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Kneepkens returns to lead Utah women with 18 points in season-opening rout over SUU

Kneepkens returns to lead Utah women with 18 points in season-opening rout over SUU

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 1:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just 19 seconds into the game, Gianna Kneepkens drained a 3-pointer, and Utah women's basketball was off and running on the new season.
SLC Puck podcast: Utah escapes Vegas with overtime loss, need more from superstars

SLC Puck podcast: Utah escapes Vegas with overtime loss, need more from superstars

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Hockey Club didn't leave Vegas completely empty-handed, coming away with a point in the standings after a 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
Watercooler Talk: 0-6 Utah Jazz trying to capture the Flagg?

Watercooler Talk: 0-6 Utah Jazz trying to capture the Flagg?

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Hockey Club broke its losing streak but the Utah Jazz still haven't found a win through six games.
Locals in the NFL: Taron Johnson's fumble and a record field goal lift Bills to 4th straight win

Locals in the NFL: Taron Johnson's fumble and a record field goal lift Bills to 4th straight win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 9:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former Weber State star who forced a career-high three fumbles a year ago in Buffalo jarred the ball loose from Miami running back Raheem Mostert on the first drive of the second half.
Kyle Filipowski has never lost this much, but he's seeing the small victories amid Jazz's 0-6 start

Kyle Filipowski has never lost this much, but he's seeing the small victories amid Jazz's 0-6 start

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Filopowski has never lost this many games in a row.
BYU alone at the top of the Big 12 as Cougars stay put in latest AP Top 25 poll

BYU alone at the top of the Big 12 as Cougars stay put in latest AP Top 25 poll

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars are alone at the top.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ohio State earns quality win as several top teams falter

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ohio State earns quality win as several top teams falter

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Will Howard finally got his chance to throw a touchdown pass to a Penn State receiver as a quarterback in the stadium he dreamed of playing as a kid.
Utah Hockey Club pushes Vegas to the limit in OT heartbreaker

Utah Hockey Club pushes Vegas to the limit in OT heartbreaker

Ella Peterson, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 12:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Hockey Club put up a valiant fight on Saturday night but ultimately fell to the Golden Knights in a 4-3 overtime thriller in Las Vegas.
High pain tolerance needed: Jazz fall to 0-6 in blowout loss to Nuggets

High pain tolerance needed: Jazz fall to 0-6 in blowout loss to Nuggets

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 11:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is still looking for its first win of the season after falling to the Denver Nuggets 129-103 Saturday at Ball Arena.
RSL loses consecutive penalty shootouts, ousted in 1st round of playoffs 3rd year in a row

RSL loses consecutive penalty shootouts, ousted in 1st round of playoffs 3rd year in a row

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake faced playoff elimination in a penalty shootout for the third year in a row and could not change its fate.
Canyon View takes down Richfield in 4 sets to secure 3A state title

Canyon View takes down Richfield in 4 sets to secure 3A state title

Nathan Dunn, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

No. 1 Canyon View used a dominant first set to propel them to a four set victory over Richfield to claim the 3A state title.
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  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 6:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

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.
Orem volleyball sweeps Park City to win back-to-back state titles

Orem volleyball sweeps Park City to win back-to-back state titles

Nathan Dunn, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Orem swept Park City to clinch their second consecutive state titles.
BYU women's volleyball bounces back to sweep Arizona 3-0

BYU women's volleyball bounces back to sweep Arizona 3-0

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

To prove that numbers don't always tell the story, BYU women's volleyball was 0-5 when Claire Little totaled 20 or more kills in 2024.
Lone Peak OT Austin Pay, a top in-state recruit, commits to BYU

Lone Peak OT Austin Pay, a top in-state recruit, commits to BYU

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The No. 3 recruit in the state of Utah by 247Sports opted to keep up a family tradition and commit to the Cougars on Saturday afternoon.
Holy Score: What past 20 matchups reveal about Utah's chances to upset undefeated BYU

Holy Score: What past 20 matchups reveal about Utah's chances to upset undefeated BYU

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The teams have flipped roles this season, as the dramatic change in the point spread shows.
BYU women's soccer opens Big 12 tournament with 5-goal rout of Oklahoma State

BYU women's soccer opens Big 12 tournament with 5-goal rout of Oklahoma State

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mika Krommenhoek totaled two goals and an assist as the Cougars overwhelmed Oklahoma State 5-0 in a quarterfinal of the Big 12 women's soccer tournament at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City.
Crimson Cliffs advances with 35-20 win over Snow Canyon

Crimson Cliffs advances with 35-20 win over Snow Canyon

Anden Garfield for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 12:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Crimson Cliffs Mustangs are one game closer to repeating as 4A state champions.
Utah Royals end season with 4-1 loss to reigning champ Gotham

Utah Royals end season with 4-1 loss to reigning champ Gotham

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 11:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hannah Betfort got one back in the 74th minute on an assist by Kate Del Fava to give Utah some hope, but Esther Gonzalez scored a quick brace in the 77th and 84th minutes to run away with the win for Gotham.
Davis beats Mountain Ridge 28-10, setting up matchup with Skyridge

Davis beats Mountain Ridge 28-10, setting up matchup with Skyridge

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Darts used strong defense to advance to the 6A quarterfinals.
Olympus secures 49-21 win over Woods Cross to advance to 5A quarterfinals

Olympus secures 49-21 win over Woods Cross to advance to 5A quarterfinals

Bailey Bagley for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Max Rice threw 4 touchdowns as his Olympus Titans side beat Woods Cross to move on to the next round of playoffs.
Galea'i's 4-pick night leads Timpview in dominant win over Springville

Galea'i's 4-pick night leads Timpview in dominant win over Springville

Nathan Dunn, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 9:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aisa Galea'i secured four interceptions and two touchdowns to help lead Timpview to a 59-24 win over Springville.
University of Utah, BYU launch 'Rival Right' initiative promoting good sportsmanship

University of Utah, BYU launch 'Rival Right' initiative promoting good sportsmanship

Logan Stefanich and Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah and Brigham Young University are launching a new initiative that encourages fans to have good sportsmanship by being respectful and competitive.
High school football: State playoff 2nd round scores and schedule

High school football: State playoff 2nd round scores and schedule

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Check back for the latest scores from all the state playoff second round high school football games across the state.
Pick Six Previews: A statistical look and preview of BYU at the 2nd bye week

Pick Six Previews: A statistical look and preview of BYU at the 2nd bye week

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Picked by Big 12 media to finish toward the bottom of the expanded 16-team conference, BYU has shattered all expectations.
BYU men, women sweep Big 12 cross country championships

BYU men, women sweep Big 12 cross country championships

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 10:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

The top-ranked BYU women's cross country team has lapped the Big 12 in its second season in the conference.
Pick Six Previews: A statistical look at Utah during its 2nd bye week

Pick Six Previews: A statistical look at Utah during its 2nd bye week

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah entered its first bye week of the 2024 season with a 4-1 record after sweeping their nonconference slate and splitting their first two Big 12 matchups.
KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 10 of college football

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 10 of college football

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.
Utah volleyball outlasts Arizona in 3-1 Halloween matchup at the Huntsman Center

Utah volleyball outlasts Arizona in 3-1 Halloween matchup at the Huntsman Center

Ella Peterson, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 11:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dressed in their home whites and fueled by a Halloween-night crowd, Utah delivered an electrifying 3-1 win over Arizona, marking a highlight of their season as they continue their Big 12 journey.
Spurs' Wembanyama reaches rare stat line in 106-88 win over Jazz

Spurs' Wembanyama reaches rare stat line in 106-88 win over Jazz

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

San Antonio scored 35 points off of Jazz giveaways and outscored Utah 30-14 in the third quarter to all but run away with the game.
SLC Puck podcast: Utah Hockey sets out for tough tests on the road

SLC Puck podcast: Utah Hockey sets out for tough tests on the road

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a bounceback win over the Calgary Flames, the Utah Hockey Club has its work cut out for it.
No. 20 BYU women's volleyball drops 3rd straight to No. 13 Arizona State

No. 20 BYU women's volleyball drops 3rd straight to No. 13 Arizona State

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Claire Little poured in a match-high 20 kills and seven digs for BYU, which served just two aces with 13 service errors.
KSL.com Sports' Pro Football Pick'em Week 9

KSL.com Sports' Pro Football Pick'em Week 9

Nathan Dunn, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Week 9 of the NFL is shaping up to be a good one, check out the preview before you make your picks.
KSl.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 10

KSl.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 10

Nathan Dunn, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 5:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

10 weeks of college football have come and gone and we have another Pick'em preview for you.
BYU could lose its top 2 wide receivers after the season? Chase Roberts explains

BYU could lose its top 2 wide receivers after the season? Chase Roberts explains

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of BYU's top wide receivers confirmed on the latest episode of the school collective's Royal Blue podcast that he was "leaning more towards leaving" for the NFL draft at the end of the season.
Have You Seen This? Tom Holmoe's latest elaborate Halloween costume

Have You Seen This? Tom Holmoe's latest elaborate Halloween costume

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

We're almost at the point where Tom Holmoe's yearly costume is as big of a Halloween tradition as trick-or-treating.
The true freshman dilemma, and where Isaac Wilson stands in comparison to his peers

The true freshman dilemma, and where Isaac Wilson stands in comparison to his peers

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Life as a true freshman quarterback is rough.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Isaac Wilson and the true freshman dilemma for QBs

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Isaac Wilson and the true freshman dilemma for QBs

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is on its second bye week, and Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham is using that time to determine whether Isaac Wilson should remain the team's starting quarterback.
Buzzing the tower: Maveric Lamoureux scores 1st NHL goal in Utah win

Buzzing the tower: Maveric Lamoureux scores 1st NHL goal in Utah win

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sorry Flames, he had to buzz the tower … eh, frame.
Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit to beat Yankees 7-6

Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit to beat Yankees 7-6

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 6:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons, overcoming a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive miscues.
'The city is awesome': New Utah HC defenseman helps team bounce back with 5-1 win

'The city is awesome': New Utah HC defenseman helps team bounce back with 5-1 win

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 11:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Once again, Utah led 4-1 entering the third period Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. This time, though, the team left with a victory.
Catchings fire: 4-star freshman lights out in BYU basketball's exhibition win

Catchings fire: 4-star freshman lights out in BYU basketball's exhibition win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot-9 four-star recruit poured in 19 points with four rebounds as BYU cruised to a 93-49 win over Division II Colorado Christian Wednesday night at the Marriott Center.
5A state cross country: BYU commit Jane Hedengren rolls as Timpview repeats for girls title

5A state cross country: BYU commit Jane Hedengren rolls as Timpview repeats for girls title

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hedengren cruised to a winning time of 16 minutes, 21.48 seconds Wednesday at Sugar House Park, her first foray in the Utah High School Activities Association's first time back at the venue in three years.
1A, 2A, 3A state cross country: BYU commits, Union teammates finish 1-2 atop 3A girls meet

1A, 2A, 3A state cross country: BYU commits, Union teammates finish 1-2 atop 3A girls meet

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Jaylie Jenkins and River White crossed the finish line almost simultaneously at the 3A girls cross country state meet.
6A state cross country: Top-rated Lone Peak girls, Herriman boys roll to team titles

6A state cross country: Top-rated Lone Peak girls, Herriman boys roll to team titles

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 6:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Maya Bybee and Zoey Nilsson finished second and third, respectively, in 17 minutes, 45.54 seconds and 18:06.93, and Lone Peak put all its scoring runners in the top 11 to run away to the program's fifth championship in six years.
Will Hardy's advice for Keyonte George? Be nicer to yourself

Will Hardy's advice for Keyonte George? Be nicer to yourself

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

It hasn't been the start Keyonte George expected.
Close battle ends Utah women's soccer season as Colorado wins 2-1

Close battle ends Utah women's soccer season as Colorado wins 2-1

Ella Peterson, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah women's soccer team fell in a heartbreaker to Colorado in the first round of the Big 12 soccer championship.
Who has committed to BYU basketball in the Class of 2025?

Who has committed to BYU basketball in the Class of 2025?

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the Cougars open the 2024-25 season on the basketball court, Young and his staff of assistant coaches are also hitting the recruiting trail, both locally and nationally.
2 weeks before rivalry game with Utah, BYU's Kalani Sitake promotes gratitude, softer tone

2 weeks before rivalry game with Utah, BYU's Kalani Sitake promotes gratitude, softer tone

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two weeks before the rivalry game and with a bye week ahead for both teams, Sitake took a moment to be grateful, both for his past at the University of Utah and his present at his alma mater.
Is Utah considering another QB switch? Kyle Whittingham weighs in ahead of BYU game

Is Utah considering another QB switch? Kyle Whittingham weighs in ahead of BYU game

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 2024 season has been defined largely by its quarterback play after starting quarterback Cam Rising suffered a hand injury.
How pro hockey, Olympics may boost another growing sports sector in Salt Lake County

How pro hockey, Olympics may boost another growing sports sector in Salt Lake County

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Local sports tourism experts say Utah Hockey Club's arrival and the forthcoming Winter Olympics could help spur another growing industry that draws thousands of people to Salt Lake County every year.
Markkanen exits early as Jazz fall to Kings for 4th straight loss

Markkanen exits early as Jazz fall to Kings for 4th straight loss

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 11:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lauri Markkanen grabbed his back in pain near the end of the first half and headed to the locker room.
Runnin' Utes earn 98-62 exhibition win over CSU Pueblo ahead of season-opener

Runnin' Utes earn 98-62 exhibition win over CSU Pueblo ahead of season-opener

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

In October, points scored in a college basketball game don't count for anything.
RSL falls in penalties to Minnesota in playoff opener

RSL falls in penalties to Minnesota in playoff opener

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Braian Ojeda hit the crossbar for a miss on the sixth RSL attempt for a 5-4 shootout loss.
4A state cross country: Mountain View boys, girls sweep team titles

4A state cross country: Mountain View boys, girls sweep team titles

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Steadman won the individual title in 15 minutes, 6.73 seconds as the Bruin boys' team placed four among the top eight to cruise to their fourth consecutive state title Tuesday at Sugar House Park.
Have You Seen This? Freddie Freeman is having a World Series for the ages

Have You Seen This? Freddie Freeman is having a World Series for the ages

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 35-year-old Dodgers first baseman is having a Series for the ages after enjoying a historic walk-off grand slam in Game 1.
'Everyone needs to pray for him right now': Jazz react to Taylor Hendricks' gruesome injury

'Everyone needs to pray for him right now': Jazz react to Taylor Hendricks' gruesome injury

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 10:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hendricks suffered a devastating injury during Monday's loss — a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle — ending his second season after less than three games.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU, Utah football each unbelievable at this point

Patrick Kinahan: BYU, Utah football each unbelievable at this point

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Taking stock of BYU and Utah football with both teams in a bye week, one word accurately describes them.

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