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Winter Olympic training...
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV

Utah Olympic athlete voices concerns about sliding move from Italy in 2026

Officials say the sliding events will not be held in Italy but at another venue in another country yet to be determined.
3 years ago
The Olympic circles are seen as Isabella Marcheschi, 12, skates at the Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns ...
Devin Oldroyd

SLC inching closer to 2034 Olympic bid

There is a high chance that Salt Lake City will host the 2034 Winter Olympics. Currently, Salt Lake City has no competition for the 2034 Olympic bid.
3 years ago
Flag football will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
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Ben Morse and Jill Martin, CNN

Flag football one of five sports added to 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, alongside cricket and squash

The International Olympic Committee announced that flag football, baseball/softball, cricket, lacrosse and squash would be included at the Games.
3 years ago
BYU has been ranked No. 9 in the first College Football Playoff Ranking of the season. (Kristin Mur...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

How BYU should prepare for TCU: Student perspectives

Chill a bit, but continue mental practice during the bye week while maintaining physicality, suggest BYU students.
3 years ago
Image of new free street soccer court in Salt Lake City's Sherwood Park. The organizer of Free The ...
Eric Cabrera

Free street soccer court built in Sherwood Park, and there are more to come

Free the Game is a non-profit, on a mission to bring more soccer opportunities to underserved communities across Utah.
3 years ago
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift allegedly dating after Taylor was seen with Kelce's mom Donna at a fo...
Derrick Jones

Taylor Swift: how the pop star boosted NFL jersey sales by 400%

Travis Kelce and Taylor swift allegedly dating after Taylor was seen with Kelce's mom Donna at Sunday's game
3 years ago
Nearly 3,000 people linked arms and locked up to form the world's largest scrum in honor of a 6-yea...
Sean Walker, KSL.com

Have You Seen This? World’s largest rugby scrum honors Springville girl with cancer

A 6-year-old girl from Springville who has brain cancer had her unique wish come true through Make-A-Wish Utah.
3 years ago
Utah’s head coach Tom Farden leads the team in a chant after winning the Pac-12 Gymnastics Champi...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Utah gymnastics coach probe finds no evidence of severe abuse

The athletics department said it would work with Utah gymnastics coach Tom Farden on ways to better engage with athletes under his charge. 
3 years ago
April 1927: Baseball player Babe Ruth (George Herman Ruth, 1895 - 1948) taking a swipe at an enormo...
Chris Martin, KIRO Newsradio

Want a piece of baseball history? Babe Ruth baseball is up for sale

A baseball signed by Babe Ruth in October of 1924 is going up for auction in Washington. The live auction begins Thursday.
3 years ago
Luis Rubiales, here on August 25, has resigned from his position as president of the Spanish soccer...
Patrick Sung, Issy Ronald, and Homero De la Fuente, CNN

Luis Rubiales resigns as Spanish soccer president following unwanted kiss with World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso

Luis Rubiales resigned as president of the Spanish soccer federation following criticism over the unwanted kiss with Jennifer Hermoso.
3 years ago
Image of the University of Utah football team as they take the field during their season opener at ...
Simone Seikaly

Fan quake? Or earthquake? U of U fans go seismic at Rice Eccles

There was so much Utah excitement at Rice Eccles this week that a seismograph station registered a force similar to a small earthquake.
3 years ago
The Utes lose at the 109th Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif....
Mark Jones

Bodkin: Rising likely to miss Utah season-opener against Florida

KSL Sports Utes Insider Michelle Bodkin tells Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News that it is likely that Utah quarterback Cam Rising will miss Thursday's season-opener against Florida.
3 years ago
US Gymnastics Championships...
Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev, CNN

Simone Biles makes history after winning a record 8th all-around national title at the US Gymnastics Championships

Simone Biles won a record eighth national all-around title with a strong performance Sunday at the US Gymnastics Championships.
3 years ago
Mark Jones

Colleges rake in big money from TV contracts, who’s paying the taxes?

TV contracts have universities across the country trying to get a share of the money. But is who is paying the taxes on that money?
3 years ago
Olga Carmona of Spain celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World ...
Aimee Lewis, CNN

Spain wins Women’s World Cup for the first time, deservedly beating England in Sydney

Against the odds, Spain reached the pinnacle in Sydney on Sunday, beating England 1-0 to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time.
3 years ago
Participants at the 2023 Wheelchair Palooza, sponsored by Utah Adaptive Alliance....
Michael Camit

Wheelchair Palooza 2023 offers community to disabled Utahns

The event sponsored by the Utah Adaptive Alliance brought wheelchair users from across Utah to American Fork.
3 years ago
salt lake city marathon...
Mariah Maynes

Half marathon delays this weekend, SLCPD says

Those who work, live, or visit Salt Lake City should be expect delays this weekend, due to the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon and 5K.
3 years ago
Pro Pickleball Association tournament comes to Utah...
Peter Johnston and Carlos Artiles Fortun

Pickleball Tournament of Champions hosted in Utah

Professional pickleball players from around the world have gathered in northern Utah to compete in the Tournament of Champions.
3 years ago
Lone Peak High School plays Bingham High School. Student-athlete injuries are always something to w...
Derrick Jones

Back-to-sports: student-athletes mean student injuries

Back to school means back to sports. Nationwide, more than 3 million student-athletes sustained injuries throughout the season.
3 years ago
Aimee Lewis, CNN

US knocked out of Women’s World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Sweden

The US’ participation in the Women’s World Cup is over, ending in the cruelest of defeats.
3 years ago
Image of gymnast Simone Biles on the balance beam at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Two years ago, Biles ...
Savanna Stewart, CNN

Simone Biles left ‘corrosive’ gymnastics for mental health. Now she’s back

The seven-time Olympic medalist is scheduled to compete at the US Classic in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Saturday.
3 years ago
One week after his heart stopped during football practice, Utah State University freshman wide rece...
Curt Gresseth

Cardiac arrest top killer for student athletes

A student athlete talks about moving on from college football after suffering cardiac arrest during practice and the life-saving measures that saved his life.
3 years ago
Canada, left, and France arrive at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 2...
Mark Jones

Bullock: SLC will know in 2024 if it will host Games in 2030 or 2034

Fraser Bullock, of the Salt Lake City Organizing Committee, says the International Olympic Committee will award sites for the 2030 and 2034 Olympic Games in 2024.
3 years ago
SALT LAKE CITY – The Big 12 has maintained that they have “a plan” for conference expansion...
Mitch Harper

Big 12 presidents reportedly vote ‘unanimously’ on Colorado joining

Big 12 Presidents had a vote to bring the Colorado Buffaloes back to the league.
3 years ago