“Broomgate.” Yes, that’s really what some people are calling it.

OK, it may not quite rise to the level of a “-gate” scandal, but it is bringing about some big changes in the sport of curling.

But before we get into what exactly the controversy is about, it’s necessary to give a little background on curling.

Curling involves two opposing teams of four players. The players take turns “throwing rocks,” that is, sliding pieces of granite that weigh between 38 and 44 pounds on a sheet of ice toward a target.

Source: Texas Public Radio