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Becky Bruce

Utes extend contract of Kyle Whittingham through 2023

Kyle Whittingham has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the U. through 2023, the school's athletic director said. 
8 years ago
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Associated Press

Mitchell scores career-high 46 to lead Jazz past Bucks

Donovan Mitchell scored a career-high 46 points and led Utah back from a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to a 115-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
8 years ago
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Matthew Brooks

BYU holds the lead despite a San Diego resurgence, wins 87-73

PROVO – The BYU Cougars built a big lead but let the San Diego Toreros get within six late to make the game nearly a nail-biter in a 87-73 Cougar victory on Saturday night. The game was full of physical plays with players diving for loose balls, confrontations under the hoop and a painful head […]
8 years ago
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Associated Press

Jazz pull away from Mavericks for 125-109 victory

Utah pulled away for a 125-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night by taking care of the ball and picking up the pace on offense.
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Paul Nelson

Salt Lake Stallions ready to play their first ever home game

Saturday is a big day for football fans in Utah as the Salt Lake Stallions gear up for their first home game against the Arizona Hotshots.
8 years ago
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Adam Mason

Utah Jazz’s Dante Exum to be reevaluated in two weeks

The Utah Jazz announced guard Dante Exum will be out for at least another two weeks as he continues to rehab from his sprained ankle he suffered in January.
8 years ago
Duke's Zion Williamson (1) falls to the floor with an injury while chasing the ball with North Caro...
JOEDY McCREARY, AP Sports Writer

No. 1 Duke, Zion figuring out what’s next after knee injury

Duke might have to figure out what the Zion Show will look like without its namesake, all because of a freak injury to arguably the most exciting player in college basketball in the opening minute of the sport's fiercest rivalry.
8 years ago
Brigham Young guard Zac Seljaas reacts after making a three-point shot during the second half of an...
Adam Mason

BYU Men’s Basketball with big games this week in conference standings

The BYU Men's Basketball team is currently a little roll as they have won five conference games in a row and have won nine out its last eleven games.
8 years ago
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Associated Press

At All-Star Game, Anthony Davis finds himself in spotlight

Davis will finally be LeBron James’ teammate Sunday night, when Team LeBron takes on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Team Giannis in the All-Star Game.
8 years ago
Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder talks to Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio (3) during an NBA basketball ...
Adam Mason

Utah Jazz, Ricky Rubio move on from NBA trade deadline

It's not hard to imagine, you'd probably feel some anxiety at your job if you thought your boss may trade you away. That is what happened for Ricky Rubio as he saw his name linked to rumors for the NBA trade deadline.
8 years ago
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Colby Walker

Boxer Rocky Lockridge, “Best Cry Ever” meme man, has died at the age of 60

Former super-featherweight boxing champion, also known for the "Best Cry Ever Meme," Rocky Lockridge has died at the age of 60.
8 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Utah Jazz make no trades, Ricky Rubio stays put

Ricky Rubio's name was swirling around the rumor mill as the NBA trade deadline approached, but, for now, he is staying with the Jazz.
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Paul Nelson

Educators: Rivalry between two schools becoming destructive

Educators in Salt Lake City say an intense high school rivalry is crossing over into unacceptable territory.
8 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Utah football standout shines in Super Bowl ad

The highlight of a widely-seen Super Bowl ad for the NFL's 100th season was a Utah native who has made headlines as a young female football phenomenon.
8 years ago
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MAE ANDERSON, AP Technology Writer

Super Bowl ad winners: Bud Light, Amazon

While the New England Patriots bested the L.A. Rams on Sunday in Atlanta during Super Bowl 53, brands were also winning and losing off the field. Some spots, like Google's ad about its translation service, charmed many viewers. But others like Mint Mobile's ad about "chunky milk" fell flat.
8 years ago
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Emerson Oligschlaeger

Patriots beat Rams 13-3 in lowest scoring Super Bowl ever

No Super Bowl had gone into the fourth quarter without a touchdown. This one did, tied 3-3 — even though these teams averaged just over 60 points a game.
8 years ago
USU's "True Aggie Night" tradition up in the air during the pandemic...
Associated Press

Utah State rolls past UNLV with big first half

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Sam Merrill had 20 points and five assists, Utah State built a 20-point halftime lead, and the Aggies defeated UNLV 82-65 on Saturday. The Aggies outscored the Runnin’ Rebels 27-10 over the final 10 minutes of the first half to lead 48-28. Utah State shot 55 percent in the period and […]
8 years ago
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Associated Press

Jazz center Rudy Gobert moved to tears by All-Star snub

"I feel disrespected,” Gobert told reporters. “Disrespectful, not only towards me but towards the team, the organization and towards the game."
8 years ago
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Adam Mason

Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell not selected for NBA All-Star game

Despite sitting in the Western Conference playoff picture, the Utah Jazz will not have a player represent the team at the NBA All-Star game in Charlotte in February.
8 years ago
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Heather Kelly

The Olympic exploratory committee would like $15,000,000 please

President of Utah Sports Commission says the money would be spent over the next 12 years for both summer and winter events.
8 years ago
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Adam Mason

Jazz Notes: Rare back-to-back game with T-Wolves gives team small taste of NBA Playoffs

The Utah Jazz believe it got a small taste of the NBA Playoffs in a rare home-and-home series in the regular season against the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday and Sunday.
8 years ago
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Associated Press

Utah women’s basketball gets first win over Stanford

Utah shed its underdog status in the Pac-12 with a big first for the program. The 21st-ranked Utes beat No. 6 Stanford 75-68 on Sunday.
8 years ago
Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets players get into a scuffle as they play an NBA basketball game in Salt...
Adam Mason

Derrick Favors and Mason Plumlee fined for altercation

The NBA announced Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors and the Denver Nuggets' Mason Plumlee were fined for their altercation in the first quarter of Wednesday's game.
8 years ago
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Associated Press

Jazz dominate from perimeter, top Nuggets 114-108

Once Utah got warmed up on the perimeter, Denver couldn't do anything to cool the Jazz. The long-distance barrage kept the Nuggets on their heels for the better part of four quarters and allowed Utah to scratch out a 114-108 win
8 years ago