Sports
MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer
Super Bowl ads aim to comfort and connect
Super Bowl ads each year offer a snapshot of the American psyche -- and this year it’s a doozy.6 years ago
Ben Church and Aleks Klosok, CNN
Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will not need a vaccine to participate, organizers say
Athletes and officials will not be required to receive a Covid-19 vaccine in order to take part in this year's Tokyo Games, organizers announced on Wednesday.6 years ago
Colby Walker
UTAH JAZZ: Georges Niang interview
The Utah Jazz has the best record in the NBA right now and they're hoping to keep a 10 game winning streak going. We went in-depth with forward Georges Niang, "The Minivan" himself.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah lawmakers introduce resolution recognizing Donovan Mitchell
The resolution takes aim at comments Shaquille O'Neal directed at Donovan Mitchell earlier this month, and declares "Spida" the state's official arachnid.6 years ago
MAE ANDERSON and DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writers
Budweiser joins Coke, Pepsi brands in sitting out Super Bowl
For the first time since 1983, when Anheuser-Busch used all of its ad time to introduce a beer called Bud Light, the beer giant isn’t advertising its iconic Budweiser brand during the Super Bowl.6 years ago
Homero De La Fuente, CNN
NFL to allow 22,000 fans at Super Bowl LV, including 7,500 vaccinated health care workers
The National Football League will allow 22,000 fans at Super Bowl LV next month -- including 7,500 vaccinated health care workers who will get free tickets, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday.6 years ago
Mark Jackson
Pac-12 announces departure of Commissioner Larry Scott
The Pac-12 announced on Wednesday night that conference Commissioner Larry Scott would not seek a new contract.6 years ago
JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer
72 tennis players in lockdown after virus cases on flights
A further 25 tennis players were forced into quarantine in Australia ahead of the season's first tennis major after another positive coronavirus test on a charter flight6 years ago
Becky Bruce
Hall of Fame manager, Dodgers legend, Tommy Lasorda has died
Tommy Lasorda, the Hall of Fame manager who led the Dodgers to two World Series wins and four league pennants, has died.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Ty Jordan scholarship created by University of Utah
The University of Utah is launching a new scholarship that will be a lasting tribute to the life of freshman running back Ty Jordan.6 years ago
STEPHEN WADE and YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press
Tick-Tock: The Tokyo Olympics hit the 200-days-to-go mark
The countdown clock for the postponed Tokyo Olympics has hit 200 days to go.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
ESPN: Clippers staff quarantined after positive COVID-19 test in Utah
Contract tracing helped officials locate where the virus potentially spread -- at a dinner in a hotel's presidential suite.6 years ago
Lauren M. Johnson, CNN
Golf is booming because of the pandemic
The pandemic has popularized a lot of unexpected activities. Thanks to social distancing, the sport of golf has seen a resurgence6 years ago
JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer
One Good Thing: Special Olympian spreads message of love
Derek “Tank” Schottle was withdrawn and bullied when he was a young boy. Special Olympics allowed him to gain confidence and transform into a leader.6 years ago
Ben Morse, CNN
Lewis Hamilton knighted in UK’s New Year Honours List
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton capped a remarkable year on and off the track after he was awarded a knighthood in the UK's New Year's Honours List which was announced on Wednesday.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake restaurant owners ‘honored’ to be selected by NBA
A trio of restaurant owners in Salt Lake City are getting high praise from the NBA, as their restaurants have been approved as places to eat for away players coming into the state.6 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Simone Seikaly
Utah football fans honor Ty Jordan with “The Ty Jordan Challenge”
What was a personal challenge for the organizer has turned into a group effort to remember the young running back.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Jazz fans in the stands at season home opener
There were only 1,500 fans in a stadium built to hold ten times that number. And despite the loss, fans leaving the game were excited just to be there.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Mountain “U” lit in Jordan’s honor, community stunned
Ty Jordan reportedly was the victim of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound in his hometown of Denton, TX, on Christmas Day.6 years ago
Ryan Meeks
U of U freshman running back Ty Jordan dies overnight
The University of Utah star freshman running back Ty Jordan's death has been confirmed following a post on Utah Football's Twitter page.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Nevada penalized after French Fry bath in Idaho Potato bowl
Embracing what is probably the most Idaho tradition ever, the Nevada Wolf Pack performed a "french fry bath" on their coach, leading to a 15-yard penalty.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah Jazz optimistic about the 2021 season
The Utah Jazz will be facing some pretty stiff competition in the Western Conference in 2021. But team spokesperson Frank Zang believes there's reason for optimism.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Gobert’s letter to fans expresses thanks after news of contract extension
The Utah Jazz Center thanked Utahns for accepting him, respecting him, and watching him grow, and said "he's here to win a championship!"6 years ago
