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.

The icy ballet of stone upon ice makes curling one of the most intriguing sports of the Winter Olympics. But scientists still haven't quite figured out the physics of how they move.

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

Curling can be one of the most exciting sports, but inherently it looks ridiculous with people sweeping the ice in front of the stone.

It’s that time again: when viewers become entranced by a sport that many do not understand. Here’s an introduction to the Olympic sport of curling. THE HISTORY OF CURLING The exact origins of the game are unclear,

The Loggerhead Curling Club in Lake Worth, Florida, is the southernmost curling club in the US. It's experiencing a boom thanks to the Winter Olympics.

Aidan Oldenburg is an American Olympic curler who epitomizes both the professionalization of the sport and a normal guy who also wants to have fun.

Why does curling become so popular at the Olympics? And how does it even work? Time to actually learn about this popular Winter Olympics sport.