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,

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.

Victory does not grant the right to diminish your opponent. It increases the obligation to respect them. When a dispute arises, the strongest position is calm acknowledgment. Even disagreement can be expressed with dignity – especially in victory.

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.

"The precision that they have in the shot is it's a lot," said Christina Wilwand, F-M Curling Club member. U.S. Olympic curlers from Minnesota have captured big-time TV viewership, and the Fargo Moorhead Curling Club has been enjoying that growth over the last decade or so.

After the stones are thrown, the drinks and conversation flow. To members of Nashua Country Club’s curling leagues, the most vital and enjoyable part of the winter sport is communication. “This is a total team sport,

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO — In a sport known for gentlemanly play and esteemed conduct, the unusual scene of on-ice tension at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium was downright jarring for some and lapped up by others.