Sean Walker

No let-downs in Alamo Bowl as No. 17 BYU, No. 23 Colorado approach 1st game since 1988

No let-downs in Alamo Bowl as No. 17 BYU, No. 23 Colorado approach 1st game since 1988

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 6:26 p.m.

With a chance to play Colorado, the 17th-ranked Cougars aren't concerned about the all-Big 12 matchup in San Antonio two weeks from Saturday, Dec. 28.
Kalani Sitake's long-term extension a no-brainer for BYU football

Kalani Sitake's long-term extension a no-brainer for BYU football

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:13 p.m.

The news came like a thief in the night, a press release after Saturday night's conference championship games leading into the first 12-team College Football Playoff.
Day after signing, AJ Dybantsa already playing role for BYU men's basketball

Day after signing, AJ Dybantsa already playing role for BYU men's basketball

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:31 a.m.

A bit over 24 hours after committing to the BYU basketball program on ESPN television, AJ Dybantsa ran toward the Cougars' student section.
Former BYU star Paisley Johnson-Harding helping UVU women to best start in a decade

Former BYU star Paisley Johnson-Harding helping UVU women to best start in a decade

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

When Dan Neilson had a spot to fill on his staff on his Utah Valley women's basketball coaching staff earlier this year, it took him about 10 minutes to fill it. After all, he had already recruited his newest coach.
Knell, Saunders help BYU pull past Fresno State in return home

Knell, Saunders help BYU pull past Fresno State in return home

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:26 p.m.

Trevin Knell poured in 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-6 3-pointers, with 10 rebounds as the Cougars pulled past Fresno State 95-67 at the Marriott Center.
Davenport, defense guide BYU women to 76-36 win over Utah Valley

Davenport, defense guide BYU women to 76-36 win over Utah Valley

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 9:41 p.m.

Lauren Davenport poured in 20 points with six 3-pointers, five rebounds and a block as BYU women's basketball improved to 8-2 with a 76-36 win over crosstown rival Utah Valley at the Marriott Center.
In landing No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa, BYU basketball has planted a flag

In landing No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa, BYU basketball has planted a flag

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 6:39 p.m.

With BYU signing the 6-foot-9 jumbo wing from Brockton, Massachussetts, by way of Utah Prep in Hurricane, the Cougars signaled they are will to change with them.
Top-rated recruit AJ Dybantsa commits to BYU basketball and Kevin Young

Top-rated recruit AJ Dybantsa commits to BYU basketball and Kevin Young

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 11:09 a.m.

The 6-foot-9 wing made his commitment on ESPN's First Take, when he revealed to host Stephen A. Smith his pick of the Cougars over Alabama, Kansas and North Carolina.
Utah Prep top-rated recruit AJ Dybantsa is ready to commit. Is BYU still in it?

Utah Prep top-rated recruit AJ Dybantsa is ready to commit. Is BYU still in it?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 12:53 p.m.

AJ Dybantsa, the consensus No. 1 overall recruit from Utah Prep, will reveal his college decision Tuesday morning on ESPN's First Take, the network announced Monday.
'He's a darn good football coach': Colorado eager for conference tilt with No. 17 BYU

'He's a darn good football coach': Colorado eager for conference tilt with No. 17 BYU

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

"Don't get it twisted," Coach Prime said of his BYU counterpart before the No. 23 Buffs and No. 17 Cougars met in San Antonio. "He's a darn good football coach."
Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua goes off to help Rams hold off Bills in 902-yard game

Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua goes off to help Rams hold off Bills in 902-yard game

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 10:43 p.m.

The former BYU and Orem High star caught a season-high 12 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown, and added 16 yards rushing with another scoring run.
BYU accepts invitation to Alamo Bowl, will play Big 12 foe Colorado

BYU accepts invitation to Alamo Bowl, will play Big 12 foe Colorado

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 12:45 p.m.

After a 10-2 regular season, the Cougars will remember the Alamo during the Holidays.
BYU extends Kalani Sitake's contract after 10-2 regular season

BYU extends Kalani Sitake's contract after 10-2 regular season

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 7 - 10:45 p.m.

Kalani Sitake isn't going anywhere.
Michael Kesselring nets Utah's 1st Gordie Howe hat trick in 5-2 win over Buffalo

Michael Kesselring nets Utah's 1st Gordie Howe hat trick in 5-2 win over Buffalo

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 7 - 2:27 p.m.

Kesselring had the first Gordie Howe hat trick in Utah Hockey Club history with a goal, an assist and a fight as Utah extended Buffalo's winless streak to six straight with a 5-2 win.
Here are details of Bronco Mendenhall's proposed 6-year deal to coach Utah State

Here are details of Bronco Mendenhall's proposed 6-year deal to coach Utah State

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 2:45 p.m.

Former BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall is officially coming back to the Beehive State 10 years after he left BYU to coach Utah State's transition to the newly configured Pac-12.
Former BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall is coming back to Utah — with the Aggies

Former BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall is coming back to Utah — with the Aggies

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 8:48 a.m.

The former BYU coach is expected to be named the next head coach at Utah State, succeeding Blake Anderson and full-year interim coach Nate Dreiling after one season at New Mexico.
Alamo Bowl is down to 4 teams for bowl game — including BYU

Alamo Bowl is down to 4 teams for bowl game — including BYU

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 6:24 p.m.

The Cougars are #BowlBound after missing the postseason last year with a 5-7 record, but they could see a Big 12 opponent in the bowl game. How so?
Service woes, Loyola Chicago snap No. 24 BYU volleyball's tourney streak

Service woes, Loyola Chicago snap No. 24 BYU volleyball's tourney streak

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 4:13 p.m.

Loyola Chicago served up an upset to make program history to open the 2024 NCAA women's volleyball tournament.
Here are the Cougars, Utes receiving All-Big 12 honors by league coaches

Here are the Cougars, Utes receiving All-Big 12 honors by league coaches

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 12:03 p.m.

Ferrin was named Big 12 special teams co-player of the year by league coaches, splitting the honor with Iowa State returner Jaylin Noel.
UHSAA approves 2nd draft of realignment, regions for 2025-27

UHSAA approves 2nd draft of realignment, regions for 2025-27

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 7:56 p.m.

The UHSAA board of trustees met Wednesday and approved its second draft of realignment and new regions for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years.
BYU adds 18 to kick off early signing period, with an eye on trimming roster to 105

BYU adds 18 to kick off early signing period, with an eye on trimming roster to 105

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 4:06 p.m.

The NCAA's early signing period for college football is even earlier, but head coach Kalani Sitake and his staff were keeping an eye on the upcoming year.
Utah Valley takes 3rd straight loss from Stanford during 7-game road trip

Utah Valley takes 3rd straight loss from Stanford during 7-game road trip

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:51 p.m.

Dominick Nelson had 22 points and seven rebounds for the Wolverines (4-4), and Tanner Toolson added 11 points and eight rebounds.
BYU basketball routed by Providence in first true road test

BYU basketball routed by Providence in first true road test

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:17 p.m.

Dawson Baker poured in 16 points with four rebounds off the bench to lead BYU, which lost its second game in six days.
BYU inches up 1 spot to No. 18 in College Football Playoff rankings

BYU inches up 1 spot to No. 18 in College Football Playoff rankings

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 7:49 p.m.

BYU inched up one spot to No. 18 in the penultimate CFP rankings of 2024, the third-highest ranked team from the Big 12 in the committee's assessment released Tuesday.
Locals in the NFL: Nacua sets another league mark, Hill exits with injury in Rams' win

Locals in the NFL: Nacua sets another league mark, Hill exits with injury in Rams' win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:48 p.m.

The former BYU star who prepped at Orem High surpassed 2,000 career receiving yards in his 24th game Sunday with the Los Angeles Rams.