Kevin Martin captured the gold medal, going undefeated throughout the competition.

Curling · Winter Games

Martin’s rink captures curling gold, defeating Norway 6-3

Posted 28 February 2010 by John Matheson

  The second time was the charm for Kevin Martin. In his second Olympics appearance, one of the most decorated Canadian curlers was able to add the only thing missing from his curling resume, a gold medal.  Martin and Canada defeated Norway 6-3 to capture Canada’s second straight men’s curling gold medal, following Brad Gushue’s win in 2006 [...] Continue Reading

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Curling · Winter Games

Veteran Stockli leads Switzerland to curling bronze

Posted 28 February 2010 by John Matheson

When the pressure was on, the experienced skip came through. Switzerland defeated Sweden 5-4 to capture the bronze medal after veteran skip Ralph Stockli was forced to draw to the four-foot to score two points for the win in the final end. The veteran Swiss team of Stockli, third Jan Hauser, second Markus Eggler, and lead Simon Strubin played [...] Continue Reading

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Canada's Cheryl Bernard will settle for silver in women's curling at the Vancouver Olympics.

Curling · Winter Games

Sweden’s Norberg sweeps her way to second straight curling gold

Posted 26 February 2010 by Chris G. Ballard

Sweden’s Anette Norberg has cemented her place in curling history. Norberg clinched her second straight Olympic gold medal, defending her title against Canada’s Cheryl Bernard 7-6 in extra ends at the Vancouver Olympic Centre on Friday afternoon. Team Sweden, consisting of skip Norberg, third Eva Lund, second Cathrine Lindahl lead Anna Le Moine and alternate Kasja Bergstroem, [...] Continue Reading

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Curling · Winter Games

China thumps Switzerland to win bronze

Posted 26 February 2010 by Amit Mann

In their first Olympic games, China’s women’s curling team has impressed by picking up a bronze medal as they defeated Switzerland 12-6 at the Vancouver Olympic Centre on Friday. Two-time Olympic silver medalist Mirjam Ott conceded defeat after shooting a blank in the eighth end compared to China’s four. China started the game strong scoring five in [...] Continue Reading

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Curling · Hockey · Winter Games

Day 15 preview: Canada/Slovakia semi, Bernard in curling final

Posted 25 February 2010 by John Matheson

Men’s hockey will be the focus for Canadians on Friday when Team Canada plays Slovakia in semifinal action. Canada will be looking to hold on to the momentum gained from a dominating 7-3 win over the Russians and Alexander Ovechkin.  Slovakia upset Sweden in the last quarterfinal Wednesday, and netminder Jaroslav Halak will be the key [...] Continue Reading

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Canada skip Kevin Martin looks poised to take home a gold medal after defeating Sweden 6-3 on Thursday

Curling · Winter Games

Martin’s experience prevails in men’s semifinal curling

Posted 25 February 2010 by Rod Perry

  It was a typical battle between youth and experience. Fresh off a huge upset against reigning world champion David Murdoch of Great Britain, team Sweden skip Niklas Edin tried to give Kevin Martin and his rink all they could handle, but came up short as the Canadians defeated the Swedes 6-3 in semifinal action on Thursday. The [...] Continue Reading

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Curling · Winter Games

Norway survives a scare against Switzerland in men’s semifinal curling

Posted 25 February 2010 by Rod Perry

 Team Norway skip Thomas Ulsrud survived a close match to defeat team Switzerland skip Ralph Stockli 7-5 in semifinal action on Thursday at the Vancouver Olympic  Centre. With the win, Norway will go on to face Canada in the finals on Friday, while Switzerland will face team Sweden.  The Norwegians had the hammer in the second end, [...] Continue Reading

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Curling · Winter Games

Sweden steamrolls China in women’s curling semifinal

Posted 25 February 2010 by Rod Perry

 Sweden skip Anette Norberg forced team China skip Wang Bingyu to concede after the ninth end, defeating the Chinese 9-4 in semifinal action of women’s curling on Thursday at the Vancouver Olympic Centre. The rematch of the 2009 World Championship was really no contest for the defending gold medallists from Turin 2006, who are now assured [...] Continue Reading

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Canada skip Cheryl Bernard overcame a head cold to beat Switzerland 6-5

Curling · Winter Games

Bernard squeaks by Ott in women’s curling semifinal

Posted 25 February 2010 by Rod Perry

  Not even a head cold could stop team Canada skip Cheryl Bernard. The 43-year-old’s rink came through in the clutch in another nail-biter to defeat Switzerland skip Mirjam Ott 6-5 in semifinal action of women’s curling at the Vancouver Olympic Centre on Thursday. The win assures the home nation of a medal, as they will face Anette [...] Continue Reading

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Canada skip Cheryl Bernard concluded round robin play with a 8-1 record after defeating Russia 7-3 Tuesday night.

Curling · Winter Games

Bernard, Canada beat Russia in final round robin match

Posted 24 February 2010 by John Matheson

Canada finished off the women’s curling round robin in style, defeating Russia 7-3 to move their record to 8-1. Team Canada skip Cheryl Bernard is playing exceptionally well heading into the semi-finals, shooting 93 per cent in the win. Continue Reading

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