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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.
2034 Olympic and Paralympic listening tour continues in Provo
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
Members of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee continued a statewide "listening tour" Monday. This latest stop was in Provo to hear directly from city leaders about what hosting the Games could mean for the community.
Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn's US teammates are also making an impact in the Olympic season
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 13 - 2:42 p.m. | Save Story
Mikaela Shiffrin is dominating in slalom. Lindsey Vonn is doing the same in downhill at age 41.
US and Mexico flag football teams will play a game during the Super Bowl week in an Olympic preview
Pat Graham, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 13 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
The week of the Super Bowl next month in San Francisco will feature not one but two marquee flag football games.
From Olympics to Tom Brady, Fanatics expands into entertainment with new studio
Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press | Updated Jan. 13 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Fanatics, the sports merchandising giant best known for jerseys and collectibles, is moving deeper into entertainment and bringing fans closer to the action.
How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
Jennifer Mcdermott And Pat Graham, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 13 - 5:28 a.m. | Save Story
Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens can't help but think about the future of winter sports as she trains for next month's Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy.
Two more Russian athletes approved for Milan Cortina Olympics with neutral status
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 13 - 1:31 a.m. | Save Story
Two more Russian athletes were approved by the International Olympic Committee to compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Games next month with neutral status.
Here's how to register for a chance to buy tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 12 - 12:27 p.m. | Save Story
With the 2028 Olympics Games in Los Angeles on the horizon, fans will get their first opportunity to get in line for tickets on Wednesday.
USA Luge gets 11 athletes into Milan Cortina Olympics, 1 shy of maximum. Russia will get 2 spots
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 12 - 10:07 a.m. | Save Story
Russian luge athletes Roman Repilov and Daria Olesik have qualified for the Milan Cortina Olympics. They'll compete as neutral athletes because of sanctions against Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The International Luge Federation announced the qualifiers on Monday. Germany and Austria secured the maximum athlete spots, while the U.S. and Italy also qualified strong teams. Ukrainian sliders and others have criticized the decision to allow Russian participation. The U.S. team includes returning Olympians and newcomers, with women's doubles making its Olympic debut. New gold medalists are expected in singles races, as previous champions have retired.
How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them
Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 11 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
If winning gold medals were the only standard, almost all Olympic athletes would be considered failures.
