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SALT LAKE CITY — Here are 10 stories you may have missed over the weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.
1. Remembering a Utah legend who lost his life in the backcountry
Utah's climbing community is remembering a legend among them who tragically lost his life in the backcountry of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
2. A reporter was hit by a car on live TV. A conversation about safety in journalism followed
A 25-year-old multimedia journalist in West Virginia was hit from behind by a passing car Wednesday evening while reporting on a water main break, highlighting dangers reporters can face.
3. New CDC study stresses need for booster dose as Utah's omicron surge continues
A new study highlights why Utahns should get their booster shots, one expert said Friday, as 11,601 new cases and 11 deaths were reported in the state.
4. Utah lieutenant governor tests positive for COVID-19
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson has tested positive for COVID-19 days after a string of Utah legislators also tested positive for the virus.
5. The contentious debate over the future of Utah Lake heats up as developers sue critic
Part of the contentious debate over developing Utah Lake will be settled in the courtroom now that there's a lawsuit involving one of the endeavor's most vocal critics.
Sports
1. Late shots roll off rim as Jazz lose heartbreaker to Warriors
Bojan Bogdanovic, who seconds before had hit a corner 3-pointer to cut the Warriors' lead to two, stepped back and got a clean look from 3-point range for the win; it just rolled off. The Jazz, though, had a lifeline.
Royce O'Neale came barreling in and tipped the ball up onto the rim. The ball hung there for a moment before falling off to allow the Warriors to escape with a 94-92 win.
2. 'Super humbling': Why 1981 BYU basketball team draws praise, motivation 41 years later
Mark Pope is hardly one to mix up his pregame routine. There was one thing that made him break from the norms Saturday night before the Cougars' 78-65 win over Portland, though.
3. Locals in the NFL Playoffs: Kickers rule divisional, as Utes' Matt Gay rallies Rams past Bucs
The former Utah kicker converted his third field goal Sunday from 30 yards as time expired to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a 30-27 win Sunday over Tom Brady and Tampa Bay, one of four divisional-round games decided on the final play (including one in overtime).
4. Gabe Madsen scores 20 but No. 16 USC too much for Utes as they drop 8th straight
There were certainly moments where the Utes hung around and looked like they could compete against the Trojans, but those moments were short lived and sporadic as USC pulled away in the second half to win 79-67 and to give Utah its eighth-straight loss.
5. Gonzales scores 29, No. 17 BYU women beat San Diego for 7th-straight
Shaylee Gonzales scored a season-high 29 points and No. 17 BYU pulled away in the third quarter to beat San Diego 74-63.
