Sports
The Associated Press
Zero risk? Virus cases test Olympic organizers’ assurances
TOKYO (AP) — Two South African soccer players became the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19, and other cases connected to the Tokyo Games were also confirmed Sunday, highlighting the herculean task organizers face to keep the virus contained while the world’s biggest sports event plays out. The positive tests came […]5 years ago
HARVEY VALENTINE Associated Press
Padres, Nats recall harrowing scene after shots outside park
Players quickly cleared the field and fans scrambled for safety, some of them leaving the park and others taking cover.5 years ago
HARVEY VALENTINE, Associated Press
Padres-Nationals game suspended after shooting outside ballpark
Fans made their way to the exits after a shooting outside the ballpark in Washington, D.C. forced the suspension of the Padres-Nationals baseball game.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Former Viewmont High, NFL star Greg Clark passes away
Former Viewmont High and NFL tight end Greg Clark has passed away.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Meet all the Utah athletes competing in the Tokyo Olympics
When the world tunes in for the Tokyo Olympics this summer, Utah will be well-represented with 19 athletes competing in the games -- though not all of them for Team USA.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
More research needed on athletes and marijuana, says specialist
A specialist in plant-based medicine said more research needs to be conducted on the effects of marijuana on athletes in competition.5 years ago
Dave Noriega
Opinion: I disagree with Gwen Berry, but support her right to protest
Dave Noriega doesn't agree with Gwen Berry, who turned her back on the US flag at the Olympic trials -- but he supports her right to make a statement.5 years ago
George Ramsay, CNN
Gwen Berry turns away from flag on US Olympic trials podium, says she was ‘set up’
Hammer thrower Gwen Berry says that the playing of the national anthem while she was on the podium at the US Olympic track and field trials was "set up."5 years ago
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com
Why Donovan Mitchell says he wants to talk to Utah lawmakers
Advocates are praising Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell's announcement that he wants to speak to Utah lawmakers about critical race theory.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Lindsey transitions to new role with Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz announced Sunday night that Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Dennis Lindsey has resigned his position and will transition into an advisory role under current Jazz owner Ryan Smith.5 years ago
Mark Jones
3 University of Utah gymnasts heading to Tokyo
The University of Utah “Red Rocks” will be a force to reckon with, with three gymnasts headed to Tokyo for the summer Olympics.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Three University of Utah Gymnasts vying for bids on Team USA this weekend
The USA Gymnastics Team heading to Tokyo for the summer Olympics in July could have some Gymnasts from the University of Utah5 years ago
Mary Richards
BYU, NCAA look at what’s next after Supreme Court ruling
NCAA officials planned to meet this week after the Supreme Court ruled on student-athlete compensation. The Division I Council is expected to discuss the topic of making money from an athlete’s name, image and likeness. It’s a separate but related matter from Monday’s Supreme Court ruling. That ruling ends the NCAA’s limits on education-related benefits […]5 years ago
DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer
Namath excited for Zach Wilson, says Jets fans ‘deserve’ a title
Namath likes what he has seen and heard about Wilson but cautions that the Jets need to improve everywhere, not just at one position.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Ryan Meeks
John Stockton, Jazz legend, appears in anti-vaccine documentary trailer
Legendary Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton has appeared in a trailer for a documentary about COVID-19 and vaccines.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Kawhi Leonard OUT for Game 5
Los Angeles Clippers star player Kawhi Leonard will not play in Game 5 against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday according to multiple reports.5 years ago
JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer
Leonard, George help Clippers beat Jazz, cut deficit to 2-1
The Los Angeles Clippers got back into their second-round series against the Utah Jazz with a 132-106 victory in Game 3 on Saturday night.5 years ago
SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer
Inspired by Novotna, Krejcikova wins 1st Slam title in Paris
Thinking of her late coach the whole time, Barbora Krejcikova went from unseeded to Grand Slam champion at the French Open.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Pair of former Jazz players share optimism about current team
As the Utah Jazz team prepare for Game 1 of their second-round series, a pair of former players are weighing in on the current squad.5 years ago
Alaa Elassar, CNN
Floyd Mayweather will box YouTuber Logan Paul. Here’s how you can watch
Retired boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will return to the ring in a "super exhibition" against YouTuber Logan Paul at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.5 years ago
Jeff Caplan
Remembering my minute with Mark Eaton
Jeff Caplan recalls the time Mark Eaton crunched his 7-foot-4 tall frame into the seat next to him to talk about a Utah Jazz playoff game.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Thurl Bailey remembers teammate Mark Eaton
SALT LAKE CITY — The legacy of Jazz star Mark Eaton will live on. Former NBA player Thurl Bailey will join Boyd Mathson live at 1:35 p.m. to share his memories of a fellow Utah Jazz teammate. Watch below. Utah Jazz Great Mark Eaton Dies At 64 Follow @walk_colb5 years ago
Mary Richards
“It’s not a circus”: NBA fans are back in the stands and behaving badly
Fans are filling the seats in stadiums around the world again but for the NBA Playoffs, that might not be a good thing with fans behaving badly.5 years ago
