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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.

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TULSA, Okla. — Chris Johnston has recorded his best-ever finish in the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic. The Cavan, Ont., native was sixth overall Sunday, his first top-10 result over five appearances in pro bass fishing's premiere event.

ZABALLOS, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A British Columbia marine research group says a female killer whale died Saturday after being stranded in shallow water near the Village of Zeballos on the west side of Vancouver Island.

MIAMI — Canada's Leylah Fernandez fell 7-5, 6-4 to Jessica Pegula of the United States in third-round action at the Miami Open on Sunday. The Laval, Que., native committed four double faults, won 58.

BEAUPRÉ, Que. — Eliot Grondin wrapped up the 2023-24 season making history on Sunday. The Sainte-Marie, Que., native earned his second World Cup gold medal of the weekend and his first career Crystal Globe in men's snowboard cross action.

WINNIPEG — Nathaniel Dumoulin-Duguay doesn’t have any problem with football coaches yelling instructions or criticism.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Joni Jurmo to an entry-level contract in a deal announced Sunday. The Flames acquired the rights to the 21-year-old from Espoo, Finland, in a Jan.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Trea Turner and Alec Bohm drove in two early runs and the Philadelphia Phillies held on the rest of the way en route to a 2-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday in pre-season action.

WINNIPEG — Police in Winnipeg have made an arrest in a string of grocery store robberies where they allege the suspect stole large quantities of meat.