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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.
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.
The IOC just made some big changes. What does that mean for Utah's next Olympics?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 5 - 1:04 p.m.
Wide-ranging changes just approved by the International Olympic Committee come as Utah gets ready to host the 2034 Winter Games and will likely make a difference.
US Olympic official: 'No concerns' about changes in Utah's 2034 Winter Games leadership
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 4 - 8:43 a.m.
The departure of the only high-ranking Olympian on the organizing committee for Utah's 2034 Winter Olympics aren't a worry for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials.
Are Italy's spread-out Olympics a model for the future?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 30 - 10:00 p.m.
This year's Winter Games in Italy are being hailed by the International Olympic Committee as proof that hosting duties can be spread out.
Celebration of IOC's Olympic Day includes a workout for Salt Lake kids
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 24 - 10:56 a.m.
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.
Here's how Utah develops Olympic athletes
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 8:40 p.m.
The Sports Tourism Symposium at America First Field was held in Sandy on Wednesday. Casey Dawson credited his success to the opportunity to try a wide range of sports while growing up in Park City.
Why the US drug czar is taking on the World Anti-Doping Agency ahead of the Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 21 - 9:57 a.m.
The Trump administration is warning the World Anti-Doping Agency that proposed changes in who tests athletes for performance-enhancing drug use would damage future Olympics.
Utah 2034 organizing committee names new leaders, departure of athlete relations VP
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 17 - 10:30 p.m.
The Utah 2034 Winter Games organizing committee announced leadership changes Wednesday, naming Abby Osborne as vice president of impact, engagement and enterprise operations.
Applications to volunteer at LA's 2028 Olympics will be accepted soon. What about Utah's?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 16 - 9:03 a.m.
Want to volunteer at the world's next Olympics, the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles? The online application process is set to start July 14.
Is the World Cup bigger than the Olympics? Here's what Utahns say about the impacts
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 14 - 10:30 p.m.
Fans around the world are expected to tune in for the 2026 World Cup football matches that begin this week and continue for more than a month in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Summer sports at Utah's Winter Olympics? What the IOC's proposed new process allows
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 11 - 8:20 a.m.
Summer sports could be added to Utah's 2034 Winter Games under a new process backed by leaders of the International Olympic Committee.
Olympians and Paralympians surprise South Jordan elementary students during field day
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 3 - 10:27 p.m.
Fourteen Olympians and Paralympians visited students at South Jordan Elementary as they participated in field day on Wednesday.
US figure skaters touring with 'Stars on Ice' still basking in Olympic glow
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted June 1 - 2:15 p.m.
KSL spoke with the U.S. Olympic skaters about life after the Olympics during their stop in Utah during the Stars on Ice tour.
A Winter Olympics in NYC? Here's what New York's governor just said
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 27 - 10:30 a.m.
It's no secret that there's been interest in another Olympics for Lake Placid, New York. And with Gov. Kathy Hochul on board, New York's interest could someday pit it against Utah.
A 10% tax on Olympic tickets? Why attending the 2028 Games could be even more costly
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 22 - 10:23 p.m.
Tickets to the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles may cost even more after a proposal to add a 10% tax to Olympic tickets starting next year was introduced by the City Council.
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.
'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
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 5:01 p.m.
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.
Here's what the IOC says about summer sports at the Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 8 - 8:08 a.m.
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?
The investment to secure the 'cultural soul' of Salt Lake City before it welcomes the world
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 6:29 a.m.
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.
An Olympic center at the University of Utah? What that means
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 29 - 5:33 p.m.
A new Olympic center intended to be part of a global research network is in the works for the University of Utah.
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 | Posted April 27 - 6:30 a.m.
The 2026 Winter Games lost money big time, according to a report in an Italian newspaper.
Are sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games coming soon?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 18 - 10:45 a.m.
U.S. Olympic officials are already preparing to line up sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games .
Will there be a new global Olympic sponsor at Utah's 2034 Winter Games?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 13 - 10:00 p.m.
A U.S. bank could become a new worldwide Olympic sponsor.
What Michael Phelps says about Utah's next Olympics and mental health
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 9 - 12:00 p.m.
Swimmer Michael Phelps said what inspired him during a visit to Utah on Wednesday was touring the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Crisis Care Center at the University of Utah.
