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Sports Illustrated
Tim Capurso

How Scoring Works in Olympic Curling

The Winter Olympics are officially underway, and that means it’s time for more curling. One of the most unique and oldest sports in the world, curling has a rich history that dates all the way back to Scotland in 1716.

Curling is often referred to as chess on ice for the strategic elements of the sport. The strategy of curling makes it both an intriguing—and sometimes confusing—watch.

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