Curling

ÖSTERSUND, Sweden — Kadriana Lott and Colton Lott kicked off their first world mixed doubles curling championship with a 7-2 win over New Zealand on Saturday. The husband-and-wife pair from Gimli, Man.

The so-called free agency period at the start of an Olympic quadrennial is typically the high-water mark for curling team adjustments and player movement.

WINNIPEG — Veteran skip Brad Jacobs's time as a free agent didn't last long. Jacobs is joining third Marc Kennedy, second Brett Gallant and lead Ben Hebert for next season — former teammates of Brendan Bottcher who are based in Alberta.

Glenn Howard announced his retirement from competitive curling on Tuesday, ending a career that included four world titles and four Canadian championships. The 61-year-old from Midland, Ont.

Veteran skip Brendan Bottcher is looking for teammates after parting ways with the crew he has led for the past two years.

TORONTO — Canada's Brad Gushue beat top-ranked Joel Retornaz of Italy 7-6 on Sunday to win the Princess Auto Players' Championship.

TORONTO — Brad Gushue has advanced to the championship final at the Grand Slam of Curling's season-ending Players' Championship. The St. John's, N.L.

TORONTO — Jennifer Jones was mid-answer in a post-game media interview Friday when her youngest daughter tugged at her leg and gave her a reminder of why her decision to retire was so difficult.

TORONTO — Rachel Homan remained perfect at the Grand Slam of Curling's season-ending Players' Championship with an 8-3 win over Jennifer Jones in Thursday’s evening draw.

TORONTO — Rachel Homan's Ottawa rink continued its run of exceptional play Wednesday with a 7-1 win over Sweden's Anna Hasselborg at the Grand Slam of Curling Players' Championship.