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US and British curlers overcome tree accident and tumor, join record number of women at Paralympics
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — One is an American mom trying to win her first…
Photo highlights from the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics
The Milan Cortina Games mark the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics. Athletes will compete…
Koe turns back time, reaches Brier final with 9-7 win in an extra end over Dunstone
ST. JOHN’S — Kevin Koe may be a four-time Canadian men’s curling champion, but he…
Brad Gushue bows out of his last Brier, leaves a glittering curling legacy
ST. JOHN’S — Brad Gushue bowed out of his final Canadian men’s curling championship without…
Brad Gushue described as “Mount Rushmore” skip in curling
ST. JOHN’S — Six-time Canadian men’s curling champion Brad Gushue played his final Brier in…
Eriksson, Oatway, Wilkie earn Canada’s first three medals of Paralympic Games
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Canada’s Kalle Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith enjoyed quite the start to…
Yamal’s curling strike gives Barcelona a hard-fought win at Athletic Bilbao
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lamine Yamal once again showed his ability to decide a game…
Wrexham leads twice and takes Chelsea to extra time before losing 4-2 in the FA Cup
Against the world champion, Wrexham came agonizingly close to another spectacular plot twist. Substitute Lewis…
Brad Gushue, Brad Jacobs stay in Brier contention with playoff wins
ST. JOHN’S — Brad Gushue recovered from a blunder to stay in contention at the…
Russian flag returns as Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics open amid Iran war and boycott
VERONA, Italy (AP) — The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics opened Friday amid the tensions of…
Forrest, Ideson look to lead Canada back to gold in wheelchair curling at Paralympics
Enjoyment has a hand in the longevity of Ina Forrest’s curling career. Success has another…
A guide to the six sports at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics
MILAN (AP) — The Winter Paralympics officially start on Friday, with the opening ceremony in…
Gushue rides wave of hometown support to undefeated record in Brier pool play
ST. JOHN’S — Spurred by a raucous hometown crowd, Brad Gushue’s curling team closed out…
IPC hails biggest Winter Paralympics ever and record female participation at Milan Cortina Games
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The International Paralympic Committee is celebrating the biggest ever Paralympic…
Paralympians try to focus on Milan Cortina Games amid tensions over Iran war, return of Russian flag
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Athletes at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics, the first global…
Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The Winter Paralympics come to Milan Cortina to celebrate their…
Another difficult night for Iran in 4-0 loss to Australia at Women’s Asian Cup
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — After the anthems were sung and the pre-game formalities it…
E.J. Harnden soaks in last Brier hurrah with brother Ryan
ST. JOHN’S — The Harnden brothers expect there will be tears, whenever it ends. E.J.…
“Battle of the Brads” looms at Brier, playoff races heat up
ST. JOHN’S — The “Battle of the Brads” and the race for remaining playoff spots…
Arsenal beats Brighton to move 7 points ahead in title race after Man City draws with Forest
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal moved seven points ahead of Manchester City at the top of…
Curling rocked again as 2 stones are stolen at the Milan Cortina Paralympics
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — It’s another scandal for curling, this time at the Paralympics.…
Alberta’s Kevin Koe off to strong start at Brier despite ‘weird’ preparation
ST. JOHN’S — Unorthodox preparation didn’t hamper Kevin Koe’s curling team to start the Montana’s…
Defending champion Jacobs improves to 4-0 at Brier with win over King
ST. JOHN’S — Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone defeated Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories 8-3 on…
End the ban: France backs return of intellectually disabled athletes to Winter Paralympics
LANS-EN-VERCORS, France (AP) — On a well-groomed, snow-covered slope in the Montagnes de Lans ski…