Olympics
STEPHEN WADE, AP Sports Writer
Q&A: What’s Next For The Tokyo Olympics Amid The Spreading Virus?
The spreading virus from China has been reported in more than 60 countries and puts the Tokyo Olympics at risk.4 years ago
Eddie Pells, AP National Writer
USOPC Relying On Facts And Planning To Deal With Coronavirus
Managers at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have coronavirus on their minds. They've been gathering information from the individual sports, trying to figure out what events are being affected and what others could be in the future.4 years ago
BRADY McCOMBS, Associated Press
Salt Lake City Vows Transparency, Frugality In Olympic Bid
Leaders of a new Salt Lake City Olympic bid committee vowed to be transparent and frugal as they design a plan based around existing venues.4 years ago
STEPHEN WADE, AP Sports Writer
Tokyo Organizers, Government Take Offensive On Virus Threat
Tokyo Olympic organizers and the Japanese government went on the offensive Wednesday after a senior IOC member said the 2020 Games were being threatened by the spread of a viral outbreak, with their fate probably decided in the next three months.4 years ago
George Ramsay, CNN
Are The Olympics Canceled? Tokyo 2020 Preparations Going Ahead ‘As Planned’
Olympic organizers have insisted that preparations for Tokyo 2020 are going ahead "as planned" despite the novel coronavirus outbreak in Asia.4 years ago
JOE REEDY, AP Sports Writer
Miracle On Ice Shows How Much Olympics On TV Have Changed
When the Summer Olympics begin in Tokyo in July, viewers will be able to watch every event either live or on demand. That wasn't the case in 1980 when the United States stunned the Soviet Union during the Lake Placid Games.4 years ago
STEPHEN WADE, AP Sports Writer
Q&A: Things To Know About Tokyo Olympics & Spreading Coronavirus
The Tokyo Olympics open in five months on July 24. The Paralympics open on Aug. 25. But the fast-spreading coronavirus from China is making Tokyo organizers very anxious.4 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
New SLC Mayor In Favor Of Hosting Another Olympics
Newly-elected Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said she fully supports bringing the Olympic Games back to Utah and a future announcement could come during her first term in office.4 years ago
KSL TV
SUNDAY EDITION: Utah Looks To Another Olympic Bid; Top Legislative Issues
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Wrapping up week three of the legislative session and we wanted to check in with some of Utah’s representatives to see what is happening. We’ll talk with Representatives Harrison and Romero about air quality, emergency communication, clergy reporting and more. Plus, Utah officially looking to bid for another Olympic games. […]4 years ago
The Associated Press
Russia To Lose Sochi Olympic Gold Medal In Doping Case
Russia is set to lose a biathlon gold medal from the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics following a new doping ban for a leading athlete.4 years ago
Stephen Wade and Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
No ‘Plan B’ For Olympics; Questions Over Chinese Presence
Tokyo Olympic organizers and the International Olympic Committee said Friday there is no “Plan B” for the 2020 Games, which open in just over five months and have been jolted by the outbreak of a virus in neighboring China.4 years ago
Stephen Wade, AP Sports Writer
Tokyo, IOC Officials Reiterate That The Olympics Are On
Tokyo Olympic organizers repeated their message again at the start of meetings with the IOC: the Summer Games will not be waylaid by the coronavirus that is spreading from neighboring China.4 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
New Committee Formed For Future Salt Lake Olympic Bid
Officials did not say whether Salt Lake will look to bid for the 2030 or 2034 Games, but they emphasized showing Utah's preparedness to the international community.4 years ago
Felicia Martinez, KSL TV
Utah Forms Committee To Bid For Olympic Games
Gov. Gary Herbert on Wednesday announced the formation of a committee in Utah's bid to bring the Winter Olympic Games back to Salt Lake City.4 years ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
2002 Olympic Cauldron To Be Temporarily Relocated, Refurbished
The cauldron from the 2002 Winter Olympic Games will be temporarily relocated this week as crews continue construction work to expand Rice-Eccles Stadium.4 years ago
KSL TV
Only 6 Months To Go Until Tokyo Olympics On NBC
The countdown is on to the 2020 Tokyo games, and Friday marked six months until the opening ceremony.4 years ago
TALI ARBEL, AP Technology Writer
NBC Hopes ‘Free’ Makes Peacock Stand Out In Streaming Era
NBCUniversal is launching a new streaming service that will have a large part available for free, an approach it hopes will resonate with people who aren't interested in traditional TV.4 years ago
GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press
Barcelona Joins Conversation For Winter Olympic Host Options
The IOC is in talks with three possible bidders to host the Winter Olympics in the future, including Salt Lake City.4 years ago
Associated Press
Jimmy Fallon Heads To Prime-Time With Celeb Musical Series
Jimmy Fallon is adding his first prime-time series to his late-night empire.4 years ago
Stephen Wade, Associated Press
Tokyo Olympics Unveil Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals
With exactly one year to go until the Tokyo Olympics open, organizers marked the day by unveiling the gold, silver, and bronze medals that will symbolize the 2020 Games.5 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Salt Lake-Based USA Climbing Team Excited For Olympic Debut
The USA Climbing team recently moved their headquarters to Salt Lake City, which is fortunate in more ways than one. The best climber happens to be from Murray.5 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Utah Marathon Runner Jared Ward Focused On Making His Second Olympics
Although Salt Lake is former Winter Olympics city, there are athletes in the Beehive State who compete in the summer games. KSL caught up with one athlete on the one-year mark before the 2020 games in Tokyo.5 years ago
Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press
USMNT In World Cup Final After 2-1 Victory Over England
Alex Morgan celebrated her go-ahead goal with a cheeky tea-sipping motion and Alyssa Naeher stopped a late penalty kick to send the United States into the final at the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over England on Tuesday night.5 years ago
