Sports
Paul Nelson
Utah athletes react after Tokyo Olympics postponed
Athletes respond to news that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been postponed.6 years ago
George Ramsay, CNN
Japanese PM and IOC chief agree to postpone 2020 Olympics
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach agreed Tuesday to postpone the Olympics by about one year.6 years ago
Calum Trenaman, CNN
In a world gripped by fear, marble racing proves welcome distraction
If you're struggling for a sports fix, then marble racing is the perfect quarantine entertainment.6 years ago
KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer
Brady leaving Patriots, says ‘football journey’ is elsewhere
Tom Brady is an NFL free agent for the first time in his career. The 42-year-old quarterback with six Super Bowl rings said on Instagram on Tuesday morning that he is leaving the New England Patriots.7 years ago
Mark Jackson
Jazz players Gobert, Mitchell say they are OK after positive coronavirus tests
Utah Jazz players and NBA All-Stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell say they feel good despite having tested positive for coronavirus.7 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Rudy Gobert is donating over $500,000 for COVID-related services
Rudy Gobert is donating more than $500,000 in support of the employee relief fund at Vivint Smart Home Arena and relief services related to COVID-197 years ago
TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer
Jazz stars Mitchell, Gobert test positive; Gobert apologizes
Mitchell is one of two players in the NBA to have tested positive. The other is his Jazz teammate Rudy Gobert, who was the first player to test positive and turned to social media to apologize publicly for being careless.7 years ago
TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer
NBA says virus hiatus will likely last “at least” a month
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday that the league’s hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic will likely last at least a month, or roughly what would have been the remainder of an uninterrupted regular season.7 years ago
STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer
Q&A: Will WHO’s ‘pandemic’ ruling impact the Tokyo Olympics?
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike acknowledges that the World Health Organization's declaration that the coronavirus is a pandemic could impact the Tokyo Olympics. But she says “I believe cancellation is impossible.”7 years ago
EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer
Scrubbed: March Madness leads long list of canceled sports
The world's sports schedule is cratering at warp speed due to coronavirus. College sports officials called off the NCAA basketball tournament, making it the biggest event to be canceled since the virus started spreading.7 years ago
Marc Giauque
NCAA tournament cancellation is a heart-breaker for BYU Cougars
The NCAA announced its canceling the Men's and Women's basketball tournament due to concerns over COVID-19.7 years ago
Colby Walker
All BYU sporting events closed to the public
Brigham Young University announced on Thursday that effective immediately all of the sporting events on their campus will be closed to the public.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Donovan Mitchell tests positive for COVID-19
Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell becomes the second player on the team to test positive for the coronavirus.7 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Opinion: No fans at NCAA tourney? This is madness!
Amanda Dickson can't picture NCAA basketball without March Madness. Can you? But, she writes, it was the right - if a tough - call.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Patient Zero: Gobert’s health scare shuts down NBA for now
The league has been shut down for the foreseeable future, which could cost teams well into the hundreds of millions of dollars depending on how long the shutdown lasts.7 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Update: Jazz player tests positive for COVID-19, NBA season suspended
The NBA announced it has suspended all remaining games in the season until further notice after reports surfaced that a Utah Jazz player has coronavirus.7 years ago
Theresa Waldrop and David Close, CNN
Fans not allowed at March Madness as coronavirus spreads, NCAA says
March Madness will go on as planned, but fans won't be allowed to attend because of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.7 years ago
JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer
No fans, no fun: Athletes uneasy over empty-arena solutions
As U.S. sports leagues weigh whether to bar fans from ballparks and stadiums to help stall the coronavirus outbreak, San Francisco Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija is one of the few players who can tell them exactly what that looks like.7 years ago
BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press
Salt Lake City vows transparency, frugality in Olympic bid
Looking ahead to a 2030 or 2034 winter Olympics, leaders of a new Salt Lake City Olympic bid committee promise transparency and frugality.7 years ago
The Associated Press
Jordan says piece of him died with Kobe Bryant
NBA legend Michael Jordan said at a public memorial for Kobe Bryant on Monday that "when Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died."7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
BYU ranks 17 in AP Poll
The top 25 teams in the AP men's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 23.7 years ago
Mary Richards
BYU moves up in rankings after upsetting Gonzaga, Coach buys dinner
PROVO, Utah — March Madness hopes are looking good for BYU after they score a huge upset Saturday night against #2 ranked Gonzaga. They beat #2 Zags 91-76 Saturday night. STREAK SNAPPED 🚨 No. 23 BYU upsets No. 2 Gonzaga and ends the Zags’ regular season 40-game WCC win streak! #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/wlEzHyGMP1 — NCAA […]7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zamboni driver, 42, gets win as emergency goalie for ‘Canes
Emergency backup goalie Dave Ayres made eight saves in relief of Carolina's two injured netminders in the Hurricanes' 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.7 years ago
