Halfway between chess and bocce, curling is experiencing an evolution thanks to technology. From brooms to stones to footwear, here’s everything you need to know about the game’s gadgets.

What is curling? Learn the rules, scoring, Team USA rosters, and how to watch and stream curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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How do brooms affect stones in curling? Here's what to know as the popular 2026 Winter Olympics competition begins at Milano Cortina Games.

Here's what's happening at the Milan Cortina games this Monday, and how to watch.

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 that seems to capture the hearts and minds of many every time: curling.

Why does curling become so popular at the Olympics? And how does it even work? Time to actually learn about this popular Winter Olympics sport.

Olympic curling mixed doubles schedule: TV channels, live streams, how to watch every game at 2026 Winter Games originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Curling is back at the Winter Olympics!

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