Cheating in the most-polite sport, curling and what is "sledhead?"

在最为礼貌的运动——冰壶运动中作弊,而“sledhead”又是什么意思呢?

Up First

2026-02-17

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  • This is a special edition of Up First.

  • We have our gold medal team in Italy, and they're here to talk about the big storylines.

  • You'll hear about the big names such as Michaela Schifrin and Jordan Stoles in All Things Team USA.

  • I mean, Martinez, and you're listening to an audio sneak peek of Up First Winter Games,

  • a new video podcast from NPR during the Olympics.

  • New episodes will post throughout the games at youtube.com.

  • Stay with us for a preview of the show.

  • The curling cheating scandal that's rocking the Olympics.

  • He told them to buzz off, but in stronger words, on live television.

  • And this and the worlds of curling was totally shocking.

  • Why this isn't the first time Canada's curling team has been accused of cheating.

  • Plus, Olympic organizers on thin ice, they promised a sustainable winter games,

  • but did they live up to that pledge?

  • NPR's Ruth Sherlock will have that story.

  • And have you heard of the term sled him?

  • Even a slight.

  • Impact on the wall could cause the brain to move within the skull.

  • Move within the skull.

  • And know how much it's going to protect you from that.

  • We'll talk about the wrist of the brain athletes face when competing in high-speed sledding events.