The icy ballet of stone upon ice makes curling one of the most intriguing sports of the Winter Olympics. But scientists still haven't quite figured out the physics of how they move.

The curling controversy at the Winter Olympics widened Sunday as increased surveillance of the matches resulted in the removal of a stone thrown by the British men’s team for the same alleged

It hosted Olympic hockey in 1956 and James Bond a quarter-century later. Cortina’s beloved Olympic Stadium is now bursting with excitement for curling.

Three Team USA curlers are based at the St. Paul club, where a silver medalist’s parents showed up Sunday to join a celebration.

An updated look at the men's and women's curling standings after Saturday's round robin play at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

If confronted in the heat of competition, an athlete may genuinely believe no violation occurred. Add identity to the equation – “I am a clean competitor” – and denial becomes a psychological defence rather than deception. Under Olympic pressure, the nervous system prioritizes protection over reflection.

If the New York native can bring home the gold, it would be only the second time the U.S. had done so in the sport.