Curling

KELOWNA, B.C. — Numerous blowout games. A 6-2 team missing the playoff cut. No tiebreakers. The 18-team format at the Montana's Brier has had its share of critics even though six strong teams made it to the playoff round at Prospera Place.

KELOWNA, B.C. — A new champion was set to be crowned at the Montana's Brier after Alberta's Brad Jacobs escaped with a 7-5 win over Canada's Brad Gushue in a stunning semifinal on Sunday afternoon at Prospera Place.

KELOWNA, B.C. — When veteran skip Brad Jacobs joined his new teammates last spring, one of their main goals was to make it to the last day of the Montana's Brier. Mission accomplished for the Alberta foursome.

STEVENSTON — Canada defeated Slovakia 4-2 to earn bronze at the world wheelchair curling championships on Saturday. The Canadians took a 1-0 edge in the second end before Slovakia tied it in the fourth. Canada, skipped by Gil Dash of Wolseley, Sask.

KELOWNA, B.C. — The path to a Montana's Brier title remains long for Alberta's Brad Jacobs after he split a pair of qualifier games Friday while back-to-back losses ended Mike McEwen's brief playoff run.

STEVENSTON — Canada will play for bronze at the world wheelchair curling championship after losing 5-4 to China in Friday's semifinals. China raced out to a 4-1 lead after four ends.

KELOWNA, B.C. — An off-day for Reid Carruthers at the Montana's Brier became much busier on Thursday night.

STEVENSTON — Canada advanced to the playoffs at the word wheelchair curling championship with a 9-3 win over Italy in its final round-robin game Thursday. The Canadian squad skipped by Gil Dash of Wolseley, Sask.

KELOWNA, B.C. — Many athletes at the Montana's Brier will try to limit the distractions once play begins by turning their phones off, avoiding social media use and minimizing their online activity. Not Newfoundland and Labrador skip Ty Dilello.

KELOWNA, B.C. — Three-time defending champion Brad Gushue is picking up where he left off at the Montana's Brier. His St. John's, N.L.