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SafeSport Center to begin publicizing names of people who go on its banned list

SafeSport Center to begin publicizing names of people who go on its banned list

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated July 21 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Center for SafeSport began making public announcements of people placed on its disciplinary database Tuesday, a move designed to increase transparency and bring more attention to what the center believes is one of its top tools in the fight against sex abuse.
Josh Kerr of Britain breaks the men's mile world record that stood since 1999

Josh Kerr of Britain breaks the men's mile world record that stood since 1999

The Associated Press  |  Updated July 18 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Josh Kerr, the British runner who helped stoke a revival in middle-distance drama on the track, added a new chapter Saturday by running the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds to break the 27-year-old world record for the distance.
Storied men's mile record set 27 years ago in sights of British runner Josh Kerr

Storied men's mile record set 27 years ago in sights of British runner Josh Kerr

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 17 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The storied men's mile record in track that has stood for 27 years will come under attack Saturday from Britain's Josh Kerr.
With 2 years to go, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum prepares to make Olympic history

With 2 years to go, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum prepares to make Olympic history

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than a century after it opened, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is preparing to make history once again.
At Venice Beach skatepark, LA28's Olympic legacy begins long before the Games

At Venice Beach skatepark, LA28's Olympic legacy begins long before the Games

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Los Angeles counts down to hosting the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, organizers said one of their biggest goals isn't simply putting on a successful sporting event.
A longtime Olympic sport is out for 2030, but could Utah bring it back?

A longtime Olympic sport is out for 2030, but could Utah bring it back?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 12 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nordic combined, which includes both ski jumping and cross-country skiing, is one of only a few sports that's been part of every Olympics since the first Winter Games.
Is Russia returning to the Olympics?

Is Russia returning to the Olympics?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 9 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Restrictions against Russia's participation in the Olympics, including those put in place after the country's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, have now been lifted by the International Olympic Committee.
Here are the new Olympic sports that could be coming to Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Here are the new Olympic sports that could be coming to Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 8 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two new sports disciplines will make their Olympic debut at the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, but Nordic combined was cut from the program.
IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics

IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Updated July 7 - 6:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia has moved closer toward having a full team with its national flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Summer McIntosh breaks women's 200-meter butterfly world record at Canadian trials

Summer McIntosh breaks women's 200-meter butterfly world record at Canadian trials

The Associated Press  |  Updated July 5 - 11:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Summer McIntosh broke the longest-standing individual women's swimming world record Sunday night, finishing the 200-meter butterfly in 2 minutes 1.65 seconds at the Canadian trials.
Are Italy's spread-out Olympics a model for the future?

Are Italy's spread-out Olympics a model for the future?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted June 30 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

This year's Winter Games in Italy are being hailed by the International Olympic Committee as proof that hosting duties can be spread out.
Denmark urges IOC to recognize Greenland and Faroe Islands as independent Olympic teams

Denmark urges IOC to recognize Greenland and Faroe Islands as independent Olympic teams

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 30 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Denmark asked the IOC to recognize its territories Greenland and the Faroe Islands as independent Olympic teams, the national parliament said Tuesday.
Russian and Belarusian skaters can return to international events with approved neutral status

Russian and Belarusian skaters can return to international events with approved neutral status

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 30 - 3:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russian skaters can return to world championships and Grand Prix events next season as neutral athletes for the first time since the full military invasion of Ukraine.
Remember Utah's 2002 Olympic snowflake? Here's what the French Alps Winter Games chose

Remember Utah's 2002 Olympic snowflake? Here's what the French Alps Winter Games chose

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted June 27 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

There's a new look for the next Winter Games, coming to the French Alps in 2030.
Victoire's Marie-Philip Poulin played through a torn ACL and is set for surgery in July

Victoire's Marie-Philip Poulin played through a torn ACL and is set for surgery in July

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 25 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin revealed Thursday she played through a torn ACL and a torn meniscus in her right knee to help the team capture the PWHL championship and is expected to be out indefinitely after surgery set for late July.
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC

Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Updated June 24 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's not Olympic prize money officially, but it is a significant amount of cash going directly to athletes after a Summer or Winter Games.
Celebration of IOC's Olympic Day includes a workout for Salt Lake kids

Celebration of IOC's Olympic Day includes a workout for Salt Lake kids

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Updated June 24 - 10:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nine-year-old Eevie Sayana shyly acknowledged how much fun it was to win a round of Simon Says played with a pair of Olympians Tuesday to mark the internationally celebrated Olympic Day.
2036 Olympics host set to be picked in 2029 as IOC confirms timetable for contest

2036 Olympics host set to be picked in 2029 as IOC confirms timetable for contest

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Posted June 24 - 8:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The IOC set a target of 2029 on Wednesday to pick a 2036 Olympics host in a currently stalled contest that has long been targeted by India and Qatar.
Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges

Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges

Rebecca Boone, Associated Press  |  Updated June 23 - 9:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor drug charges. An Idaho sheriff's deputy says Miller was arrested for possessing psilocybin mushrooms.