What is the hammer in curling? Explaining key shot in Olympic sport originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. You'll hear a word as you watch curling during the Olympics: hammer. It's a key to the whole competition, so it's worth knowing.

Though Olympics viewers missed out on artistic gymnastics Friday, the unique, one-day trampoline gymnastics event took place, with two of the event's medalists leaving many fans with questions.

The opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics promises to make history before the first medal is even awarded. Here's how and when to watch it.

The athlete suffered a brutal injury just seconds into her race on Feb. 8

The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off Friday, Feb. 6, with events held across 15 venues in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.