Olympics Preparation
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.
Ski jumpers heading to the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics will compete in Willingen, Germany, for morale-boosting victories in the final World Cup stop before Italy. The event features a mixed team contest followed by individual women's and men's competitions. Leading athletes like Nika Prevc and Domen Prevc of Slovenia headline the strong fields.