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Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi says a group of private citizens is preparing a serious bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games and he is open to the idea but unsure there would be any financial backing available from the city.

The WNBA and its union announced a tentative eight-year labour deal Tuesday that will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 US while the average annual compensation for players will surpass six figures for the first time.

The head of Curling Canada is bullish about its financial position. There's enough money to both tend to the sport's grassroots and significantly enlarge the prize pot of major events, says chief executive officer Kathy Henderson.