Sean Walker

Rising star Ali Mulhall advances to women's amateur final vs. 5-time champ Kelsey Chugg

Rising star Ali Mulhall advances to women's amateur final vs. 5-time champ Kelsey Chugg

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 26 - 5:21 p.m.

The 18-year-old golf prodigy who plays out of Black Desert Resort in Hurricane held off 2020 champion Grace Summerhays in a 19-hole thriller Friday afternoon at TalonsCove Golf Club.
Utah Tech's Anderson co-medalist with Black Desert's Mulhall at 118th Utah women's amateur

Utah Tech's Anderson co-medalist with Black Desert's Mulhall at 118th Utah women's amateur

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 24 - 6:41 p.m.

The Trailblazers' rising junior shot 7-under-par 65 with seven birdies and no bogeys — the first of her career, she says — to tie for medalist honors with Black Desert athlete Ali Mulhall.
Have You Seen This? Idaho, Idaho State to play annually for 19.4-pound wooden potato

Have You Seen This? Idaho, Idaho State to play annually for 19.4-pound wooden potato

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 23 - 3:28 p.m.

The Gem State is going spuds up for the top in-conference college football rivalry in Idaho.
Life-changing month for James Corrigan finds BYU star taking 'Steeplechase U' to Olympics

Life-changing month for James Corrigan finds BYU star taking 'Steeplechase U' to Olympics

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 23 - 9:02 a.m.

For BYU cross country and track and field standout James Corrigan, the weeks leading up to and surrounding his marriage in early July changed his life.
Here's a list of athletes with ties to Utah competing in the Summer Olympics in Paris

Here's a list of athletes with ties to Utah competing in the Summer Olympics in Paris

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 22 - 6:11 p.m.

As Utah's Olympic delegation prepared to board a flight for Paris, their minds couldn't help but drift to 10 years in the future when an Olympic bid will mean a short drive instead of a transcontinental flight.
Body of Utah State football player found after apparent drowning at Porcupine Dam

Body of Utah State football player found after apparent drowning at Porcupine Dam

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 21 - 12:08 a.m.

Utah State University confirmed the death of cornerback Andre Seldon Jr. late Saturday night, saying the body of the 5-foot-9, 190-pound defensive back was found by the Utah Department of Public Safety dive team.
BYU's offense knows there is a lot to prove this fall, and it starts up front

BYU's offense knows there is a lot to prove this fall, and it starts up front

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 20 - 10:19 a.m.

BYU center Connor Pay isn't worried about what Utah quarterback Cam Rising thinks about his team. He wants to win, too, and he knows the offensive line will be key in that game and all year.
Here are the local baseball players selected in the 2024 MLB draft

Here are the local baseball players selected in the 2024 MLB draft

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 8:09 p.m.

The Big 12 had 50 players selected by Major League ball clubs during the 20-round draft, the most by the conference since 2011 that included three Utah players and one from BYU.
Have You Seen This? BYU athletic director has unique connection to CFB 25 video game

Have You Seen This? BYU athletic director has unique connection to CFB 25 video game

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 16 - 3:31 p.m.

The decade-long wait is over as EA Sports has released its first college football video game since 2014 this week with the unveiling of EA Sports College Football 25.
Cole Ponich holds off BYU teammate Cooper Jones for 126th Utah state amateur championship

Cole Ponich holds off BYU teammate Cooper Jones for 126th Utah state amateur championship

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 13 - 6:19 p.m.

After leading by as many as five holds and never trailing, BYU golfer Cole Ponich held off freshman teammate Cooper Jones for a 2 and 1 win.
Why former BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall is back coaching in Mountain West

Why former BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall is back coaching in Mountain West

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 13 - 10:04 a.m.

As clear as the Montana air he was breathing, Bronco Mendenhall knew with certainty he wasn't done with college football.
'I love Deion': BYU AD Tom Holmoe thrilled to work next to 'Coach Prime' in Big 12

'I love Deion': BYU AD Tom Holmoe thrilled to work next to 'Coach Prime' in Big 12

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 12 - 9:01 a.m.

Tom Holmoe's meetup with Colorado coach Deion Sanders was as sweet as they come for a former player and his star protege with the 49ers in 1994.
Who is Utah State interim coach Nate Dreiling? A man up to a tough job

Who is Utah State interim coach Nate Dreiling? A man up to a tough job

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 11 - 5:57 p.m.

With limited experience, Dreiling has heard from "probably about 30" current and former head coaches around college football.
Kevin Young adds frontcourt depth to BYU basketball roster

Kevin Young adds frontcourt depth to BYU basketball roster

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 11 - 3:22 p.m.

On the same day the program officially added Max Triplett from Snow College, the Cougars received a commitment from 6-foot-9 wing Khadim Mboup from Senegal, Africa.
BYU's pool of receivers may be slept on, but that's OK with them

BYU's pool of receivers may be slept on, but that's OK with them

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 11 - 9:03 a.m.

The Cougars return six of their top seven pass-catching targets from a year ago, including top target Chase Roberts, Darius Lassiter and Kody Epps, while Keanu Hill has moved to tight end.
'What have we done to earn the benefit of the doubt?' Sitake undeterred by BYU's poll pick

'What have we done to earn the benefit of the doubt?' Sitake undeterred by BYU's poll pick

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 10 - 5:48 p.m.

Would Cougars coach Kalani Sitake take a similar scorched-earth approach at Big 12 football media days moved to the 116-degree desert of Allegiant Stadium?
As Big 12 moves west, Vegas isn't far from mind of conference leadership

As Big 12 moves west, Vegas isn't far from mind of conference leadership

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 9 - 4:50 p.m.

As the conference kicked off the 2024 football preseason Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark wasn't ruling out further trips to the west coast.
From Panguitch to Paris, Utahn Whittni Morgan caps remarkable path to 1st Olympics

From Panguitch to Paris, Utahn Whittni Morgan caps remarkable path to 1st Olympics

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 7 - 9:25 p.m.

Success often takes a village, but in the case of Whittni Orton Morgan, success on the track has taken the support of several communities.
As NIL landscape shifts around college athletics, BYU evaluating options with official collective

As NIL landscape shifts around college athletics, BYU evaluating options with official collective

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 3 - 6:24 p.m.

The Royal Blue Collective, the officially licensed collective of BYU, has been in the process of what the organization calls "high-level, collaborative conversations" with the university.
Utah picked to win Big 12 by league media in first season; BYU tabbed 13th

Utah picked to win Big 12 by league media in first season; BYU tabbed 13th

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 2 - 11:30 a.m.

The University of Utah is the favorite to win the Big 12 in its first season as a league football member — but not by much.
Recruiting: Who has committed to BYU football in the 2025 class?

Recruiting: Who has committed to BYU football in the 2025 class?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 11:47 p.m.

Here is a brief look at who has already committed to the Cougars, as well as some players to be on the lookout for in the coming months.
US Olympic track and field trials: REP signee Grant Fisher leads Utah's Paris pack with double

US Olympic track and field trials: REP signee Grant Fisher leads Utah's Paris pack with double

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 30 - 8:13 p.m.

Grant Fisher had already booked his ticket to Paris when he opened the U.S. Olympic trials with a win in the 10,000-meter final.
BYU's James Corrigan books ticket to Paris with Olympic steeplechase standard

BYU's James Corrigan books ticket to Paris with Olympic steeplechase standard

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 29 - 7:39 p.m.

James Corrigan finished the hastily assembled 3,000-meter steeplechase, stamping everything but his passport for the Summer Olympics in Paris with the only thing he lacked: an Olympic standard.
Utah Warriors drop season finale 31-24 to Los Angeles during 'Warrior Fest' celebration

Utah Warriors drop season finale 31-24 to Los Angeles during 'Warrior Fest' celebration

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 28 - 11:31 p.m.

Michael Manson had two tries as the Warriors fell to Rugby Football Club Los Angeles, 31-24 Friday night in front of a franchise-record 10,906 fans at America First Field.
US Olympic track and field trials: BYU alum Alvarado advances to 800M final

US Olympic track and field trials: BYU alum Alvarado advances to 800M final

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 28 - 9:34 p.m.

Abraham Alvarado never made the California state meet in high school, but the former BYU 800-meter specialist is one race away from qualifying for the Paris Olympics.