Controversy sweeps through curling at Winter Olympics
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Why do they sweep in curling? Explaining how a broom impacts stone's path in Olympics
Curling can be one of the most exciting sports, but inherently it looks ridiculous with people sweeping the ice in front of the stone.
How do brooms affect stones in curling? Here's what to know as the popular 2026 Winter Olympics competition begins at Milano Cortina Games.
There's a broom to sweep on the ice in curling because, simply put, of science. Once the stone is sent toward the other end of the ice, one of the team members can control its path a bit by sweeping.
After a round-robin tournament, the top four countries advance to the semi-finals in Olympic curling. As of Monday night, the U.S. women are in second place and the U.S. men are in third. Both teams take the ice again on Tuesday.
It can be hard to tell what all the shouting is about while watching curling on TV. After hearing it in person it’s … even harder.
Some call it a "goofy side quest." Others call it an Olympic sport.
The Winter Olympics are here! Our KSHB 41 morning team went out and tried curling, one of the Olympic sports you'll see during the Milan Cortina Games.