Top-ranked Canada, U.S. fall in women's Olympic curling semis
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Key Points:
- Canada's men's curling team will compete for Olympic gold against Britain at the Milan Cortina Games, representing the country's last chance for a curling medal after being shut out in the mixed team event.
- Canada's top-ranked women's team was defeated 6-3 by Sweden in the semifinals, with Sweden advancing to face Switzerland for the gold medal.
- Sweden, ranked 12th, has won the women's Olympic curling competition three times since 1998, while Switzerland aims for its first women's gold after securing silver in the last two world championships.
- Canada will play the United States for the women's bronze medal, and Norway and Switzerland are competing for the men's bronze.
- The Canadian men's team has been involved in controversy due to accusations of
