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SLC Puck podcast: Vejmelka's game of a lifetime carries Utah over Carolina

SLC Puck podcast: Vejmelka's game of a lifetime carries Utah over Carolina

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Hockey Club prevailed over the red-hot Carolina Hurricanes on the strength of an incredible goalkeeping performance by Karel Vejmelka.
Can the No. 6 Cougars slow down a rejuvenated Kansas offense?

Can the No. 6 Cougars slow down a rejuvenated Kansas offense?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Daniels has thrown for 1,816 yards and 13 touchdowns with nine interceptions, a top-50 quarterback per ESPN's QBR as he prepares to face the No. 6-ranked Cougars.
Vejmelka has 49 saves as Utah Hockey Club tops Stanley Cup contender Carolina

Vejmelka has 49 saves as Utah Hockey Club tops Stanley Cup contender Carolina

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 11:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vejmelka saved 49 of 50 saves and helped kill off 25 penalty minutes, including over 10 minutes alone in the third period, to lift Utah to a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Baker drops career-best 6 3-pointers as BYU routs Queens

Baker drops career-best 6 3-pointers as BYU routs Queens

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dawson Baker tallied 22 points with a career-best six 3-pointers, and Trevin Knell scored 14 of his 16 points in the first half as the Cougars rolled to a 99-55 win over Queens University.
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  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 3:12 p.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.
BYU women ride another 3rd-quarter run to get win over Colorado State for 3-0 start

BYU women ride another 3rd-quarter run to get win over Colorado State for 3-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 1:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Delaney Gibb scored 15 of her game-high 19 points in the second half to go along with six rebounds and three assists as BYU stayed unbeaten with a 69-55 win over Colorado State.
KSL.com College Pick'em: 2 BYU fans, 1 Utah fan top Week 11 leaderboard

KSL.com College Pick'em: 2 BYU fans, 1 Utah fan top Week 11 leaderboard

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Another week of college football has come and gone, and hopefully your picks over the weekend were great.
Fans can purchase Utah Hockey Club jerseys starting Friday

Fans can purchase Utah Hockey Club jerseys starting Friday

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The knockoff jersey makers are getting some competition.
Holy Score: Explanation for Utah's lost season is crystal clear but deeply complicated

Holy Score: Explanation for Utah's lost season is crystal clear but deeply complicated

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 11:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utes are playing championship-level defense but are highly flawed at one position.
Jazz lose to Suns in NBA Cup game, but here's a proposal to help you care about the result

Jazz lose to Suns in NBA Cup game, but here's a proposal to help you care about the result

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 11:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The court was different. The tournament name had even changed. The result, though, was still the same for the Utah Jazz.
Gabe Madsen scores 20 points in 2nd half to lift Utah to 96-65 win over Queens

Gabe Madsen scores 20 points in 2nd half to lift Utah to 96-65 win over Queens

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 11:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

After back-to-back games as the team's leading scoring, Gabe Madsen finally turned the honor over to someone else Tuesday night.
BYU moves up to No. 6 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

BYU moves up to No. 6 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 7:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars moved up three spots to No. 6 in the second unveiling of the College Football Playoff rankings, unveiled at halftime of the Champions Classic basketball event on ESPN.
The hits keep coming: Utah QB Brandon Rose out with season-ending injury

The hits keep coming: Utah QB Brandon Rose out with season-ending injury

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 7:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 2024 season was supposed to be one to remember for Utah football.
18-year-old arrested after BYU cheer coach struck by water bottle during rivalry football game

18-year-old arrested after BYU cheer coach struck by water bottle during rivalry football game

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 6:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jocelyn Allan, who has overseen the Cougars' coed and all-girl cheer squads since 2010, said that a "Utah fan in the table seats in the south end zone" threw a water bottle that struck her in the head.
4-star Utah Prep guard JJ Mandaquit has made his college decision

4-star Utah Prep guard JJ Mandaquit has made his college decision

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot-1 point guard out of Utah Prep in Hurricane revealed his commitment Tuesday afternoon.
'It's almost like a fresh start': What to know as the Jazz's NBA Cup journey begins

'It's almost like a fresh start': What to know as the Jazz's NBA Cup journey begins

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz's best hope of winning a title this season starts on Tuesday — even if the players don't quite know what it's called.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah's best option may not include Cam Rising

Patrick Kinahan: Utah's best option may not include Cam Rising

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sometime this week Kyle Whittingham likely will meet with Cam Rising to entertain the possibility of the quarterback returning for an eighth year of college football.
Rivalry game 'definitely lived up to hype' for BYU's Aussie punter, down to his crowdsurfing kicker

Rivalry game 'definitely lived up to hype' for BYU's Aussie punter, down to his crowdsurfing kicker

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Vander Haar has had a unique view of BYU's 9-0 start to the season, not only as the Cougars' top punter but also holding for Will Ferrin's field goals.
Why Utah's Landen King picked up trash instead of joining negative reaction to BYU loss

Why Utah's Landen King picked up trash instead of joining negative reaction to BYU loss

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

For tight end Landen King, Utah is home — in every sense of the word.
Locals in the NFL: Devaughn Vele grabs 1st TD before Chiefs stay unbeaten with late block

Locals in the NFL: Devaughn Vele grabs 1st TD before Chiefs stay unbeaten with late block

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at how other former Utah high school and college football standouts performed in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
The Utah Hockey Club got a dog — a 13-week-old puppy named Archie

The Utah Hockey Club got a dog — a 13-week-old puppy named Archie

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A small black Labrador puppy looked a bit confused Monday morning at the Utah Olympic Oval.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah loss didn't come down to final drive, but ...

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah loss didn't come down to final drive, but ...

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Utah, a defensive holding call changed the tone of the rivalry game — from a game-winning sack to suddenly a winning field goal by BYU in the waning seconds.
BYU, Utah State back in the NCAA women's soccer tournament — and both are hosting

BYU, Utah State back in the NCAA women's soccer tournament — and both are hosting

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 2:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

After winning the Mountain West Tournament in back-to-back seasons, No. 25 Utah State will host Big Ten foe Washington in the first round Friday at Chuck and Gloria Bell Field in Logan.
Yes, Utah's win over an unbeaten BYU was stolen — but not by the Big 12 or its refs

Yes, Utah's win over an unbeaten BYU was stolen — but not by the Big 12 or its refs

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah had the win in its grasp — until it didn't in BYU's 22-21 win late Saturday night to stay unbeaten with a shot at the College Football Playoff.
SLC Puck podcast: One month in, who has been Utah's best player?

SLC Puck podcast: One month in, who has been Utah's best player?

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The first month of the Utah Hockey Club's inaugural season is in the books.
Watercooler Talk: Holy War 'hot take review,' Egor Demin stock booming

Watercooler Talk: Holy War 'hot take review,' Egor Demin stock booming

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you live in the state of Utah, odds are you'll have a conversation Monday about BYU's win over the University of Utah.
Late penalty kick propels San Jose State over Utah Valley in WAC quarterfinals

Late penalty kick propels San Jose State over Utah Valley in WAC quarterfinals

Nathan Dunn, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A penalty kick in the 83rd minute was the difference maker in a 1-0 win.
Mark Harlan fined $40K following comments directed toward Big 12 officials

Mark Harlan fined $40K following comments directed toward Big 12 officials

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 5:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mark Harlan's emotional comments following Utah's 22-21 loss to BYU came with a hefty price tag.
Team of destiny? Unbeaten BYU feeling that way after another emotional rivalry chapter

Team of destiny? Unbeaten BYU feeling that way after another emotional rivalry chapter

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

With each step, Keelan Marion's stride got a little longer, a little stronger and a little quicker.
Patrick Kinahan: Take Mark Harlan's shot at refs in context

Patrick Kinahan: Take Mark Harlan's shot at refs in context

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

Bottom line, as his football coach often says to summarize, Mark Harlan was wrong to blast the officiating crew after Utah's soul-crushing loss to BYU.
With rivalry win, BYU moves up 2 spots in latest AP Top 25 rankings

With rivalry win, BYU moves up 2 spots in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the waning seconds of a hotly-contested rivalry game, and BYU facing a 2-point deficit, place-kicker Will Ferrin calmly drilled a 44-yard field goal to defeat rival Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Undefeated BYU, Indiana make move to top 5 amid shakeup

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Undefeated BYU, Indiana make move to top 5 amid shakeup

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

Putting the ball in Jake Retzlaff's hands to closeout a game tends to go well.
Canzano: Holy War turns into 'Whodunit'

Canzano: Holy War turns into 'Whodunit'

John Canzano  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah AD Mark Harland: "This game was absolutely stolen from us."
Ferrin's 44-yard field goal wills No. 9 BYU to 22-21 win over Utah in wild rivalry finish

Ferrin's 44-yard field goal wills No. 9 BYU to 22-21 win over Utah in wild rivalry finish

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

The Davis High product booted a 44-yard field goal with seconds remaining as the ninth-ranked Cougars stayed unbeaten with a 22-21 win in front of a stadium-record crowd at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
'This game was absolutely stolen from us': Mark Harlan sounds off after Utah's rivalry loss

'This game was absolutely stolen from us': Mark Harlan sounds off after Utah's rivalry loss

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 1:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two plays changed the course of the game — and neither counted as official plays in the record books.
Utah State officially eliminated from bowl contention with 49-28 loss to No. 21 Washington State

Utah State officially eliminated from bowl contention with 49-28 loss to No. 21 Washington State

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 1:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Aggies could not stop the Cougars on offense.
Southern Utah hangs on for 38-26 win over North Alabama

Southern Utah hangs on for 38-26 win over North Alabama

Anden Garfield for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

After suffering a tight loss on the road last weekend, the Southern Utah Thunderbirds welcomed back the home crowd with a win.
Utah Hockey Club's offense silenced in 4-0 loss to Nashville

Utah Hockey Club's offense silenced in 4-0 loss to Nashville

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Heading into Saturday's game against the Utah Hockey Club, Nashville was the last-placed team in the NHL. Not anymore.
Salt Lake men, women sweep JUCO cross country national championships

Salt Lake men, women sweep JUCO cross country national championships

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Davis High star Angelina Lione finished fifth in 17:30.6 to lift the Bruin women's program to their second national title in three years.
Jazz overcome big Wemby performance to earn 2nd win of season

Jazz overcome big Wemby performance to earn 2nd win of season

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 6:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The biggest player on the court came through for San Antonio. Then the smallest came through for Utah.
Hot start leads Utah Valley over UTEP for 2nd win of the season

Hot start leads Utah Valley over UTEP for 2nd win of the season

Nathan Dunn, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley's 15-0 start allowed the Wolverines to propel over UTEP.
BYU women erupt for 31-point 3rd quarter to rally by Wyoming

BYU women erupt for 31-point 3rd quarter to rally by Wyoming

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Delaney Gibb poured in 22 points, six rebounds and six assists as BYU overturned a 40-27 halftime deficit with 31 points in the third quarter en route to a 76-63 win over Wyoming.
Free throws among bugaboos in BYU men's basketball's first week

Free throws among bugaboos in BYU men's basketball's first week

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's easy to take criticism and identify blind spots with wins over losses, and that's what BYU men's basketball felt after Friday night's 86-80 win over UC Riverside.
Clothing drive being held for Utes football player killed in 2021

Clothing drive being held for Utes football player killed in 2021

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

You can always fill your belly at the Taylorsville Texas Roadhouse. But for the next week, you can also fill your soul.
High school football: State playoff quarterfinal scores and schedule

High school football: State playoff quarterfinal scores and schedule

KSL.com Sports  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 12:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Check back for the latest scores from all the state playoff quarterfinal high school football games across the state.
Crimson Cliffs takes 28-25 quarterfinal win over Green Canyon

Crimson Cliffs takes 28-25 quarterfinal win over Green Canyon

Anden Garfield for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 12:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Crimson Cliffs Mustangs hosted a rematch of last year's 4A championship game against the Green Canyon Wolves and once again came out on top.
Brighton mounts thrilling comeback over Olympus for spot in the 5A semifinals

Brighton mounts thrilling comeback over Olympus for spot in the 5A semifinals

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 11:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Bengals came back from down 14-0 in the fourth quarter.
Bountiful comes back from deficit to win 42-35 against Maple Mountain

Bountiful comes back from deficit to win 42-35 against Maple Mountain

Bailey Bagley for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 11:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A true battle between two sides separated by 55 miles as Bountiful beat Maple Mountain 42-35
BYU controls paint to pull past UC Riverside for 2-0 start

BYU controls paint to pull past UC Riverside for 2-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 8 - 10:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Egor Demin had 20 points, five rebounds and seven assists, and Fousseyni Traore added 13 points and six boards as BYU improved to 2-0 with a 86-80 win over UC Riverside.
Top-seeded Roy football thrashes Viewmont to get to 1st state semifinal since 2018

Top-seeded Roy football thrashes Viewmont to get to 1st state semifinal since 2018

Patrick Carr for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Roy football beat Viewmont 43-29 in a 5A state quarterfinal game.
Skyline sweeps Bountiful to win first title in 22 years

Skyline sweeps Bountiful to win first title in 22 years

Nathan Dunn, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 10:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Skyline swept No. 1 Bountiful to secure first title win in 22 years.
No. 23 Utes sweep rival No. 21 BYU in dominant rematch to climb Big 12 standings

No. 23 Utes sweep rival No. 21 BYU in dominant rematch to climb Big 12 standings

Ella Peterson, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 10:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the largest crowd in program history, the Utah Utes swept their in-state rivals BYU in a high-stakes rematch at the Huntsman Center on Friday night.
Timpview quarterfinal win overshadowed by Orem lineman injury

Timpview quarterfinal win overshadowed by Orem lineman injury

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A competitive state quarterfinal between a pair of two-loss rivals started out as just that on a chilly Friday night.
Lone Peak wins 5th title in a row, defeats No. 1 Pleasant Grove in 6A championship

Lone Peak wins 5th title in a row, defeats No. 1 Pleasant Grove in 6A championship

Nathan Dunn, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ava Burgess' 20 kills propelled Lone Peak over Pleasant Grove in four sets to win the 6A state title.
Canzano: Diving into the 'Holy War' game

Canzano: Diving into the 'Holy War' game

John Canzano  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 6:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Plus, a look at the Pac-12 and more college football games.
Pick Six Previews: BYU to have upper hand over Utah in annual rivalry game

Pick Six Previews: BYU to have upper hand over Utah in annual rivalry game

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Originally, we all thought this would feature a Big 12 title bound Utah team and a BYU squad fighting for bowl eligibility. Instead, it is BYU in the driver's seat and Utah acting as the "spoilers."
Robert Bortuzzo won a Stanley Cup in St. Louis, and he sees parallels in Utah HC's potential

Robert Bortuzzo won a Stanley Cup in St. Louis, and he sees parallels in Utah HC's potential

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Robert Bortuzzo has embraced his mentorship role in Utah
Week 11 Hotline picks: Breaking down the Holy War, and Cal's long trip

Week 11 Hotline picks: Breaking down the Holy War, and Cal's long trip

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and Brigham Young collide for the first time in three years.

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