Sean Walker
Kemavor's career-high helps No. 19 BYU hold off Utah State to snap 3-match skid
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 18 - 10:10 p.m.
Brielle Kemavor totaled a career-high 10 blocks and seven kills, and Claire Little poured in 17 kills with eight digs as 19th-ranked BYU held off in-state rival Utah State.
Can BYU's defense slow down Kansas State QB Avery Johnson?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 18 - 6:35 p.m.
The sophomore signal caller has thrown for 490 yards with six touchdowns and just one interception in three games this year.
Have You Seen This? Did Bengals WR's Taylor Swift-inspired celly lead to loss to Chiefs?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 3:40 p.m.
Apparently, Karma is still the guy on the Chiefs.
St. George native Jay Don Blake to hit career milestone in PGA Tour's return to Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 3:09 p.m.
For more than a year, Jay Don Blake has been stuck on the cusp of a career milestone. The St. George native will reach it next month in the PGA Tour's first event in Utah in more than 60 years.
Locals in the NFL: Dolphins sign Utah alum Tyler Huntley off Ravens' practice squad
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 16 - 10:23 p.m.
Here's a look at other former Utah high school and college football standouts from Week 2 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
Jake Retzlaff has BYU off to 3-0 start. So why is the starting QB so polarizing?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 16 - 6:24 p.m.
The Cougars open Big 12 play Saturday night against No. 13 Kansas State, a significant step up from victories against Southern Illinois, SMU and Wyoming.
Utah Archers repeat as back-to-back Premier Lacrosse League champions
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 4:32 p.m.
Mac O'Keefe had a hat trick, and Matt Moore added two goals and an assist as the Utah Archers repeated as back-to-back Premier Lacrosse League champions with a 12-8 win Sunday over the Maryland Whipsnakes at Subaru Park in Philadelphia.
Keelan Marion's rare kick return TD lifts BYU by Wyoming for 3-0 start
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 11:44 p.m.
BYU needed a spark after slugging out a 17-7 halftime lead over former conference rival Wyoming.
Lehi locks down Herriman to improve to 4-0 on season
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 11:15 p.m.
After a bye week, Lehi's offense took a few moments to warm up in the cool night air of a road trip to Herriman High. But the Pioneers' defense was fiery from the start.
BYU-Wyoming littered with history, hazy future amid college football's changing landscape
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 2:42 p.m.
But coaches, players and current staff members have plenty of memories of the third-most played series in BYU football history, behind only in-state rivals Utah and Utah State.
Frischknecht's set piece helps BYU soccer open Big 12 play with win over Arizona State
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 12 - 10:41 p.m.
Avery Frischknecht scored her first goal of the season, and BYU women's soccer handed Arizona State their first loss of the year 1-0 in a Big 12 opener for both schools Thursday night at South Field.
Former Masters champ among local exemptions for PGA's Black Desert Championship
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 12 - 2:34 p.m.
Utah residents Mike Weir, Zac Blair, Peter Kuest, Patrick Fishburn, Jay Don Blake and Kihei Akina will compete in the inaugural Black Desert Championship in Ivins.
BYU will roll out (at least) 2 new running backs at Wyoming. But turnovers a bigger concern
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 12 - 1:04 p.m.
Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick confirmed after Wednesday's practice that starting tailback LJ Martin and senior Folau Ropati won't be available to play in Laramie.
After defensive masterclass vs. SMU, BYU's next task is making extraordinary ordinary
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 11 - 1:03 p.m.
The Cougars held the Mustangs out of the end zone for the first time since Sept. 23, 2016, and kept SMU to its fewest yards (261) since Oct. 22, 2022.
USU responds to Department of Justice's 'notice of noncompliance'
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 7:44 p.m.
Utah State University filed a lengthy response Tuesday to last month's notice of noncompliance from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Locals in the NFL: Utes' Jaylon Johnson had Caleb Williams' back — literally — in Bears win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 9 - 8:59 p.m.
All eyes in the Chicago Bears' 2024 season opener were on starting quarterback Caleb Williams, but perhaps Williams' eyes should have been on Jaylon Johnson.
Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua headed to Rams' IR; Jordan Love won't be for Packers
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 9 - 7:14 p.m.
After one week of the 2024 NFL regular season, former BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua is headed to the Rams' injured-reserve list while former Utah State quarterback Jordan Love will be monitored with the Packers.
Pair of BYU running backs 'doubtful' against Wyoming after injuries to Martin, Ropati
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 9 - 6:27 p.m.
Wyoming will be without its top running back for a third consecutive game when the Cowboys renew an old Mountain West rivalry Saturday against BYU.
No. 19 Georgia Tech overpowers block, handing No. 14 BYU women's volleyball first loss
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 7 - 11:09 p.m.
Claire Little led BYU with 20 kills and nine digs, Kjersti Strong added seven kills and five blocks and Alex Bower supplied 36 assists and 12 digs for the Cougars.
BYU's offense did enough, defense did the rest to beat SMU for 2-0 start
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 7 - 11:54 a.m.
BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill concocted what felt at times like a perfect scheme.
BYU holds SMU without touchdown in 'very gritty' 18-15 win for 2-0 start
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 10:32 p.m.
Miles Davis had a 37-yard run on fourth-and-one, and Will Ferrin kicked a 26-yard field goal with 1:58 remaining as BYU held on to hand SMU its first loss, 18-15.
Can BYU keep up with high-powered SMU offense?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 7:42 a.m.
Jojo Phillips' emergence — and the return of top receiver Darius Lassiter from suspension — gives the Cougars a new weapon as they prepare to face SMU on Friday night.
Fresh-faced Cougars snap losing skid with 2-0 win over Boise State
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 4 - 10:18 p.m.
Freshmen Ella Labrum and Halle Dixon each opened their season account as BYU women's soccer snapped a two-match losing skid, 2-0 against Boise State in front of an announced crowd of 4,141 fans at South Field.
Swoosh, there it is: After 15 years with Adidas, Utah Valley signs on with Nike
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 4 - 2:30 p.m.
Another Utah collegiate athletic department is signing with the Swoosh.
