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Four local athletes heading to Paris for Summer Games
Layton native and Davis High graduate Courtney Wayment will compete in the women’s steeplechase for Team USA at the Paris Olympic Summer Games. Photo courtesy of BYU. Among the 35 athletes with Utah ties qualified to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games four are from the City Journals and Davis Journal communities.
‘Really expensive tickets’ planned for 2034 Olympics, but organizers will give Utahns some workarounds
It’s official. Come 2034, Salt Lake City will host one of the world’s biggest parties. Celebrities, bands, athletes, competitive drama — local organizers want Utah’s next Winter Olympics to have it all. After throwing a similar bash in 2002, though, they know something hard-learned by many...
Salt Lake City wins 2034 Winter Olympics – at the cost of a major FBI investigation
The International Olympics Committee awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday – on the condition that state officials work to end an FBI investigation into doping.The IOC required Utah lawmakers and US Olympic leaders to sign an agreement promising to lobby the federal government to end an investigation into Chinese swimmers accused of doping, the Associated Press reports. Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 games in an 83-6 vote.“We will work with our members of Congress, we will use all the levers of power open to us to resolve these concerns,” Utah’s governor...
SLC's new sports and entertainment district, the Democratic National Convention, and the Olympics
Both Sides of the Aisle—On this special edition, Natalie Gochnour is joined by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member, and by Victoria Petro, Salt Lake City Council member. They discuss Victoria Petro's voting district, having an arts background in politics, and the push towards a new sports and entertainment district in Salt Lake City. They also discuss the proper use of public funds, the potential benefits of a sports arena, the Democratic National Convention, the final decision to hold the 2034 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, and Pioneer Day.
Major League Pickleball comes to Utah for first time
Major League Pickleball is bringing the best players together for the first time in Utah. MLP Salt Lake City is the league's third regular season event of 2024 and will showcase 14 of 22 teams playing a total of 36 matches over four days, as they compete for a spot in November’s playoffs.
Salt Lake Extends Winning Streak to Eight on Second Straight Walk-Off Win Over El Paso
The Salt Lake Bees won their eighth consecutive game in wild fashion on Friday night, walking off the El Paso Chihuahuas for the second straight night on a two-out error to steal the victory away at the very last second. After taking home their sixth walk-off win of the season...
Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo: Wednesday Night Daysheet, Gold Medal Round
It is time for the Gold Medal Round in Salt Lake City and the Top 8 cowboys and cowgirls are ready to bear down. RC Landingham is riding a huge wave of summer momentum but the same can be said for Cole Franks. Franks’ picked up the win in Salinas. His match up with Championship Pro Rodeo’s Meat Cracker will be the horses third of this season.
Korn Ferry Tour returns to Oakridge starting Aug. 1
Arizona State University student and Utah native Preston Summerhays, a past U.S. Amateur Champion, will be among golfers at the Utah Championship set for Aug. 1-4 at Oakridge Country Club in Farmington. Photo courtesy of Utah Sports Commission. The PGA Korn Ferry professional golf tour returns to Oakridge Country Club...
Utah Football Odds: 2024 Total Wins Over/Under – Vegas Odds as of July 27
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. Following a season that saw the Utah Utes claim eight wins and lose in the Las Vegas Bowl, they have been handed an...
UteNation Countdown to Kickoff: No. 34 Jack Bouwmeester
With 34 days left until the University of Utah kicks off against Southern Utah, it’s time to discuss the Utes field-flipping weapon, No. 34 Jack Bouwmeester. The dangerous punter will be a welcome sight with the Utes’ loaded offense and dominant defense. If the Utes crack the CFP, he’ll be a big reason why, as Utah’s past punter cost them at crucial time during their big 2021 season. After an average first season, Bouwmeester showed that Utah’s vaunted punting attack that they’ve been know for over the last decade, was back. UteNation Take What a difference a year makes. Before...
‘It was just so fun’: 2002 Olympic torchbearer recalls patriotic experience
SALT LAKE CITY – In 2002, my grandma, Kathleen Barnes Walker, was a torchbearer for the Salt Lake City Olympics. I recently had the chance to sit down with her to talk about her experience. “I had all these fears, like, ‘What if I light my hair on fire...
CU Buffs opponent preview: Experienced Utah team is preseason Big 12 favorite
There are very few reliable commodities in college football these days. Nick Saban retired this offseason, ending a historic run at Alabama and lowering the number of coaches who have been in their current roles for at least a decade to just 14 (out of 133 FBS programs). Down at...
Six Utah Utes to Compete in XXXIII Olympiad: Diving, Relay, Basketball
Six current and former Utah Utes are gearing up to compete in the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, with events commencing after the opening ceremonies on Friday. The athletes represent various countries and disciplines, including swimming, track and field, and basketball. Team Canada's pool play schedule: Tuesday, July 30 - 10...
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