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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake after the Cougars' annual spring scrimmage, Saturday, April 7...
Mary Richards

It’s Bowl Game Day for BYU football

Win or lose, head BYU football coach Kalani Sitake says he's proud of his team and everything they've accomplished this season, headed into the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise. 
8 years ago
Orrin Hatch...
Adam Mason

Senators Orrin Hatch and Chuck Schumer introduce bill on sports betting

Utah Senator Orrin Hatch and New York senator, Chuck Schumer, introduced a bill Wednesday to allow the federal government some regulation in sports betting.
8 years ago
Utah Utes offensive coordinator Troy Taylor watches  during practice in Salt Lake City on Aug 2, 20...
Associated Press

Sacramento State names Utah offensive coordinator Troy Taylor its new football coach

Sacramento State has hired Utah offensive coordinator Troy Taylor as its new football coach. He coached two years with the Utes.
8 years ago
Real Salt Lake's Sebastian Saucedo, second from left, is greeted by Danilo Acosta, left, after Sauc...
Anne M. Peterson, AP Sports Writer

MLS shortens season by month, goes to all-knockout playoffs

Major League Soccer is shortening its season by a month, going to single-elimination playoffs and scheduling its 2019 MLS Cup final for Nov. 10 in its earliest finish since 2002.
8 years ago
Western Kentucky coach Mike Sanford disputes a call during the second half of an NCAA college footb...
Adam Mason

Reports: USU hires Mike Sanford Jr. as offensive coordinator

Several reports are saying recently returned Utah State football coach, Gary Andersen, will hire Mike Sanford Jr. as his offensive coordinator.
8 years ago
olympic bid romney 9/11...
Paul Nelson

SLC chosen for US Winter Olympic and Paralympic bid

The USOC has named Salt Lake City its choice for a future Winter Olympic and Paralympic bid, representing the US in a future international bidding process. 
8 years ago
Travis Wilson, University of Utah Utes...
Madisan Hinkhouse

Travis Wilson, former Utah quarterback, hopes to play in Salt Lake again

SALT LAKE CITY — Former University of Utah quarterback Travis Wilson might be playing at Rice Eccles Stadium again sometime soon, but with a different team. He was recently in Salt Lake City to work out with the Salt Lake Stallions, Utah’s new professional American football team. Wilson played quarterback for the University of Utah […]
8 years ago
Hopefuls try out for the Utah Jazz. According to a Yahoo Lifestyle report, the lucky few chosen wil...
Mark Oliver

Utah Jazz Dancers say they still don’t make a living wage, despite claims of policy changes

Despite the Utah Jazz's claims that they have improved conditions for cheerleaders, Jazz Dancers still don't make a living wage.
8 years ago
Breaking down the Utah Jazz's struggles into three main points: defense, strength of schedule, and ...
Adam Mason

Analysis: Reasons for the Utah Jazz’s struggles

Breaking down the Utah Jazz's struggles into three main points: defense, strength of schedule, and on-court chemistry.
8 years ago
Ron McBride, left, and Gary Anderson meet before NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. ...
Adam Mason

Utah State hires Gary Andersen to return as football coach

It's a coming home party in some ways as Utah State announced Sunday the return of Utah assistant head football coach Gary Andersen as head coach of the Aggies.
8 years ago
Dave Rose retirement announcement...
Adam Mason

BYU Men’s basketball ready for Utes in up coming Beehive Classic

The Utes and Cougars are ready to battle in the Beehive Classic which will be played at Vivint Smart Home Arena Saturday.
8 years ago
Quarterbacks...
Josh Tilton

RIVALS: Utah recruits RBs who can throw, not quarterbacks

"How is it that some schools or pro teams, just are really good at recruiting quarterbacks and some aren't," Scott Mitchell, asked Jason Buck on 'Rivals'.
8 years ago
olympic olympics salt lake seeks winter games for 2030...
Mary Richards

Colorado proposes sharing Olympic hosting duties with Utah

Denver bid leaders say Stockholm plans to use a sliding complex in a neighboring country. Why not share venues across two U.S. states? 
8 years ago
Cougars...
Josh Tilton

Emery, Cougars heat up in rout of Aggies | 95-80

The BYU Cougars scored a big win on Wednesday night over the Utah State Aggies 95-80 at the Mariott Center as Nick Emery returned to the Cougars.
8 years ago
Peter Samore

Former Jazzman suing United Airlines for discrimination

A former Jazz point guard is suing United Airlines for $10 million, alleging racial bias and discrimination.
8 years ago
wade...
Associated Press

Wade’s late free throws lift Heat past Jazz, 102-100

Dwayne Wade drove past Donovan Mitchell, drew a foul from Rudy Gobert at the rim and made two free throws to lift the Heat to a 102-100 win over the Jazz.
8 years ago
motivate players...
Josh Tilton

HELMETS OFF: The different methods coaches use to motivate players

From Al Pacino's speech in 'Any Given Sunday' to Kurt Russell's pep talk in 'Miracle', coaches have always found creative ways to motivate players.
8 years ago
PAC 12 Championship...
Mary Richards

Utah faces off against Washington in PAC 12 Championship

After 8 years in the PAC 12, the Runnin Utes are playing for the championship, as they face off against Washington at Levi's Stadium at 6pm MST, as well as a possible Rose Bowl invite.
8 years ago
Courtesy Deseret News...
Mary Richards

Alec Burks traded; Kyle Korver returning to the Utah Jazz

Korver spent 2 and a half seasons in Utah from 2007 to 2010. In his last season here, he shot nearly 54 percent from the 3-point line.
8 years ago
utah football players, nil contracts in utah might be changing...
Adam Mason

Pac-12 Championship game: Clash of the defenses

The top two defenses in the conferences will go at it in the Pac-12 Championship game on Friday when Utah battles with Washington.
8 years ago
Zach Wilson, BYU's Freshman Quarterback...
Madisan Hinkhouse

Could fans say BYU and Utah Both Won? Zach Wilson Shines Bright in BYU’s loss

Is it possible for Utes and Cougars fans to chalk up Saturday’s rivalry game as a win even though the final score was 35-27 in favor of Utah? Scott Mitchell, host Helmets Off, says yes, thanks to Zach Wilson.
8 years ago
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Josh Furlong, KSL.com

Utah’s Tyler Huntley could return before upcoming bowl game

Head Coach Kyle Whittingham says there's a 'big chance' Tyler Huntley could return for whichever bowl game Utah ends up playing.
8 years ago
Associated Press

Northwestern notches big win over Utah

Vic Law scored 19 points and Dererk Pardon added 15 as Northwestern beat Utah 79-57 Sunday in the Wooden Legacy’s fifth-place game.
8 years ago
Associated Press

North Carolina: Fedora out as football coach after 7 seasons

North Carolina football coach Larry Fedora is out after seven seasons. The school announced the decision in a news release Sunday morning.
8 years ago