The hammer is a crucial part of curling. The team that has the hammer is able to throw the final stone of each end, generally ...

The team with the final shot at that end is said to have the hammer. Rather than just having teams alternate possession throughout a match, the hammer doesn't automatically switch sides at each end.

Curling is one of the most popular sports at the Winter Olympics, with Team GB looking to prevail in what will be a test of considerable skill and strategy, requiring steady nerves and intense ...

Cheating allegations have rocked the men's curling competition after Sweden accused Canada of breaking the rules at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Great Britain will have to beat Canada, the team at the centre of furious cheating accusations at the Winter Olympics, to keep their hopes of a medal alive on Tuesday ...

(CNN) — When the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games come around every four years, there are many sports that compete to grab the attention of viewers around the world. However, there is one in ...

Controversy is swirling in curling at the Winter Olympics after the Canadian team was accused of cheating. Here's a look at ...

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 ...

Controversy now hangs over Canada's women's curling team, following cheating allegations against the men's squad. Both Canadian curling teams have been accused of the same infraction, double-touching ...

A rules dispute between Sweden and Canada during the 2026 Winter Olympics curling competition led to a review of equipment and regulations.