Curling

SYDNEY, N.S. — Riding one of the strongest seasons in recent curling history, Canada skip Rachel Homan had every reason to be confident entering the final at the world women's curling championship.

SYDNEY, N.S. — Rachel Homan's season has been noteworthy for win streaks, dominant play and a surge to the top position in world rankings.

SYDNEY, N.S. — Former Team Homan member Joanne Courtney is enjoying the same big-game feelings from the broadcast booth that she did when she was a competitive curler. She stepped away from the sport two years ago to focus on her family and career.

SYDNEY, N.S. — The Canadian team's numbers speak for themselves at the world women's curling championship this week. A stellar 11-1 round-robin record. An overall shooting percentage of 88.4 per cent.

FREDERICTON — Kadriana and Colton Lott defeated Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres 7-5 on Friday to capture the gold medal at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship. The Winnipeg-based Lotts scored twice in the seventh end to take a 6-5 advantage.

FREDERICTON — The Canadian mixed doubles curling championship semifinal matchups are now set for Friday.

SYDNEY, N.S. — Shortly after completing a near-flawless game early in round-robin play at the world women's curling championship, Canada skip Rachel Homan returned to the ice for a late-night practice session.

SYDNEY, N.S. — Canada's team has embraced the grind of an unforgiving schedule at the world women's curling championship. The wins keep on coming no matter when the Ottawa-based foursome is playing.

FREDERICTON — The playoff picture became clear at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship Wednesday.

SYDNEY, N.S. — When coach Don Bartlett started working with Rachel Homan's team this season, he wanted the foursome to aim for a winning percentage of at least 80 per cent. Mission more than accomplished so far.