Olympics

Five questions with Olympic bobsledder Nick Cunningham

Cunningham has competed in bobsled since 2008 and was a 2010 Olympian. Read more »

Nov. 24, 2012

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Romney's Utah supporters upset with how he's being treated by GOP

The post-election criticism by Republicans of their presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, has been hard on his many Utah supporters, especially state GOP Chairman Thomas Wright. Read more »

Nov. 24, 2012

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Park City native Steve Holcomb earns World Cup silver in four-man bobsled at Utah Olympic Park

Driver Steve Holcomb was feeling pretty good about finishing second in Saturday's FIBT four-man bobsled World Cup until the guys who help him push the sled put the honor in perspective. Read more »

Nov. 17, 2012

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U.S. women's bobsled team is better than ever, thanks to recruiting

The U.S. women's bobsled is deeper and faster than ever, thanks to recruiting efforts. Read more »

Nov. 17, 2012

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Deseret News/KSL poll: Mitt Romney holds big lead in presidential race in Utah, 69% support

About the only surprise in a new Deseret News/KSL poll on the outcome of the presidential race in Utah is the size of Mitt Romney's lead. Read more »

Nov. 2, 2012

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After having two children, former Olympian Noelle Pikus-Pace back in the race

Noelle Pikus-Pace, 2007 world champion and 2010 Olympian, comes out of retirement to compete in skeleton while raising two children. Read more »

Oct. 28, 2012

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Lolo Jones selected to US bobsled team

Lolo Jones showed up in Lake Placid three weeks ago, unsure where her first foray into bobsledding could lead. Read more »

Oct. 25, 2012

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Bankruptcy trustee postpones Rulon Gardner auction, reconsidering what possessions he will keep

The decorated wrestler who rose to fame at the 2000 Sydney Olympics with his gold-medal-winning upset of Russian Alexander Karelin has endured physical hardships and financial setbacks in the years... Read more »

Oct. 22, 2012

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Olympic Exploratory Committee tells governor, mayor to go after 2026 Winter Games

The state’s Olympic Exploratory Committee is unanimously recommending Salt Lake City pursue another bid, this time for the 2026 Winter Games. Read more »

Oct. 18, 2012

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Brad Rock: Former BYU great Chad Lewis warns pro athletes to save for the future

Athletes with large salaries are tending to go bankrupt because they cannot manage a budget. Read more »

Oct. 16, 2012

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Complete investigation report for U.S. speed skater Simon Cho

Investigation's complete report Report of Special Investigative Counsel Regarding an Allegation of Tampering with a Competitor's Skate at the 2011 World Short-Track Speedskating Team... Read more »

Oct. 5, 2012

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Firm investigating allegations against speedskating coach say there is not enough evidence to support claims of abuse (+video)

On the same day Olympic bronze medalist Simon Cho admitted to bending the blade of a Canadian skater during the 2011 World Championships, an investigation into allegations against the coach the... Read more »

Oct. 5, 2012

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U.S. skater Simon Cho says tampering with Canadian rival's skates was 'biggest mistake' (+video)

U.S. speedskater Simon Cho admitted he bent the blade of a Canadian skater because he was intimidated and scared of U.S. Speedskating's now-suspended head coach, Jae Su Chun. Read more »

Oct. 5, 2012

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U.S. speedskating coach placed on administrative leave

U.S. speedskating coach Jae Su Chun was placed on administrative leave Sunday, hours after his spokesman released a statement denying claims of verbal, physical and psychological abuse brought by... Read more »

Sept. 17, 2012

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U. marksman Alexis Lagan sets her sights on 2016 Olympics

Matthew DeLong found himself with several of his peers at the Olympic training center a few months before the start of the 2012 London Olympics. Read more »

Sept. 14, 2012

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Mormons in the 2012 Paralympics, Day 7: Wheelchair basketball

The United States men's wheelchair basketball team has moved to today's semifinal round, including co-captain Paul Schulte. Read more »

Sept. 6, 2012

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Doug Robinson: Complaints from Oscar Pistorius come across as bitter, sour grapes

Wait a minute, somebody please tell me that Oscar Pistorius, the South African paralympic sprinter, didn't say what he said at the London Paralympic Games a few days ago. Read more »

Sept. 4, 2012

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Romney to visit storm-damaged Louisiana

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will make a visit to hurricane-damaged Louisiana in between previously scheduled campaign visits. Read more »

Aug. 31, 2012

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Faith and family sustain BMX racer Arielle Martin in wake of Olympics heartbreak

When BMX cyclist Arielle Martin is overcome by the agony of her lifelong dream slipping away for a second time, she finds comfort in the knowledge that there must be a reason. Read more »

Aug. 25, 2012

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UCI asks USADA to explain case against Armstrong

The International Cycling Union will wait for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to explain why Lance Armstrong should lose his seven Tour de France titles before commenting on the case. Read more »

Aug. 24, 2012

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University of Utah eyes future stadium expansion

The University of Utah wants to expand Rice-Eccles Stadium to boost capacity by 10,000 seats and create booster areas for Ute football, a school administrator confirmed Tuesday. Read more »

Aug. 21, 2012

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Report on Utah's Olympic readiness now due in September

SALT LAKE CITY — A final report recommending whether Utah should bid again for a Winter Olympics is now expected to be made public next month. The state's Olympic Exploratory Committee... Read more »

Aug. 17, 2012

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'Missing' African Olympians may be after new life

Thousands of Olympians have returned to their homelands with the end of the London Games — but more than a dozen African competitors have not. Read more »

Aug. 15, 2012

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Utahn Ted Ligety to be featured in Olympic ad campaign

The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Park City-native Ted Ligety will be one its “Four-Pack” of athletes to serve as active living ambassadors for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Read more »

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