Curling can be one of the most exciting sports, but inherently it looks ridiculous with people sweeping the ice in front of the stone.

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

After a round-robin tournament, the top four countries advance to the semi-finals in Olympic curling. As of Monday night, the U.S. women are in second place and the U.S. men are in third. Both teams take the ice again on Tuesday.

There's a broom to sweep on the ice in curling because, simply put, of science. Once the stone is sent toward the other end of the ice, one of the team members can control its path a bit by sweeping.

It’s that time again: when viewers become entranced by a sport that many do not understand. Here’s an introduction to the Olympic sport of curling. THE HISTORY OF CURLING The exact origins of the game are unclear,

It can be hard to tell what all the shouting is about while watching curling on TV. After hearing it in person it’s … even harder.

Some call it a "goofy side quest." Others call it an Olympic sport.

By controlling the intensity of the sweeping, curlers can manipulate how far a stone travels. When combined with a stone thrown with some spin, the stone’s path can be bent, or "curled," one way or another — giving the sport its name.

The Winter Olympics are here! Our KSHB 41 morning team went out and tried curling, one of the Olympic sports you'll see during the Milan Cortina Games.

Greater Midland will host a free Adaptive Learn to Curl event on March 7, offering people with disabilities ages 8+ a chance to try curling and build skills on the ice.