The Curling Controversy at the Winter Olympics Isn’t What You Think

Wired
by Martin Cizmar
February 17, 2026
After Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian vice-skip Marc Kennedy of cheating last week, everyone has become an expert in curling rules. They’re missing the point.
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Originally published on Wired on 2/17/2026
The Curling Controversy at the Winter Olympics Isn’t What You Think