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BYU picks up another sweep in commanding victory over Fort Valley State
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (616+ words) No. 7 BYU made light work of Fort Valley State Friday night in Provo, picking up its eighth straight sweep and imposing its will on the Wildcats in a very one-sided match. The Cougars heated up as the contest wore on,…...
What facing BYU one last time means for Utah’s seniors
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (1451+ words) When Utah and BYU last met in women's basketball on Jan. 31, both the Utes and Cougars were among the notable teams to watch in the race for an at-large NCAA Tournament berth. Things have changed a lot in the past…...
Kevin McGiven on his offensive philosophy, Devon Dampier and building on 2025 momentum
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1946+ words) If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That's the attitude that new Utah offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven is bringing into his first year on the job in Salt Lake City. Last season, OC Jason Beck helped reverse the Utes' offensive…...
Opinion: Utah against the world
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1327+ words) Editor's note: This article was originally published on X. It has been republished with permission and edited for length and Deseret News style. The NBA fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 last Thursday for the crime of managing their roster. The league's stated…...
The Science of Sports Tape
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (204+ words) The Science of Sports Tape'Deseret News The Science of Sports Tape You've seen elite athletes, especially Olympians, wearing tape on different body parts while competing but do you know how it works? We asked a physical therapist and orthopedic specialist…...
This former Power Four QB passed up big NIL bucks to return to Utah to play out college career. Here's why
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (1012+ words) He turned them down. He chose Weber State. He chose an FCS school with a 17,000-seat stadium. He chose a huge pay cut. He chose $2,000 instead of $800,000. "It's a crazy story," says Eric Kjar, Weber State's new head football coach....
Taking stock of BYU’s best recruiting class ever
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (988+ words) BYU coach Kalani Sitake may have lost two of his best recruiters in Jay Hill and Jernaro Gilford, but he's gained other personalities who could prove key for the future. BYU's class of 2026 will definitely go down as the best…...
Real Salt Lake pays homage to Utah’s mountains with new kit
1+ week, 2+ day ago (207+ words) Real Salt Lake released its new primary kit, which it will wear for the next two seasons, on Wednesday. The new "Switchback Kit" pays homage to Utah's iconic mountains with outlines of the Wasatch mountain range in the background of…...
Here's what new BYU defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga said on Signing Day about what the Cougars' defense will look like in 2026
1+ week, 3+ day ago (555+ words) Jay Hill and Jernaro Gilford did not leave the cupboard bare when they left BYU for Michigan last month. Uluave, who played at Herriman's Mountain Ridge High, was one of the highest-rated linebackers in the entire portal. Clifton played in…...
Drake Maye lost this Super Bowl, but says faith and family are ‘bigger than football’
1+ week, 4+ day ago (771+ words) Faith, family, and football. That's me to a T. I think in that order," New England Patriots star quarterback Drake Maye said at last Monday's media availability for the Super Bowl. I'm a follower of Jesus Christ," he added. It's the…...