Sean Walker

BYU tops off signing day with 17 additions, most of whom are already on campus
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 6:36 p.m.
The Cougars added nine transfers and eight midyear additions (mostly off church missions) to the 21-player class of high school signees in December.

Here are the 82 athletes with ties to Utah at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 10:03 a.m.
Close to 31% of Team USA athletes, as well as representatives from eight other countries in Milan-Cortina, spent time in the Beehive State, according to the Utah Sports Commission.

WAC files $1 million lawsuit against Utah Valley University over exit fees
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 2:54 p.m.
The conference, which will rebrand as the United Athletic Conference in July, says Utah Valley declined to pay a contractually obligated exit fee to leave for the Big West.

BYU football offensive staff includes former Patriots, Alabama coach for QBs
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 1:20 p.m.
Former Bountiful High head coach Tyler Hughes is returning to his home state after stops at the New England Patriots and Alabama, among others.

BYU defensive staff taking shape under Poppinga, adds former Utes DB Lewis Walker
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 2:43 p.m.
The Cougars also promoted linebackers coach Justin Ena to special teams coordinated and defensive analyst Chad Kauha'aha'a to outside linebackers coach.

5A state drill: Pleasant Grove holds off loaded field for 1st title
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 31 - 10:31 p.m.
Pleasant Grove finished first in dance and show and second in military to clinch its first 5A state drill title in program history Saturday night.

6A state drill: Late adjustments and a mostly new group lift Farmington to 3-peat
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 31 - 8:46 p.m.
The Nixelles returned less than half of their drill team from a year ago, but some late adjustments helped Farmington sweep all three categories to claim a third consecutive 6A drill championship.

Saunders' career game rallies No. 13 BYU from 21-point deficit before loss to No. 14 Kansas
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 31 - 8:11 p.m.
The 14th-ranked Jayhawks led by 21 before holding off the No. 13 Cougars 90-82 at Phog Allen Fieldhouse.

Cannon's career game powers BYU women to comeback win over Utes
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 31 - 5:40 p.m.
Brinley Cannon had a career-high 21 points as BYU overturned a 10-point halftime deficit beat Utah 77-65, snapping a four-game slide with their first rivalry win since 2021.

2A, 3A state drill: South Sevier, Canyon View back on top
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 30 - 11:52 p.m.
The Sensations swept all three categories to win their second 2A championship in three years and 14th in school history.

Egor Demin sets NBA rookie 3-point record in return to his 'second home'
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 30 - 10:21 p.m.
The 6-foot-8 former BYU guard finished with his 22 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in the Nets' 106-99 win over the Jazz, and the first double-double of his rookie campaign.

4A state drill: Ridgeline claims 1st title with perfect sweep
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 30 - 4:19 p.m.
The Aeriettes swept all three categories of military, dance and show to win their first 4A state drill title in program history Friday afternoon at the UCCU Center.

It's early, but League One Volleyball's top team is in Salt Lake after thrilling 5-set win
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 10:56 p.m.
Alexa Gray had 24 kills and nine digs, and fellow BYU alum Roni Jones-Perry added 18 kills as LOVB Salt Lake rallied to reverse sweep LOVB Austin 20-25, 23-25, 25-19, 25-19, 15-10.

Playing for Real Salt Lake a 'childhood dream' for Eden's Zach Booth. Now he gets to live it
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 9:01 a.m.
After stops with Leicester City, Volendam and Excelsior Rottendom in the Netherlands, Booth will finally get to live out that dream of suiting up for the Claret and Cobalt on a one-year loan deal.

BYU women drop back-to-back after Amari Whiting's 1st double-double for Oklahoma State
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 8:03 p.m.
Whiting totaled 16 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks for her double-double of the season as Oklahoma State secured a 67-51 win over BYU at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

No. 1 Arizona holds off BYU comeback to stay unbeaten
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 26 - 11:09 p.m.
Brayden Burries poured in 29 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals, and Jaden Bradley scored 26 with three assists and two steals as No. 1 Arizona remained unbeaten.
Locals in the NFL: Patriots, Seahawks send 6 former Utah products to Super Bowl LX
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 25 - 11:12 p.m.
Five players and one coach who played high school or college football in the state of Utah will play in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.

BYU women's fast start upended by No. 22 West Virginia
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 24 - 11:03 p.m.
Delaney Gibb led all scorers with 28 points on 9-of-16 shooting, including three 3-pointers, and Olivia Hamlin scored 13 for the Cougars

AJ Dybantsa sets BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars sweep season series with Utes
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 24 - 7:37 p.m.
The five-star freshman set a BYU freshman record with a career-high 43 points in the Cougars' second win over their in-state rival in 15 days.

League One Volleyball returns to Salt Lake for Year 2. Here are 3 things to know
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 23 - 2:23 p.m.
Former BYU star Alexa Gray had 11 kills, three blocks and an ace for 15 points, and Jordyn Poulter dished out an eye-popping 41 assists as LOVB Salt Lake turned aside LOVB Houston in straight sets

Among favorites to medal, US speed skater Kristen Santos-Griswold representing Utah on Olympic stage
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 22 - 10:26 a.m.
A proud dog mom and University of Utah grad student, Kristen Santos-Griswold is trying to enjoy her second Olympic

Another Big 3? BYU women stun No. 19 Texas Tech with well-connected trio
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 10:17 p.m.
Olivia Hamlin poured in 20 points, and Delaney Gibb added 18 points, five rebounds and six assists as BYU stunned No. 19 Texas Tech 73-61 at the Marriott Center.

Back stateside, former BYU star Alexa Gray leads LOVB Salt Lake into 2nd season
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 1:14 p.m.
Gray along with fellow BYU alums Roni Jones-Perry and Mary Lake, as well as the rest of LOVB Salt Lake, will kick off the second season at home Thursday against LOVB Houston at SLCC's Bruin Arena.

No Texas Tech, consecutive true road games highlight BYU's 2026 football schedule
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 9:30 a.m.
The Cougars announced their 2026 schedule Wednesday in conjunction with the rest of the Big 12, a made-for-TV event broadcast on multiple networks.


