Sports
Dakin Andone and Anna Chernova, CNN
Brittney Griner testifies she signed documents without understanding what they said after being stopped at Moscow airport
US basketball star Brittney Griner testified in a Russian courtroom Wednesday as part of her ongoing trial on drug charges, telling the court she had no intention of smuggling drugs into the country.4 years ago
The Associated Press
Jim Thorpe reinstated as sole winner for 1912 Olympic golds
After being stripped of gold medals nearly 110 years ago, Jim Thorpe was declared Friday as the sole winner of the pentathlon and decathlon at the 1912 Olympics.4 years ago
Martha Harris
Salt Lake County says it has decreased water-use on its golf courses
Salt Lake County says it has back water usage on its golf courses. The county says it has done by changing how they water.4 years ago
Mark Jackson
Women’s football team Utah Falconz heads to national championship
Utah's semi-pro tackle women's football team, the Utah Falconz, will head to Texas on June 26 to face off against the Texas Elite Spartans.4 years ago
Becky Bruce
High school boys’ soccer put on probation for the high number of ejections
SALT LAKE CITY — The growing number of ejections in high school boys’ soccer prompted the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) to issue a yellow card, of sorts, for the sport. In soccer, a player or coach is ejected when they receive a red card. In such situations, a substitute for the disqualified player […]4 years ago
ED WHITE Associated Press
Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar
The approximately 90 claimants who said they were sexually assaulted include Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney, all Olympic gold medalists.4 years ago
TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer
Warriors answer in Game 2, top Celtics 107-88 to even Finals
Stephen Curry scored 29 points, Jordan Poole connected from just inside of midcourt to cap a huge third-quarter run and the Golden State Warriors evened the NBA Finals at a game apiece by beating the Boston Celtics 107-88 on Sunday night.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Park City High senior sets three powerlifting world records
Park City resident Ian Steele Morris broke three powerlifting world records for his weight class at the 2022 U.S. Powerlifting Association National Championship.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah families file lawsuit challenging transgender ban in girls sports
The law bans every transgender girl from competing in school sports regardless of her medical care or individual circumstances.4 years ago
Chandler Holt
Utah Girls Tackle Football League set to make history
The Utah Girls Tackle Football League will hold its championship games at Rice Eccles Stadium. It will be the first time in the U.S. a girls tackle football championship has played in a collegiate stadium.4 years ago
Chandler Holt
Ironman World Championship hosted in St. George for the first time
The Ironman World Championships have been held annually in Hawaii, since 1978. However, organizers are breaking the tradition, moving the championship to St. George, Utah.4 years ago
Jessica Lowell
Murray native representing Utah in the 2022 Deaflympics
A deaf soccer player from Murray is in Brazil representing the US. Sophie Post is playing on team USA in the 2022 Deaflympics in Brazil.4 years ago
Dan Bammes
2 Liga MX soccer teams will meet in a friendly match at Rio Tinto June 15th
The Liga MX match continues a tradition of bringing top teams to Utah. It was facilitated by the Utah Sports Commission and Real Salt Lake.4 years ago
Chandler Holt
Utah Jazz home games receive a big upgrade just before the playoffs
The Utah Jazz has partnered with Digital Seat Media to install tags that fans can scan to access seating maps, food ordering, and more.4 years ago
Ben Morse, CNN
Tiger Woods intends to play in the Masters and thinks he can win
The 15-time major champion has been away from competitive golf for over a year, having suffered serious leg injuries in a car crash in February 2021.4 years ago
DAVE SKRETTA and AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writers
Tar Heels, Jayhawks enter NCAA title tilt with common roots
The storied programs heading into Monday night's NCAA men's championship game in New Orleans share stories and ties to some of the giants of the sport.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
NBA watching Utah and the proposed transgender student sports ban
If a transgender sports ban is upheld by the Utah legislature, it's possible the 2023 NBA All-Star game could be pulled out of Salt Lake City.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Paralympians return to Utah from Bejing
Paralympians flew into Salt Lake City on their way home from the Beijing games. They were greeted by a crowd of supporters.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
BYU, Utah women headed to NCAA basketball’s big dance
The NCAA women's basketball tournament will have a strong Utah presence with BYU and the University of Utah joining in the dance.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
BYU men’s basketball will sit out the dance, but not the NIT
It will be the first year that the BYU men miss the annual NCAA tournament since 2019.4 years ago
ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer
Tom Brady is returning to Tampa to play 23rd season in NFL
The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he has "unfinished business."4 years ago
Sam Herrera
Local violinist to perform Ukrainian national anthem at tonight’s Jazz game
The Ukrainian national anthem will be performed by a local violinist before tonight's Jazz game. The NBA usually only plays the U.S. or Canadian anthems.4 years ago
Sam Herrera
Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Ironman competition
The Ironman Group will ban Russian and Belarusian athletes in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The ban includes the upcoming World Championships.5 years ago
