In a tightly contested round-robin match at the men’s Olympic curling tournament, Canada’s Brad Jacobs suffered an 8-6 defeat against Magnus Ramsfjell of Norway. This loss left Jacobs and his team with a strong record of 7-2, placing them second in the standings as they head into the semifinals. Despite cutting the deficit in the sixth and seventh ends, Jacobs was unable to overcome Norway's early lead, which they established by scoring three points in the first end.

The loss set up a rematch between the two teams in the semifinals later in the day. Canada, a historically strong nation in curling, has not won a gold medal since the Sochi 2014 Olympics, when Jacobs himself led the team to victory. The pressure is on as they aim to reclaim their former glory, especially with undefeated Switzerland also vying for a spot in the finals, having a strong opponent in Great Britain in the other semifinal.

As the tournament progresses, the performance of Jacobs and his Calgary-based team will be closely monitored, both for their skills on the ice and the implications for Canada’s standing in Olympic curling. The upcoming match against Norway will be crucial, as the stakes are higher in the play-offs, and the team's resilience will be tested once again against familiar rivals. Addressing areas where they fell short in the previous match will be key to their success moving forward in the Olympic competition.