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ICE watchdogs chortle as MAGA Sen. Mike Lee deletes post linking masks to cartels

"Cartel hitmen wear masks," Lee said of footage of veiled attackers. "Leftists aren't complaining."

News

In a now-deleted X post on Sunday, Sen. Mike Lee appeared to compare masks worn by ICE agents to those worn by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cartels setting fire to a gas station in Mexico" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/23/mexico-cartel-leader-el-mencho-drug-lord-killed" data-vars-content-id="8b6b1b86-e7bc-4d31-8227-fc3bf48f76ba" data-vars-headline="ICE watchdogs chortle as MAGA Sen. Mike Lee deletes post linking masks to cartels" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/23/mexico-cartel-leader-el-mencho-drug-lord-killed" target="_self">cartels setting fire to a gas station in Mexico</a>.The intrigue: The comparison directly — if temporarily — contradicted the Trump administration&#x27;s defense of immigration agents&#x27; concealment of their identities during raids, arrests and other public actions.

Utah measles cases rise as new exposures reported

Almost 60 new cases were reported in the past three weeks.

Health

As measles case counts increase, Utah health officials are warning of new possible exposure incidents across the state.By the numbers: The state health department has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="confirmed" data-vars-click-url="https://files.epi.utah.gov/Utah%20measles%20dashboard.html" data-vars-content-id="df761057-f3e9-4acc-8bf5-d45c8afbd45b" data-vars-headline="Utah measles cases rise as new exposures reported" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://files.epi.utah.gov/Utah%20measles%20dashboard.html" target="_blank">confirmed</a> 300 measles cases in Utah during the outbreaks that began in 2025.

Colorado River cuts loom after states miss deal

The seven Colorado River Basin states missed a key federal deadline to reach a new water usage agreement.

The seven Colorado River Basin states missed a key <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="federal deadline to reach a new water usage agreement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/03/katie-hobbs-colorado-river-agreement-upper-basin-burgum-meeting" data-vars-content-id="4baac60f-b299-46a1-96f6-8b56471c417e" data-vars-headline="Colorado River cuts loom after states miss deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/03/katie-hobbs-colorado-river-agreement-upper-basin-burgum-meeting" target="_self">federal deadline to reach a new water usage agreement</a>, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is now likely to impose a solution of its own.Why it matters: The Colorado River is a vital source of municipal water for residents living along the Wasatch Front, and beyond and federal intervention could mean forcing mandatory cuts.

Most Utahns don't support Christian nationalism

Christian nationalism is deeply entrenched inside today's Republican Party, according to the survey.

Less than one-third of Utahns <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hold Christian nationalist beliefs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/03/11/utah-republican-christian-nationalism-view-politics" data-vars-content-id="5158a0e6-9106-40b5-811a-a886eb215a81" data-vars-headline="Most Utahns don&#x27;t support Christian nationalism" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/03/11/utah-republican-christian-nationalism-view-politics" target="_self">hold Christian nationalist beliefs</a>, according to a sweeping 50-state survey by the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute.Why it matters: The once-fringe ideology holds that the U.S. was founded as a Christian nation and should be governed according to strict fundamentalist Christian values, even as the country becomes <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="less religious" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/26/great-unchurching-america-religiously-unaffiliated" data-vars-content-id="5158a0e6-9106-40b5-811a-a886eb215a81" data-vars-headline="Most Utahns don&#x27;t support Christian nationalism" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/26/great-unchurching-america-religiously-unaffiliated" target="_self">less religious</a>.

Salt Lake Bees unveil "Utah Dirty Sodas" alternative look

The new look nods to Utah's dirty soda culture.

The Salt Lake Bees are stirring up a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bubbly rebrand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.milb.com/salt-lake/news/salt-lake-bees-stir-things-up-with-new-alternate-identity-utah-dirty-sodas" data-vars-content-id="736b6548-c448-44ee-b511-3530a2600b46" data-vars-headline="Salt Lake Bees unveil &quot;Utah Dirty Sodas&quot; alternative look" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.milb.com/salt-lake/news/salt-lake-bees-stir-things-up-with-new-alternate-identity-utah-dirty-sodas" target="_blank">bubbly rebrand</a> with a splash of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Utah&#x27;s dirty soda flair" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/08/11/swig-sodalicious-dirty-soda-phoenix-mesa-tiktok-popular" data-vars-content-id="736b6548-c448-44ee-b511-3530a2600b46" data-vars-headline="Salt Lake Bees unveil &quot;Utah Dirty Sodas&quot; alternative look" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/08/11/swig-sodalicious-dirty-soda-phoenix-mesa-tiktok-popular" target="_self">Utah&#x27;s dirty soda flair</a>.State of play: The Utah Dirty Sodas, the minor league baseball team&#x27;s new alter-ego, will debut April 1 and appear at every Wednesday home game for the rest of the season.

Utah Olympians shared in almost half of Team USA's medals

A hefty share of Team USA's medals are coming home to the Wasatch.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Utah&#x27;s Olympians" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/06/utah-winter-olympics-2026-athletes-alex-hall-erin-jackson-lindsey-vonn" data-vars-content-id="1027e8c3-139b-43cb-a854-2cd1e463a0aa" data-vars-headline="Utah Olympians shared in almost half of Team USA&#x27;s medals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/06/utah-winter-olympics-2026-athletes-alex-hall-erin-jackson-lindsey-vonn" target="_self">Utah&#x27;s Olympians</a> will be weighing down flights out of Milan with gold, silver and bronze.The big picture: 19 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="athletes with ties to Utah won medals" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/17/utahs-winter-olympics-womens-hockey-aerials-skiing" data-vars-content-id="1027e8c3-139b-43cb-a854-2cd1e463a0aa" data-vars-headline="Utah Olympians shared in almost half of Team USA&#x27;s medals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/17/utahs-winter-olympics-womens-hockey-aerials-skiing" target="_self">athletes with ties to Utah won medals</a> in 15 events at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

Utah's wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Women's hockey and freeski aerials are ones to watch.

With the 2026 Winter Games two-thirds complete, there remain several chances for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Utah Olympians" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/06/utah-winter-olympics-2026-athletes-alex-hall-erin-jackson-lindsey-vonn" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/06/utah-winter-olympics-2026-athletes-alex-hall-erin-jackson-lindsey-vonn" target="_self">Utah Olympians</a> to ascend the podium.The big picture: Athletes with Utah ties were sporting 12 medals as of Tuesday — seven from skiing events.The latest: 🎿 Utah&#x27;s Mac Forehand landed a silver medal Tuesday after what is being <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hailed" data-vars-click-url="https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/article/winter-olympics-2026-mac-forehand-lands-the-jump-of-his-life-to-capture-big-air-silver-200154503.html" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/article/winter-olympics-2026-mac-forehand-lands-the-jump-of-his-life-to-capture-big-air-silver-200154503.html" target="_blank">hailed</a> as a bar-raising final round of freestyle big air skiing. Local teammates <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Troy Podmilsak" data-vars-click-url="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/athlete-details/24083" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/athlete-details/24083" target="_blank">Troy Podmilsak</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Konnor Ralph" data-vars-click-url="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/athlete-details/24060" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/athlete-details/24060" target="_blank">Konnor Ralph</a> ranked 4th and 5th.<ul><li>Earlier in the day, Utahns <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ethan Cepuran" data-vars-click-url="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/athlete-details/26854" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/athlete-details/26854" target="_blank">Ethan Cepuran</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Casey Dawson" data-vars-click-url="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/athlete-details/26842" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/athlete-details/26842" target="_blank">Casey Dawson</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Emery Lehman" data-vars-click-url="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/athlete-details/26851" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/athlete-details/26851" target="_blank">Emery Lehman</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Conor McDermott-Mostowy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/athlete-details/26846" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/athlete-details/26846" target="_blank">Conor McDermott-Mostowy</a> joined individual gold medalist Jordan Stolz to win silver in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="men&#x27;s speed skating team pursuit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/ssk/tp/m/teampu------------/fnl-/--------/race-result" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/results/ssk/tp/m/teampu------------/fnl-/--------/race-result" target="_blank">men&#x27;s speed skating team pursuit</a>.</li></ul>Here&#x27;s what we&#x27;re watching in Italy, and what has defied our expectations so far.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Mamma mia!</h2>Utahns&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="penchant for drama" data-vars-click-url="https://theweek.com/culture-life/utah-media-influencers-mormons-momtok-franke" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://theweek.com/culture-life/utah-media-influencers-mormons-momtok-franke" target="_blank">penchant for drama</a> extended to the Alps with these exciting turns.🏅 Downhill superstar Lindsey Vonn took a characteristically <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gutsy risk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/47876242/skiers-back-vonn-call-race-olympics-even-crash" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/47876242/skiers-back-vonn-call-race-olympics-even-crash" target="_blank">gutsy risk</a> to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ski sans ACL" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/03/lindsey-vonn-olympics-torn-acl-cortina" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/03/lindsey-vonn-olympics-torn-acl-cortina" target="_self">ski sans ACL</a> — but it didn&#x27;t pay off, with a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="catastrophic crash" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/article/lindsey-vonn-crash-olympics-cortina-81da72485c0e860aead3fdf91b841f7f" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/article/lindsey-vonn-crash-olympics-cortina-81da72485c0e860aead3fdf91b841f7f" target="_blank">catastrophic crash</a> ending in an emergency helicopter ride.<ul><li>Vonn&#x27;s SLC teammate Breezy Johnson <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="swept in" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/09/milan-olympics-lindsey-vonn-ilia-malinin" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/09/milan-olympics-lindsey-vonn-ilia-malinin" target="_self">swept in</a>, claiming a gold medal — and, a few days later, a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="silver engagement ring" data-vars-click-url="https://people.com/taylor-swift-congratulates-gold-medalist-breezy-johnson-engagement-2026-winter-olympics-11905749" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://people.com/taylor-swift-congratulates-gold-medalist-breezy-johnson-engagement-2026-winter-olympics-11905749" target="_blank">silver engagement ring</a> at the Super G finish line.</li></ul>🤢 Skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle, who studied at SLC&#x27;s Westminster College, &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="redecorated the gondola" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/silver-lining-saves-ryan-cochran-siegles-nightmarish-week-olympics" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/silver-lining-saves-ryan-cochran-siegles-nightmarish-week-olympics" target="_blank">redecorated the gondola</a>&quot; — and the mountaintop commode — six times during an inauspicious morning of food poisoning before blasting to the Super-G podium, per NBC.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Non ci piove!" data-vars-click-url="https://italoamericano.org/word-of-the-day-non-ci-piove/" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://italoamericano.org/word-of-the-day-non-ci-piove/" target="_blank">Non ci piove!</a></h2>These Wasatch-trained returning medalists make their podium appearances all but certain.🗻 SLC&#x27;s Jaelin Kauf reclaimed the moguls silver she won in 2022 and grabbed another in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dual moguls" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usskiandsnowboard.org/news/redemption-kauf-gold-and-johnson-silver-world-championships" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.usskiandsnowboard.org/news/redemption-kauf-gold-and-johnson-silver-world-championships" target="_blank">dual moguls</a>.🥈Skier Alex Hall secured a silver medal in slopestyle after winning gold in 2022.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Non vediamo l&#x27;ora!" data-vars-click-url="https://translate.google.com/?hl=en&amp;sl=it&amp;tl=en&amp;text=Non%20vediamo%20l%27ora!&amp;op=translate" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://translate.google.com/?hl=en&amp;sl=it&amp;tl=en&amp;text=Non%20vediamo%20l%27ora!&amp;op=translate" target="_blank">Non vediamo l&#x27;ora!</a></h2>We can&#x27;t wait to see these contenders in the Games&#x27; final days.🏒 SLC&#x27;s Hilary Knight has captained USA hockey through victory after blistering victory, with just one opposing goal in six matches so far.<ul><li>They&#x27;re the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="favorites" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/47456660/espn-nhl-2026-winter-olympics-betting-odds-men-women-gold-medal-lines" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/47456660/espn-nhl-2026-winter-olympics-betting-odds-men-women-gold-medal-lines" target="_blank">favorites</a> in Thursday&#x27;s gold medal game against Canada, who Team USA already shut out 5-0 in last week&#x27;s round robin.</li></ul>🙄 As of Tuesday, the heavens were taunting Utah&#x27;s freestyle skiing aerialists, with storms forcing delays for both men and women, including world champion <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kaila Kuhn" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO9XymZ0nu8" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO9XymZ0nu8" target="_blank">Kaila Kuhn</a>.<ul><li>Mixed-team aerials come Saturday, with Park City&#x27;s Chris Lillis and Quinn Dehlinger expected to join Kuhn in last year&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="podium-topping trio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.parkrecord.com/2025/03/27/parkite-aerials-trio-takes-home-world-championships-gold/" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.parkrecord.com/2025/03/27/parkite-aerials-trio-takes-home-world-championships-gold/" target="_blank">podium-topping trio</a>.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Finché c&#x27;è vita, c&#x27;è speranza!" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DBlPSgKsIj6/" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DBlPSgKsIj6/" target="_blank">Finché c&#x27;è vita, c&#x27;è speranza!</a></h2>As long as there is life, there is hope!⛸ 2024 world champion Kristen Santos-Griswold failed to make the 1000m short-track speed skating semifinals — a particularly bitter pill after losing a bronze medal in Beijing 2022 because another skater <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bumped" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zpxDXUM5qFk" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zpxDXUM5qFk" target="_blank">bumped</a> her in what was deemed a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="penalty" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/kristen-santos-olympics-short-track-speed-skating-crash" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/kristen-santos-olympics-short-track-speed-skating-crash" target="_blank">penalty</a>.<ul><li>&quot;I&#x27;m just taking it one day at a time,&quot; she said. &quot;I thought I was going to be done after 2022, and I&#x27;m still here, so (I&#x27;m) not really too set on anything.&quot;</li></ul>🛷 Reigning monobob world champ and Herriman track star Kaysha Love finished at a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frustrating" data-vars-click-url="https://ksltv.com/olympics/moms-over-40-power-team-usa-to-monobob-medals/878662/" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ksltv.com/olympics/moms-over-40-power-team-usa-to-monobob-medals/878662/" target="_blank">frustrating</a> 7th this week.<ul><li>Love, 28, is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="already considered" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/kaysha-love-meet-athlete" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/kaysha-love-meet-athlete" target="_blank">already considered</a> an extraordinary talent in multiple sports, with plenty of time to climb that podium.</li><li>Yes, but: Her teammates, Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Armbruster Humphries — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="both moms in their forties" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/06/milan-2026-olympics-bobsled-san-diego-athletes-team-usa" data-vars-content-id="ec0e3d70-0711-4251-8d0c-cac6505e31b7" data-vars-headline="Utah&#x27;s wins, losses and thrills to come at the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/06/milan-2026-olympics-bobsled-san-diego-athletes-team-usa" target="_self">both moms in their forties</a> — took gold and bronze in an inspiring triumph Monday.</li></ul>

Trump and other conservatives lash out at Winter Olympians

Skiers Hunter Hess and Chris Lillis join skater Amber Glenn in the glare of the right.

Some U.S. Olympians are facing backlash from the right after they <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shared misgivings about the state of U.S. politics" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/olympics-2026-winter-games-trump-ice-protest" data-vars-content-id="c735c235-1ef3-4406-a4f7-8ba5f5692c39" data-vars-headline="Trump and other conservatives lash out at Winter Olympians" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/olympics-2026-winter-games-trump-ice-protest" target="_self">shared misgivings about the state of U.S. politics</a> from the Milan-Cortina Games.Why it matters: The condemnation has led to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="counter-accusations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/us-olympians-speak-after-trump-calls-teammate-a-loser-20260209-p5o0v5.html" data-vars-content-id="c735c235-1ef3-4406-a4f7-8ba5f5692c39" data-vars-headline="Trump and other conservatives lash out at Winter Olympians" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/us-olympians-speak-after-trump-calls-teammate-a-loser-20260209-p5o0v5.html" target="_blank">counter-accusations</a> that conservatives are disrespecting Americans&#x27; freedom of speech.

A guide to the Utah athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics

From Lindsey Vonn's ruptured ACL to speed skater Erin Jackson's historic return, Utah is ready to represent.

With the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony at noon Friday, it&#x27;s time to scan through Team USA for Utahns to watch — and when you can see them on NBC.The big picture: About 80 athletes in the games <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="have Utah ties" data-vars-click-url="https://utahsportscommission.com/from-utah-to-italy/" data-vars-content-id="1937aa63-5a11-491f-b31a-9d5cc81af7fe" data-vars-headline="A guide to the Utah athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://utahsportscommission.com/from-utah-to-italy/" target="_blank">have Utah ties</a> — more than a third of the 232 Americans competing on one of the biggest stages for winter sports.

"Mormon Wives'" Taylor Frankie Paul on NBA All-Star celebrity roster

The star of "The Bachelorette" and "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" will hit the court Feb. 13.

Taylor Frankie Paul, of &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/08/06/utah-sex-scandal-hulu-docuseries-swinging-influencers" data-vars-content-id="06d56c08-f9ef-4182-9625-03f78601d5e5" data-vars-headline="&quot;Mormon Wives&#x27;&quot; Taylor Frankie Paul on NBA All-Star celebrity roster" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/08/06/utah-sex-scandal-hulu-docuseries-swinging-influencers" target="_self">The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives</a>,&quot; will play in the 2026 Ruffles <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NBA All-Star" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/18/nba-all-star-weekend-tickets-new-format" data-vars-content-id="06d56c08-f9ef-4182-9625-03f78601d5e5" data-vars-headline="&quot;Mormon Wives&#x27;&quot; Taylor Frankie Paul on NBA All-Star celebrity roster" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/18/nba-all-star-weekend-tickets-new-format" target="_self">NBA All-Star</a> Celebrity Game.Driving the News: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Draper influencer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/09/06/taylor-frankie-paul-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives" data-vars-content-id="06d56c08-f9ef-4182-9625-03f78601d5e5" data-vars-headline="&quot;Mormon Wives&#x27;&quot; Taylor Frankie Paul on NBA All-Star celebrity roster" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/09/06/taylor-frankie-paul-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives" target="_self">Draper influencer</a> will join rapper Badshah, record producer Mustard, NFL star Keenan Allen and other stars of sports and entertainment in the annual matchup Feb. 13 in Inglewood, California, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NBA announced Tuesday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nba.com/news/2026-all-star-celebrity-game" data-vars-content-id="06d56c08-f9ef-4182-9625-03f78601d5e5" data-vars-headline="&quot;Mormon Wives&#x27;&quot; Taylor Frankie Paul on NBA All-Star celebrity roster" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nba.com/news/2026-all-star-celebrity-game" target="_blank">NBA announced Tuesday</a>.

Lindsey Vonn to race in Olympics despite torn ACL

It's far from the skier's first return from injury.

Sports

Skier Lindsey Vonn says she will compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Games with a ruptured ACL in her left knee.Threat level: Vonn <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="crashed Friday" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/article/lindsey-vonn-crash-downhill-olympics-36264674d842aacaf63c908a254e3769" data-vars-content-id="56f1e7d2-b8d7-41dd-a1a2-a5351d12ab84" data-vars-headline="Lindsey Vonn to race in Olympics despite torn ACL" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/article/lindsey-vonn-crash-downhill-olympics-36264674d842aacaf63c908a254e3769" target="_blank">crashed Friday</a> in a World Cup race in Switzerland, which left her ACL &quot;completely ruptured&quot; along with bone bruising and &quot;meniscal damage,&quot; the Park City Olympian said in a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tuesday news conference" data-vars-click-url="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/what-team-combined-event-alpine-skiing-milano-cortina-2026#blaze/story/698226f1c65fd9c7409563a0" data-vars-content-id="56f1e7d2-b8d7-41dd-a1a2-a5351d12ab84" data-vars-headline="Lindsey Vonn to race in Olympics despite torn ACL" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/what-team-combined-event-alpine-skiing-milano-cortina-2026#blaze/story/698226f1c65fd9c7409563a0" target="_blank">Tuesday news conference</a>.

Utah Gr8s bring arena football back to Salt Lake

Arena <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="football" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2019/11/27/arena-football-league-shuts-down-after-filing-for-bankruptcy" data-vars-content-id="72988cf0-e969-4aef-b638-de60c41386fa" data-vars-headline="Utah Gr8s bring arena football back to Salt Lake" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2019/11/27/arena-football-league-shuts-down-after-filing-for-bankruptcy" target="_self">football</a> is returning to Salt Lake, with the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Utah Great8s" data-vars-click-url="https://utahgr8s.com/" data-vars-content-id="72988cf0-e969-4aef-b638-de60c41386fa" data-vars-headline="Utah Gr8s bring arena football back to Salt Lake" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://utahgr8s.com/" target="_blank">Utah Great8s</a> (or &quot;Gr8s&quot; kicking off their first season this spring.Driving the news: The team will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announce" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTO1LOsDFwr/" data-vars-content-id="72988cf0-e969-4aef-b638-de60c41386fa" data-vars-headline="Utah Gr8s bring arena football back to Salt Lake" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTO1LOsDFwr/" target="_blank">announce</a> its roster, leadership and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="schedule" data-vars-click-url="https://utahgr8s.com/schedule/" data-vars-content-id="72988cf0-e969-4aef-b638-de60c41386fa" data-vars-headline="Utah Gr8s bring arena football back to Salt Lake" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://utahgr8s.com/schedule/" target="_blank">schedule</a> in a news conference on Thursday at its new home in West Valley City&#x27;s Maverik Center.

Here's what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans

The new season dates will avoid conflicts with international schedules.

Real Salt Lake fans will need to bundle up for a major MLS calendar change starting in 2027. The big picture: The season, which now runs February to October with playoffs until December, will instead start in July, with playoffs ending the following May.<ul><li>That means spectators will fill America First Field during the coldest months of winter — and visiting teams&#x27; fans can pack their skis.</li></ul>Why it matters: The move will align MLS with most of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="world soccer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/05/17/america-soccer-growing-mls-expansion-usl-super-league" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/05/17/america-soccer-growing-mls-expansion-usl-super-league" target="_self">world soccer</a>, including Europe&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Big Five" data-vars-click-url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_(association_football)" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_(association_football)" target="_blank">Big Five</a> leagues and FIFA&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="international calendar" data-vars-click-url="https://inside.fifa.com/tournament-organisation/international-match-calendars" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://inside.fifa.com/tournament-organisation/international-match-calendars" target="_blank">international calendar</a>.<ul><li>The change takes MLS playoffs out of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="football season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/01/07/nfl-tv-ratings-live-events-viewership" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/01/07/nfl-tv-ratings-live-events-viewership" target="_self">football season</a>, avoids postseason-disrupting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="international breaks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/fifa-world-cup-your-mls-guide-to-the-november-international-window" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/fifa-world-cup-your-mls-guide-to-the-november-international-window" target="_blank">international breaks</a> and removes a disadvantage American teams have faced in recruiting and trading international players. </li></ul>Catch up quick: The league has flirted with this shift for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="more than a decade" data-vars-click-url="https://www.si.com/soccer/2010/11/22/mls-fifa" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.si.com/soccer/2010/11/22/mls-fifa" target="_blank">more than a decade</a>.<ul><li>The approaching <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/09/29/fifa-young-audiences-video-games-mascots-2026-world-cup" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/09/29/fifa-young-audiences-video-games-mascots-2026-world-cup" target="_self">2026 World Cup</a> built enough momentum for MLS owners to finally approve the shift this month.</li></ul>What&#x27;s next: The league will stage what it&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="describing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-to-align-calendar-with-top-leagues-around-world" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-to-align-calendar-with-top-leagues-around-world" target="_blank">describing</a> as a miniature &quot;transition season&quot; from February to May 2027.Plus: The calendar shift is expected to change the league&#x27;s structure, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Athletic reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6801193/2025/11/12/mls-fall-spring-calendar-season-format-change-owners-vote/" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6801193/2025/11/12/mls-fall-spring-calendar-season-format-change-owners-vote/" target="_blank">The Athletic reports</a>. <ul><li>MLS is expected to switch from an East/West split to five divisions of six teams — but the league has not announced those details.</li></ul>Between the lines: A coordinated global schedule should drastically change the way MLS teams build their rosters with international players, who currently end their seasons abroad halfway through annual MLS play.<ul><li>Under the present schedule, MLS teams haven&#x27;t been able to directly compete with global leagues for talent, instead signing players in winter, when top athletes may be holding out for a European offer.</li><li>Meanwhile, U.S. teams have had to reject lucrative international offers for players they need to keep for the season to stay competitive.</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: &quot;We are losing money on the table every summer,&quot; one MLS executive <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="told The Athletic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6812320/2025/11/17/mls-calendar-shift-transfer-window-impact/" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6812320/2025/11/17/mls-calendar-shift-transfer-window-impact/" target="_blank">told The Athletic</a>.The other side: Some fans in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="colder" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/minnesotaunited/comments/1ox614g/at_best_well_have_23_additional_cold_games_per/" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/minnesotaunited/comments/1ox614g/at_best_well_have_23_additional_cold_games_per/" target="_blank">colder</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="markets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/chicagofire/comments/1owdblo/mls_to_align_calendar_with_top_leagues_around_the/" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/chicagofire/comments/1owdblo/mls_to_align_calendar_with_top_leagues_around_the/" target="_blank">markets</a> are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frustrated" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/TheMassive/comments/1owdl00/new_mls_calendar_how_we_feeling/" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TheMassive/comments/1owdl00/new_mls_calendar_how_we_feeling/" target="_blank">frustrated</a> by the shift away from summer games, and cold-weather teams may have more away games in winter months.Erin&#x27;s thought bubble: I suffered a scary bout of heat exhaustion at the one RSL game I attended, on a fiery hot summer day.What we&#x27;re watching: MLS still needs to share specifics about the transition season, playoff format, divisional realignment and impact on competitions like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Leagues Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.leaguescup.com/" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.leaguescup.com/" target="_blank">Leagues Cup</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Campeones Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.leaguescup.com/campeonescup/" data-vars-content-id="ef26f007-ec19-4763-9620-a5b73d028302" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what the new soccer calendar means for RSL fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.leaguescup.com/campeonescup/" target="_blank">Campeones Cup</a>.

Salt Lake City booted from name of "Utah 2034" Winter Games

Organizers say the name is more inclusive; SLC leaders say it's a snub.

When the 2034 Winter Games come to the Wasatch Mountains, their host city won&#x27;t be part of the name. Instead, the event will be called Utah 2034.Why it matters: Olympic and Paralympic games in the U.S. are historically named for the city where they&#x27;re held — not the state.

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