Norway into 361º World Men's play-off
Norway into 361º World Men's play-off
In Thursday (5 April) evening's 17th round-robin session of the 361° World Men's Curling Championship 2018 in Las Vegas, United States, Norway became the fourth play-off qualifiers with a 7-6 win over Netherlands. Scotland beat Russia by 7-2 to join Sweden at the top-of-the-table, while Canada's loss by 5-6 to United States puts them in third place.
Team Scotland Use Friendship for a Winning Formula
Team Scotland Use Friendship for a Winning Formula
If you ask Team Scotland, they'll tell you the secret to their success is actually quite simple – they're friends! They officially began their quest for a world title at the 361º World Men's Curling Championship 2018 just this season. But, their friendship began years before. It's a theme they love to reiterate – theirs is a team built on good friendship.
Vital victories for Japan and United States
Vital victories for Japan and United States
Two teams at the top of the table – leaders Sweden and joint second-placed Canada – continued with wins in Thursday afternoon's 16th round-robin session of the 361° World Men's Curling Championship in Las Vegas, United States, while Japan and United States had vital victories as they strive to avoid last place on the table.
Clarence ‘Shorty' Jenkins inducted into World Curling Hall of Fame
Clarence ‘Shorty' Jenkins inducted into World Curling Hall of Fame
Clarence ‘Shorty' Jenkins, one of curling's finest ice-makers has been inducted into the World Curling Hall of Fame, posthumously, as a builder. His daughter Kitty Jenkins received the accolade at the Orleans Aren, in Las Vegas, United States at the 361º World Men's Curling Championship 2018.
Canada, Scotland and Sweden qualify for the play-off stage
Canada, Scotland and Sweden qualify for the play-off stage
Olympic silver medallists Sweden beat China by 10-2 and Scotland beat Norway by 8-6 in Thursday morning's 15th session of round-robin play at the 361° World Men's Curling Championship in Las Vegas, United States, and these wins mean that both have now qualified for the weekend play-off stage.