Jacobs beats Gushue to advance to Brier final against Dunstone

Alberta’s Brad Jacobs defeated Canada’s Brad Gushue 7-5 in semifinal play today at Prospera Place.

Jacobs won his lone Brier crown in 2013 while Dunstone is looking for 1st

Alberta-Jacobs skip Brad Jacobs delivers a rock while playing Canada during the semifinal at the Brier, in Kelowna, B.C., on Sunday. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press)

There will be a new champion at the Montana’s Brier this year in Kelowna, B.C.

Alberta’s Brad Jacobs defeated Canada’s Brad Gushue 7-5 in semifinal play today at Prospera Place.

Gushue had a chance to win with his final throw but his tap attempt was heavy.

The loss ended Gushue’s bid to win a record fourth straight Canadian men’s curling championship.

Jacobs will advance to the evening final against top-ranked Matt Dunstone of Manitoba.

Jacobs won his lone Brier crown in 2013 while Dunstone is looking to win it for the first time.

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