Curling

At 63, Canadian wheelchair curling legend Ina Forrest is set to make history by competing in her fifth Paralympic Games at Milano Cortina 2026. The Spallumcheen, B.C., native has medaled at every Games since her 2010 debut and aims to become the first in the sport to win five medals. Her mental focus and leadership will be key for Canada's team in Italy.

02 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Curling's first professional league, the Rock League, will launch its inaugural season in Toronto from April 6 to 12, following the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. CBC Sports has partnered to provide over 40 hours of live streaming coverage, including national TV broadcasts of playoffs and championships. The league features six elite mixed-gender global franchises with new formats and an entertainment-focused experience.

Italy's 57-year-old wheelchair curler Egidio Marchese is preparing for the Milano Cortina Paralympics, confident that a medal is achievable in the host nation's Games. Hailing from southern Italy, Marchese has overcome a life-changing accident to lead his team in the sport's mixed team and new mixed doubles events. With strong recent performances, he believes Italy can challenge powerhouses like China and Canada.

01 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Kerri Einarson claimed her fifth Scotties Tournament of Hearts title on Sunday, defeating fellow Manitoban Kaitlyn Lawes 4-3 in an 11-end final at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Einarson's Team Canada stole the decisive point in the extra end after a tense battle that saw multiple lead changes. The victory earns her rink a spot to represent Canada at the World Women's Curling Championship in Calgary next month.

Alberta's Selena Sturmay advanced to the semifinal of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with an 8-4 victory over Nova Scotia's Christina Black in the Page 3/4 playoff on Saturday in Mississauga, Ontario. Sturmay's team made four steals to secure the win and will face the loser of the Page 1/2 matchup between Kerri Einarson and Kaitlyn Lawes. This marks Sturmay's first semifinal appearance at the national championships.

31 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Kaitlyn Lawes' Manitoba team secured a spot in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts final with a dominant 10-2 victory over Kerri Einarson's Team Canada on Saturday. The unbeaten rink, now 10-0, will face the winner of the semifinal between Einarson and Selena Sturmay. Lawes, a veteran curler, marked her 100th career Scotties win in the process.