There's a different number of ends in mixed doubles curling than in the men's or women's competitions at the Olympics. Specifically in mixed doubles curling, there are eight ends. Think of them like innings in baseball, the amount of rounds each team gets to aim their stones.

Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse guaranteed the United States its first Olympic medal in mixed doubles curling, reaching the final Monday with a 9-8 victory over Italy at the Milano Cortina Games.

Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse guaranteed the U.S. its first Olympic medal in mixed doubles curling, reaching the final Monday with a 9-8 victory over Italy.

Every four years, a particular winter sport is red hot, and the anticipated spike in popularity is practically set in stone. “More hours of curling are broadcast than anything else,” says Bobby Fisher,

A U.S. mixed doubles team had never made it to Olympic semifinals before. The duo now competes for a gold medal after besting Italy.

The U.S. mixed doubles curling team beat host Italy in a tense semifinal match to reach the Olympic gold medal game.

Team USA will compete in all three curling tournaments in Cortina - here are the names and dates to know.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The third day of the Winter Olympics saw multiple athletes make a name for themselves, including a central Ohio native, a Buckeyes hockey forward, and two overnight curling stars.