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brock miller...
Mary Richards

Bald is beautiful: USU’s Brock Miller helping kids with alopecia find their worth | Heart of Utah

USU Basketball Guard Brock Miller was introduced to the nation this spring during March Madness, his dedication on the court is matched by his efforts off the court to help other young people around the state feel more accepted and valued.
5 years ago
Disney NFL Shirts...
Colby Walker

Disney teams up with NFL to make T-shirts mixing football + characters

Disney has partnered with the National Football League to make T-shirts mixing NFL teams and a number of Disney-owned properties.
5 years ago
allegiant offers byu football flight to las vegas...
Becky Bruce

Allegiant to offer special BYU football flight to Las Vegas

PROVO, Utah — BYU football fans will be able to hop on a direct flight to Las Vegas for the Cougars’ match-up against the Arizona Wildcats in September.  Direct flight offer for BYU football fans Allegiant, a discount carrier, announced it has added a “one-time-only scheduled flight between Provo and Las Vegas” for the Sept. […]
5 years ago
The 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross returns to Salt Lake City beginning this Saturday.  Photo co...
Mark Jackson

2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross returns after COVID-19 delay

The 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross returns to Salt Lake City this Saturday after a year of "bubble" competitions amid the pandemic.
5 years ago
(Utah Jazz majority owner Ryan Smith, left, and Dwyane Wade watch the Jazz play on April 16, 2021. ...
Paul Nelson

Three-time NBA champ Dwyane Wade new part-owner of the Utah Jazz

Three-time NBA champ Dwyane Wade announces he is part owner of the Utah Jazz, saying the partnership goes beyond his wildest dreams.
5 years ago
Mitchell practice...
Colby Walker

Mitchell becomes 4th Jazz player in history to score 35+ in consecutive games

Utah Jazz guard and NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell has become the fourth Jazz player in history to score more than 35 points in consecutive games.
5 years ago
(Photo courtesy of Weber State Athletics)...
The Associated Press

Wright barrels 6 yards for winning TD as Weber State wins Big Sky

Weber State nails down the Big Sky Conference championship with its 20-15 victory over Idaho State.
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Phillip Adams...
MICHELLE LIU and MEG KINNARD Associated Press

Authorities: NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5, then himself

Former NFL player Phillip Adams fatally shot five people including a doctor, his wife and their two grandchildren before later killing himself, authorities said.
5 years ago
March Madness...
Boyd Matheson

Opinion: March Madness heartbreaker loss offers good life lesson

Boyd Matheson writes, the journey to the tourney is what matters the most in March Madness, not necessarily who gets to cut down the nets.
5 years ago
tiger crash...
STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press

Los Angeles sheriff will reveal cause of Tiger Woods crash

The sheriff for Los Angeles County plans to announce what caused golf icon Tiger Woods to crash an SUV in Southern California earlier this year.
5 years ago
Chinese attendants dressed in winter costumes rehearse the award ceremony of the men's 500-meters r...
Colby Walker

China warns Washington not to boycott Winter Olympics

China’s government has warned Washington not to boycott next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach to complaints of human rights abuses.
5 years ago
Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) and Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) celebrate at the end of the cham...
EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer

Baylor beatdown: Bears win title, hang 86-70 loss on Gonzaga

The fresh-as-can-be Baylor Bears obliterated wobbly-legged Gonzaga’s march to perfection in an 86-70 runaway in the national title game.
5 years ago
Utah Jazz masks...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah Jazz will require masks after statewide mandate ends

A Utah Jazz official said the mask requirement is mandated by the National Basketball League and will not change on April 10.
5 years ago
MLB...
David Close, CNN

MLB to move All-Star Game from Georgia

Major League Baseball announced Friday this season's All-Star Game and MLB Draft will not be held in Atlanta in response to Georgia's recently passed laws that placed new restrictions on voting.
5 years ago
Utah jazz bird strike...
Paul Nelson

Utah Jazz plane bird strike was especially bad according to officials

Airport officials are giving more information about the bird strike that forced a charter jet with Utah Jazz players to make an emergency landing.
5 years ago
Utah jazz bird strike...
Simone Seikaly

Bird strike forces rerouting of Delta flight carrying Utah Jazz players to Memphis

The chartered Delta flight had just taken off from Salt Lake City when it hit a bird and had to return.
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Jimmy Shea...
The Associated Press

Olympic gold medalist charged with child sex abuse in Utah

Court documents show James "Jimmy" Shea was in court Monday. Shea's attorney says the charges are a result of a family dispute.
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Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi (11) reacts to a play against Creighton in the first half of a Sweet 16 ga...
MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer

Unbeaten Zags keep rolling with 83-65 rout of Creighton

The top-seeded Bulldogs rolled past the Bluejays with versatile offense and efficient defense winning 83-65 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
5 years ago
Howard Schnellenberger...
STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer

Howard Schnellenberger, 87, Miami, Louisville coach, dies

Howard Schnellenberger, who revived football at the University of Miami and Louisville died Saturday. He was 87.
5 years ago
Loyola Chicago...
EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer

Nun-and-done: Loyola Chicago stuns top-seeded Illinois 71-58

Loyola Chicago carried out 101-year-old superfan Sister Jean's plans to a T, moving to the Sweet 16 with a 71-58 win over Illinois.
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FILE - In this March 15, 2018, file photo, Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, left, greets the Loyola Chi...
The Associated Press

The Latest: Sister Jean’s pregame prayer inspires Ramblers

Sister Jean said, "As we play the Fighting Illini, we ask for special help to overcome this team and get a great win."
5 years ago
BYU loss to UCLA NCAA 2021...
DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer

Juzang carries No. 11 UCLA past sixth-seeded BYU, 73-62

Alex Barcello led BYU with 20 points, Brandon Averette finished with 15. UCLA got its first win in regulation since beating Utah Feb. 25.
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March Madness...
Paul Nelson

Sports bar owners unsure what to expect from March Madness, but happy games are playing

The beginning of March Madness is usually a big day for sports bars, and owners are hoping this year’s tournament will bring out the fans. 
5 years ago
sister jean...
Christina Zdanowicz, CNN

Loyola’s good luck charm Sister Jean gets her March Madness ticket after being vaccinated

In a sign that one small part of March Madness is inching back to normalcy, Chicago's favorite basketball-loving nun will soon be in the stands.
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