Brad Jacobs kept his championship hopes alive at the 2026 Montana’s Brier on Saturday while bringing an emotional end to one of Canadian curling’s most decorated careers. Jacobs defeated Newfoundland and Labrador’s Brad Gushue 7–5 in the Page 3-4 playoff game at the Mary Brown’s Centre, eliminating Gushue and sending Team Canada into the semifinal round of the national men’s curling championship. The loss marked the final competitive men’s game for Gushue, who had previously

Labrador Affairs Minister Lela Evans will take part in the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Labrador Winter Games this weekend in Happy Valley–Goose Bay. The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m. at the E.J. Broomfield Arena as the week-long sporting and cultural event gets underway. The Labrador Winter Games, often referred to as the “Olympics of the North,” run from March 8 to 14 and bring together hundreds of athletes, volunteers and spectators from communities across L

Here are some shots of the two Brads at the Brier from yesterday afternoon. Team Canada vs Team NL.

The results from the Brier Opening were as follows: NL (Young) 8 vs NU (Samagalski) 4 NL (Gushue) 10 vs QU (Menard) 2 ON (King)11  vs NS (Thompson) 4 PE (Smith) 3 vs CA (Jacobs) 8 The attendance was 6,121.

The City of St. John’s is advising residents and visitors to expect increased traffic downtown during the Montana’s Brier, running from Feb. 27 to March 8. Officials say lane reductions and a temporary pedestrian crossing will be in place on New Gower Street near the Mary Brown’s Centre at various times throughout the event to improve safety and access. The city is encouraging people to plan ahead, use public transit, taxis or ride-sharing, or arrive early as parking will be

Athletes across Newfoundland and Labrador can now apply for financial support through the province’s 2026 Athletic Excellence Fund. The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation says provincial sport organizations are accepting applications for the program, which helps athletes offset costs related to training and competition. Funding is available through five streams: the Premier’s Athletic Awards, the Team Gushue Awards, the Michelle Healey Memorial Award, the Eli

The United States has beaten Canada by a score of 2 to 1 in men's hockey, capturing gold. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal off a Zach Werenski assist at 1:41 into OT. America scored once in the first period. Canada tied up the game in period two, while period three both teams remained scoreless. Canada took 42 shots on net to the Americans' 28.

Canada and the United States will renew one of hockey’s fiercest rivalries Sunday morning when they meet for the men’s gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The highly anticipated final will feature the Canada men's national ice hockey team against the United States men's national ice hockey team, with both sides entering the championship game after strong runs through the tournament. Canada advanced to the final after defeating Finland in the semifinal, whil

Canada is headed to the gold-medal game in men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics after rallying past Finland in the semifinal. The Canada men's national ice hockey team erased a two-goal deficit to defeat Finland 3-2 on Friday at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, securing a spot in the championship game. Goals from Sam Reinhart, Shea Theodore and Nathan MacKinnon powered the comeback as Canada pushed into the final of the Olympic tournament. Canada wi

Canada has captured the silver medal in women’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics after a 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in the gold medal game on Thursday in Milan, Italy. The United States scored the winner 4:07 into three-on-three overtime after the teams were tied late in regulation. Kristin O’Neill scored Canada’s only goal in the game, while goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens made several key stops during the contest. Canada had led 1-0 for much of the game after O’

Canada is heading to the semifinals in men’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics after a 4-3 overtime win over Czechia on Wednesday. Mitch Marner scored 1:22 into overtime to lift Canada to victory in the quarterfinal at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Marner beat Czech goaltender Lukáš Dostál with a backhand to complete the comeback. Canada forced extra time when Nick Suzuki tipped a point shot from Devon Toews past Dostál with 3:27 remaining in the third period. Macklin

Canada has won another ice hockey game. Canada beat Germany in the quarter-final this evening by a score of 5 to 1. In the first period, Canada secured two goals; in the second period, Canada scored again. By the third period, Canada scored twice more, and Germany scored once. The semifinals take place on Monday.

This evening, Team Canada dominated the Preliminaries in ice hockey, beating Switzerland by a score of 5 to 1. In Period 1, Canada scored two goals, and Switzerland got 1. In Period 2, Canada took another goal, and then two more in the third. Canada had 39 shots on goal, and Switzerland had 25. Canada currently has seven medals, they include three silver and four bronze, putting Canada in 17th place. Norway is the team with the most medals, coming in at 18, eight are gold, t

Karen Sheriffs has been appointed Chef de Mission for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at the 2027 Canada Winter Games. Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Minister Andrea Barbour said Sheriffs will lead Team NL alongside assistant chefs de mission Allison Sturge and Jamie Randell. The Chef Team, appointed by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is responsible for providing planning, leadership and operational support for Team NL. The group works in partne

Newfoundland and Labrador will host the 2026 Para Cup next fall, marking the return of the international para hockey tournament to the province for the first time since 2019. Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Paul Dinn made the announcement Monday on behalf of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Minister Andrea Barbour during a Hockey Canada event in Paradise. The provincial government, through the Celebrate NL program, is providing $30,000 to support the T

Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Paul Dinn will take part in a Hockey Canada announcement Monday on behalf of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Minister Andrea Barbour. The event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at the Paradise Double Ice Complex, 1 Sarah Davis Way, in Paradise. Dinn will be joined by Paradise Mayor Patrick Martin, along with para-athletes Liam Hickey and Gavin Baggs.

The Newfoundland Regiment will play tonight and Friday at the Mary Brown's Centre in St. John's when they go head-to-head against the Drummondville Voltigeurs. The game gets underway at 7:00 p.m. The team is currently third in the Eastern Conference. After those two games, their next game at the Mary Brown's Centre will be on February 11 when they face off against the Saint John Sea Dogs.

Sport Newfoundland and Labrador has opened nominations for its 2025 Annual Awards, recognizing outstanding athletic achievements and contributions from across the province. The annual program honours excellence in 15 categories, celebrating athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and organizations for their impact on sport in Newfoundland and Labrador. Sport NL said nominations must be submitted through Provincial Sport Organizations. Individuals wishing to put forward a nom

At the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown last night, the Newfoundland Regiment beat the Charlottetown Islanders by a score of 4 to 1. Dawson Sharkey, Justin Larose, Marek Danicek and Blake Pilgrim-Edwards all picked up goals for the Regiment, with Marcus Kearsey scoring the single goal for the Islanders. The next game is on Sunday, December 28, when the Regiment will face off against the Halifax Mooseheads at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax.