It's curling season at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy. And no we're not talking weight training.

Curling sparks curiosity each Winter Olympics cycle. Learn more about the format, rules, scoring and other elements now.

The team with the final shot at that end is said to have the hammer. Rather than just having teams alternate possession throughout a match, the hammer doesn't automatically switch sides at each end.

Curling 101: Competition rules, how it works and what to watch for during a game Get familiar with the sport of curling ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics. By Dan Aulbach | NBC Olympics • Published ...

When the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games come around every four years, there are many sports which compete to grab the attention of viewers around the world. However, there is one in particular ...

The hammer is a crucial part of curling. The team that has the hammer is able to throw the final stone of each end, generally a significant advantage, with all other stones thrown and the current ...

CURLING is one of the most popular sports at the Winter Olympics. Great Britain, Sweden, Canada and the United States of America are among the leading countries going for gold in Milan Cortina ...

Cortina, Italy are nearly at hand, but among the sports that get underway before those ceremonies kick off is one that ...

What is the curling power play? Explaining the rules of Winter Olympics sport - Mixed doubles returns to the programme in Milano-Cortina, with the power play a crucial element of the discipline ...