What you need to know for Canada's second crack at the World Cup
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Canada's Einarson claims women's world curling playoff berth with win over Germany
Canada's Kerri Einarson clinched a playoff spot at the women's world curling championship Friday with an 8-5 win over Germany.
Joy Drop: You just gotta Belieb Canada is going to the World Cup
What a week of joy! Of course, I begin with the most exciting news of all: CANADA IS GOING TO THE MEN'S WORLD CUP! Well, soon. They just need to beat Jamaica on Sunday at Toronto's BMO Field in front of a sold-out crowd in order to guarantee their berth to Qatar this November. We feel the energy and the drive!
Japan down to three players at women's curling worlds due to COVID-19
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Japan played a three-woman team Friday morning at the women's world curling championship because of COVID-19.
Swiss Open: PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy Enters Semifinals
Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy stormed into the semifinals of the Swiss Open badminton tournament with straight-game victories in their respective women and men singles events, on Friday. While Sindhu, seeded second in the tournament, made short work of fifth seed Michelle Li of Canada 21-10 21-19 in 36 minutes, Prannoy beat compatriot and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap 21-16 21-16 in a quarterfinal match that lasted 43 minutes.
PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy enter Swiss Open semifinals
PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy stormed into the semifinals of the Swiss Open badminton tournament with straight-game victories in their respective women and men singles events here on Friday. While Sindhu, seeded second in the tournament, made short work of fifth seed Michelle Li of Canada 21-10 21-19 in 36 minutes, Prannoy beat compatriot and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap 21-16 21-16 in a quarterfinal match that lasted 43 minutes.
Russian, Belarusian players enjoy CHL life, but potential import draft ban looms
Ivan Zhigalov had to make a decision.
The lesson, not the score, will ultimately determine the result of Canada's World Cup qualifier in Costa Rica
Dreams have a cost. Climbing higher than you've ever reached means you are one misstep away from your worst fall. If you are close to achieving meaningful things, then whatever you do matters more than it once did. Greatness amplifies everything around it, including your mistakes.