CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Controversy is swirling in curling at the Winter Olympics. The Canadian men's and women's teams, as well as the British men's team, have been accused of the same infraction: double-touching the curling stone after it is released.
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Spectators trekking through heavy snow to the Cortina Olympic curling stadium were delighted to be greeted by a traditional Scottish bagpipe performance from a group of high sock-wearing,
Sweden skip Anna Hasselborg led her team to a dramatic gold medal victory at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday. Sweden defeated Switzerland 6-5 in a tense women’s curling final. The match ended with a precise last-stone shot that decided the title.
Team USA women’s curling secured a major win on Thursday, when they beat Switzerland 7-6. Their remarkable run in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games has been filled with impressive moments, including their first-ever win against Canada in an Olympic competition.
Team USA curler Korey Dropkin defends Canadian player Marc Kennedy amid allegations of an Olympic rule breach on the ice.
It wasn’t easy, but the U.S. women’s curling team became America’s first to advance to the Olympics medal round with an 11-end victory over Switzerland in Cortina D’Azzepa, Italy. Making history, especially in sports, is rarely easy.
A brewing controversy is arising in the Olympic curling competition, involving accusations of cheating, denials involving F-bombs and an international governing body having to explain why it effectively relies on the honor system at times.