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Logan Hammer, two former Aggies, qualify for U.S. Olympic trials | Sports

LOGAN — Three Utah State athletes, current and former, have qualified for the United States Olympic Team Trials and a chance to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Logan Hammer, the one current student, qualified in pole vault with former Aggies Chari Hawkins (heptathlon) and Dillon Maggard (5,000 and 10,000 meters) all posting qualifying marks in their respective events. Hammer set a new personal, Utah State, and Mountain West record in pole vault by clearing 5.62 meters at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships. He later finished 16th at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships to earn Second-Team All-American honors. Earlier this week, Hammer joined the Full Court Press with Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker for an interview about his recent accomplishments and goals for the future. Your browser does not support the audio element. Utah State pole vaulter Logan Hammer joins the Full Court Press to discuss his stellar sophomore season. He won five meet titles this year including the Mountain West Outdoor Championships and took 16th at the NCAA Outdoor National Championships. Cache Valley Media Group Hawkins is competing in her third Olympic trials for the heptathlon, having done so in 2016 (placing 15th) and 2020 (sixth). According

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June 14, 2024 No Comments

Utah Hockey Club will be the name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City for its inaugural season | Sports

Utah Hockey Club will be the name of the NHL team playing its games in Salt Lake City beginning this fall, with a long-term identity still to come. Smith Entertainment Group announced the move Thursday and unveiled the initial logos and jerseys that will be used in 2024-25 in concert with the $1.2 billion sale closing. Ryan Smith’s company, which also owns the NBA’s Utah Jazz, bought the team formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes in April. “Today is a monumental day for the state of Utah as we officially close on the establishment of a new NHL franchise,” Smith said. “The NHL has been incredible to work with throughout this process, providing us with invaluable guidance and support. We have a ton of work to do — training camp starts in less than 100 days — and could not be more excited about what’s to come.” Commissioner Gary Bettman on behalf of the Board of Governors said he was delighted to welcome Utah to the league. “Congratulations to Ryan and Ashley Smith, their entire organization, the state of Utah and the fans as the club continues its exciting march toward puck drop in October,” Bettman said. The puck drops

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