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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.
Paris offers to host 2030 Winter Games ice hockey after Nice mayor opposes Olympic plan

Paris offers to host 2030 Winter Games ice hockey after Nice mayor opposes Olympic plan

Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press  |  Posted April 23 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Olympic Games events could return to Paris as soon as 2030.
Crikey! Australia's 2032 Olympic organizers want rowers to compete in a crocodile-infested river

Crikey! Australia's 2032 Olympic organizers want rowers to compete in a crocodile-infested river

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 21 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Organizers of the 2032 Summer Games say they're sticking with plans to hold Olympic rowing and sprint canoeing events in a river that's home to deadly crocodiles known as "salties."
Former BYU star Clayton Young crushes lifetime best in Boston — on short notice

Former BYU star Clayton Young crushes lifetime best in Boston — on short notice

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Young finished the 26.2-mile point-to-point course in a personal-record time of 2 hours, 5 minutes and 41 seconds Monday, good for 11th place in an all-time year.
Are sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games coming soon?

Are sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games coming soon?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Olympic officials are already preparing to line up sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games .
What an Olympic official said about a 2028 Summer Games organizer appearing in Epstein files

What an Olympic official said about a 2028 Summer Games organizer appearing in Epstein files

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 17 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is "closely monitoring" the impact of Casey Wasserman, the head of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, appearing in recently released government files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara retire

Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara retire

James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 3:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their retirement from figure skating on Friday, two months after winning the Olympic gold medal with a record-breaking skate.
Will there be a new global Olympic sponsor at 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.  |  Save Story

A U.S. bank could become a new worldwide Olympic sponsor.
Swimming becomes first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletes

Swimming becomes first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletes

James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Updated April 13 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russian swimmers, divers and water polo players will be allowed to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.