off a lot of their clothes for a fundraising calendar.
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.
Arsenal beats Sunderland 3-1 in Premier League as Ramsey strikes twice at Stadium of Light
SUNDERLAND, England – Two second-half goals from midfielder Aaron Ramsey steered Arsenal to a 3-1 victory at Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday.
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.
Donovan’s third-minute goal gives streaking Galaxy 1-0 win over Whitecaps
VANCOUVER – Landon Donovan’s goal in the third minute gave the Los Angeles Galaxy a 1-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS action Saturday.
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.
Canada eliminated from CONCACAF Gold Cup after 0-0 draw with Panama
DENVER – Canada was eliminated from the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday after scoreless draw against Panama in both teams’ final game of the preliminary round.
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.
Alternate on Brad Jacobs’ world championship finalist rink suspended for doping
OTTAWA – A member of the Canadian team that won silver at the men’s world curling championships has been suspended for two years after testing positive for a banned substance.