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Koe dropped second Jacques Gauthier on the eve of the event Alberta-Koe skip Kevin Koe delivers a rock while playing Nunavut during the Brier, in Regina, Thursday, March 7, 2024. Photo by DARRYL DYCK /THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Kevin Koe will skip a three-man curling team for now. The four-time Canadian and two-time men’s … Read more

The PointsBet Invitational unofficially kicks off the Canadian curling season Team Wood skip Gabrielle Wood, left, directs her teammates as Team Homan skip Rachel Homan looks on during curling action at the PointsBet Invitational in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh CALGARY — Gabby Wood says her curling team is ready … Read more

(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) 1 Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 8-8 (.500); season 27-21 (.563). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 6-10 (.375); … Read more

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts as he singles during the sixth inning against the Padres at Dodger Stadium Wednesday. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press) 1 A night earlier, he was stranded in the on-deck circle by an astounding triple play that pushed the Dodgers’ division title hopes to the brink. On a raucous Wednesday … Read more

After his performance against the 49ers, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is now eighth in NFL history in fourth-quarter comebacks. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) If he wins another Super Bowl, Matthew Stafford will boost résumé material that could lead to his eventual election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In the meantime, the … Read more

Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth is tackled by Chargers Alohi Gilman (32) and Derwin James Jr. (Matt Freed / Associated Press) It’s more than just the playmaking, the positional versatility and the hard tackles. With star safety Derwin James Jr. suspended for one week, the Chargers are missing a vocal leader whose wide, bejeweled smile … Read more

UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic has embraced major offseason changes to the Bruins’ roster. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press) The text message said a lot more than the seven words on Mick Cronin’s phone. “Coach,” the message from UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic read, “that’s a great get for us.” Stefanovic was referring to the Bruins’ addition … Read more

Derrick Rose is calling it a career after 15 NBA seasons. The former Knicks point guard announced his retirement in on Instagram Thursday, posting a photo of him holding a newspaper, which included a love letter to basketball. “The next chapter is about chasing my dreams and sharing my growth,” Rose told The Athletic. View … Read more

Nicolas Jackson can become one of the world’s best striker’s, claims Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (PA) Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has backed Nicolas Jackson to turn into a £150 million player for Chelsea. The 23-year-old joined Chelsea in a £32m deal from Villarreal last year and has scored 21 goals in 50 appearances since his move to … Read more

Jamie Carragher had backed Man City to win the Premier League but that was before Rodri’s injury (Photo: YouTube/Gettty) Jamie Carragher is no longer backing Manchester City to definitely win the Premier League title following Rodri’s season-ending injury. The Ballon d’Or frontrunner hobbled off the pitch during the 2-2 draw with title rivals Arsenal last … Read more