The Globe and Mail - Bob Weeks Columns

Rest of world catching up to Canada

Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:00 EDT

Taking a break from practice in Edmonton this week, Kevin Martin admitted he didn't watch the final in last week's world women's curling championship. For the first time, a team from outside North America or Europe won the title as China's Bingyu Wang led her team to top spot.

Changes afoot for the Brier

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00 EDT

While they're not going to do away with the bagpipes or get rid of the Purple Heart, there's a chance big changes could be coming to the Tim Hortons Brier.

Changes afoot for the Brier

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:49 EDT

Fewer ends, more teams part of plans discussed for sprucing up hallowed tourney

Battle of the titans is only on the ice

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 00:00 EST

As rivalries go, this one has all the intensity of a box of kittens. The two best curling teams in the world love nothing more than to beat the other. But they also like to sit around, talk curling and drink beer together. Players on the two teams have even been known to go out to dinner and share photos of kids. It's more fraternity than animosity. Imagine the Leafs and Canadiens going out to karaoke together and you get the idea.

Familiar foes

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 21:23 EST

Glenn Howard and Kevin Martin will slap backs again this week as the two battle it out at the Brier

Big names highlight Scotties field

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:38 EST

As the world's top-ranked woman skip, Jennifer Jones has gone from just another citizen of Winnipeg to a celebrity

Should Canada's curlers be picked earlier?

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00 EST

On Feb. 28, the United States will determine its men's and women's curling teams for the 2010 Olympics at play downs in Broomfield, Colo. That's a full nine months and 13 days before Canada's representatives will be known.

Should Canada's curlers be picked earlier?

Sun, 8 Feb 2009 22:22 EST

Qualifying championship in December will mean athletes are last additions to Olympic team

Jones in tough in battle of sexes

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00 EST

Tonight, Jennifer Jones and her world championship team from Winnipeg will attempt to do what few men's rinks have done this season - stop Glenn Howard. And if she somehow accomplishes that, her reward would be another game, against either Randy Ferbey or Kevin Martin.