United States' Elmer Freytag entered into World Curling Hall of Fame
United States' Elmer Freytag entered into World Curling Hall of Fame
The World Curling Federation has inducted Elmer Freytag, a key influencer in the formation of the International Curling Federation — precursor to the World Curling Federation — into its Hall of Fame at the Orleans Arena, in Las Vegas, United States.
Sweden defeat Korea in an extra end to move onto the gold medal game
Sweden defeat Korea in an extra end to move onto the gold medal game
Olympic silver medallists Sweden faced Korea in Saturday (7 April) afternoon's first semi-final of the 361° World Men's Curing Championship in Las Vegas, United States, and in a game that went all the way to an extra end, Sweden emerged as 9-8 winners to go on to Sunday's gold medal game.
Canada and Korea win qualification games to move onto semi-finals
Canada and Korea win qualification games to move onto semi-finals
In Saturday (7 April) morning's qualification games of the 361° World Men's Curling Championship in Las Vegas, United States, Canada played the host nation for the right to play second-placed Scotland in the semi-finals. Canada had finished in third place after the round-robin, while United States claimed the last available qualification slot in sixth place on the rankings.
361º World Men's Curling Championship 2018 All-stars
361º World Men's Curling Championship 2018 All-stars
The World Curling Federation is pleased to announce the All Stars team for the 361º World Men's Curling Championship 2018. The team consists of Olympic silver medal winning skip, Niklas Edin from Sweden, two of the reigning world champions from Canada, third, Mark Nichols and lead Geoff Walker alongside second Bobby Lammie from Scotland.
Korea and United States claim final 361º World Men's play-off places
Korea and United States claim final 361º World Men's play-off places
Korea and United States claimed the final two play-off places in the 361º World Men's Curling Championship 2018 in Las Vegas, United States on Friday (6 April) evening. United States will now play, Canada in the 3v6 game, while Korea and Norway will go head-to-head in the 4v5 game, on Saturday (7 April) morning.