HearingLife Canadian Open Day 4 Takeaways: Gushue Wins Playoff Spot

by Javier Moreno - Sports Editor
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There will be at least one more match in Brad Gushue‘s Grand Slam of Curling career.

The 14-time GSOC champion will be playing for a title at the HearingLife Canadian Open in Saskatoon, Sask.

On Friday, Gushue narrowly edged out fellow Canadian Matt Dunstone with a 5-4 shootout win, improving his record to 3-1 on the week.

On the Women’s side Korea’s Team Seung-youn Ha defeated Switzerland’s Team Xenia Schwaller 7-4 and earned the No. 1 seed heading into the playoffs.

Draw 13

Shuster 7, Retornaz 2
Casper 8, Kleiter 7 (SO)
Wang 6, Kitazawa 5
Fujisawa 8, Kang 5

Draw 14

Gushue 5, Dunstone 4 (SO)
Whyte 5, Hoesli 3
Constantini 8, Kim 7
Tirinzoni 6, Morrison 4

Draw 15

Jacobs 9, Muskatewitz 2
Y. Schwaller 8,Edin 1
Einarson 8,Homan 0
Hasselborg 6,Gim 3

Draw 16

Epping 7,McEwen 6 (SO)
Mouat 7,Waddell 4
Ha 7,X. Schwaller 4
Tabata 5, Yoshimura 4

There will be multiple tiebreakers needed to determine the playoff field.

For the women’s side Japan’s Team Sayaka Yoshimura will face Sweden’s Team Anna Hasselborg and Japan’s team Miku Tabata will take on Korea’s team bo-bae Kang.

While on the men’s side italy’s Team Joel Retornaz will face off against Scotland’s Team Kyle Waddell.

Playing Homan can be a scary sight for any curler, but especially for her fellow Canadians.

Coming into her match against Canadian kerri Einarson, Homan had built up a record of 88-3 vs. Canadian opponents dating back to the start of the 2023-24 season. The good news for Einarson? She was responsible for two of those three losses.

Homan grabbed the hammer with a perfect draw to the button from Tracy Fleury, and just like her match on Thursday against Eun-jun Kim, she played the first end clean to have an open hit for a blank with her last rock. Homan did this by design in both games so she could set herself up to score in even ends and control the game.

It was an open hit so routine for Homan that many probably got up to grab a snack assuming the score would be 0-0 in the second end when they returned.

2025 World Athletics Cross Country Championships: Schedule, How to Watch, and What to Expect

The 2025 World Athletics Cross Country Championships are set to take place in Tallahassee, Florida, marking the first time the United States has hosted the event. This prestigious competition will showcase the world’s best cross country runners, battling it out for individual and team titles. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the schedule, how to watch, and what you need to know about the championships.

Event Details

location: Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Date: March 29, 2025
Host: World Athletics and USA Track & Field (USATF)

Schedule & viewing Times

The championships will feature a range of races, including senior, junior, and mixed-gender relays. Here’s a breakdown of the schedule, converted to both Eastern Time (ET) and Pacific Time (PT):

* Senior Women’s Race: 11:20 a.m. ET / 8:20 a.m. PT
* Senior Men’s Race: 12:40 p.m. ET / 9:40 a.m. PT
* Junior Women’s Race: 9:00 a.m. ET / 6:00 a.m. PT
* Junior Men’s Race: 9:45 a.m. ET / 6:45 a.m.PT
* Mixed Relay: 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT

https://worldathletics.org/stats-zone/cross-country/world-athletics-cross-country-champs-tallahassee-2025

How to Watch

Fans can follow the action through various platforms:

* World Athletics Website: Live results and updates will be available on the official World Athletics website. https://worldathletics.org/

* Peacock: NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, will provide live coverage of the event in the United States. https://www.peacocktv.com/

* USATF.TV: USA Track & Field’s streaming platform will also offer coverage. https://www.usatf.tv/

* NBC: Select coverage will also be broadcast on NBC. Check local listings for specific times.

What to Expect

The 2025 World Athletics Cross Country Championships promise thrilling competition. Here are some key things to watch for:

* Challenging Course: The Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee is known for its demanding terrain, featuring rolling hills, sand traps, and wooded sections. This will test the endurance and technical skills of the athletes.
* Strong Competition: Expect fierce competition from established cross country powerhouses like Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda, as well as rising stars from other nations.
* Home Advantage: The U.S.team will be looking to capitalize on home-field advantage and secure strong results.
* Mixed Relay Debut: The mixed relay event is a relatively new addition to the World Athletics Cross Country Championships, adding an exciting team dynamic to the competition.

Key Takeaways

* The 2025 World Athletics Cross Country Championships will be held in Tallahassee, Florida on March 29, 2025.
* The event will be streamed live on Peacock and USATF.TV, with select coverage on NBC.
* The challenging course and strong international field promise a thrilling competition.

The 2025 World Athletics Cross Country Championships are poised to be a landmark event for the sport, bringing world-class competition to the United States for the first time. With a challenging course and a global field of talented athletes, the championships are sure to deliver memorable moments for fans around the world. looking ahead, the success of this event could pave the way for more major athletics competitions to be held in the U.S., further growing the sport’s popularity.

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