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Lindsey Vonn plans to make Salt Lake City's 2034 Olympics better for athletes' families
PARIS (AP) — When Lindsey Vonn skied in her fourth and final Olympics in South Korea in 2018, her mother and the rest of the family took three-hour train rides from Seoul to the mountains to watch her compete. Previous experiences were not much better. So, when she got involved in the bid for Salt Lake City to land the 2034 Winter Olympics, the now-retired alpine ski racer had an obvious focus. Vonn wanted to make life easier for athletes’ families. Earlier this week, the International Olympic Committee awarded the Games to the Utah capital, which Vonn is proud to say will have at least one family village for housing accommodations, along with transportation, ticketing, translation services and other logistical assistance. “It’s never been done before in the Olympics, which actually is pretty surprising to me,” Vonn said in an interview Saturday at the Summer Olympics in Paris. “We’re going to take care of the families, not just the athletes.”
Local program gives underrepresented kids chance to skate on Olympic ice
KEARNS — A local program that started in 2017 is helping get kids involved in winter sports. And not only that — they get to skate on the same ice as Olympians. “They love it; we keep coming back. My youngest says ice skating is her favorite part of the day. She’s like, ‘I love that it’s cold inside and it’s hot outside,’” said Maria McCurdy, who has two daughters in the program this summer.
Kyle Whittingham warns Big 12 teams who haven’t played in Utah: ‘Be ready’
By Kenny Lee, Utah Utes on SI: At the Big 12 Media Days in Las Vegas, Utah’s head coach Kyle Whittingham issued a stern warning to the new Big 12 opponents about the challenges they will face when playing at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Whittingham, known for his no-nonsense approach, didn’t mince words.
Herriman mom thrilled for son's Olympic debut in Paris
HERRIMAN — The family of a world-class marathon runner who grew up in Herriman will be cheering him on in the Paris Olympics, but he won't be sporting red, white and blue. There's a reason Rory Linkletter isn't competing for Team USA, and his family and friends — especially his mom — are absolutely ecstatic about it.
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.
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...
‘A blatant mockery’: Utah officials react to drag performance at opening ceremony of Paris Olympics
After the opening ceremony at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Utah leaders are taking to social media to share their thoughts on the drag performance that appeared to recreate "The Last Supper."
60 in 60: #26 Utah’s Michael Mokofisi (Offensive Line)
SALT LAKE CITY – The countdown is on for Hans & Scotty’s 60 in 60 for the 2024 college football season. Coming in at No. 26 is Utah offensive lineman Michael Mokifisi. Mokofisi is the 16th Ute to crack our list through 35 picks. The most recent selections from Utah are No. 35 Jaren Kump (OL), No. 36 Landen King (TE), and No. 37 Nate Ritchie (S).
Olympic spirit, venues in West Valley City and Kearns ready for 2034
WEST VALLEY CITY — Communities with Olympic venues outside Salt Lake City and Park City are already considering what the 2034 Winter Olympics will bring to their cities. Leaders in West Valley City and neighboring Kearns expressed Wednesday that it’s not just about what the Olympics will do for them, but how their communities can help elevate the Olympics.
Utah Olympic Speedskater headed to Paris to cheer on Team USA summer athletes
KEARNS — A Utah Olympic medalist who competes in winter, will be trading the ice rink for a track in Paris. Speedskater Casey Dawson will get to see the games in a whole new way that will be dramatically different from his own Olympic experience. Even in the middle...
‘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...
Three Under the Radar Utes Poised for Big Seasons
With fall camp firing up, this is a great time for Ute fans to get to know next season's team. Each year, we head into the season with expectations on who will be a key contributor. Upperclassmen, impact transfers, and returning starters are obvious bets to make their presence felt, but due to the sheer size of college football rosters it can be tough to be familiar with every player.
The Nick Bartlett Show: Bryan Brown on Utah Football
The Nick Bartlett Show continues with another college football expert. In this episode, Nick sits down with Bryan Brown, a freelance contributor for College Football Network, and the former host of the ‘Locked on Utes’ Podcast. We discuss Utah’s roster, the new Big 12 schedule, and examine whether...
Utes football: Previewing the 2024 schedule with a look at Iowa State, UCF
SALT LAKE CITY — We continue down Utah's 2024 schedule with the final two opponents of the regular season — a home game against Iowa State and a final road game on Black Friday at UCF. Listen to a breakdown of these games weekly on the Utah Checkdown...
Bees Win 7th Straight Game Thursday
SALT LAKE CITY-Jordyn Adams recorded an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th Inning and the Salt Lake Bees won their seventh straight game with an 8-7 victory over El Paso Thursday in Pacific Coast League play at Smith’s Ballpark. José Marte posted three strikeouts in two innings...
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...
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...
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