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NBCSports.com in association with MediaZone will offer comprehensive coverage of the World Curling Championships beginning with the World Women�s Curling Championships March 17-25 from Aomori, Japan. Coverage continues with the World Men�s Curling Championships March 31-April 8 from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and is available at http://NBCSports.MediaZone.com. NBCSports.com and MediaZone�s coverage of the World Women�s Curling Championships from Aomori, Japan features over 20 live matches, including four USA preliminary round matches and complete coverage of all playoff and medal round matches. Coverage of the World Men�s Curling Championships from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada will feature a comparable schedule. �NBCSports.com is committed to live broadband sports on the web,� said Perkins Miller, senior vice president, digital media, NBC Sports & Olympics. �We think curling is a perfect example of how we can use our digital platform to bring a growing sport to a market that�s hungry for sport video.� �Providing consistent coverage of a variety of events such as curling with NBCSports.com further reinforces the strength of our co-branded offering to sports fans,� said Chris Ott, director, sports division, MediaZone. �We have seen tremendous success partnering to provide viewers some of the most sought-after sports programming such as Wimbledon and the New York City Marathon, and this latest offering exemplifies how we are setting the standard in online entertainment.� The broadcasts are offered in partnership with the United States Curling Association. Earlier this year, NBCSports.com and MediaZone teamed to provide live streaming coverage of the FIS World Championships and the World Luge Championships. �USA Curling has enjoyed a strong relationship with NBC Sports, and we are thrilled to now be taking this into the digital world through this partnership with NBCSports.com and MediaZone,� said Rick Patzke, USA Curling chief operating officer. �This is a great opportunity to feed the frenzy of the growing number of curling fans in this country.� The entire package for the World Men�s and Women�s Curling Championships is only $19.99, providing both live daily coverage and on-demand access to all the World Championships, or you can purchase either Men�s or Women�s for $14.99. Fans can check out the coverage at www.nbcsports.com or www.mediazone.com.