What is the curling power play? Explaining the rules of Winter Olympics sport - Mixed doubles returns to the programme in Milano-Cortina, with the power play a crucial element of the discipline

What is a curling power play? What is the hammer? How many ends? Who's on the U.S. team, and will their stone-cold strategy end the medal drought?

He found the Detroit Curling Club, which celebrated its 140th Anniversary in 2025. "The oldest recorded curling in the United States is in the Detroit area, dating back to 1832, and so curling has been around for quite a while here in the Detroit area," said Mike Grudzinski, vice president of Detroit Curling Club.

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)

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

Friday is the opening ceremony for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Some competitions have already started including curling.As the sport once again takes the world stage, a local curling club is hoping it will inspire some folks to try it out themselves.

To join in the excitement building for the Winter Olympics, WAVE News wanted to show you how some more niche sports are played - and we learned curling is a very social but demanding game.

Team USA Curling is heating up the in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Shop gear from Fanatics, DICK'S Sporting Good and more.