What's the deal with curling? The Olympic sport that fascinates fans every four years

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.
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Who's competing in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Olympics?

The defending Olympic mixed doubles curling champs are back following an undefeated 2025. Get to know the nine competitors looking to defeat the Italians on their home

Canadian mixed doubles curling team falls to Great Britain at Winter Olympics

The Canadian mixed doubles curling team dropped a 7-5 decision to Great Britain on Saturday morning at the Winter Olympics.

Snoop pops in as U.S. Olympic mixed doubles curling team sets a new national bar

Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin are 4-0 at the mixed doubles tournament and earned a visit from NBC's most famous correspondent.

Winter Olympics kicked off in Cortina with curling, but took a brief pause due to a power outage

The Winter Olympics got underway Wednesday with the first curling matches in Cortina, but came to a halt only moments later because of a power outage.

Want to try curling in Texas? Houston club offering classes during Winter Olympics

You might not be able to go snowboarding or skiing in Houston, but you will be able to try curling in Texas during the Winter Olympics.

2026 Winter Olympics: Women's hockey kicks off; Team USA curling defeats Norway, Switzerland

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where hockey and snowboarding events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.

All Olympic curling stones are sourced from one remote Scottish island. Here's why.

Did you know all Olympic curling stones come from a tiny Scottish island? Why the granite sourced at Ailsa Craig is crucial to this unique sport. (Photo: AP)