Britain edges Japan in curling

Britain edges Japan in curling

Members of the British and Japanese men's curling teams prepare to square off in Olympic preliminary action on Feb. 12 at Kazakoshi Park Arena, Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. Britain won 9-5, leaving Japan's hopes of making the quarterfinals of the competition in doubt.

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