All 12 teams will be participating in the Dec

OTTAWA -- The Canadian Curling Association has unveiled the 12 rinks that will be part of the organizations National Team Program for the 2014-15 season. The six mens teams are skipped by Olympic champion Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Mike McEwen of Winnipeg, John Morris of Calgary, Brad Gushue of St. Johns, Kevin Koe of Calgary and Glenn Howard of Penetanguishene, Ont. The six womens teams are skipped by Olympic champion Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg, Rachel Homan of Ottawa, Stefanie Lawton of Saskatoon, Val Sweeting of Edmonton, Sherry Middaugh of Coldwater, Ont., Heather Nedohin of Sherwood Park, Alta. The teams qualified for the National Team Program (NTP) based on their standings on the Order of Merit following last season. The depth of curling talent in our country is amazing, and the international results continue to prove that, CCA chief executive officer Greg Stremlaw said Thursday in a release. We were the only country in the world to have no team finish outside of the top six in traditional four-player world and Olympic championship events last season, and the National Team Program has played a significant role in those ongoing successes. As part of the NTP, the teams will have funding to cover some competition and training costs. They will also be able to access high-performance resources in the areas of sports science, sports medicine and coaching from either inside or outside of the CCA. As always, the objective of the National Team Program is to achieve podium results at international competitions, and were excited about the potential of the group of athletes that is part of the NTP for the 2014-15 season to continue to maintain those high expectations, said CCA high-performance director Gerry Peckham. Thanks to this program, these teams, based on their proven performance levels, will be given every competitive advantage possible to keep Canada contending for international medals. All 12 teams will be participating in the Dec. 3-7 Canada Cup of Curling at Encana Arena in Camrose, Alta. Its the opening event of the CCAs Season of Champions. Ben Heller Yankees Jersey . - Kobe Bryant and LeBron James traded hugs, big shots and verbal jabs all night with warmth and humour. Joe Torre Yankees Jersey . "First, I would like to offer my deepest and sincerest apologies for any harm I have inflicted on University of Missouri defensive lineman, Michael Sam," the statement read. https://www.cheapyankees.com/ . -- Josh MacDonalds second goal of the game kept his team alive as the Peterborough Petes edged the host Kingston Frontencas 6-5 in overtime on Friday in Ontario Hockey League playoff action. 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Valtterri Bottas of Williams was fifth behind Rosberg, and Jenson Button in the second McLaren completed the top six.The Marussia team ran only one car in respect to Bianchi, who remained in critical condition with severe head injuries after crashing into a mobile crane at the Japanese GP last Sunday.Marussia president Graeme Lowdown said it was a difficult decision to run only one car, especially since the team was ninth in the constructors standings.We are largely in that position because of Jules, and as a racing driver hed want us racing, Lowdon said.Hamiltons fastest lap of 1 minute, 39.630 seconds on the Sochi Autodrom, built around the Olympic Park that was used for the Winter Games in February, was an improvement of nearly three seconds from his morning run on the unfamiliar circuit making its debut on the F1 calendar. He was nearly a second ahead of Magnussen.I like the new circuit. Its got really good grip and great corners, with a lot at medium speed, Hamilton said. Its good fun. The car has been feeling really good today.Mercedes can clinch its first constructors title with a victory in Sundays race.ddddddddddddHamilton leads Rosberg by 10 points in the drivers standings.Hamiltons promising practice time makes him a clear favourite to win his ninth race of the season and close in on the title, with three races remaining after Sundays contest.Hamilton was .864 seconds ahead of Magnussen. Alonso was .874 seconds behind and Rosberg was .912 adrift.Bianchis father, Philippe, told the newspaper Nice Matin that Jules is fighting as he always did, the same way as if he was racing. He is strong.With the French drivers car in the garage in pit lane, Marussias other driver, Max Chilton, placed next-to-last.It is going to be a very emotional weekend for the whole team, but we will try to get through it and keep praying for Jules, Chilton said.Alonsos car bore a sign saying Forza Jules (Go Jules), while other drivers had a sticker on their helmets saying in French, Tous avec Jules (Everybody with Jules).Sebastian Vettel, who was ninth in practice, said getting back to driving does and doesnt help dealing with Bianchis situation.It helps to get your head elsewhere and focus on the day job ... it keeps you occupied. But on the other hand, its only been a couple of days, so its quite fresh and difficult, Vettel said.Vettels Red Bull teammate, Daniel Ricciardo, the only driver with a realistic chance of challenging the Mercedes pair for the title, finished 12th after his car stopped on the track, producing a red flag late in the session. ' ' '