Curling

16. February 2010 | 18:09

Ann Killion: Curling finds an unlikely fan in 49ers tight end Vernon Davis

Curling and the NFL aren’t usually mentioned in the same sentence. Curling is a sport with a cult following and a sense of humor — most curlers don’t mind the jokes about janitorial service or the nerd factor. (News Source: Sports Illustrated - 15:24:43)

Bernard not the favourite in women’s curling

Despite her dominating victory at the Canadian curling trials, Cheryl Bernard faces a daunting task in Vancouver, where some say she’ll be hard-pressed to defeat reigning world champion Bingyu Wang of China and defending Olympic gold medallist Anette Norberg of Sweden. (News Source: CBC.ca - 13:33:06)

Marge Simpson gets into curling

When you think of Marge Simpson and curling, it’s probably the elaborate beehive hairdo that springs to mind. (News Source: Slam! Sports - 15:45:26)

The Simpsons poke fun at Olympic curling

When you think of Marge Simpson and curling, it’s probably the elaborate beehive hairdo that springs to mind. But there she was on Sunday’s episode of The Simpsons, showing off a natural talent for the sport. (News Source: CBC.ca - 11:23:56)

Five to watch on day one of curling

Team Canada may be favored to stand atop the medal podium, but it’s not going to be easy. Right from the first draw, the quest for gold in Olympic curling is going to be one of the closest battles of all the Games. (News Source: NBC Olympics - 23:58:56)

Are you ready for some curling?

The host men and women are rock solid favorites as curling gets underway on Tuesday at the Vancouver Olympic Centre. But don’t count out some other strong teams with something to prove. Watch LIVE HERE and on USA at noon ET. (News Source: NBC Olympics - 22:56:43)

Curling gets nod from ‘Simpsons’

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - “The Simpsons” were on the air. In this week’s episode, Homer and Marge discover curling just in time for the Olympics, and gathered here in a hotel room was what you might call a target audience. (News Source: The Shreveport Times - 08:13:53)

February sweeps: Curling to hit the airwaves again

Every four years, Americans tune in to check out Olympic curling — even if they don’t quite understand what they’re watching. (News Source: NBC Olympics - 15:11:44)

Canada’s Martin faces tough curling 1st draw

Canadian curling skip Kevin Martin faces a tough challenge in the first draw against Norway in Winter Olympic action on Tuesday. (News Source: CBC.ca - 02:38:45)

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