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Canada's Homan beats South Korea's Gim to reach final at world curling championship

Canada's Homan beats South Korea's Gim to reach final at world curling championship

SYDNEY, N.S. — Rachel Homan's season has been noteworthy for win streaks, dominant play and a surge to the top position in world rankings.
Mitchell takes two-shot lead into final round at Innisbrook, Hamilton's Hughes hot on his heels

Mitchell takes two-shot lead into final round at Innisbrook, Hamilton's Hughes hot on his heels

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Keith Mitchell capped off a magnificent run through the “Snake Pit” at Innisbrook on Saturday with a shot he never saw go in .

QMJHL roundup: Squires scores in OT, Eagles edge Islanders 3-2

CHARLOTTETOWN — Cam Squires set up the tying goal, then scored 1:18 into overtime to give the visiting Cape Breton Eagles a 3-2 victory over the Charlottetown Islanders in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday at Eastlink Centre.
Canada defeats well-organized Trinidad side 2-0 to qualify for Copa America

Canada defeats well-organized Trinidad side 2-0 to qualify for Copa America

FRISCO, Texas — Canada is headed to Copa America and a marquee matchup with World Cup champion Argentina. But it took a while to get there with a well-organized Trinidad and Tobago hard to pierce in a CONCACAF Nations League play-in match Saturday.

Canadian divers capture three World Cup medals in Berlin

BERLIN — Canada's Rylan Wiens earned a silver medal in the men's 10-metre platform event at a World Cup diving competition Saturday. Wiens, 22, captured his first-ever individual World Cup medal.
Big-game vibes remain for TSN analyst and former Team Homan member Joanne Courtney

Big-game vibes remain for TSN analyst and former Team Homan member Joanne Courtney

SYDNEY, N.S. — Former Team Homan member Joanne Courtney is enjoying the same big-game feelings from the broadcast booth that she did when she was a competitive curler. She stepped away from the sport two years ago to focus on her family and career.

Watts has three goals to lead Ottawa past Toronto 5-3 in PWHL contest

OTTAWA — Daryl Watts and Ottawa's Professional Women’s Hockey League team put an end to Toronto's winning ways Saturday. Watts had three goals as Ottawa rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat Toronto 5-3.

Leylah Fernandez earns straight-sets win at Miami Open event

MIAMI — Canadian Leylah Fernandez won her opening women's singles match at the Miami Open on Saturday. Fernandez, of Laval, Que., dispatched Colombia's Emiliana Arango 6-4, 6-2.
Clutterbuck, Barzal help Islanders end skid, defeat Jets 6-3

Clutterbuck, Barzal help Islanders end skid, defeat Jets 6-3

NEW YORK (AP) — Cal Clutterbuck scored twice, Mathew Barzal and Hudson Fasching each had a goal and two assists and the New York Islanders snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets Saturday.
Foerster's third-period goal lifts Philadelphia Flyers over Boston Bruins 3-2

Foerster's third-period goal lifts Philadelphia Flyers over Boston Bruins 3-2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyson Foerster scored with 1:29 left and the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a seven-game losing streak to Boston with a 3-2 win over the Bruins on Saturday. Travis Konecny scored two goals and Foerster also had an assist.