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STV News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- STV News
Scotland's curling world champions aiming for Olympic Gold in 2026
Scotland's newly crowned world champions in curling are now turning their attention towards winning gold at next year's Winter Olympics. Bruce Mouat and his team scooped the nation's sixth world title at the championships in Canada last month. They defeated Switzerland in the final match on April 6 with a 5-4 win in Saskatchewan to add World Championship glory to their hat-trick of wins in the first three Grand Slam of Curling events this season. Mouat and his teammates Grant Hardie, Bobby Lammie, and Hammy McMillan made history by becoming the first team to win the trophy after coming through the quarter-finals, while others went straight into the last four. Scotland beat reigning champions Sweden before overcoming hosts Canada in the semi-finals. And the skip is now looking to go one better than the silver medal they won in Beijing three years ago by going for gold in Italy. He said: 'We've been together for eight years. 'The first meetings that we had, we were planning on winning the Olympic gold together, so there's not much motivation needed. 'It was just that's what we're going to drive towards. And yeah, it's going to be a good build-up to it. And we're going to give it everything we've got.' Next year's Winter Olympics get underway in Milan in just eight months with the opening ceremony scheduled for February 6, 2026. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Edinburgh Reporter
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Capital curling event returns after six years
Some 24 teams took to the ice at Curl Edinburgh to contest the Edinburgh International Curlers Gathering The competition returned after a gap of six years and the demand for places from international teams was high, with eight teams from North America, nine from Europe and seven from Scotland. After the initial phase of 3×6 end games teams were ranked 1 to 24 and redrawn into six new divisions, for three more six-end games. On the concluding day each division was undecided until all games were played. Each of the six division winners were presented with crystal glasses, etched with the competition name and year as a momento plus extra prizes. The tradition of presenting a friendship quaich to one team was continued in memory of Penicuik CC member Ronnie Hope who passed away on 2022, and was a great supporter of the Gathering and a friend to many of the competing teams. Team Game of Stones carried Capital hopes and finished runners-up The new Gathering Quaich went across the Atlantic with winners Denver The Friendship Quaich in memory of Penicuik curler Ronnie Hope was awarded to Czechia rink Curling Brno Legia The Czechia team Curling Brno Legia were presented with the quaich. Team Denver from USA was the overall winner, topping Division One. They were presented with the new Gathering Quaich, which will be engraved with their team name. They received engraved mini curling stones, engraved glasses, plus a selection of Moonwake Beer from the sponsors. The Edinburgh team, Game of Stones, finished in second place and also received Moonwake Beer. The event also proved a major social occasion with a dinner and ceilidh held in the Watsonian pavilion at Myreside during which auction lots included a jacket and broom from Bruce Mouat donated before flying out to Canada where and his rink excelled by winning the world championship. All told £700 was raised and will go to hosting future gatherings along with a further £1043 from various sources. Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scottish drinks brand scores new deal with world curling champions
Scotland's curling stars have signed a new sponsorship deal with the country's only Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand, Magnum, after winning their second world title at the men's championships in Canada earlier this month. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Team Mouat are now Magnum's official ambassadors for 2025, helping to represent and boost the brand on the world stage. Led by Edinburgh-born skipper, Bruce Mouat, the team of four men from Edinburgh, Stranraer and Dumfries are now sweeping into action for a range of promotional activities, special guest appearances, and tasting events across Scotland and in Canada. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Magnum, which is crafted and bottled at a dedicated global production centre in Fife, will also be sponsoring Team Mouat's official match kit this year, which they'll be proudly wearing at the grand slam of Curling events in Canada and America, plus others across Europe. Team Mouat celebrating their world championship win in Canada Team Mouat has continued its winning streak at the recent Players' Championship Grand Slam in Canada, making it their fourth slam win of the season and tenth win overall. This is the first and only time this has ever been achieved on the circuit in a single season. Team Mouat have also clinched a spot for TeamGB at next year's Winter Olympics, Milano Cortina 2026. They are hoping to be announced as the team representing Great Britain later this year. Commenting on the new sponsorship deal with Magnum, Team Mouat Skipper, Bruce Mouat, said: 'We can't wait to hit the road with Magnum as part of its new campaign for 2025. Magnum is a great Scottish brand, but one of its biggest export markets is Canada, so it's the perfect fit for us after our latest world championship win in Canada. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'As well as promoting Magnum this year, we'll be helping to raise the profile of curling and encouraging people to give it a go for themselves. 'We travel to Canada for four or five months of the year, so we get to share the love for our sport, and we get to promote Scotland's only Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand. Lots of people come up to us and tell us how much they love the drink. We love to hear from the fans of curling, as well as the fans of Magnum.' Magnum's provenance and credentials allowed the brand to gain market momentum and secure its position as the only scotch malt whisky cream liqueur available in Canada in under a year. Since its launch in Canada in 2018, Magnum has quickly established itself in over 500 outlets across the country, including the seven provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Quebec, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ontario is one of the world's largest cream liqueur markets and has a significant Scots influence, with around 18 per cent of Ontarians claiming Scots heritage. In 2024, Magnum expanded its Canadian operation with the appointment of Charton Hobbs as its single national agency representative partner. The agency is one of Canada's leading premium alcohol beverage organisations, recognised for long term focussed brand building initiatives. Charton Hobbs' extensive national infrastructure and unrivalled ability to execute brand support programmes is expected to drive Magnum's availability and volume in Canada throughout 2025, with around 30,000 litres expected to be shipped from Scotland. Holding leadership positions in multiple provincial markets, family-owned Charton Hobbs is also celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. Edinburgh-based Hemisphere Brands is the global brand agent for Magnum and manages the brand from production planning through to the strategy for market entry, as well as executing the sales, marketing and global distribution plan. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lee Schofield, Director for Magnum, said: 'We're extremely proud to be supporting Team Mouat as our nation's curling world champions. We think they're the perfect ambassadors to represent the Magnum brand and curling on the world stage. 'Scotland and Canada share a passion for curling, single malt Scotch whisky and cream liqueurs, as well as Canadian-Scots heritage, so we jumped at the chance to bring these two great nations closer together following Team Mouat's latest success in Canada.' Lee added: 'With our new dedicated global production centre right here in Scotland, engineered solely for Magnum, we're able to scale up as required. Our strategy is to continue growing the Magnum brand globally significant 'cream' liqueur category markets, including the UK, Canada, the United States and South Africa. 'With ongoing support from our national agency representative partner in Canada, we have our sights set on driving Magnum's availability and volume throughout the country this year. We're hoping to ship around 30,000 litres of Magnum from Scotland to Canada.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Magnum is a fusion of single malt Scotch whisky and cream. Smooth, creamy caramel notes play off single malt Speyside whisky for a balanced taste with a warming ginger afterglow. Its superior ingredients and contemporary design set it apart from traditional liqueurs. Magnum is also an industry pioneer when it comes to its packaging. It's contained in a unique, stainless steel flask, which is designed to be reusable and recyclable. It also keeps the liqueur chilled at the optimum temperature, without the need for ice. For more information about Magnum, go to and follow on Instagram and Facebook
San Francisco Chronicle
24-04-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
New pro curling league scheduled to start in 2026 with hopes of prolonging the Olympic spotlight
Curling is getting its first professional league, stocked with past and future Olympians competing in a six-week, six-team season touring internationally starting next April in the aftermath of the Milan-Cortina Olympics. The Curling Group, which owns the Grand Slam of Curling event series, announced the creation of Rock League on Thursday. The six-week circuit will include stops in Canada, the United States and Europe, where six teams of five men and five women each will play a variety of formats to be determined. 'As an athlete, I could have only dreamed about being able to participate in a professional curling league,' said Jennifer Jones, a 2014 Olympic gold medalist who is an adviser to the league. 'Now, having the opportunity to help make that dream a reality for the next generation of curlers is a true honor – and it's what inspires us every day as we work to build this league.' There will be two teams apiece from Canada and Europe, one from the United States and one from Asia. Among the athletes signed up as captains are Olympic medalists Bruce Mouat of Scotland, Brad Jacobs of Canada and Chinami Yoshida of Japan. Korey Dropkin, a world mixed doubles champion who would represent the U.S. at the 2026 Games, will captain the American team. Canadian Rachel Homan and Alina Paetz of Switzerland, both two-time Olympians, are the other captains. John Morris, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and adviser to the league, said the captains were chosen based on leadership, ability to work with teammates and curling skill. 'Our goal is to create a one-of-a-kind experience that brings out the very best of curling – where longtime rivals might end up as teammates, and rising stars have the chance to cement their legacy as professional athletes,' he said. ___
Toronto Sun
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
The Curling Group plans to launch professional curling league next spring
Published Apr 24, 2025 • 3 minute read Scotland skip Bruce Mouat sweeps a stone as Canada's Brad Jacobs, Marc Kennedy and Ben Hebert look on at the BKT World Men's Curling Championship in Moose Jaw, Sask., on Monday, March 31, 2025. Photo by Chris Young / The Canadian Press The owners of the Grand Slam of Curling series are planning to introduce a professional curling league next season. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Curling Group said Thursday that the 'Rock League' will debut in April 2026. The league will feature six global franchise teams competing in a multi-format six-week season. 'Rock League is a reflection of The Curling Group's vision to professionalize and evolve the sport of curling, uniting fans and athletes from around the world,' chief executive officer Nic Sulsky said in a statement. 'We're building a global stage where elite play and passion for the sport collide. 'Today's announcement is just the beginning with many more details to come, as we work to build a premium experience that will elevate the game for all.' Specifics on player earnings, broadcast plans and event formats were not released. Details on the financial investment and cash structure were also not included. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The release did say that teams will be organized by region, with two each from Canada and Europe, and one each from the Asia-Pacific region and the United States. There was no word on host cities but events are planned for Canada, the U.S., and Europe. Each team will include five men and five women. Captains include Canada's Rachel Homan and Brad Jacobs, Scotland's Bruce Mouat, Switzerland's Alina Paetz, American Korey Dropkin and Japan's Chinami Yoshida. Additional athletes and team names were expected to be announced later this year. The Curling Group said it will be the initial owner of each franchise. Six-time Brier champion Brad Gushue said he was approached about participating but didn't feel ready to commit, adding he felt 'there's still some questions and some uncertainty there.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I'm hopeful that it works but I'm certainly interested to see how it's going to be marketed, how it's going to showcased,' he said from St. John's, N.L. 'I think from my standpoint, I think an important aspect is we still want the sport to be the sport. That's why people love it. I think the packaging around the sport can certainly change, but hopefully the on-ice product isn't changed too much. 'Obviously every sport needs to evolve and adjust. But we get great viewing audiences for a reason. I think it's because people enjoy the game.' World Curling Hall of Famer Warren Hansen, a former Curling Canada event operations director, said the news left him with more questions than answers. 'There's not too many details there,' he said from Vancouver. 'I'm not sure exactly what the gameplan is. I'm curious to know more. And I guess the big thing would be what I would think is going to be enormous financial backing that's going to required to get something like that off the ground.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Elite curlers generate income from team sponsorships and event earnings, but many also juggle regular jobs with their athletic pursuits. Curling greats John Morris and Jennifer Jones will serve as strategic advisers for the new league and help with the creation and selection of the teams and formats. 'As we continue building out the teams in the months ahead, our goal is to create a one-of-a-kind experience that brings out the very best of curling — where longtime rivals might end up as teammates, and rising stars have the chance to cement their legacy as professional athletes,' Morris said in a statement. The new league would start at the end of the traditional season for the next campaign. Several events have unusual dates given that the 2025-26 season includes the Winter Olympics on its calendar in February. The final stop on the five-event Grand Slam schedule, the Jan. 6-11 AMJ Players' Championship, is being held four months earlier than normal. That competition has been moved from its longtime home in Toronto to Steinbach, Man. The Canadian women's curling championship will conclude the week before the Games while the Montana's Brier will begin the week after. The women's world championships are set for mid-March and the men's playdowns will wrap up on April 5. Toronto & GTA Toronto Raptors Toronto Maple Leafs Federal Elections Ontario
