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Rivals US and Canada could put North American dominance on display at the Olympics in Milan
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
One more goal. That's how close the U.S. was to beating Canada in the final at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics before losing in overtime.
Final home practice for speedskaters before Milan Olympics
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 18 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
Thursday was the final home-ice practice for the U.S. longtrack speedskating team before heading to Europe for World Cup races and then on to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
Norwegian skier McGrath wins Wengen slalom ahead of good friend Pinheiro Braathen
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 18 - 7:46 a.m. | Save Story
Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath won the Wengen World Cup slalom Sunday for a second consecutive year and added to his status as a favorite for next month's Olympics.
There's more than the Olympics at a Winter Games. What to know about the Paralympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 18 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The executive director of the International Paralympic Committee, Colleen Wrenn, laid down a challenge for Utahns ahead of the 2034 Winter Games: Follow the world's top athletes now.
Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 races
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 18 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
At age 41, Lindsey Vonn's ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit's podium is unparalleled.
Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn't on the list
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 17 - 1:51 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the opening ceremony, the White House said Saturday.
Gu warms up for Olympics by retaining her Laax ski slopestyle title despite crash
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 17 - 11:19 a.m. | Save Story
Two-time Olympic champion Eileen Gu shook off a crash and celebrated her second straight slopestyle title at the Laax Open on Saturday.
Nicol Delago earns Italy's ski team another win as home Olympics near. Lindsey Vonn 3rd in downhill
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 17 - 6:46 a.m. | Save Story
The Italian ski team is on a roll with less than three weeks to go before a home Olympics. And so is 41-year-old Lindsey Vonn.
Ice dance champ Papadakis says she lost Olympic commentary role for NBC over dispute with ex-partner
Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:12 a.m. | Save Story
Olympic ice dance champion Gabriella Papadakis says she lost her commentary role with NBC at the upcoming Winter Olympics because of her former skating partner's response to revelations in her new book.
Britain's Matt Weston, Belgium's Kim Meylemans clinch World Cup skeleton season titles
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 16 - 7:58 a.m. | Save Story
Britain's Matt Weston has become the World Cup men's skeleton overall champion again, while Belgium's Kim Meylemans has claimed the women's title for the first time. They secured their season-long titles Friday in the final races at Altenberg, Germany. Meylemans finished third in the women's race, ensuring her top spot in the standings. Britain's Marcus Wyatt won the men's race, with Weston tying for second. The U.S. skeleton team is expected to announce its Olympic team Monday, with Kelly Curtis and Mystique Ro likely heading to the Milan Cortina Games for the women's event.
Giovanni Franzoni's win in Wengen super-G makes him an Olympic contender for host Italy
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 16 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Host Italy has a new contender in Alpine skiing with the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics three weeks away.
Will Utah stay cold enough to host more Winter Games beyond 2034?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 15 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A look at the impact of climate change on Winter Games sites shows Utah is still among some number of locations worldwide that could be capable of hosting for decades to come.
Skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender's Olympic hopes take another hit as complaint dismissed
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 15 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
American skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender's complaint about being denied a chance to qualify for the Milan Cortina Games has been dismissed by the sport's governing body. Uhlaender argued that Canadian coaches unfairly withdrew some sliders from a North American Cup race, affecting the standings points. The International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation found no rules were broken. Uhlaender, aiming for her sixth Olympic team, competed in lower-tier circuits to gather points. Her Olympic hopes could end if U.S. athletes Kelly Curtis and Mystique Ro perform well in the World Cup finale. Uhlaender previously won the 2012 world championship.
Utah 2034 Olympic leader will run portion of torch relay in Milan
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
As the Olympic torch makes its way from the highest peaks of the Alps toward Milan, one of Utah's Olympic leaders is getting ready to carry the flame.
Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about 'terrifying' threats to her homeland
Martha Bellisle, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 14 - 3:23 p.m. | Save Story
Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. But the 25-year-old biathlete from Greenland is facing an extra level of anxiety as U.S. President Donald Trump keeps saying he wants to take over her country.
Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is leaning toward a plan to rebuild a 119-year-old building within the Rio Grande District after initially seeking to preserve it as part of Climbing USA's planned new headquarters.
Fanatics debuts Fanatics Studios with Olympics, Tom Brady and ESPN at Intuit Dome
Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:57 a.m. | Save Story
Tom Brady stood on the basketball court at Intuit Dome as Aaron Donald, Travis Scott, James Harden and Hailey Bieber mingled nearby Tuesday night, part of a couple-hundred-person crowd brought together for the launch of Fanatics Studios.
Chloe Kim says she's 'good to go' for Olympics despite labrum tear in shoulder
Eddie Pells, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 13 - 4:51 p.m. | Save Story
Snowboarder Chloe Kim says she's "good to go" for the Milan Cortina Olympics despite tearing the labrum in her shoulder during a training run last week in Switzerland.
