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Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities
Read full article: Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 citiesNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise.
Party's over: Coyotes end tenure in the desert with raucous atmosphere before move
Read full article: Party's over: Coyotes end tenure in the desert with raucous atmosphere before moveMullett Arena buzzed like few times in the two years since the Arizona Coyotes moved in, the fans amped for one last desert hurrah.
Coyotes players are informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City, AP source says
Read full article: Coyotes players are informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City, AP source saysArizona Coyotes players have been informed the NHL club is expected to relocate to Salt Lake City, according to a person with knowledge of the meeting.
In NBA All-Star spotlight, Utah looks to change perceptions
Read full article: In NBA All-Star spotlight, Utah looks to change perceptionsSalt Lake City’s hosting of this weekend’s NBA All-Star game for the first time in three decades is giving Utah another opportunity to try to change long-held notions that the state is odd or peculiar.
Justin Herbert has 3 TDs, Chargers beat Eagles 27-24
Read full article: Justin Herbert has 3 TDs, Chargers beat Eagles 27-24Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and Dustin Hopkins kicked a 29-yard field goal with 2 seconds remaining, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-24 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Mitchell has 37, Jazz beat Clippers 117-111 for 2-0 lead
Read full article: Mitchell has 37, Jazz beat Clippers 117-111 for 2-0 leadDonovan Mitchell scored 37 points and the Utah Jazz forced nine straight misses down the stretch to outlast the Los Angeles Clippers 117-111 and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.
NBA approves sale of Jazz to Utah technology entrepreneur
Read full article: NBA approves sale of Jazz to Utah technology entrepreneurFILE - In this Jan. 23, 2017, file photo, Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller speaks during a news conference in Salt Lake City. The NBA's Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, of the Utah Jazz to a group led by technology entrepreneur Ryan Smith, ending the Miller familys 35-year run as owners of the franchise. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)SALT LAKE CITY – The NBA's Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale Friday of the Utah Jazz to a group led by technology entrepreneur Ryan Smith, ending the Miller family’s 35-year run as owners of the franchise. “Ryan Smith is a forward-thinking, community-minded entrepreneur and business leader who will be a fantastic addition to our league,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. Forbes, in its annual valuation of franchises, said the Jazz were worth $1.55 billion earlier this year.
Miller family says they're selling Jazz to Ryan Smith
Read full article: Miller family says they're selling Jazz to Ryan SmithFILE - In this June 7, 2014, file photo, Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller speaks during a news conference introducing Quin Snyder as the new Utah Jazz head coach, in Salt Lake City. The majority interest of the Utah Jazz is being sold to technology entrepreneur Ryan Smith, a move that when formally approved by the NBA will end the Miller familys 35-year run as owners of the franchise. Gail Miller, the owner and chair of the Larry H. Miller Group, said she has known Smith and his wife Ashley for some time. The Miller family will retain a stake in the franchise. “The Miller family has had an unbelievable impact on countless people through the Utah Jazz and the other organizations they run,” Smith said.