*from the author's limited knowledge of this mysterious, compelling sport By Tim Rowland This week's Explore More takes you indoors to find out what all the fuss over curling is about — a sport that, to me, had always appeared as if … [Read more...] about Curling, explained*
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World University Games: Highlights from Lake Placid
The 2023 FISU World University Games kicked off January 12 with its Opening Ceremonies taking place in Lake Placid at the Olympic Center. Since that day, roughly 1,440 competitors from 46 countries have competed in a dozen sports ranging from … [Read more...] about World University Games: Highlights from Lake Placid
Despite warm weather, University Games organizers promise snow, ice
Ticket sales at 19% of goal for winter sports event opening Thursday By James M. Odato Despite weather closer to the kind found in mud season, ice and snow needed to host the World University Games in the Adirondacks will cover the tracks to be … [Read more...] about Despite warm weather, University Games organizers promise snow, ice
Lake Placid ready to show off its Olympic village
Organizers make final preparations for World University Games By Jeff Platsky Forty-three years after the Olympic flame was extinguished in an unconventional closing ceremony, a new collection of international athletes will compete throughout … [Read more...] about Lake Placid ready to show off its Olympic village