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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.
World champ Malinin leads one of the strongest US Figure Skating teams ever into Winter Olympics
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 11 - 4:58 p.m. | Save Story
World champions Ilia Malinin and the ice dance duo of Madison Chock and Evan Bates will anchor one of the strongest U.S. Figure Skating teams in history when they head to Italy for the Milan Cortina Olympics in less than a month.
US bobsledder Kris Horn survives solo ride in St. Moritz, after teammates fail to get into sled
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 11 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. bobsledder Kris Horn survives a frightening solo ride in St. Moritz, Switzerland. On Sunday, his three teammates failed to get into the sled at the start of a World Cup race. Horn navigated the track alone, reaching speeds of 75 mph. None of the U.S. sliders suffered serious injuries and all X-rays came back negative. Athletes and coaches from several national teams rushed to the finish line to check on Horn. Horn also crashed out of the two-man World Cup race on Saturday. There is one World Cup race weekend left before the team selection for the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime subfreezing temperatures
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 11 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
Authorities have confirmed the death of a guard at construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo. The death occurred during a frigid overnight shift. Italy's Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini has called for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 55-year-old worker's death. Italian media reported that the death happened on Jan. 8, outside Cortina's ice arena. Temperatures that night plunged to minus 12 degrees Celsius, or 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are scheduled for Feb. 6-22. Cortina city officials expressed deep sadness and concern over the incident.
