Sean Walker

6A boys wrestling: Austin Paris' 4-peat helps Lancers cruise to 4th straight title

6A boys wrestling: Austin Paris' 4-peat helps Lancers cruise to 4th straight title

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 11:39 p.m.

The Wyoming commit didn't allow a point in four matches of his first 6A state tournament as Layton cruised to a fourth consecutive team title Thursday in Orem.
6A girls wrestling: Mountain Ridge girls repeat with 4 champions, 'special' father-daughter duo

6A girls wrestling: Mountain Ridge girls repeat with 4 champions, 'special' father-daughter duo

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 11:28 p.m.

Bella Birch was the fourth individual champion for Mountain Ridge as the Sentinels repeated as 6A girls wrestling champions Thursday night at the UCCU Center in Orem.
BYU football player went to woman's residence intending to have sex, charges allege

BYU football player went to woman's residence intending to have sex, charges allege

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 11:06 a.m.

A BYU football player has been charged with raping a woman in St. George a year ago.
Here's a look at Utah State's first Pac-12 season, including who Aggies will (potentially) play twice

Here's a look at Utah State's first Pac-12 season, including who Aggies will (potentially) play twice

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 8:43 p.m.

The Aggies will play four nonconference games and a round-robin seven-game Pac-12 schedule with an eighth to be determined by the league's "flex" scheduling policy.
Wright, Dybantsa combine for 66 as No. 22 BYU snaps 4-game slide with win over Baylor

Wright, Dybantsa combine for 66 as No. 22 BYU snaps 4-game slide with win over Baylor

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 11:06 p.m.

Wright scored a career-high 30 points and freshman teammate AJ Dybantsa poured in 36 points, five rebounds and seven assists in a 99-94 win over the Bears in Waco, Texas.
Hamlin's career-high lifts BYU women to skid-busting win over Iowa State

Hamlin's career-high lifts BYU women to skid-busting win over Iowa State

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 10:43 p.m.

Hamlin notched a career-high 23 points, and Gibb added 21 points as the Cougars rebounded from a two-loss road trip with an 83-69 win over Iowa State in front of 2,279 fans at the Marriott Center.
KSL at the Games: Park City luger Farquharson stuns with bronze

KSL at the Games: Park City luger Farquharson stuns with bronze

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 1:36 p.m.

The Alaska-born, Park City-raised U.S. freeskier won his second Olympic medal after claiming slopestyle gold in Beijing 2022.
Salt Lake on top of League One Volleyball by midseason LOVB Classic

Salt Lake on top of League One Volleyball by midseason LOVB Classic

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 6:31 p.m.

Utah's League One Volleyball-leading franchise won its sixth straight match to improve to 7-1 with a 3-1 win over LOVB Nebraska at an alternate home venue, BYU's Smith Fieldhouse.
KSL at the Games: Park City speed skater catches eyes for 8th-place finish, pink backpack

KSL at the Games: Park City speed skater catches eyes for 8th-place finish, pink backpack

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 3:34 p.m.

Park City's Casey Dawson didn't just draw eyes for his eighth-place finish in the men's 1,000 meters, but also for his unique accessories.
Locals in the Super Bowl: Rashid Shaheed goes from 1 scholarship offer to Super Bowl champion

Locals in the Super Bowl: Rashid Shaheed goes from 1 scholarship offer to Super Bowl champion

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:26 p.m.

The former Weber State standout had one scholarship offer for football out of high school and won his first Super Bowl with the Seahawks on Sunday night.
Big 12 fines Oklahoma State for chants directed at Latter-day Saints during BYU game

Big 12 fines Oklahoma State for chants directed at Latter-day Saints during BYU game

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 1:12 p.m.

The conference fined the Cowboys $50,000 for a violation of the Big 12's principles and standards of sportsmanship following what it deemed to be in appropriate chants referencing the Cougars' sponsoring faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
No. 8 Houston hands No. 16 BYU 4th straight loss

No. 8 Houston hands No. 16 BYU 4th straight loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 12:30 a.m.

Kingston Flemings totaled19 points, four rebounds and five assists as No. 8 Houston handed No. 16 BYU its fourth straight loss in front of a sellout crowd at the Marriott Center.
KSL at the Games: Salt Lake resident makes Olympic hockey history

KSL at the Games: Salt Lake resident makes Olympic hockey history

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 3:20 p.m.

Hilary Knight tallied her 14th career goal in Olympic play in the United States' 5-0 win over Finland, tied for the most by an American woman with Natalie Darwitz and Katie King.
The top volleyball team in League One is in Salt Lake. And coming to Provo this weekend

The top volleyball team in League One is in Salt Lake. And coming to Provo this weekend

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 8:44 p.m.

LOVB Salt Lake, which leads the second season of League One Volleyball with a 6-1 record, will face LOVB Nebraska at 3 p.m. MST Saturday at BYU's Smith Fieldhouse.
KSL at the Games: Competition kicks off, with Utahns among center of Milan-Cortina Olympics

KSL at the Games: Competition kicks off, with Utahns among center of Milan-Cortina Olympics

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 6:33 p.m.

Welcome to KSL at the Games, where we highlight some of Utah's athletes, officials and residents' impact on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
BYU basketball coach, athletic director decry 'hurtful' chant targeting church members

BYU basketball coach, athletic director decry 'hurtful' chant targeting church members

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 8:31 p.m.

BYU basketball coach Kevin Young and athletic director Brian Santiago spoke out against the latest expletive-backed chant directed at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State hands No. 16 BYU basketball 3rd straight loss

Oklahoma State hands No. 16 BYU basketball 3rd straight loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 9:45 p.m.

AJ Dybantsa had 36 points, seven rebounds and four assists for BYU, and Richie Saunders added 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
BYU women's futility streak at Kansas continues with 81-60 loss

BYU women's futility streak at Kansas continues with 81-60 loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 7:55 p.m.

Brinley Cannon led BYU (16-7, 5-6 Big 12) for the second consecutive game, scoring 13 points with four rebounds and a block, and Sydney Benally added 11 points and two assists.
BYU tops off signing day with 17 additions, most of whom are already on campus

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 83 athletes with ties to Utah at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Here are the 83 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

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

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

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

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

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.