Sports
Mary Richards
Who is going to replace Dave Rose?
Now that Dave Rose is retiring as head coach of BYU Men's Basketball, the search is on for a replacement, UVU's head coach Mark Pope seems to be a strong possibility according to sports writers.7 years ago
Adam Mason
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert sets new NBA dunk record in regular season
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert set new NBA dunk record in the regular season Monday night in the team's win over the Phoenix Suns.8 years ago
Becky Bruce
BYU’s Dave Rose announces retirement at age 61
BYU head basketball coach Dave Rose has announced his retirement in a news conference at the Marriott Center where his team plays.8 years ago
Associated Press
Avenatti charged with trying to extort millions from Nike
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Avenatti, the pugnacious attorney best known for representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, was arrested Monday on charges that included trying to shake down Nike for as much as $25 million by threatening the company with bad publicity. Avenatti, who was also accused of embezzling […]8 years ago
Associated Press
Dixie State senior football player dies in St. George hospital
Officials at Dixie State University say redshirt senior football player Abraham Reinhardt has died of a sudden illness at Dixie State Hospital.8 years ago
Associated Press
Gobert leads Jazz to 114-83 romp over Bulls
Rudy Gobert had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Utah rolled to one of its most lopsided wins of the season, just three points shy of the Jazz’s season high.8 years ago
Associated Press
Slammed: Clarke scores 36 in Gonzaga’s 83-71 win over Baylor
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Next stop on the Brandon Clarke Dunk ’n Swat Festival: The Sweet 16. The Gonzaga forward had five monster dunks, five blocks, matched a career-high with 36 points and enjoyed the overall kind of night that earns potential NBAers millions, while leading the top-seeded Bulldogs to an 83-71 rejection of […]8 years ago
Associated Press
Kentucky shuts down Magee, beats Wofford 62-56 in NCAAs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Everywhere Fletcher Magee turned, there was a hand in his face, a body in his way, a relentless wave of blue that was intent on making sure he never found any alone time. Kentucky totally and completely shut down the most prolific 3-point scorer in Division I history. Thanks to that […]8 years ago
Associated Press
Balanced BYU uses defense to beat Auburn in NCAA Tournament
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — BYU brought its own stellar defense against one of the best teams in the country at wreaking havoc all over the court. All week, the Cougars planned to play man defense against Auburn then switched it up to zone and that move paid off. Brenna Chase had 19 points, seven assists […]8 years ago
Associated Press
Washington makes successful return, beats Utah State 78-61
Eighth-seeded Utah State got the highest seed in school history and were trying to end their own long NCAA Tournament drought.8 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah Refugee Soccer League gets new jerseys, thanks to donation
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has paid for more than 200 customized soccer jerseys for the Utah Refugee Soccer League.8 years ago
Mary Richards
University of Utah band stands in during NCAA Tourney
It was a crowded Vivint Arena for the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and one team's band may have looked and sounded awfully familiar to locals.8 years ago
Paul Nelson
First round of NCAA Men’s basketball action tips off in Salt Lake City
It’s day one of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, and the streets of Salt Lake City are feeling the madness.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Reports: Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette to sign with Suns
Reports from Arizona say Jimmer Fredette will meet with the Phoenix Suns on Thursday and possibly sign a contract for the rest of the season.8 years ago
Associated Press
Gobert shakes off illness to lead Jazz past Nets, 114-98
Gobert had 23 points and 17 rebounds Saturday in Utah’s 114-98 victory, getting his 55th double-double despite battling a flu bug all day.8 years ago
Associated Press
Utah State beats San Diego State, wins Mountain West title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sam Merrill scored 24 points, Neemias Queta had 17 points and eight rebounds, and Utah State won its first Mountain West Conference championship with a 64-57 victory over San Diego State on Saturday. Utah State (28-6) scored the first 13 points of the second half to pull away after leading 34-32 […]8 years ago
Adam Mason
Utah Jazz issue a second ban for incident in 2018 Playoffs
The Utah Jazz have issued another lifetime ban for a fan who called Russell Westbrook "boy" just before Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs in 2018.8 years ago
Associated Press
Mitchell, Gobert propel Jazz to 114-97 win over Suns
Donovan Mitchell scored 16 of his 26 points in the second half and Derrick Favors added 18 for Utah as the Jazz knocked down the Suns.8 years ago
Adam Mason
Jazz fan creates GoFundMe to donate to Human Rights Campaign
In an attempt to change perception placed on Jazz fans, Devin Deaton started a GoFundMe to raise $25,000 and donate it to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.8 years ago
TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer
Mitchell, Jazz back Westbrook, say Utah won’t condone racism
A day after the Oklahoma City Thunder standout directed vulgar comments — which were captured on video and went viral — toward two fans, the Utah Jazz responded by banning a fan from their arena. Westbrook also got support from Jazz star Donovan Mitchell, who said it wasn't the first time a racially motivated event happened at a Jazz game.8 years ago
Becky Bruce
Fan in viral video with Russell Westbrook gets lifetime ban from Jazz
The Utah Jazz and the Larry H. Miller Group, which owns the Jazz, say it will ban the fan who exchanged words with NBA star Russell Westbrook.8 years ago
Mary Richards and Cleon Wall
Westbrook, Jazz fan each explain their side in confrontation
Video shows Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook berating, swearing at and threatening to fight a Utah Jazz fan and his wife at a game Monday night.8 years ago
Associated Press
Utah beats UCLA 92-81, clinches Pac-12 no. 3 seed
Utah’s evolution into one of the most dangerous teams from the perimeter in the Pac-12 paid huge dividends in the team’s regular-season finale.8 years ago
