After snapping a 24-year drought, Team USA women’s curling is one step away from making Winter Olympics history.

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Controversy is swirling in curling at the Winter Olympics. The Canadian men's and women's teams, as well as the British men's team, have been accused of the same infraction: double-touching the curling stone after it is released.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Spectators trekking through heavy snow to the Cortina Olympic curling stadium were delighted to be greeted by a traditional Scottish bagpipe performance from a group of high sock-wearing,

Team USA women’s curling secured a major win on Thursday, when they beat Switzerland 7-6. Their remarkable run in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games has been filled with impressive moments, including their first-ever win against Canada in an Olympic competition.

A controversy over allegations of cheating in curling at the Winter Olympics has made headlines all over the world and plunged the sometimes obscure sport into the mainstream.

The day also marked Ott’s third consecutive Olympic playoff appearance, after winning silver as third for skip Luzia Ebnoether at Salt Lake City 2002. TCN blogstar Margo Weber, already a huge Olympics fan, knew some members of the Canadian team and went bonkers watching, before she hopped in a vehicle and headed to Vancouver.