Canada's Homan, Morris romp past U.S. in mixed doubles curling
Canada's Rachel Homan and John Morris defeated the United States 7-2 to improve the Beijing 2022 mixed doubles curling campaign to 4-2 on Saturday.
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Winter Olympics 2022 - Italy remain undefeated with 7-5 win over Team GB in mixed curling doubles
Italy remain undefeated after beating Team GB 7-5 for their sixth straight win in the mixed curling doubles. Stefania Constantini produced unbelievable shooting for Italy in the best individual curling performance of the Olympics so far in a brilliant match. Ad/> Team GB remain in the chase for a medal run despite two defeats, and Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds can hold their heads high after going close.
Winter Olympics: Bruce Mouat credits his 'magic hat' as he and Jenn Dodds move a step closer to mixed doubles curling medal in Beijing
The Edinburgh duo emerged from the Ice Cube with a fourth round robin victory and found their best form in a dominant display against the Olympic debutants.
Hewitt leaves doubles champion Kyrgios out of Davis Cup squad
Nick Kyrgios has been left out of Australia's Davis Cup team to face Hungary next month despite his recent doubles victory at the Australian Open, although partner Thanasi Kokkinakis has been selected by captain Lleyton Hewitt.
Curling-Swedes beat Swiss, Australia still winless in mixed doubles
BEIJING : Sweden boosted their chances of advancing to the curling mixed doubles semi-finals with a 6-1 victory over Switzerland at the Beijing Winter Games on Saturday, while Norway remained in the hunt after an entertaining win over Australia.
Winter Olympics 2022 - Sweden beat Switzerland in mixed doubles curling, Norway see off Australia
Sweden beat Switzerland 6-1 whilst Norway recorded an entertaining 10-4 victory against Australia in the seventh mixed doubles curling session at the National Aquatics Centre. Oskar Eriksson and Almida de Val eased past Swiss pair Martin Rios and Jenny Perret, meaning Sweden climb to second in the table and overtake Team GB in the process. Australia are still seeking their first win and remain rock bottom after an unsuccessful comeback attempt, whilst Norway remain eighth and still within a medal shot after their convincing victory.
Doubles grand slam winner Nick Kyrgios left out of Australia's Davis Cup team
Nick Kyrgios's heroics in the doubles at the Australian Open was not enough to earn him selection for Australia's Davis Cup clash with Hungary.