How Italian curling became in vogue
How Italian curling became in vogue
It took Joel Retornaz 12 years to return to the Olympics after representing Italy in 2006, but when he did, his country fell in love. The press called them the bearded team — a group of four regular Italians, all with carefully manicured facial hair, who were also Olympic curlers.
Meet the volunteers for Boston who are daring to dream big
Meet the volunteers for Boston who are daring to dream big
If the come-from-behind Team USA Olympic curling gold medal taught American fans anything, it's that no dream is too big. That's the spirit Dick Dawson and Scott McLeod are harnessing this week at the 361º World Men's Curling Championship 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The duo are volunteers from the Broomstones Curling Club just outside of Boston, Massachusetts.
Korea victory keeps play-off hopes alive
Korea victory keeps play-off hopes alive
A 9-5 win by Korea over already-qualified Norway in Friday (6 April) afternoon's 19th and penultimate round-robin session of the 361° World Men's Curling Championship 2018 in Las Vegas, United States, kept Korean play-off qualification hopes alive.
World Curling reveal Curling World Cup identity and dates
World Curling reveal Curling World Cup identity and dates
The World Curling Federation has revealed the logo for its Curling World Cup and the dates for the four events. The first leg of this new series will be held in 2018 in China between 10 and 16 September, followed by the second leg in North America between 2 and 9 December.
Scotland and Sweden secure top two spots and places in the semi-finals
Scotland and Sweden secure top two spots and places in the semi-finals
Joint leaders Scotland and Sweden both had wins in Friday morning's 18th round-robin session at the 361° World Men's Curling Championship in Las Vegas, United States. Scotland beat Switzerland by 8-6 while Sweden had a 6-5 win over Canada.