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A one-and-a-half-year-old in a tiny Swiss jersey grabbed a curling broom and marched down the ice after his parents won their Olympic debut, melting hearts worldwide. The unplanned moment turned River Schwaller into an overnight sensation known as "the curling baby."
American curlers Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse brought home silver from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, making history as the first US team to medal in mixed doubles curling. Thiesse also became the first American woman to win an Olympic curling medal.
A charity curling tournament in Duluth raised nearly $170,000 to fight childhood hunger, then received a stunning $300,000 surprise donation that brought the total to $470,000. The event honors a late curling champion who believed in choosing joy even during his battle with brain cancer.
Bruce Mouat's Team GB battled Canada in an intense Olympic curling final, earning a hard-fought silver medal in a rematch of the 2014 showdown. The 9-6 finish showcased elite sportsmanship and the highest level of curling competition the world has to offer.
After 28 years of Olympic matchups, the U.S. women's curling team finally defeated Canada with a 9-8 victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The win was especially sweet against Team Homan, considered the best curling team in the world.
The U.S. women's curling team just pulled off something that's never happened before at the Olympics. They defeated perennial powerhouse Canada 9-8, breaking a streak that's lasted since curling joined the Winter Games in 1998.
For the first time in Olympic history, an American team stood on the podium for mixed doubles curling, taking home silver at the Winter Games. The duo featuring a Massachusetts native proves the U.S. is making its mark in curling's fastest-growing event.
In a nail-biting extra end finish, China's Wang Meng and Yang Jinqiao made history by winning the first-ever Paralympic mixed doubles curling gold medal at Milano Cortina 2026. The dramatic 9-7 victory over South Korea capped off four years of dedication and marked another milestone for China's wheelchair curling dynasty.
With the 2026 Winter Olympics approaching, one of the most misunderstood sports on ice offers viewers something rare: a chance to slow down and enjoy athletic grace without the stress. Curling combines strategy, elegance, and unexpected drama in a two-hour meditation you didn't know you needed.
Two popular influencers teamed up with Olympic champions to compete in a friendly curling showdown. The event brings fresh excitement to winter sports just days before the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics begin.
After losing his Olympic dreams, a gold medalist immediately embraced his young rivals and cheered them on. A retired USA Curling coach says this spirit of unity can heal America's deepest divides.
Team Canada captured Olympic gold in men's curling, defeating Great Britain 9-6 after officials cleared them of cheating allegations. The victory marks Canada's fourth Olympic gold in the sport and their first since 2014.
As the 2026 Winter Olympics kick off, MIT's curling and figure skating clubs are hosting watch parties that bring together students who share a love for ice sports. From beginners to former national competitors, these clubs prove you're never too late to find your community on ice.
For over 200 years, nearly every Olympic curling stone has come from one small Scottish island and a Welsh quarry. Now scientists finally know why these rocks are perfect for the sport.
Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse brought home silver in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a historic moment for American women in the sport. The nail-biting match against Sweden came down to the final stone.
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kicked off Wednesday with curling mixed doubles, marking a quieter but hopeful start to a Games spread across 350 kilometers of northern Italy. Britain, Sweden, Canada, and Estonia claimed opening day victories as hundreds gathered to watch in historic Cortina d'Ampezzo.
British curlers Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat kicked off the Winter Olympics with a winning performance against Norway in mixed doubles curling. The duo's victory marks a strong start for Team GB at the international competition.
Scotland's debut curling team is charging toward the World Championship playoffs with six consecutive wins in Utah. Team Whyte's hot streak has them tied for third place and within reach of a semifinal spot.
The ancient sport of curling is embracing cutting-edge technology with carbon fiber brooms and specialized shoes that help athletes perform at their best. As the 2026 Winter Olympics begin, these innovations are making the game more exciting than ever.
A former Arizona television journalist turned the greatest underdog story in American curling history into a book. The 2018 gold medal team of part-time curlers beat the odds and the world's best.
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