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Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with your kids
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (GOOD THINGS UTAH)- With the Summer Olympic Games being just weeks away, Rose Storey joins us today to share how to celebrate with your kids while educating them on the history and traditions of the Olympics. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will take place Fri, Jul 26, 2024 – Sun, Aug 11, 2024. What better way to learn about the event that unites the world than celebrating together with your family? We are talking DIY art projects, edible gold medals, and games for you and your kids to enjoy. Check out the recipes and activity instructions down below!
Utah fires coach Amy Rodriguez as part of organizational shakeup in struggling season
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Utah Royals first-year coach Amy Rodriguez was fired after less than a season leading the revived NWSL club. The move on Sunday was part of an organizational shakeup for the struggling team, which is 2-11-2 and in last place in the league. Rodriguez, a former...
'Game on!' Utah leaders go over to-do list ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics
Utah political leaders met Tuesday to start planning what the state needs to do over the next ten years ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics which are expected to be awarded to Salt Lake City.
Utah Hockey Club releases regular season schedule
SALT LAKE CITY — The games are set. On Tuesday, the Utah Hockey Club released the schedule for the team's first season. "Today's announcement gets us one step closer to creating a strong connection between our club and our fans, and we are excited for everyone to be involved in our inaugural season, whether they can join us at Delta Center or on the road," said Chris Armstrong, president of hockey operations for Utah Hockey Club.
US Olympic track and field trials: REP signee Grant Fisher leads Utah's Paris pack with double
SALT LAKE CITY — Grant Fisher had already booked his ticket to Paris when he opened the U.S. Olympic trials with a win in the 10,000-meter final. The three-time American record holder who trains in Park City and runs with Run Elite Program finished first in the 5,000-meter final 13 minutes, 8.85 seconds Sunday to clinch his distance double at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Oregon women’s basketball: Ducks improve coaching staff with former Utah Utes coach
The University of Oregon just bolstered its women’s basketball coaching staff a bit as head coach Kelly Graves added a former member of the Utah Utes women’s basketball program. Graves was able to get Jerise Freeman to leave the Utes and join the Oregon Ducks women’s basketball coaching staff.
Intermountain Health sports program helping Utah student athletes
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – School is out for summer which means kids will be getting out and enjoying their time off. For student athletes it also means training for sports, but not always having the supervision of a coach or trainer. Stessie Zimmerman, MD, pediatric...
Salt Lake City officials to discuss new entertainment district ahead of council vote
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Smith Entertainment Group and Salt Lake City leaders have been negotiating an agreement for the proposed downtown entertainment district. Tuesday, the Salt Lake City Council will discuss an agreement between the city and SEG because of Utah’s new hockey team. In June, the...
Pickleball Kingdom to Open Second Location in Utah
Pickleball Kingdom will see its latest franchise open in American Fork, UT. This new facility is the second announced in Utah and reportedly “underscores Pickleball Kingdom’s commitment to bringing premier indoor pickleball facilities to the Beehive State.”. “We’re pleased to bring Pickleball Kingdom to American Fork. The local...
Hurdler Alaysha Johnson earns spot to Paris Games wearing borrowed spikes and uniform she designed
EUGENE, Ore. — Alaysha Johnson ran in shoes borrowed from a fellow hurdler and in a uniform she designed herself. She's both fast and fashion-forward. The 100-meter hurdler earned a spot to the Paris Games with a second-place finish in a competitive field at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Johnson, the hurdler who has hypothyroidism and trains around NFL and NBA players, ran a personal-best time of 12.31 seconds to finish .06 behind winner Masai Russell. To think, Johnson was a long shot to make this team. A long shot, that is, to everyone but herself.
Utah Softball Adds Former All-WAC Selection Kayla Lyon
SALT LAKE CITY – University of Utah softball coach Amy Hogue announced the newest addition to her team's roster on Friday in 2024 All-WAC First-Team selection Kayla Lyon, who joins the Utes after two seasons with California Baptist University. "We are excited to add Kayla's talent to our roster," said Hogue. "She will make an immediate impact on our offensive lineup and significantly contribute to our team culture. "Kayla is a team-first player who will thrive on the field and make everyone around her better. She has a high ceiling, and we can't wait to see her reach her full...
60 in 60: #43 Utah’s Smith Snowden (Cornerback)
SALT LAKE CITY – The countdown is on for Hans & Scotty’s 60 in 60 for the 2024 college football season. Coming in at No. 43 is Utah cornerback Smith Snowden. Throughout the summer, KSL Sports Zone’s Hans Olsen & Scott Garrard are counting down the top 60 college football players in the state of Utah as voted on by the media (and a fan ballot).
Spring Ball Review: A Look At Utah Football’s Defensive Ends
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utes wrapped up a very productive spring ball that has fans antsy for the start of the 2024 football season. All of the promise is there, and opportunities feel plentiful for an overall very experienced group heading into a new conference in the Big 12.
What You Need to Know About the Utah Utes Before They Join the Big 12
The Utah Utes are part of the four corners schools in the Pac-12 that are joining the Big 12 Conference next month, pushing membership to 16 teams. Utah has only been a power conference school since 2011, but the Utes’ football program has grown into one that could compete in the Big 12 right away.
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