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‘Amazing Race Canada’ host Jon Montgomery says he needs to improve
TORONTO – Though the first season of “Amazing Race Canada” was such a ratings success that CTV rushed to renew as if sprinting to the mat, host Jon Montgomery can’t help but see one area in which the show needs to improve as it heads into its sophomore year.
RCMP recover curler’s 2014 Olympic ring, stolen from Alberta hotel
BOYLE, Alta. – An Olympic curling champion is breathing a sigh of relief after RCMP in Boyle, Alta., recovered his championship ring from the 2014 Sochi Games.
2014 Olympic curling champion Brad Jacobs ‘thrilled’ at return of stolen ring
BOYLE, Alta. – Police say Olympic curling champion Brad Jacobs was thrilled when they called him to say his stolen ring from the 2014 Sochi Games had been recovered.
World Cup Capsules
SALVADOR, Brazil – Tim Krul came on as a substitute in the final minute of extra time and then saved two penalties in a 4-3 shootout victory over Costa Rica on Saturday, giving the Netherlands a spot in the World Cup semifinals.
Tactical change puts Netherlands into World Cup semifinals with shootout win over Costa Rica
SALVADOR, Brazil – Louis van Gaal made the call, and Tim Krul made the saves.
Sebastian Fernandez leads Vancouver Whitecaps over Seattle Sounders 1-0
VANCOUVER – The timing was right for the Vancouver Whitecaps to play the best team in the league.
‘We’re lucky to have her in our lives;’ baby survives crash that killed mother
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Josie Ledoux tearfully said goodbye to her dead daughter and, despite overwhelming grief, headed up three floors in the Saskatchewan hospital to meet her newborn grandchild.
Man gets one-year sentence for break-in where Olympic curler’s ring stolen
BOYLE, Alta. – An Alberta man has received a one-year sentence for his role in the theft of a ring belonging to Olympic curling champion Brad Jacobs.
Canadiens star defenceman P.K. Subban keeps quiet about contract negotiations
MONTREAL – Star defenceman P.K. Subban is keeping quiet about negotiations on a new contract with the Montreal Canadiens.
Gold medallists Jacobs, Subban say golfers belong at Olympic Games
MONTREAL – Canadian Olympic gold medallists visiting the RBC Canadian Open this week were all for having golfers playing for gold at the Summer Games.
Late goal from Valeri sends Portland Timbers over Montreal Impact 3-2
MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact are feeling their losses both on and off the field.
Canada’s Ryan Bester wins silver in lawn bowling at the Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW, Scotland – Canada’s Ryan Bester is confident a Commonwealth Games gold medal is in his future.
Iqaluit’s request for cash aid delaying douse of dump fire: territory
IQALUIT, Nunavut – A Nunavut official says a plan to douse Iqaluit’s dump fire which has been curling northern nostrils for months has been delayed by the city’s attempt to get someone else to pay for it.
New season, same position: Man City tops fledgling Premier League after 2-0 win at Newcastle
LIVERPOOL, England – Two days into the English Premier League season and there is a familiar sight at the top of the standings.
McInerney, Duka late goals lift Impact to 2-0 win over Earthquakes
MONTREAL – The chances of a second straight trip to the Major League Soccer playoffs are finished for the Montreal Impact, but they hope winning at home gives them something to build on for next year.
Late Bradley goal seals win as Toronto FC rallies from 2-0 down to edge Portland
TORONTO – It was a game with a sickening injury in the opening seconds and a stirring comeback in the final minute.
Jamie Oliver touts joys of healthy cooking and comfort food during Toronto visit
TORONTO – Jamie Oliver has been a vocal proponent for food education and healthier meals — particularly for kids — but the genial British chef still enjoys both cooking and curling up with more indulgent fare on occasion.
Jones curling team back on the ice feeling glow of the Olympic gold
CALGARY – From people checking out what they have in their grocery carts to random folk bursting into tears in front of them, Jennifer Jones and her curling team are experiencing the power of an Olympic gold medal.
Strong chemistry allows Olympic men’s curling champions to keep dreaming big
TORONTO – Never mind the new quadrennial. Team Brad Jacobs wants to be a force on the men’s curling scene for at least the next eight years.
Morris and curling team develop chemistry on the fly in preparation for Brier
CALGARY – John Morris’s curling team has a double challenge in this “completely unusual” season.
Reigning Scotties champion Rachel Homan ready to build on success
TORONTO – Canadian skip Rachel Homan capped an eventful quadrennial with a season marked by highs, lows and the departure of a longtime teammate and veteran coach.
Jones loses to Flaxey in opening draw at Masters Grand Slam of Curling
SELKIRK, Man. – Winnipeg’s Jennifer Jones didn’t have the opening draw she was looking for in her home province.
Calgary’s John Morris tops Switzerland’s Peter de Cruz at the Masters
SELKIRK, Man. – Calgary’s John Morris fended off a late charge by Switzerland’s Peter de Cruzfor a 6-5 win on Wednesday night in Draw 5 of the Masters Grand Slam of Curling.
Koe steals a triple in final end to upset Jacobs in Draw 9 at Masters
SELKIRK, Man. – Edmonton’s Kevin Koe stole a triple in the final end to earn an 8-5 win over Olympic champion Brad Jacobs on Thursday night in the ninth draw of the Masters Grand Slam of Curling.