Two rivals meet on the ice to see who will take home hardware in Cortina, as the United States and Canada face off for the bronze medal in the women’s Curling tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The U.S. is one win away from its first Olympic medal in women’s curling. Follow along for updates throughout the match.

THE EYES of the nation will once again be focused on the curling rink as Britain sweeps for gold in Cortina. And the eyes of World Curling officials will be fixed firmly on the Canadians to ensure

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — 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 curling stone after it is released.

Team USA women’s curling secured a major win on Thursday, when they beat Switzerland 7-6. Their remarkable run in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games has been filled with impressive moments, including their first-ever win against Canada in an Olympic competition.

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