Sports
ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer
MLS to resume season with Fla. tournament starting July 8
Major League Soccer is set to resume its season with a tournament starting July 8 in Florida. The league suspended play on March 12 because of the coronavirus outbreak after its teams had played just two games.6 years ago
Ben Morse, CNN
Drew Brees issues apology for ‘insensitive’ comments
Drew Brees has issued an apology after making comments saying he would "never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag."6 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah runner’s dream of running Boston Marathon now on hold
News that the Boston Marathon won’t happen is sad for some Utah runners with it on their bucket list. Now they'll decide to wait or run it virtually.6 years ago
Mary Richards
High school sports returning in Utah
Many high school athletes are lacing up their cleats and heading back out to the fields and diamonds again as sports begin to return to Utah.6 years ago
Harmeet Kaur and Wayne Sterling, CNN
Here’s where sports leagues stand on reopening
Professional sports leagues are trying to figure out how to reopen, here's a list of where they are so far.6 years ago
TIM DAHLBERG AP Boxing Writer
Lace them up: Boxing set for June 9 return in Las Vegas
Boxing promoter Bob Arum says he plans to stage a card of five fights on June 9 at the MGM Grand. It's the first of a series of fights over the next two months at the Las Vegas hotel.6 years ago
George Ramsay, CNN
How cycling’s Team Novo Nordisk turned type 1 diabetes into its ‘greatest strength’
"Sport is such a powerful platform. I thought the bike could be a way to promote our story and inspire people to take control of their diabetes and go and pursue their dreams,"6 years ago
JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer
Bundesliga coaches find their voices without crowd noise
With the stands empty, players and coaches in Germany are changing how they communicate. Coaches are aware that opposing teams can listen in on tactical changes.6 years ago
CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer
Soccer reboot in Germany: No fans, lonely goal celebrations
Germany's soccer season has resumed after a two-month break caused by the coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer
If games resume, will athletes be ready?
Making it safe for America's professional sports teams to start playing games is one thing. Making sure athletes are in game shape is another.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Roughly 40 percent of staff for LHM Sports and Entertainment Group furloughed
A large number of people who work for the Utah Jazz, the Salt Lake Bees, Vivint Smart Home Arena and Megaplex Theaters are being furloughed6 years ago
STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer
Don Shula, winningest coach in pro football history, dies at 90
Don Shula died Monday at age 90. He won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history.6 years ago
JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
NASCAR to resume season May 17 with seven races in 10 days
NASCAR will resume its season without fans starting May 17 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Return to sender: High schools preparing to refund spring athletic fees
Utah high schools are preparing to return pay-to-play athletics fees to students. Most spring sports were only a few weeks into their season when cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
Yoko Wakatsuki, Isaac Yee and George Ramsay, CNN
Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus persists next year, says Tokyo 2020 president
The Olympics could be canceled if the Covid-19 pandemic continues into next year, according to the Tokyo 2020 president.6 years ago
JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer
NFL draft averages record 8.4M viewers across 3 days
Seth Markman was just as nervous as NFL coaches and general managers about the unknown factors involved with a virtual draft. But the ESPN executive producer said he was overwhelmed with how everything came together over the three days.6 years ago
TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer
AP source: NBA training facilities to begin to reopen Friday
NBA players will be allowed to return to team training facilities starting Friday, provided that their local governments allow it6 years ago
Leah Asmelash, CNN
Darts, iRacing and baseball from Taiwan. A guide to the sports airing now, since most go-tos are gone
With sports largely on hold because of coronavirus, this can present a problem for many fans. So is there anything to watch? Have no fear. There are still (yes, still!) some sports available for sports fans. We may not have NBA playoff games, but at least we can get something.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Curveball: Parents, athletes hope to salvage spring sports
There's a new movement that hopes to salvage some of the high school spring sports season in Utah. It comes after the Utah High School Activities Association announced the cancellation of all spring sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
Mark Jackson
NCAA hockey star and Sandy resident gets unsung hero award
Sandy native Jared Pike gets what some consider the highest, most prestigious award a Division I hockey player can receive, the Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award.6 years ago
BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press
After pleas, pro BASE jumper vows not to leap in national parks
A professional BASE jumper has vowed not to leap anymore from cliffs inside national parks after he pleaded guilty to doing it twice in Zion National Park in Utah.6 years ago
Colby Walker
‘America 2.0’: Mark Cuban on life after the pandemic
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down, and businessman Mark Cuban says now is the best time for innovation.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Tour of Utah Cycling Race Canceled for 2020
The Tour of Utah, also known as "America's Toughest Stage Race" has been canceled.6 years ago
