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GRAHAM DUNBAR and DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press
EXPLAINER: The drug behind Russia’s Olympic doping case
Lawyers for the 15-year-old Russian skater argued contamination from heart medication her grandfather was taking caused her positive test.5 years ago
DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer
Valieva skates into first place after Olympic short program
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, the heavily favored 15-year-old at the center of an Olympic doping scandal, overcame an early mistake.5 years ago
PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer
Golden moment: Erin Jackson 1st Black woman speedskating medalist
Erin Jackson won the gold in the 500 meters and becomes the first Black woman to win a speedskating medal at the Winter Olympics.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Super Bowl 56 recap: Top moments from Cooper Kupp to Eminem
A thrilling late touchdown drive gave the Rams a 23-20 win over the Bengals to win the Super Bowl, and Eminem took a knee during a star-studded hip hop halftime show performance.5 years ago
DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer
Chen’s near-perfect skate wins long-sought Olympic gold
The 22-year-old star landed all five of his quads during his "Rocketman" program to finish with 332.60 points, just three off his own world record.5 years ago
Mark Jones
New report says Utah residents are among most eager for Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is less than a week away and many fans think differently about the different aspects of the big game.5 years ago
DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer
Utah’s Nathan Chen delivers record short program to begin Olympic pursuit
American figure skater Nathan Chen shattered the world record during his short program at the Beijing Olympics.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Britain Covey on the art of the punt return, the healing power of horses and prepping for the NFL
Britain Covey, star U of U football wide receiver and punt returner, talks about prepping for the NFL, fickle fans on social media, the healing power of horses and life lessons learned from football.5 years ago
STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer
Washington’s NFL team unveils new name as Commanders
The new name was unveiled 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans and under fresh pressure from sponsors.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Fun facts about the 2022 Bejing Olympics that you may not know
The 2022 Beijing Olympics being later this week. There are fun facts about the Olympics that you may or may not know.5 years ago
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer
Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles
Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Latest version of bill allows trans athletes to compete in their gender’s sports
Advocates have been in talks with the sponsors of the bill that banned Utah's trans athletes from playing in their gender's sports.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Two Utah National Guard soldiers to compete in upcoming Winter Games
Two soldiers from the Utah National Guard Joint Force Headquarters will competing in the Nordic Combined event for Team USA at the upcoming Winter Olympics.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
No snow for the Games? Olympian says fake flakes can give athletes an edge
Actual snow is less predictable and consistent than artificial snow said a two-time Olympic skier that joined Dave & Dujanovic this week.5 years ago
Steve Almasy, CNN
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton says he is stepping down
In 2009, the Saints energized a post-Katrina New Orleans, guided them to a 13-3 regular-season record and a march to their first and, so far, only Super Bowl title.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
New Real Salt Lake owners excited for the team’s future, MLS officials say partnership is ‘the perfect fit’
In their first address to the media, the new Real Salt Lake owners shared their vision for the club and their new stewardship.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Despite COVID surge, analysts say Rose Bowl is still on schedule
Despite the cancelation of other bowl games, Saturday's Rose Bowl game between Utah and Ohio State is still on.5 years ago
Kate Davis, Simone Seikaly, Kira Hoffelmeyer
USU coach apologizes for sexual-assault comments
USU Football Coach Blake Anderson was recorded saying that "it has never been more glamorized to be a victim."5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah Olympic organizers to visit Beijing despite call for boycott
Organizers in Utah say they won’t change their plans to observe the Olympic Games in China despite calls for a complete boycott.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
US athletes should boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Stewart says
Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, is calling for US athletes to boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics because of China's human rights abuses against its Muslim minority, interference in Taiwan and Hong Kong and its failure to engage with the international community on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Sports association says uptick in racial slurs comes after crackdown
UHSAA says it saw an immediate change after holding an emergency meeting with coaches about the use of racial slurs in sports this fall.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Utah students with special needs to perform in Rose Parade
Two Mountain Creek Middle School students with special needs were selected to represent Utah in the Rose Parade.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Diplomatic boycott doesn’t change Salt Lake City’s bid for future winter games
Despite a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing, it doesn't change anything for committee trying to bring the Games back to Salt Lake City.5 years ago