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Tickets to the LA Olympics in 2028 go on sale this week — but only for some

Tickets to the LA Olympics in 2028 go on sale this week — but only for some

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 31 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The first tickets for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles go on sale Thursday, but not for everyone. Find out who the lucky few are and where they can obtain tickets.
Utah testing snow storage technique at Soldier Hollow ahead of 2034 Games

Utah testing snow storage technique at Soldier Hollow ahead of 2034 Games

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted March 28 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Olympic and Paralympic organizers are testing a new way to preserve snow at Soldier Hollow, hoping it could be a backup for 2034 if warmer conditions become a concern.
Ilia Malinin bounces back from Olympic nightmare with 3rd straight world figure skating title

Ilia Malinin bounces back from Olympic nightmare with 3rd straight world figure skating title

Karel Janicek And James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Updated March 28 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ilia Malinin is back on the top step of the podium.
USA climbers strongly support Salt Lake training center, say it will grow the sport

USA climbers strongly support Salt Lake training center, say it will grow the sport

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the USA Climbing Athletes' Commission published an open letter on Friday strongly endorsing a new training center in Salt Lake City.
Kaori Sakamoto signs off with a 4th world figure skating title before retirement

Kaori Sakamoto signs off with a 4th world figure skating title before retirement

Karel Janicek, Associated Press  |  Updated March 27 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kaori Sakamoto bid farewell to figure skating with a fourth world championship title before retirement as one of the most decorated skaters in decades.
Malinin rebounds from Olympics at the worlds with a personal-best short program

Malinin rebounds from Olympics at the worlds with a personal-best short program

Karel Janicek, Associated Press  |  Updated March 26 - 3:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ilia Malinin bounced back from misfiring at the Milan Cortina Olympics by leading after the short program at the figure skating world championships on Thursday.
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned from Olympics, speaks at United Nations

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned from Olympics, speaks at United Nations

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted March 26 - 3:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vladyslav Heraskevych was shunned by the Olympics, then invited to the United Nations. He never expected that would happen. The Ukrainian skeleton athlete was not allowed to compete at the Milan Cortina Games because of his plan to wear a helmet paying tribute to some of those killed following Russia's invasion of his country. He spoke on a panel at the U.N. on Thursday detailing why he still believes he made the right decision.
IOC says only 'biological females' can compete in women's events at the Olympics

IOC says only 'biological females' can compete in women's events at the Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 26 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The International Olympic Committee announced a new policy Thursday that bars transgender women from competing at the Olympics.
What Utah's governor saw behind the scenes at Italy's Olympics

What Utah's governor saw behind the scenes at Italy's Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 26 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's going to take a lot of work for Utah to host the 2034 Winter Games. That's what Gov. Spencer Cox's main takeaway was as he observed the 2026 Winter Olympics last month.
Utah leaders discuss experiences at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, look ahead to 2034

Utah leaders discuss experiences at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, look ahead to 2034

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics behind them, Utah leaders are returning from Italy with new ideas and their sights set on 2034, when the Games return to the Beehive State.
Utah 2034 organizers look to boost interest in biathlon ahead of Games

Utah 2034 organizers look to boost interest in biathlon ahead of Games

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Looking to boost interest in biathlon in the years leading up to the Utah 2034 Games, staff at Soldier Hollow let journalists try the sport Tuesday.
Mikaela Shiffrin holds off Emma Aicher to win record-tying 6th overall World Cup skiing title

Mikaela Shiffrin holds off Emma Aicher to win record-tying 6th overall World Cup skiing title

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 25 - 6:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mikaela Shiffrin secured a record-tying sixth women's overall World Cup skiing title by holding off a challenge from emerging German rival Emma Aicher in the final race of the season Wednesday.
Here's the 'look' of the LA 2028 Summer Games

Here's the 'look' of the LA 2028 Summer Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 23 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

California's sporadic "superblooms" of bright orange poppies named for the state and other wildflowers served as the inspiration for what's known as the look of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
What does a new proposal by the World Anti-Doping Agency mean for Utah's next Olympics?

What does a new proposal by the World Anti-Doping Agency mean for Utah's next Olympics?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Could President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials be barred from major international sporting events, even in their own country, because of unpaid dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency?
The Hockey Hall of Fame expects to keep the US Olympic gold medal-winning pucks

The Hockey Hall of Fame expects to keep the US Olympic gold medal-winning pucks

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 19 - 6:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Hockey Hall of Fame says the pucks used to score the gold medal-winning men's and women's goals at the Milan Cortina Olympics are part of its permanent collection after being donated by the International Ice Hockey Federation.
WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World Cup

WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World Cup

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated March 18 - 6:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday put off a decision about barring government officials from major sporting events if their countries voluntarily withhold dues, pushing a potential conflict with President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials until at least after this summer's World Cup.
WADA is weighing a rule to bar Trump and US officials from major events. Can it really do that?

WADA is weighing a rule to bar Trump and US officials from major events. Can it really do that?

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Posted March 17 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The idea sounds outlandish, if not downright impossible.
Did you know the Olympic rings now make a sound?

Did you know the Olympic rings now make a sound?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted March 16 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Now, there's a sound associated with the Olympic rings.
The PWHL is riding a post-Olympic boost in ticket sales and marketing opportunities

The PWHL is riding a post-Olympic boost in ticket sales and marketing opportunities

John Wawrow, Associated Press  |  Updated March 16 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sarah Fillier spent her first two seasons with the New York Sirens accustomed to staring at empty blocks of seats across the bench during home games.