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 a significant advantage, with all other stones thrown and the current ...

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 ...

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 ...

(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 ...

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