2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics

HoneyBadger said:
With US wins in both.

I want revenge for the Four Nations Tournament.
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I don't know, color me confused with their format. I don't know if Canada just advanced or of they still have another game to go to advance? I thought they just advanced to the final against whoever wins the USA game that's coming up today. That may not be the case.
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
I don't know, color me confused with their format. I don't know if Canada just advanced or of they still have another game to go to advance? I thought they just advanced to the final against whoever wins the USA game that's coming up today. That may not be the case.
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Today is quarterfinals. Canada moves on to the Semifinals and the US would as well with a win.

On the Women's tournament, US and Canada are playing for gold tomorrow afternoon on USA.

US gold medals only make up for Four Nations and 2010... Sports gods owe me a Jaguars Super Bowl win after yesterday.
 
Tbh I’m cheering hard for the ladies curling team. they dropped some early games and put themselves in a hole if they beat Italy and Korea they’ll be guaranteed a place in the playoffs.
 
The USA quarterfinal match is on NBC. Of course, Peacock makes me switch from the main NBC feed to a new NBC feed.

OIP (19).webp


Also, the US advancing to the quarterfinal won't make up for that **** yesterday but it'll have to do for now if they do.
 
I don't speak this language, but from my understanding after having a friend who follows figure skating religious translate, it looks like Amber Glenn's going full "**** it" tomorrow.

 
dpkimmel2001 said:
USA vs Switzerland Women's Curling on now. Just starting.
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^ Thanks for the heads up. Go team USA!

Based on the attached link, there are two different ways that the USA women's curling team can clinch a semifinals spot.

The first way is to control their own destiny by beating Switzerland.

The second way for them to clinch a semifinals spot would require Italy winning against Great Britain
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www.sportingnews.com

What Team USA women's curling needs to happen in match vs. Switzerland to make Olympic playoffs | Sporting News

The drama will be on hand.
www.sportingnews.com www.sportingnews.com
 
I did an AI search " Olympics curling rules basic cheat sheet" and pasted some the results below.

Key Rules & Gameplay
The Goal: Get more stones closer to the button than your opponent.
Ends: A game consists of 8 to 10 rounds called "ends".
Scoring: Only one team scores per end. Only stones inside or touching the house count.
The Hammer: The team that throws last in an end has the "hammer." If a team scores (wins) an end, the opponent gets the hammer next.
Roles: Four players per team throw two stones each. The Skip (captain) directs strategy.
Sweeping: Teammates sweep in front of the stone to make it travel farther and straighter.
Violations: A stone must be released before the first "hog line." If a stone hits the side wall or crosses the back line, it is removed.
Burning a Stone: Touching a moving stone with a broom or body, which usually results in it being removed.

Key Terms
House: The target circles.
Button: The center circle.
End: Similar to an inning.
Draw: A stone aimed to rest in the house.
Guard: A stone placed in front of the house to protect another stone.
Takeout: A stone intended to knock an opponent's stone out of play.
 
Greg said:
I did an AI search " Olympics curling rules basic cheat sheet" and pasted some the results below.

Key Rules & Gameplay
The Goal: Get more stones closer to the button than your opponent.
Ends: A game consists of 8 to 10 rounds called "ends".
Scoring: Only one team scores per end. Only stones inside or touching the house count.
The Hammer: The team that throws last in an end has the "hammer." If a team scores (wins) an end, the opponent gets the hammer next.
Roles: Four players per team throw two stones each. The Skip (captain) directs strategy.
Sweeping: Teammates sweep in front of the stone to make it travel farther and straighter.
Violations: A stone must be released before the first "hog line." If a stone hits the side wall or crosses the back line, it is removed.
Burning a Stone: Touching a moving stone with a broom or body, which usually results in it being removed.

Key Terms
House: The target circles.
Button: The center circle.
End: Similar to an inning.
Draw: A stone aimed to rest in the house.
Guard: A stone placed in front of the house to protect another stone.
Takeout: A stone intended to knock an opponent's stone out of play.
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Not a sport that I'd tune into watch on a weekly basis but I do watch every bit i can every 4th year.

Years ago, on a business trip to Markum, ON, we had a chance to go to a local Curling Center to watch locals play. It was just a random weeknight. Most of the people playing were older. It looked like they were all having a great time. Having a drink or three between ends. Definitely a huge drop-off in skill level to what we're all watching over these few short weeks.
 
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