Olympics

People wearing face masks walk past Tokyo Dome where a number of events including pop concerts have...
Stephen Wade, AP

Tokyo Olympics Organizers Try To Move Forward Despite Cancellation Comments

Olympic organizers and the Japanese government went on the offensive 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.
7 years ago
General Views Around Tokyo ahead of 2020 Olympic Games...
Stephen Wade, AP

IOC Member Casts Doubt On Postponing Or Moving Tokyo Games

A senior member of the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday that if it proves too dangerous to hold the Olympics in Tokyo this summer because of the coronavirus outbreak, organizers are more likely to cancel it than to postpone it.
7 years ago
Kazuyoshi Funaki of Japan practices in the K-90 individual nordic combined event during the Salt La...
Madisan Hinkhouse and Jeremiah Jensen, KSL Sports

Best Moments Of 2002 Winter Olympics In Salt Lake City

The Governor of Utah and other officials announced Wednesday that they have formed an Olympic Committee in hopes of the Winter Olympics coming back to Salt Lake City.
7 years ago
Michelle Kwan - Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympics...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Competitive Venues Still In Use From Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympics

All ten venues used for competition during the 2002 Olympics are still in use, making Salt Lake an ideal candidate for future Games.
7 years ago
Christen Press #20 the United States takes a photograph with a fan after United State defeated Mexi...
Tom Hackett, KSL Sports

USWNT To Play Australia In Friendly At Rio Tinto Stadium

It was announced today that Rio Tinto Stadium will be the host venue of a friendly match between the four-time FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion United States Women’s National Team and the seventh-ranked Australia Matildas.
7 years ago
Team USA - Donovan Mitchell...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Mitchell, Conley, Lillard Named Finalists For Team USA’s Tokyo 2020 Roster

USA Basketball announced Utah Jazz guards Mitchell and Conley as well as former Weber State and current Portland Trail Blazers guard Lillard and former Utah Utes and current Los Angeles Lakers forward Kuzma as finalists for Team USA's roster.
7 years ago
Christen Press - USWNT - CONCACAF - GOLDEN BALL...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Three Utah Royals FC Players Help USWMT To 2020 CONCACAF Championship

Three members of Utah Royals FC helped the United States Women's National Team defeat Canada to win the 2020 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship.
7 years ago
Christen Press #20 of USA celebrates with his team mates Rose Lavelle #16 and Kelley O'Hara #5 afte...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Three Royals’ Help USWNT Qualify For 2020 Summer Olympics With Big Win Over Mexico

The United States Women's National Team qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan with a 4-0 win over Mexico.
7 years ago
Christen Press #20 of USA celebrates after scoring her team's fourth goal during the semifinals gam...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Royals Striker Christen Press Scores Late Goal For United States Against Mexico

Utah Royals FC and United States Women's National Team striker Christen Press scored a beautiful goal late in the second half against Mexico in the semifinal of the 2020 CONCACAF Olympic qualifying.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - Christen Press #20 of the United States celebrates her goal against Panama with Li...
Nate Dowdle, KSL Sports

Royals’ Press Scores Twice in First Half Against Costa Rica

Utah Royals FC forward Christen Press scored twice in the first half against Costa Rica Monday night, bringing her total during Olympic qualifying to five.
7 years ago
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US Men’s Volleyball Team Secures Bid To 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The U.S. men's volleyball team secured a bid to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, beating the Dutch host 25-18, 25-20, 17-25, 25-21 to go unbeaten in the round-robin Tokyo Volleyball Qualification Tournament.
7 years ago