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Scotties Tournament of Hearts opens without champion Homan
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The 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts begins Friday in Mississauga, Ontario, featuring an 18-team field without five-time champion Rachel Homan, who is preparing for the Olympics. Kerri Einarson leads Team Canada as the top seed seeking her fifth national title, while contenders like Christina Black and Kaitlyn Lawes aim to capitalize on the open competition. The winner will represent Canada at the world championships in Calgary.
Anthony Cirelli of the Tampa Bay Lightning will miss the 2026 Olympic Winter Games due to a lower-body injury sustained in a recent NHL game. Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett has been added to Team Canada's roster in his place, joining teammates Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart. The announcement comes ahead of the NHL's Olympic break.
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With the 2026 Winter Olympics approaching, Brad Jacobs and his experienced Canadian curling squad express strong confidence despite expecting stiff competition. The team, which secured its spot by winning the national trials, focuses on internal preparation amid growing excitement. All members bring prior Olympic experience to the event in Italy.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has pulled out of the 2026 World Baseball Classic for Team Canada due to personal reasons. The nine-time All-Star, who represented Canada in the previous two tournaments, cited family priorities amid recent health challenges for his son. This decision represents a significant loss for Canada's lineup ahead of the March event.
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Team Canada revealed its women's ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics on January 9. The team consists entirely of players from the Professional Women’s Hockey League, with no collegiate athletes selected. The squad will begin its tournament against Finland on February 5 in Milan.
As the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship unfolds in Minnesota—kicking off December 26 with preliminary games split between St. Paul and Minneapolis—defending champion Team USA chases a historic three-peat, bolstered by eight returnees. Canada, seeking to end a two-year medal drought, fields a powerhouse led by top prospect Gavin McKenna. The tournament runs through January 5, highlighting NHL futures and rivalries.
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Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard remains sidelined by an upper-body injury from last week’s game against the St. Louis Blues, with recovery targeted for early January. The timeline raises concerns about his availability for the 2026 Winter Olympics, as Team Canada prepares to announce its roster on New Year’s Eve.
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