wegner Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 USA mixed doubles curling team knocked off the Italians, who I believe were the reigning Olympic gold medalists and World Champs. Team USA curls tomorrow for the Gold against Sweden. I just watched "Miracle" yesterday so I was hyped for a big upset. Suck it Italy!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I couldn’t believe that Lindsey Vonns team let her try to compete with one ACL blown out. I very much could believe that it led to her crashing and most likely ended her career Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 20 hours ago, wegner said: USA mixed doubles curling team knocked off the Italians, who I believe were the reigning Olympic gold medalists and World Champs. Team USA curls tomorrow for the Gold against Sweden. I just watched "Miracle" yesterday so I was hyped for a big upset. Suck it Italy!!! Awesome ending to that and wow did Great Britain fall apart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 4 hours ago, Kyyle23 said: I couldn’t believe that Lindsey Vonns team let her try to compete with one ACL blown out. I very much could believe that it led to her crashing and most likely ended her career Something bugged me about that. She was given a spot over someone but I am not certain how that all works out but it seemed that there was a story there that was not being addressed. Maybe they couldn't change or were just deferring to her after all she has accomplished. Story was that the knee did not affect the fall but who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 12 minutes ago, Harry Chappas said: Awesome ending to that and wow did Great Britain fall apart. Came down to the last throw or roll.....love watching curling every 4 years but I never know the correct parlance. My wife watched most of the match earlier in the day and said "it was like 3 1/2 hours!!" I told her that I enjoy watching an entire baseball game so curling is right up my alley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 5 hours ago, Kyyle23 said: I couldn’t believe that Lindsey Vonns team let her try to compete with one ACL blown out. I very much could believe that it led to her crashing and most likely ended her career Its not that uncommon in that event. The key is if the swelling is decreased enough for the range of motion. Many skiers participate with ACL injuries. Brace it and inject it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 3 hours ago, Harry Chappas said: Something bugged me about that. She was given a spot over someone but I am not certain how that all works out but it seemed that there was a story there that was not being addressed. Maybe they couldn't change or were just deferring to her after all she has accomplished. Story was that the knee did not affect the fall but who knows. Eh, everyone in that sport says this isn't totally uncommon and she was one of the best performing athletes in each training run. And the 5th ranked USA downhill skier doesn't even have a remote chance at placing in the medals (probably wouldn't even finish top 20). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, ptatc said: It’s not that uncommon in that event. The key is if the swelling is decreased enough for the range of motion. Many skiers participate with ACL injuries. Brace it and inject it. 9 days after the tear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 USA settles for Silver in Curling mixed doubles.....the Swedish woman just did not miss a shot to bring home the gold. Close and fun match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 2 hours ago, ptatc said: Its not that uncommon in that event. The key is if the swelling is decreased enough for the range of motion. Many skiers participate with ACL injuries. Brace it and inject it. See, that is what I did not understand as I have never even seen a ski hill so good to know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 3 minutes ago, wegner said: USA settles for Silver in Curling mixed doubles.....the Swedish woman just did not miss a shot to bring home the gold. Close and fun match. I was rather smitten by the Italian woman yesterday. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I thoroughly enjoy the Olympics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 8 hours ago, Chisoxfn said: I thoroughly enjoy the Olympics. I love the oddity of the winter sports that I only need to see every 4 years. Curling, Luge, Biathlon, skiing. Not a fan of ice skating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 By the way curling fans there is a pod cast about a huge controversy that almost destroyed the sport. Well worth listening to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 13 hours ago, Harry Chappas said: I love the oddity of the winter sports that I only need to see every 4 years. Curling, Luge, Biathlon, skiing. Not a fan of ice skating. I agree except for the skiing. I go at least 3 times per year so I enjoy that one all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 15 hours ago, ptatc said: I agree except for the skiing. I go at least 3 times per year so I enjoy that one all the time. The skiing side bar graphic showing the map and other data is very cool. Drone coverage for certain sports is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 The US women's curling team had never defeated Canada in the Olympics........until today that is. Thrilling match won 9-8. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 On 2/11/2026 at 8:18 AM, Harry Chappas said: I love the oddity of the winter sports that I only need to see every 4 years. Curling, Luge, Biathlon, skiing. Not a fan of ice skating. Watched the luge relay event yesterday. Did not know that was a thing. The short track speed skating and snow board cross races are a blast....my wife calls them the dog track races because racers run into each other and wipe out so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 55 minutes ago, wegner said: Watched the luge relay event yesterday. Did not know that was a thing. The short track speed skating and snow board cross races are a blast....my wife calls them the dog track races because racers run into each other and wipe out so often. Missed relay luge but need to go find it. Snowboard cross is great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 The quad god fell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 8 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said: The quad god fell Went from 1st to 8th place Inconceivable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) On 2/14/2026 at 11:18 AM, wegner said: Went from 1st to 8th place Inconceivable Two years unbeaten streak. https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/article/eileen-gu-may-compete-for-china-but-the-only-entity-she-truly-represents-is-eileen-gu-inc-181741632.html Eileen Gu getting torched across sports media.... https://time.com/7355691/eileen-gu-interview-2026-olympics/ much more balanced insightful story than Rich Lowry at nyp Edited February 16 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/i-think-its-really-unfair-eileen-gu-is-facing-a-scheduling-problem-at-the-olympics/3893874/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 11 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/i-think-its-really-unfair-eileen-gu-is-facing-a-scheduling-problem-at-the-olympics/3893874/ In track and field, athletes have to miss actual events not just practice sessions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) Gu just seventh place in Big Air....after two runs lol. Finished second with third run. One of her top competitors who beat her for gold last week had withdrawn as well. Last chance for gold is slopestyle on Sat. https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/frs/je/w/ba----------------/fnl-/--------/result Gold Gold Silver was always going to be tough to live up to away from Beijing. Edited February 17 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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