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Two-time Olympic gold medalist Brad Jacobs returned to the Canadian curling club where his journey began 30 years ago, dedicating both medals to his hometown. The emotional homecoming celebration recognized the small-city roots behind one of curling's greatest champions.
World champion curler Silvana Tirinzoni is hanging up her broom at 46 after winning Switzerland's first women's curling medal in 20 years. Her story proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
Canada's wheelchair curling team clinched Paralympic gold with a heart-stopping final throw, securing their first win in the sport since 2014. For lead Collinda Joseph, the victory caps a 15-year journey of perseverance after a life-changing train accident.
A wheelchair curler from Kipling, Saskatchewan just made history at the 2026 Paralympics, leading Team Canada to their first ever undefeated championship. Gil Dash and his teammates swept all 10 games in Milano-Cortina, winning gold in front of 3,000 roaring fans.
A hometown hero returns triumphant as Peterborough celebrates Jon Thurston's undefeated gold medal performance at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The wheelchair curling champion's community is rolling out the welcome mat with cake, congratulations, and a chance to honor one of their own.
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.
A debut Scottish curling team is proving they can fill Olympic champion Bruce Mouat's shoes, winning seven straight matches at the World Championships. Ross Whyte's squad crushed China 9-3 to tie for first place and keep their title dreams alive.
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.
Team Canada's Matt Dunstone is on fire at the world men's curling championship, clinching his third consecutive victory with a stunning comeback against China. The Winnipeg skipper's four-point surge in the ninth end sealed an 8-4 win and pushed Canada into a tie for third place.
Arsenal's Chloe Kelly scored a spectacular long-range goal to double her team's lead against Chelsea in the Women's Champions League quarter-final. The curling strike showcased the rising talent and excitement in women's football.
Chelsea's Lauren James scored a breathtaking goal that's being called one of the best in recent memory during a Women's Champions League quarter-final match. Her spectacular curling shot into the top corner showcased the incredible talent lighting up women's football.
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.
Canada defeated China 4-3 in a nail-biting wheelchair curling final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics, with the winning stone thrown in the final 2.8 seconds. The victory marks Canada's fourth Paralympic gold in the sport and their first in 12 years.
Team Canada claimed gold in wheelchair curling at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, defeating China in the final. Sweden secured bronze in the mixed team event that showcased incredible athletic skill on ice.
A daring rookie and a two-time champion proved opposites really do attract, clinching China's first-ever Paralympic mixed doubles wheelchair curling gold in a nail-biting comeback finish. Their victory marks a historic milestone in the sport's newest event at Milano Cortina 2026.
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.
Cory Thiesse just became the first American woman to ever medal in curling at the Olympics, bringing home silver in mixed doubles from Milan-Cortina. The Minnesota athlete's historic achievement marks a breakthrough moment for women in American curling.
A Duluth curler just made history as the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in curling. Her hometown packed the local curling club to celebrate their champion.
Team Canada's wheelchair curling squad crushed Latvia 11-1 at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, thrilling 40 Canadian fans who traveled to cheer them on. Paralympic newcomer Gilbert Dash called his debut "epic" as the team prepares to face undefeated China next.
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Paralympians from across the globe are competing in the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, showcasing extraordinary skill and determination across alpine skiing, biathlon, curling, and ice hockey. The Milano Cortina Games are proving that the human spirit knows no limits.
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