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Controversy sweeps through curling at the Winter Olympics, in photos

By: The Associated Press Posted: 6:23 AM CST Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 Last Modified: 4:59 PM CST Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

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CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — A swirling controversy in curling at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is dividing the sport’s usually tight-knit community as allegations of cheating stand out sharply against its tradition of fair play.

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CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — A swirling controversy in curling at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is dividing the sport’s usually tight-knit community as allegations of cheating stand out sharply against its tradition of fair play.

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CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — A swirling controversy in curling at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is dividing the sport’s usually tight-knit community as allegations of cheating stand out sharply against its tradition of fair play.

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Canada's Marc Kennedy in action during the men's curling round robin session against China, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

AP Winter Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/milan-cortina-2026-winter-olympics

United States' Korey Dropkin delivers a stone against Italy during a curling mixed doubles session at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

United States' Korey Dropkin competes against Switzerland during the mixed doubles round robin phase of the curling competition, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

United States' Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin hug during the mixed doubles round robin phase of the curling competition against Sweden, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

Canada's Jocelyn Peterman reacts during the mixed doubles round robin phase of the curling competition against Sweden, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

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