Team Homan one win from playoffs in women’s curling

Rachel Homan and Team Canada, seemingly in danger of missing the playoffs four days ago, are suddenly one win away from the semifinals in women’s curling at Milano Cortina 2026.

A hard-fought 8-7 extra-end win over Stefania Constantini of Italy (2-6) Wednesday evening improved Canada’s record to 5-3. That put them into a three-way tie for third place with Tabitha Peterson of the United States and Gim Eun-ji of Korea.

It took a last-rock draw by Homan, a great line call by Tracy Fleury...