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Do You Play to Win the Game?
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Do you play to win the game, or to win the event? This week, Sean and Scott use the Dunstone–Bottcher extra-end controversy to explore what happens when a tournament’s rules reward teams for something other than winning right now. They look at similar dilemmas across sports, the unintended consequences of rule changes, and where strategy meets the spirit of the game.
Plus, they discuss Molson’s involvement with the Grand Slams, Nolan Thiessen’s invitation to help shape the future of Canadian curling, and the new European Championships format.
Where do you draw the line between smart strategy and playing against the spirit of the game?
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