Olympic competition begins Wednesday with curling. Here’s a breakdown of the sport’s history, rules and strategy.

When the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games come around every four years, there are many sports which compete to grab the attention of viewers around the world. However, there is one in particular that seems to capture the hearts and minds of many every time: curling.

By Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The mixed doubles curling competition took centre stage on Wednesday as the action at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics started two days before the Opening Ceremony,

The men’s curling team from the United States has only brought home the gold medal once before. Can this year’s team led by a New York native do it again? Danny Casper, 24, leads the men’s team of curlers at the Milan Cortina Olympics,