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After losing it all, former BYU player Setema Gali now helping others find answers to life's challenges
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted June 5 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Setema Gali lost it all in 2008. Now 16 years later, he's climbed his way back from dark places and depression, and now he's helping others navigate life and difficult challenges.
After tragic loss, former BYU linebacker Brady Poppinga and family finding hope in their faith
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted May 15 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
In the midst of their grief, and surrounded by memories, the Poppinga family say they rely on their faith, family and friends to help them get through day to day.
A second chance at life allowed former Utes lineman Garett Bolles to pay it forward for troubled youth
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted April 24 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
The story of the former Utah offensive lineman is remarkable. He was kicked out of his home at 18 years old and taken in by the Greg and Emily Freeman family.
'She crushes it': 18-year-old Utah golfer Ali Mulhall's path to a potential LPGA Tour opportunity
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted April 10 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Ali Mulhall hears "wow" a lot these days. But her next goal is making it to the LPGA Tour.
Remembering 'Pistol' Pete Maravich after Caitlin Clark broke his scoring record
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted March 28 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Caitlin Clark's scoring record this season put the spotlight on women's basketball. It also reminded us of the man whose record she broke, former LSU and Jazz star "Pistol" Pete Maravich.
How one man's long-term vision helped attract the PGA, LPGA to Utah
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted March 14 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Black Desert in St. George is shaping up to be one of the most beautiful resorts in the world. It's a vision that Patrick Manning started 20 years ago.
With Utah as his home, pro snowboarder Louie Vito pursues 3rd Olympics
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
Some call him the elder statesman of snowboarding. But 35-year-old Louie Vito is still competing and winning on the world stage.
Some 25 years later, Bryon Russell still remembered for MJ shot, but former Jazzman more than 1 play
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted Jan. 10 - 10:24 a.m. | Save Story
Despite playing nine seasons for the Utah Jazz, Bryon Russell is most remembered for one play.
Against all odds, former PRCA bronc rider Braxten Nielsen walking, rodeoing again
KSL Sports | Posted Dec. 14 - 10:29 a.m. | Save Story
Doctors were not optimistic Braxten Nielsen would ever walk again after sustaining serious spinal cord injuries in the chutes of the 2017 Magic Valley Stampede PRCA Rodeo.
Former Utes safety Eric Weddle finding greatness coaching high school football
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted Nov. 17 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Now at 38 years old, Eric Weddle is back in high school as the head coach of the Rancho Bernardo Broncos.
Former Utes coach Ron McBride has left a lasting legacy, but he's not done just yet
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted Oct. 26 - 10:21 a.m. | Save Story
Ron McBride refuses to slow down. The former University of Utah football coach still has his hands in the game.
Dave Rose's basketball legacy now enshrined in Utah Sports Hall of Fame
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted Oct. 5 - 10:23 a.m. | Save Story
For more than 35 years, Dave Rose did what he felt called to do: coach basketball.
How Utah's push for a MLB team is a realization of Larry Miller's dream
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted Aug. 3 - 10:21 a.m. | Save Story
Larry Miller died 14 years ago, and his wife, Gail, wants to keep that love of life as she works to bring a Major League Baseball expansion team to Utah.
After 'inconsistent' NBA career, former Jazz center Greg Ostertag is living the dream
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted June 14 - 9:07 a.m. | Save Story
For 10 seasons with the Utah Jazz, Greg Ostertag could be funny, feisty and even frustrating.
A look at how former BYU quarterback Jaren Hall is preparing for the NFL draft
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted April 19 - 9:07 a.m. | Save Story
Jaren Hall has been dreaming of the NFL since he was a boy. And the former BYU quarterback will be waiting to hear his name called during next week's draft.
Hall of Fame guard John Stockton reflects on time spent, relationships gained with Utah Jazz
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted March 15 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
He's one of the greatest point guards to ever play the game.
Former Jazz assistant Phil Johnson reflects on his journey, relationship with Jerry Sloan
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted Feb. 16 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
Years after Phil Johnson left the coaching ranks, he talks about his relationship with Jerry Sloan, the final game that ended their careers, and why he never wants to relive those two trips to the NBA Finals.
How a former BYU football player saved the life of Utah basketball's Kenny Gardner
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 9:22 a.m. | Save Story
He was a three-time, all-conference player for the University of Utah, and a star in France. But Kenny Gardner's story is much more than basketball.
How football brought Patti Edwards, Vicki McBride together for lifetime friendship
Kathy Aiken for KSL | Posted Nov. 23 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
When it comes to rivalry relationships, the friendship between Patti Edwards and Vicki McBride is one of the best.
