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Swedish Curler Accuses Canadian Rival in Olympics Controversy

4/11/2026

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Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accuses Canadian Marc Kennedy of a double-touch infraction, intensifying scrutiny of deliveries in the 2026 Olympics curling controversy.
Eriksson demonstrated the infraction's impact in a video, renewing accountability talks in curling.
Canadian skip Brad Jacobs urged accountability for mistakes, saying something must happen.
The Rock League is testing hog-line rules to lift curling's profile.
Jacobs and Eriksson have not communicated since the Olympics, underscoring ongoing tensions.

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Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accuses Canadian Marc Kennedy of a double-touch infraction, intensifying scrutiny of deliveries in the 2026 Olympics curling controversy.
Eriksson demonstrated the infraction's impact in a video, renewing accountability talks in curling.
Canadian skip Brad Jacobs urged accountability for mistakes, saying something must happen.
The Rock League is testing hog-line rules to lift curling's profile.
Jacobs and Eriksson have not communicated since the Olympics, underscoring ongoing tensions.