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Canada’s Kerri Einarson defeats United States 9-3 at world curling championship

Mar 24, 2022 | 12:39 PM

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Canada’s Kerri Einarson drew closer to a playoff berth in the women’s world curling championship with a 9-3 win over the United States on Thursday.

The host country improved to 7-2 with a game at night against South Korea (6-2).

Einarson stole four points over the first three ends and scored three in the fifth en route to the morning victory over the Americans, who conceded after eight ends.

The top six teams at the conclusion of the round robin Friday advance to playoffs with the top two seeds earning byes to Saturday’s semifinals.