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Here's what Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn just told new grads

Here's what Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn just told new grads

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 19 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Olympic champion skier Lindsey Vonn began her commencement address to University of Southern California graduates by recognizing how far she's come.
Here's the country France wants to help host the 2030 Olympics

Here's the country France wants to help host the 2030 Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Updated May 18 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even before France's bid was selected almost two years ago as the 2030 host, sites in Italy and the Netherlands were under consideration for speedskating events.
Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition

Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition

Mike Householder, Associated Press  |  Updated May 17 - 12:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Growing up, Mikala Sposito dreamed of being a trailblazer.
Here's what top Team USA skaters just said about Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Here's what top Team USA skaters just said about Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 17 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

'Stars on Ice' performers who competed in Milan's Olympics surprised to hear Maverik Center will be the figure skating venue.
Wasatch Back urged to engage in Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Wasatch Back urged to engage in Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Utahns who missed out when the state last hosted the Olympics and Paralympics more than two decades ago, the 2034 Winter Games are being seen as offering a second chance.
USA Curling hires Canada great Gushue as high-performance director to boost Olympic gold-medal hopes

USA Curling hires Canada great Gushue as high-performance director to boost Olympic gold-medal hopes

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Posted May 13 - 9:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of Canada's greatest curlers has been hired to improve the United States' gold-medal chances at the next two Olympic Games.
Will Paris hold Winter Olympic events in 2030?

Will Paris hold Winter Olympic events in 2030?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 9 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Paris, the site of the 2024 Summer Games, may once again be hosting Olympic events, this time during the winter version of the Olympics and Paralympics that follow for athletes with disabilities.
Here's what the IOC says about summer sports at the Winter Games

Here's what the IOC says about summer sports at the Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Updated May 8 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

As expected, the International Olympic Committee on Thursday ruled out adding summer sports to the Winter Games — but only for 2030. What does that mean for 2034 in Utah?
IOC urges sports to let Belarus athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals

IOC urges sports to let Belarus athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Updated May 7 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a political shift Thursday, the International Olympic Committee said athletes from Belarus should once again compete with their full national identity and not be vetted for neutral status, even as the war in Ukraine continues.
From cricket's capital to Olympic ambitions, India's next play on the world sports stage

From cricket's capital to Olympic ambitions, India's next play on the world sports stage

Chetan Narula, Associated Press  |  Posted May 7 - 1:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

With a massive population, a rapidly growing economy and already the global powerbroker in cricket, India is preparing to expand its influence in international sport.
Lindsey Vonn nominated to US ski team for next season as she faces long recovery from Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn nominated to US ski team for next season as she faces long recovery from Olympic crash

Pat Graham, Associated Press  |  Posted May 6 - 11:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's easy to read something into this: Lindsey Vonn was among the 48 athletes nominated Wednesday to the U.S. Alpine ski team for the upcoming season.
Snooker's Olympic push gets a jolt from China's back-to-back world champions

Snooker's Olympic push gets a jolt from China's back-to-back world champions

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Posted May 5 - 5:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Snooker's bid to enter the Olympic Games will be boosted by having back-to-back world champions from China, the sport's top official said on Tuesday.
The investment to secure the 'cultural soul' of Salt Lake City before it welcomes the world

The investment to secure the 'cultural soul' of Salt Lake City before it welcomes the world

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Updated May 4 - 6:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders from across the political spectrum have united this year to create the Pioneer Trail, which aims to keep Salt Lake City rooted in the state's unique pioneer values.
Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press  |  Updated April 30 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

she thinks a return is at least a year and a half away. Vonn says she doesn't want to rush into any decisions.
An Olympic center at the University of Utah? What that means

An Olympic center at the University of Utah? What that means

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 29 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Olympic center intended to be part of a global research network is in the works for the University of Utah.
Simone Biles has left the door open to competing at 2028 Olympics

Simone Biles has left the door open to competing at 2028 Olympics

Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN  |  Posted April 29 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

With just over two years to go, a coinflip is the chance Simone Biles has put on competing at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Here's another chance to get tickets to LA's 2028 Olympics

Here's another chance to get tickets to LA's 2028 Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 27 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Miss out on the first round of ticket sales for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles? Sign-ups for the next opportunity to buy tickets are underway through July 22.
Allyson Felix, 40, looks for a comeback and maybe a spot at the LA Olympics

Allyson Felix, 40, looks for a comeback and maybe a spot at the LA Olympics

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 27 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Allyson Felix is attempting a comeback at age 40 that could give her a chance to add to her Olympic-record medal haul two years from now in Los Angeles.
Italy's Olympics are facing a huge deficit. Here's the plan to keep Utah's 2034 Winter Games out of the red

Italy's Olympics are facing a huge deficit. Here's the plan to keep Utah's 2034 Winter Games out of the red

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Updated April 27 - 6:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 2026 Winter Games lost money big time, according to a report in an Italian newspaper.