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With three big games left in what’s been an uneven round robin, Brad Gushue’s rink will need to summon its best curling as the pressure mounts at the Canadian trials. The reigning world champs believe they can do it. CBC | Sports News

Russian president Vladimir Putin says he will not stop the country’s athletes from competing at the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang. CBC | Sports News

PAUL POGBA is gutted to miss the Manchester derby – but insists United can still win it without him. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

LUKE SHAW will not be loaned or sold in the January transfer window because Jose Mourinho still believes he can become the long-term answer to Manchester United’s left back position. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Canadian curlers competing for the right to go the Olympics are just fine with the IOC’s suspension imposed on Russia for state-sponsored doping. CBC | Sports News

Canadian cross-country skier Devon Kershaw was floored by the International Olympic Committee’s crackdown on Russia because he had zero faith anything would happen. CBC | Sports News

ENGLAND slumped to a thumping 120 runs defeat in the second Test in Adelaide to leave themselves with a mountain to climb if they are to get anything from the Ashes series. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

ENGLAND captain Joe Root is confident that England can turn around a 2-0 Test deficit to win the Ashes. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

ANTONIO CONTE has defended midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko after his error cost Chelsea top spot in their Champions League group. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Hockey Canada officials believe national team members playing in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League will be allowed to perform at the 2018 Olympics, even if Russian parliament or the KHL attempts to prohibit all KHL players from participating for their respective countries at the Pyeongchang Games. CBC | Sports News