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The Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza by Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘They’re Coming Home’ — IOC Officially Votes for Salt Lake to Host 2034 Games

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor July 24, 2024

  It’s official — the Winter Olympic Games are set to return to Salt Lake City in 2034. A buzzing crowd gathered in Washington Square Park at the wee hours of Wednesday morning, where viewing...

EA Sports Madden NFL 16. Photo Courtesy of goodfon.com

EA Sports College Football: Back on Campus

By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer June 25, 2024

  EA Sports has recently announced that its long-awaited College Football 25 game is out on July 19. The last game that EA Sports released for college football was back in 2013, but according to...

Red Bull Renaut in F1 Race

How Formula One’s New Regulations Will Improve the Sport

By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer June 24, 2024

  For generations, Formula One has been considered the pinnacle of motorsport. With the world’s best drivers battling for a chance to win the World Drivers’ Championship, it’s no surprise...

The Pac-12 logo at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Is the Big 12 Here to Stay?

By John Leone June 20, 2024

  The last two years have been a rollercoaster ride for the University of Utah regarding its future with NCAA sporting conferences. The first domino of uncertainty fell in June of 2022 when USC...

How the OKC Thunder Built a Contender Fast

How the OKC Thunder Built a Contender Fast

By Max Valva, Sports Writer June 13, 2024

  The Oklahoma City Thunder's recent success story is a masterclass in navigating the often treacherous waters of an NBA rebuild. After the departures of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, two...

The Connoisseurs at the Red Bull Can You Make It finish line in Berlin, Germany on May 28, 2024. (Photo Courtesy of Zuni Olivares)

‘The Adventure of a Lifetime’: One Utah Team’s Journey in the Red Bull Can You Make It Challenge

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor June 5, 2024

On May 21, a Salt Lake City-based team of three students set out for Copenhagen, Denmark for the adventure of a lifetime. The team, officially known as the Connoisseurs, was tasked with traveling over...

University of Utah senior pitcher Bryson Van Sickle (1) in a game versus University of Washington at Smiths Ballpark in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Splits Tournament Contests with USC, Oregon

By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer May 24, 2024

  After being swept by the USC Trojans on the road, the University of Utah baseball team (33-22, 16-14 Pac-12) headed to Scottsdale, Arizona for the Pac-12 tournament. On Tuesday and Wednesday,...

University of Utah Softball team players warm up before an NCAA dual meet against Stanford University at the Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Exits NCAA Tournament in Heartbreakingly Close Series

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor May 21, 2024

  Over the weekend, Utah softball entered their biggest competition of the year, traveling across the country to Durham, North Carolina, to take part in the NCAA Regionals. The Utes faced two opponents...

University of Utah baseball team players in the dugout during a game versus University of Washington at Smiths Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Swept by USC in Final Pac-12 Series

By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer May 19, 2024

  Following a home victory against the Utah Tech Trailblazers, the University of Utah baseball team (32-21, 16-14 Pac-12) traveled west to take on the USC Trojans. It was the last series of the...

Utah Softball takes on the Weber State Wildcats at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on April 17, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Upsets Stanford, Surrenders to UCLA in Pac-12 Tournament

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor May 14, 2024

  Coming off of three straight wins against fellow Pac-12 opponents Oregon State and Washington, Utah softball entered the tournament with high spirits and their eyes set on claiming a second consecutive...