Curling
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.
With Cup final tied, Blackhawks see need to tighten up defence vs. Bruins
CHICAGO – Jonathan Toews didn’t think the Chicago Blackhawks would need six goals to win Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final. By the time Patrick Sharp scored with 8:41 left in the third period to make it 5-4, he figured it would be enough.
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.
‘Merci, David’: Beckham captains Paris Saint-Germain in last home game of long career
PARIS – Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in a burst of fireworks and cheers Saturday in his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain before retirement.
Canadian athletes gain inspiration from summit held to prepare them for Sochi
VANCOUVER – Melissa Hollingsworth thought she could never beat the feeling she had while attending her first Canadian Olympic athletes summit in 2005.
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
Former Ferbey team member Dave Nedohin now curling for Kevin Martin
EDMONTON – Former Randy Ferbey team member Dave Nedohin is now curling third for Edmonton skip Kevin Martin.
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.
Champions League hopes fading for Tottenham after 2-2 draw at Wigan in Premier League
LONDON – Tottenham’s hopes of reaching the Champions League took another blow Saturday when it was held to a 2-2 draw at relegation-threatened Wigan.
John Morris feels time was right to leave Kevin Martin’s curling rink
CALGARY – John Morris had to make one of the toughest decisions of his curling career this past week.
Timing of Morris departure from Martin rink a surprise given trials on horizon
There’s a new star free agent in the men’s curling game.
Kevin Martin looking for a new third following departure of John Morris
CALGARY – Kevin Martin and John Morris are going their separate ways after seven years.
McEwen likes his chances against stacked field at Canadian Curling Trials
Mike McEwen got a chance to experience the Olympics during an observer visit to London last summer.
Olympic qualification process will be top of mind for curlers over summer
Gone are the days when just a few curling rinks dominated the competition in this country.