Abbey Thomas

  Given its athletic prowess and proximity to world-class training venues for sports all year round, it’s no surprise that the University of Utah has been called home by numerous Olympic athletes. During the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, the world watched six alumni, one current student and two future students represent the U...

  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 screens and festivities were set up in anticipation of the announcement. Hundreds of people filled the square, anxiously awaiting the...

  After playing a pivotal role for Utah women’s basketball in her two years as a Ute, Alissa Pili’s athletic journey is far from over. Earlier this month, the star forward announced her decision to declare for the WNBA draft, hoping to advance her career to the professional level.  Two years ago, Pili began her...

  After a long period of anticipation for many Utah residents, the International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday that Salt Lake City is the preferred finalist to host the 2034 Winter Olympics.  “We did it! The world is coming back to Utah in 2034,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said in a tweet. “So proud of our...

  On Saturday morning, the Utah Utes arrived at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas to battle against the Baylor Bears. The Utes headed confidently into the game fresh off a huge win over the Florida Gators last week, while the Bears were looking for some redemption after their season-opening loss to Texas State last Saturday....

  After a second straight Pac-12 championship, University of Utah football kicked off the 2023 season in the same fashion as last year, against Florida. After a heartbreaking 26-29 loss in Gainesville last year, the No. 14 Utes looked to redeem themselves at home.  Recap Utah won the coin toss, deferring the ball and kicking...

The Utah Women’s Soccer team faced off against the Clemson Tigers in a dramatic match to kick off the home season.

When the Utah women’s basketball head coach Lynne Roberts came to Utah, connecting with the university and the Salt Lake City community was on the forefront of her priorities. Now in her eighth year at the U, Roberts has built a powerful fan base and has used her expertise to craft a championship-level team....

Prior to spring break, the University of Utah women’s water polo participated in a two-day long tournament put on by the Rocky Mountain Division. Teams from Utah, Colorado and the Air Force Academy came together to play a series of 14 matches, with each team competing in four in total. The Utes, split into...

  In November, the FIFA 2022 World Cup kicked off in Qatar, reigniting the passion shared by soccer fans all over the world for one of the biggest sporting spectacles in history. The tournament, which was viewed by nearly half of the world’s population the last time it was held in 2018, according to FIFA,...