Curling
World champ Glenn Howard rebounds at National with two straight victories
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. – Glenn Howard is back in contention at the National.
Edmonton’s Koe improves to 2-0 at National, Howard still looking for first win
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. – Kevin Koe scored three points in the final end to remain unbeaten at the $100,000 National Grand Slam of Curling with a 7-4 win over Rob Rumfeldt on Thursday.
Top men’s curling teams in world meet in Nova Scotia for the National
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. – This could be a profitable week for Ontario skip Glenn Howard, as the reigning world champion enters the third event in the Grand Slam of curling on a roll.

Scott defeats Knezevic 9-6 to win Scotties B.C. women’s curling championship
CLOVERDALE, B.C. – Kelly Scott defeated Patti Knezevic 9-6 on Sunday to win the Scotties B.C. women’s curling championship.

Marathon Man: Canada’s Shawn Delierre shows his mettle in 157-minute squash war
Canada’s Shawn Delierre knew he had only one chance to end the longest recorded professional men’s squash match in over 30 years.

SHOW BITS: It’s after-party time
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Show Bits brings you the 70th annual Golden Globes awards through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item.

North America beats World 37-23 to capture Continental Cup curling tournament
PENTICTON, B.C. – North America cruised to a 37-23 victory over the World squad on the final day of the World Financial Group Continental Cup.
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.

Swansea beats Chelsea 2-0 in 1st leg of League Cup semifinals after 2 mistakes by Ivanovic
LONDON – Swansea capitalized on two defensive lapses by Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic to win 2-0 in the first leg of the League Cup semifinals on Wednesday, moving the Welsh team close to its first major final.

Soccer women cap thrilling season with The Canadian Press Team of the Year award
TORONTO – The players on the Canadian women’s soccer team set a lofty goal this season, but it was about much more than winning an Olympic medal.

This winter season about fine-tuning for Canada’s Olympic athletes
Barely a year out from the Sochi Olympics, this winter will be about testing and tinkering for Canada’s top winter sports athletes.

Glenn Howard downs Brad Jacobs 3-1 to win Canadian Open of Curling
KELOWNA, B.C. – World champion Glenn Howard defeated Brad Jacobs 3-1 on Sunday to win the Canadian Open of Curling.
Glenn Howard, Brad Jacobs advance to Canadian Open of Curling final
KELOWNA, B.C. – World champion Glenn Howard and Brad Jacobs will meet in the final of the Canadian Open of Curling.

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.