Sports
Associated Press
US places 7th at World Cup, tops Poland 87-74 in finale
Donovan Mitchell scored 16 points in a U.S. defeat over Poland 87-74 on Saturday for seventh place at the World Cup.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Colleges pay big–and get big money–to play football
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah is paying Idaho State $550,000 to play them at Rice-Eccles Stadium this weekend. But payments like that are very common in college football. The Bengals are expected to lose handily to the No. 11 ranked Utes, but that money can cover costs like hotels and transportation as well […]7 years ago
Harmeet Kaur and Stella Chan, CNN
Former NFL player Terrell Roberts shot and killed
Former NFL player Terrell Roberts was shot and killed in California's Bay Area at his grandmother's house. He was 38.7 years ago
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press
Iranian female soccer fan dies after setting herself on fire
An Iranian woman detained for dressing as a man to sneak into a soccer stadium to watch a match has died after setting herself on fire upon learning she could spend six months in prison, semi-official news outlets reported Tuesday.7 years ago
Alaa Elassar, CNN
He was bullied for his homemade University of Tennessee T-shirt. The school just made it an official design
A Florida student obsessed with the University of Tennessee wanted to represent the Volunteers during his elementary school's "College Colors Day," but didn't own any of their apparel -- so he took the matter into his own hands.7 years ago
STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer
BYU rallies to beat Tennessee 29-26 in OT
Finally given time to throw for one of the few times all night, Zach Wilson delivered a stunning pass and helped rescue BYU from near-certain defeat.7 years ago
Associated Press
NCAA denies BYU’s appeal of sanctions
BYU said the sanctions were too harsh because no one within the coaching staff or athletic department was aware of the infractions.7 years ago
Associated Press
US Speedskating coach Ryan Shimabukuro has heart attack
Ryan Shimabukuro, co-head coach of the U.S. national long track speedskating team, is recovering after having a heart attack.7 years ago
John Wojcik
Skate park unveiled prior to Pro Tour World Championships
The Utah State Fairpark will play host to the 2019 Vans Park Series Pro Tour World Championships later this week at a new skatepark in the area built in partnership between Vans and the Utah Sports Commission.7 years ago
HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer
Serena turns her ankle in US Open win; Djokovic quits his match
Serena Williams rolled her ankle during the US Open. Novak Djokovic forfeited his match due to a problematic left shoulder.7 years ago
Associated Press
Thompson, Aztecs defense lead San Diego St. past Weber St.
Tariq Thompson had an interception and a pass breakup in the closing minutes to help San Diego State beat Weber State 6-0.7 years ago
JOHN COON Associated Press
Moss runs for TD, No. 14 Utah beats BYU 30-12 in opener
The No. 14 Utes scored three touchdowns off three BYU turnovers to pull away for a 30-12 victory on Thursday night in the opener for both teams. Utah left no doubt about how strong its defense could be this season.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Riley Nelson takes over as BYU color commentator
PROVO – Today’s game could sound quite different for Cougar fans. This will be the first game in nearly four decades without Marc Lyons as the color commentator. The rookie taking his spot is excited to make his debut. Riley Nelson knows he has massive shoes to fill, saying Marc Lyons was an institution for […]7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Student participation in high school sports drops across the country
SALT LAKE COUNTY – Sports have always been a hugely popular part of high school life all over the country, but, analysts say the number of kids participating in sports has fallen for the first time in 30 years. However, Utah is bucking this national trend. The National Federation of State High School Associations says […]7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah highway patrol adds extra DUI enforcement for rivalry game, Labor Day
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Highway Patrol will add extra DUI patrols this week to catch drunk, distracted or drowsy drivers. This decision comes in the wake of the upcoming “Holy War” game between BYU and the University of Utah, as well as the Labor Day holiday. Overall fatal drunk driving crashes are down […]7 years ago
Chris Boyette and Wayne Sterling, CNN
Some fans booed Andrew Luck for retiring. But the NFL community is showing him lots of love
As word spread Saturday night that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is retiring, some fans booed the four-time Pro Bowler after a preseason game against the Chicago Bears.7 years ago
MICHAEL MAROT, AP
Luck finds cost of football too pricey to continue career
Andrew Luck thought another long, laborious comeback journey jeopardized his future, he believed walking away from the sport and potentially hundreds of millions of dollars was the only logical choice.7 years ago
Colby Walker
First Utah Jazz head coach dies at age 87
The Utah Jazz's first head coach after they moved to Utah has died. Tom Nissalke, 87, passed away at his home in Salt Lake on Thursday7 years ago
Josh Frydman, WGN for CNN
Sister Jean looks at 100: “Eat, sleep and hopefully pray well”
Sister Jean has adapted to the spotlight since her Final Four fame, and now there's an exhibit in her honor ahead of her 100th birthday.7 years ago
Associated Press
Hermans wins Tour of Utah with strong ride in final stage
The Tour of Utah is an 83-mile trek that begins and ends in Park City. Joe Dombrowski won the finale with 24 seconds to spare over a chase group led by Joao Almeida.7 years ago
By Wayne Sterling and Holly Yan, CNN
Former NFL player and Texas Longhorns star Cedric Benson dies in a motorcycle crash
Famed running back Cedric Benson, who soared to stardom as a Texas Longhorn "legend," died Saturday night. He was 36 years old.7 years ago
Associated Press
Pac-12 has no clear favorite, but plenty of potential
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pac-12′s national championship drought hits 15 years this winter, and there are few signs of a respite. Several of the conference’s traditional powers are in states of rebuilding or disarray heading into a season that’s murkier than a Mike Leach metaphor. Even the preseason media poll couldn’t identify a clear […]7 years ago
Becky Bruce
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and family escape fiery plane crash
Former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and his entire family have escaped a fiery plane crash with only minor injuries.7 years ago
