Curling season is here — will Canada finally end its major-title drought?
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Homan tops Grandy in opening women's draw at Grand Slam's Tour Challenge
Rachel Homan opened the Grand Slam season on Tuesday with a 4-3 victory over fellow Canadian Clancy Grandy at the HearingLife Tour Challenge in Niagara Falls, Ont.
Einarson, Gushue to represent Canada at Pan Continental Curling Championship
Kerri Einarson and Brad Gushue will skip Canada's teams at the upcoming Pan Continental Curling Championships.
Homan defeats Einarson to claim PointsBet Invitational title
Rachel Homan defeated Kerri Einarson 9-7 to claim the PointsBet Invitational title on Sunday in Oakville, Ont.
Einarson, Homan set up finals clash after semifinal wins at PointsBet Invitational
Kerri Einarson and Rachel Homan are set to clash in a battle of the top seeds on Sunday in Oakville, Ont.
Christina Black downs Jennifer Jones in 1st major upset at PointsBet Invitational
The PointsBet Invitational saw its first major upset in women's competition Friday with Christina Black defeating Jennifer Jones 9-6 in second-round action at the single-elimination curling tournament.
Einarson in early form in dominant win over Zimmerman at Pointsbet Invitational
Reigning Canadian women's champion Kerri Einarson cruised to a 15-3 win over Josie Zimmerman on Wednesday in the opening draw of the Pointsbet Invitational curling tournament in Oakville, Ont.
Canada's Gushue defeats Czech Republic, climbing to 4-2 record at men's curling worlds
Canada's Brad Gushue defeated Lukas Klima of the Czech Republic 8-3 on Tuesday afternoon at the world men's curling championship in Ottawa.