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Wide receiver Dax Milne catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Jaren Hall in Tampa, Oct. 12, 201...
Associated Press

Cronkrite spearheads South Florida rally over BYU 27-23

A late rally gave South Florida University a comeback win over BYU, 27-23. Cougar quarterback Jaren Hall left the game with an injury.
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14 Varsity Football players suspended for vaping

South Summit High School in Kamas Utah has taken big steps to stop vaping.  They have suspended 14 varsity football players after they were caught vaping on the team bus on the way to a game. 
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Konstantin Toropin, CNN

Pro-Hong Kong signs were confiscated at the Washington Wizards game

Several fans standing with a sign reading "Free Hong Kong" and "Google: Uyghurs" had them confiscated prior to a game between the Washington Wizards and the Guangzhou Loong Lions at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, Wednesday night.
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JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer

Pac-12 players, coaches briefed on California likeness law

Pac-12 players and coaches heard from Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott Tuesday, as he addressed a California law that will allow student-athletes at California colleges to profit from the use of their names starting in 2023.
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, left, talks to Houston Rockets' P. J. Tucker while Toronto Raptors' F...
YANAN WANG Associated Press

NBA’s reaction to Morey tweet differs in English, Chinese

The NBA put out one statement reacting to Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's tweet in support of the Hong Kong protest movement.
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STEPHEN WADE and TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writers

NBA Commissioner says league will support freedom of speech

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league is not apologizing for Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's since-deleted tweet showing support for anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, even after China's state broadcaster canceled plans to show a pair of preseason games in that country later this week.
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Pac-12 Commissioner: Serious concerns with California law

The Pac-12's Larry Scott says the new California law would blur the lines between college athletics and professional sports. The NCAA wanted the bill to be vetoed.
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Colby Walker

After it All: Youth leaving sports

The hosts of KSL Newsradio's Dave and Dujanovic program discuss a decline in youth sports participation.
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Utah Jazz appoint Jim Olsen as new President

The Utah Jazz have announced that Jim Olson will be the new President of the Jazz as well as the Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment. 
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When games finish on Monday night, we'll already be a quarter of the way through the NFL season. Wi...
Adam Renuart, CNN

The undefeated Patriots and Bills will face off this NFL Sunday

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts(CNN) — When games finish on Monday night, we’ll already be a quarter of the way through the NFL season. With eight teams still undefeated, week four will be instrumental in determining the favorites to play in Super Bowl LIV in Miami Gardens, Florida in February. With an action-packed Sunday coming up, here are […]
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 MATTHEW COLES Associated Press

Leach cuts loose, calls WSU players ‘fat, dumb, entitled’

After two tough losses, including a 38-13 thrashing by No. 19 Utah on Saturday night, Leach let loose on his feelings about his team and its performances, describing the Cougars as "fat, dumb, happy, and entitled."
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Robinson’s INT sets up Toledo’s winning TD in 28-21 victory

The BYU Cougars saw a shot at a victory slip away in the final minute of the game when Toledo intercepted the ball and turned the possession into a touchdown.
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New Jazz players pay a surprise visit to Bountiful Junior High

Two of the newest members of the Utah Jazz roster sat and had lunch with hundreds of excited students at Bountiful Jr. High
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BYU and Utah to take a break in 2022, 2023 so UT can play FL

The biggest football rivalry in the state of Utah is going to be put on hold for two seasons as Utah looks to play Florida.
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A college football fan who held up a sign on national TV asking for beer money has raised more than...
Alaa Elassar, CNN

A college football fan’s sign asking for beer money raised more than $1 million. He’s giving it to charity

A college football fan who held up a sign on national TV asking for beer money has raised more than $1 million -- and he's giving it to a children's hospital.
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JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer

In cryptic tweet, Antonio Brown appears to retire from NFL

Antonio Brown went on a Twitter rant on his first NFL Sunday without a team, announcing he was done for good with the league that exiled him.
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 26:  Madison Chock and Evan Bates compete in the championship free danc...
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Olympians Chock and Bates win dance at US International

Olympians Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed the ice dance title at the U.S. International Classic, with a stunning Egyptian-themed free dance.
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No. 22 Washington dominates BYU for 45-19 victory

After an unexpected home win against USC last week, hopes were high for BYU with Washington coming into town. The Washington offense moved down the field freely, showing itself to be a top Pac-12 team.
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Southern California quarterback Matt Fink (19) pitches to running back Vavae Malepeai (29) during t...
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Backup QB Matt Fink leads USC past No. 10 Utah, 30-23

USC's fourth-string quarterback over No. 10 Utah in the Coliseum Friday night, 30-23. The victory effectively ends any playoff aspirations for the Utes.
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Doug Criss, CNN

Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett just turned down a huge raise

Bennett said he felt he simply has more than he needs and wants to see others at Virginia benefit from what would have been his financial reward.
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John Ralston, former Stanford, Broncos coach, dies at 92

John Ralston, who coached Stanford to two Rose Bowl victories and spent five seasons leading the Denver Broncos, has died. He was 92.
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MATTHEW COLES Associated Press

Huntley, Moss Lead No. 11 Utah over Idaho State, 31-0

Tyler Huntley and No. 11 Utah didn't use much of the playbook as the Utes romped through the nonconference season. Utah swept the field 31-0 over Idaho State.
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Huntley, Moss Lead No. 11 Utah over Idaho State, 31-0

The University of Utah and QB Tyler Huntley utilized a long-throw passing game to put up points quickly in a shutout defeat over Idaho State.
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Wilson, BYU beats No. 24 USC 30-27 in overtime

For the second week in a row, BYU beat a traditional powerhouse program in overtime. This time it was USC falling short after tying it regulation.
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