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Jones, Laing stumble in world mixed doubles semis

3 minute read Friday, Apr. 28, 2023

Jennifer Jones has fallen short in her bid for another curling world title.

The Winnipeg product and her husband, Brent Laing, lost 6-2 to an American duo early Friday in the semifinals of the 2023 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in South Korea.

Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin of the United States stole crucial single point in the first and sixth ends, and then a crushing two in the seventh to end Canada’s gold-medal hopes.

Jones — a two-time world champion and 2014 Olympic champion in women’s four-player curling — and Laing, who make their home in Horseshoe Valley, Ont., will take on Norway’s Martine Roenning and Mathias Braenden in the bronze-medal game (8 p.m. Friday CT).

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Jones, Laing on roll at mixed doubles worlds

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Jones, Laing on roll at mixed doubles worlds

Staff 2 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

The couple that plays together wins together.

Apparently, that’s the message delivered by Winnipeg product Jennifer Jones and her husband, Brent Laing, who are on a tremendous run at the 2023 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Gangneung South Korea.

The Canadian duo wasn’t at its best early today but still managed to eke out an 8-7 extra-end victory over a team from Hungary.

Jones and Laing own a 7-1 record, tied for top spot with Estonia.

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Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing on March 26 with their gold medals and the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship trophy in Sudbury, Ont. (The Canadian Press / Handout /Curling Canada, Duncan Bell)

Cameron forms new team with Grand Slam subs

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Cameron forms new team with Grand Slam subs

Taylor Allen 5 minute read Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2023

Kate Cameron was in a jam.

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An act of desperation has lead to Kate Cameron (above) and Taylor McDonald forming a new rink with Meghan Walter and Mackenzie Elias.

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Einarson attacked 0nline by angry trolls

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Einarson attacked 0nline by angry trolls

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It’s every athlete’s dream to one day represent their country on the world stage.

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Friday, Mar. 31, 2023

Kerri Einarson represented Canada at the World Women’s Curling Championship last week in Sandviken, Sweden, with teammates Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard and Briane Harris.

Terrick sisters rocking the house at national U21 women’s curling tourney

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Terrick sisters rocking the house at national U21 women’s curling tourney

Taylor Allen 4 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023

It doesn’t matter how small the town is. If you’re anywhere in Manitoba, chances are it has a curling club.

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Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023

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Bronze at best for Einarson

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Bronze at best for Einarson

Staff/CP 4 minute read Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023

The Kerri Einarson team could leave Sweden with a medal — but it won’t be the colour the Manitobans long to win.

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Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023

Einarson’s Gimli crew will play for bronze once more. (Jonas Ekstromer/TT via AP)

Gauthier taking slider and broom to Alberta’s Team Koe

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Gauthier taking slider and broom to Alberta’s Team Koe

Taylor Allen 3 minute read Friday, Mar. 24, 2023

One of Manitoba’s most promising young curlers will be teaming up with Alberta’s Kevin Koe next season.

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Friday, Mar. 24, 2023

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Jacques Gauthier will be teaming up with his cousin Tyler Tardi and curling legend Kevin Koe.

Team Einarson remains positive after shocking loss to Japan

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Team Einarson remains positive after shocking loss to Japan

Taylor Allen 4 minute read Thursday, Mar. 23, 2023

Team Canada was poised to break from the pack and take direct aim at the semifinals of the 2023 World Women’s Curling Championship.

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Thursday, Mar. 23, 2023

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Team Canada skip Kerri Einarson watches her rock as Briane Harris and Shannon Birchard prepare to sweep Thursday at the World Women’s Curling Championship in Sandviken, Sweden.

Team Canada has playoffs in sight

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Team Canada has playoffs in sight

Taylor Allen 4 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023

The expectations are sky high for Team Canada’s Kerri Einarson.

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Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023

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Team Canada’s Shannon Birchard shouts instructions to her teammates in a game against Germany on Wednesday at the World Women’s Curling Championship in Sandviken, Sweden.

Overton-Clapham in her element coaching Team USA in Sweden

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Overton-Clapham in her element coaching Team USA in Sweden

Taylor Allen 3 minute read Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023

She doesn’t wake up and immediately take the pledge of allegiance. The Stars and Stripes aren’t waving above her front yard. She hasn’t got plans to visit Mount Rushmore anytime soon.

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Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023

Much-decorated Canadian curler Cathy Overton-Clapham has added coaching Team USA to her resume. (Supplied)

Canada drops game to ‘beatable’ Swiss

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Canada drops game to ‘beatable’ Swiss

Taylor Allen 4 minute read Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023

It wasn’t the type of game you’d expect from arguably the two best teams in the world.

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Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2023

Jeffery Au / WCF

Team Canada skip Kerri Einarson watches as Briane Harris and Shannon Birchard sweep Tuesday during their match against Switzerland at the World Women’s Curling Championship in Sandviken Sweden.

Einarson’s Team Canada on a heater at World Women’s Curling Championship

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Einarson’s Team Canada on a heater at World Women’s Curling Championship

Taylor Allen 4 minute read Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

After a disappointing 8-7 loss to the United States on Sunday, Team Canada’s Kerri Einarson has bounced back in a big way.

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Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

Jefferey Au / WCF

Val Sweeting curled at 81 per cent in Monday’s victory over Scotland.

Dunstone optimistic after Brier loss

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Dunstone optimistic after Brier loss

Taylor Allen 4 minute read Monday, Mar. 13, 2023

Sunday was a roller-coaster of emotions for Matt Dunstone and Team Manitoba.

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Monday, Mar. 13, 2023

Frank Gunn / THE CANADIAN PRESS

Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone calls a sweep on a shot at the Brier on Sunday in London, Ont.

Team Einarson has unfinished business in Sweden

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Team Einarson has unfinished business in Sweden

Taylor Allen 6 minute read Friday, Mar. 10, 2023

Kerri Einarson’s four-time Canadian championship team is already cemented as one of the finest women’s crews in curling history.

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Friday, Mar. 10, 2023

DARRYL DYCK / CANADIAN PRESS FILES

Team Canada skip Kerri Einarson, from left to right, third Val Sweeting, second Shannon Birchard and lead Briane Harris are off to Sweden where they will vie for the World Women’s Curling Championship.

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The pre-worlds favourite is likely Switzerland’s Silvana Tirinzoni

Harnden making most of opportunity

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Harnden making most of opportunity

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Ryan Harnden is getting exactly what he signed up for.

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Thursday, Mar. 9, 2023

NICOLE OSBORNE / THE CANADIAN PRESS

Team Manitoba lead Ryan Harnden is taking part in his 14th Brier and first as a member of Team Manitoba.

From the pebble to the broadcast booth, Brier a family affair for the Gauthiers

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From the pebble to the broadcast booth, Brier a family affair for the Gauthiers

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Sports broadcasters are trained to call things down the middle and not have a rooting interest.

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Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023

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Cathy Gauthier (right) speaks with her son Jacques at the Brier.

Manitoba class of the Brier field

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Manitoba class of the Brier field

Taylor Allen 5 minute read Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2023

Matt Dunstone is proving why he’s ranked first in the country.

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Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2023

Geoff Robins /THE CANADIAN PRESS

Manitoba skip Matt Dunstone (left) and Wild Card No.2 third Derek Samagalski watch a shot Tuesday at the Brier in London, Ont.

Samagalski up to the challenge

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Samagalski up to the challenge

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Derek Samagalski is in unfamiliar territory.

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Monday, Mar. 6, 2023

Nicole Osborne / THE CANADIAN PRESS

Derek Samagalski says Team Carruthers is going to be fired up for its showdown with Team Dunstone at the Brier Tuesday.

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No matter what level, when a team wins a national championship, it creates a bond that can last a lifetime.

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Thistle Curling Club closing shop, moving in with Deer Lodge

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Thistle Curling Club closing shop, moving in with Deer Lodge

Tyler Searle 4 minute read Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023

After months of speculation and rumour among members, the Thistle Curling Club has confirmed it plans to sell its St. Matthews neighbourhood property and merge with the nearby Deer Lodge Curling Club.

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Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023

MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

It was announced Tuesday night that Thistle Curling Club will be sold and the organization will move its operations to the Deer Lodge Curling Club.

Hard-rocking Einarson squad arrives home as record-tying fourth-straight Canadian women’s curling champs

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Hard-rocking Einarson squad arrives home as record-tying fourth-straight Canadian women’s curling champs

Joshua Frey-Sam 4 minute read Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

Unlike a lot of regular folks, the sound of bagpipes never gets old for the best women curlers in the land.

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Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Shannon Birchard (left), Kerri Einarson, Briane Harris, alternate Krysten Karwacki, and Reid Carruthers stepped off the escalator at James Richardson International Airport Monday afternoon to a group of cheering family and friends.

Einarson leads Team Canada to fourth consecutive Scotties curling title

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Einarson leads Team Canada to fourth consecutive Scotties curling title

Taylor Allen 7 minute read Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Two legends from Manitoba, battling for not only the top prize in Canadian women’s curling, but also a place in the record books.

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Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS

Team Canada skip Kerri Einarson celebrates after defeating Manitoba during the final at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, in Kamloops, B.C., on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Jones rink hands Einarson’s Team Canada first loss of tournament

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Jones rink hands Einarson’s Team Canada first loss of tournament

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KAMLOOPS — Jennifer Jones has put herself in prime position to win the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for a record seventh time.

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Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones calls out to the sweepers while playing in the playoffs at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, in Kamloops, B.C., on Friday.

Jones adds to growing legend at Scotties

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Jones adds to growing legend at Scotties

Taylor Allen 4 minute read Friday, Feb. 24, 2023

KAMLOOPS — The legend of Jennifer Jones continues to grow.

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Friday, Feb. 24, 2023

DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS

Jennifer Jones becomes the first player in Scotties Tournament of Hearts history to reach 22 career playoff wins.

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