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Women’s field increases for Canada Cup of curling in Estevan, Sask.
ESTEVAN, Sask. – An extra women’s curling team has been added to the field for…
Column: Best-ever World Cup? It is shaping up nicely
KAZAN, Russia – Wow. What a start. If you’re among those who suspect this World…
Belgium beats England 1-0, moves into tougher side of draw
KALININGRAD, Russia – England barely seemed troubled by losing. Belgium appeared to be a reluctant…
The Latest: Queiroz queries video reviews after Iran’s exit
MOSCOW – The Latest on Monday the World Cup (all times local): 1:55 a.m. Iran…
Ronaldo misses penalty, Portugal draws 1-1 with Iran
SARANSK, Russia – Cristiano Ronaldo’s missed penalty cost Portugal first place in its World Cup…
REVIEW: New Switch game ‘Mario Tennis Aces’ gets almost everything right
TORONTO – While video game superstar Mario is best known for stomping around the Mushroom…
Kroos scores late to give Germany 2-1 win over Sweden
SOCHI, Russia – The desperate world champions from Germany were seconds from losing control of…
Team Homan coach Adam Kingsbury moving on after three-year run with Ottawa rink
Coach Adam Kingsbury is leaving Team Rachel Homan after a three-year run with the Ottawa-based…
Kolarov scores from free kick, Serbia beats Costa Rica 1-0
SAMARA, Russia – With a curling free kick that decided the outcome of the match,…
Giant chompers: Woman’s squirrel dentistry saves rodent with overgrown teeth
BARRHEAD, Alta. – A squirrel named Bucky is back to chomping on seeds and nuts…
With 2026 World Cup coming to Canada, a look at the legacy other big events have left
A joint North American bid won the right to host the 2026 World Cup in…
Rumours spread on social media fuel deadly India mob attacks
GAUHATI, India – The rumours circulated through the hills of northeastern India on Facebook and…
UK Supreme Court criticizes Northern Ireland abortion laws
LONDON – Britain’s Supreme Court on Thursday criticized Northern Ireland’s strict anti-abortion laws but dismissed…
Vargas finally ends Impact’s scoring drought as Montreal tops Dynamo 1-0
MONTREAL – When Jeisson Vargas found the back of the net, ending the Montreal Impact’s…
Hockey, curling make Las Vegas more than a gambling mecca for Canadians
LAS VEGAS – A warm getaway destination that offers live winter sports, Las Vegas now…
Olympic curler Cheryl Bernard new president, CEO of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
CALGARY – Curling allowed Cheryl Bernard to become not just a successful Olympic athlete, but…
Burke and Medunjanin score as Philadelphia shuts out Montreal 2-0
MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact left the field to booing from the 17,140 in the…
Sleeping in a tent: a lifelong love affair
I don’t remember the first time I slept in a tent. It feels that doing…
Jackson-Hamel’s brace lifts Montreal Impact over New England Revolution 4-2
MONTREAL – Coach Remi Garde wanted Anthony Jackson-Hamel to show that he deserved more playing…
Liverpool goes from qualifier to Champions League finalist
ROME – Way back in August when Liverpool was sweating its way through the playoffs…
Gushue motivated for next quad after capping strong season with another win
His trophy case complete after winning the Champions Cup for the first time, Brad Gushue…
Sidney Crosby to headline event honouring 15 top all-time Nova Scotia athletes
HALIFAX – Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby will be the headline attendee of an event…
Gushue, Homan, win Champions Cup titles to close out Grand Slam season
CALGARY – Brad Gushue capped an undefeated 7-0 run in the Champions Cup to close…
Canada wins men’s and women’s gold at world senior curling championships
OESTERSUND, Sweden – Canada won gold in the men’s and women’s competitions Saturday at the…