Edin captures seventh world title in close win over Gushue
Sweden's Niklas Edin wins his seventh world men's curling championship with a 6-5 victory over Canada's Brad Gushue in Schaffhausen. Edin seals the win with a last-shot draw in the final end while Gushue collects silver for the fourth time in six events.
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Jones to retire as Homan leads in Players' Championship
Jennifer Jones, retiring after a storied four player career, faces a final team event at the Princess Auto Players' Championship in Toronto's Mattamy Athletic Centre. Rachel Homan, chasing a historic .900 winning percentage, headlines a 12 team women's field while Jones's rink meets Sweden's Hasselborg in the round robin.
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Canada faces U S in SheBelieves Cup final amid solar eclipse
Canada trains early to avoid the eclipse ahead of the Colum bus final at Lower.com Field. Coach Bev Priestman notes the cultural moment as star captain Jessie Fleming watches with interest while the ninth ranked Canucks seek revenge after last month’s penalty shootout loss to the Americans.
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Blanco Dominates Opening Week as Astros Struggle Early
Ronel Blanco pitched Houston’s first no hitter of 2024 and reached a sixth inning before a hit, powering a bright start in an uneven run for the Astros. Houston, 3-7, battles injuries to Verlander and Urquidy while the bullpen posts a troubled 6.89 ERA and 0-5 record.
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DuPont Earns WHL Exceptional Status for 2025 Draft
Calgary defenceman Landon DuPont, 14, granted exceptional status by WHL, allowing draft eligibility May 9 and full-time play next season. He becomes ninth CHL and third defenceman to receive the designation, joining Bedard and others, as Edge School standout posted 62 points in 30 games.
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