Olympics-Curling-With pressure off, US men's team relishing title defence
By Joseph Campbell and Hritika Sharma
Curling Sport News
Curling-With pressure off, US men's team relishing title defence
BEIJING : The United States are among the men's curling medal favourites at the Beijing Games but skip John Shuster says their stunning triumph in Pyeongchang four years ago means they are feeling less pressure in the quest to defend their Olympic title.
Curling-Swedes beat Swiss, Australia still winless in mixed doubles
BEIJING : Sweden boosted their chances of advancing to the curling mixed doubles semi-finals with a 6-1 victory over Switzerland at the Beijing Winter Games on Saturday, while Norway remained in the hunt after an entertaining win over Australia.
Winter Olympics 2022 - Sweden beat Switzerland in mixed doubles curling, Norway see off Australia
Sweden beat Switzerland 6-1 whilst Norway recorded an entertaining 10-4 victory against Australia in the seventh mixed doubles curling session at the National Aquatics Centre. Oskar Eriksson and Almida de Val eased past Swiss pair Martin Rios and Jenny Perret, meaning Sweden climb to second in the table and overtake Team GB in the process. Australia are still seeking their first win and remain rock bottom after an unsuccessful comeback attempt, whilst Norway remain eighth and still within a medal shot after their convincing victory.
Thomas Heward-Belle's heroics seal Sydney FC win over Adelaide United in ALM
Sydney FC shot-stopper Thomas Heward-Belle has made a brilliant late penalty save to ensure a 2-1 win over Adelaide United in a dramatic A-League Men clash at Hindmarsh Stadium.