Team GB Secures Late Win in Curling Semi-Final Hopes

Rebecca Morrison's sensational double takeout in the final end led Team GB to an 8-7 victory over the United States, keeping their semi-final hopes alive.

18 Feb, 11:25 — 18 Feb, 11:50

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets report on Team GB's crucial late win in the curling semi-final, crediting Rebecca Morrison's final throw for keeping their medal hopes alive. While the core narrative is consistent, the articles diverge in the specific details they choose to highlight about the match's conclusion and Morrison's actions. Overall, coverage is largely aligned on the outcome but differs in descriptive emphasis.

What sources agree on

Team GB secured a late win in the curling semi-final.
The win keeps Team GB's semi-final or medal hopes alive.
Rebecca Morrison was instrumental in the win with her final throw or stone.

Where they diverge

Emphasis on Rebecca Morrison's contribution

The Independent

This outlet focuses on Morrison's personal reaction, stating she was 'absolutely delighted with the outcome'.

Yahoo

This outlet emphasizes the technical skill of Morrison's action, describing it as a 'sensational double takeout'.

Details of the match's conclusion

The Independent

This outlet generally describes it as a 'must-win encounter' without specific match details.

Yahoo

This outlet provides specific details including the opponent (United States), the final score (8-7), and the 'steal two in the final end'.

Notable gaps

Rebecca Morrison's direct quote about being 'absolutely delighted'.

Covered by independent · Not in yahoo

The specific curling maneuver performed by Morrison ('sensational double takeout').

Covered by yahoo · Not in independent

The final score (8-7) and the opponent (United States).

Covered by yahoo · Not in independent

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Coverage Timeline

Yahoo18 Feb, 11:25First to report

Staggering late win keeps alive GB semi-final hopes

The Independent18 Feb, 11:50

Rebecca Morrison’s final throw keeps Britain in Olympic curling medal hunt

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The Independent3h ago

Rebecca Morrison’s final throw keeps Britain in Olympic curling medal hunt

Morrison was “absolutely delighted with the outcome” of the must-win encounter.

By Anita Chambers

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Yahoo3h ago

Staggering late win keeps alive GB semi-final hopes

Rebecca Morrison executes a sensational double takeout with her final stone as Team GB steal two in the final end to beat the United States 8-7.

Read full article →

PERSPECTA

Team GB Secures Late Win in Curling Semi-Final Hopes

Perspective Analysis

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Notable gaps

Perspective Analysis

Coverage Timeline

Staggering late win keeps alive GB semi-final hopes

Rebecca Morrison’s final throw keeps Britain in Olympic curling medal hunt

Read at source (2 outlets)

Rebecca Morrison’s final throw keeps Britain in Olympic curling medal hunt

Staggering late win keeps alive GB semi-final hopes

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