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Former BYU star, Utah native Conner Mantz shatters American half-marathon record
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 19 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
The 27-year-old former BYU star blitzed the streets of Houston before holding off Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena in a record-setting photo finish.
Ezra Ausar goes for 26 as Runnin' Utes hold off Cougars in overtime battle
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 19 - 12:12 a.m. | Save Story
Stepping onto the Huntsman Center floor Saturday night was equivalent to stepping into the ring of a WWE title bout. Or so it felt.
'Win and lose on the margins': BYU's late-game struggles continue in OT loss to Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 18 - 11:30 p.m. | Save Story
Fousseyni Traore and Richie Saunders each scored 16 points, and Saunders added seven rebounds, four assists and a steal for BYU, which has lost four of its last five games.
Bonded by basketball: Gibb sisters provide spark for BYU, UVU hoops
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 17 - 6:47 p.m. | Save Story
When it comes to basketball, Utah Valley guard Saige Gibb takes less credit but no less pride in her youngster sister, rising BYU star Delaney.
Why win over Oklahoma State was vital for BYU's playmakers — both of them
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars' former starting point guard tied a season high with 14 points on 4-of-4 shooting off the bench in the 85-69 win over the Cowboys.
BYU basketball pulls past Oklahoma State to snap 3-game losing skid
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 14 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
Trevin Knell poured in 18 points with five rebounds as BYU snapped a three-game losing skid with a 85-69 win over Oklahoma State at the Marriott Center.
Patrick Kinahan: Big 12 affiliation pays major dividends for BYU
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 14 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
Over the last year three highly touted recruits went on national television to individually announce their commitments to play for BYU.
Rocking Royal podcast: Is BYU basketball in trouble? Plus, history for freshman Delaney Gibb
KSL.com Sports | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:50 p.m. | Save Story
BYU basketball is struggling, with three straight losses on the men's team and a 1-4 start to Big 12 play for the women's team.
No. 12 Kansas State women drop BYU to 1-4 in Big 12 with 92-65 loss
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 11 - 6:56 p.m. | Save Story
Temira Poindexter dropped 24 points, and Ayoka Lee had 19 points and seven rebounds in just 22 minutes as Kansas State routed BYU 92-65 in front of 2,517 fans at the Marriott Center.
TCU hands BYU basketball 3rd straight loss to stay unbeaten at home
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 11 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
TCU scored 17 points off 16 turnovers to beat BYU 71-67 at Schollmeier Arena as the Horned Frogs snapped a 17-game losing skid against their former Mountain West rivals.
4-star LB McKay Madsen commits to BYU over Oregon, UCLA
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 11 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
Four-star linebacker McKay Madsen, the 6-foot-1, 230-pound two-way player from Clovis North High in Southern California, announced his commitment to the Cougars.
Nearly halfway through Kevin Young's 1st season, BYU still looking for go-to guy
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
BYU basketball has brought in a lot of talent in Kevin Young's first season.
BYU transfer tracker: Who's coming, going during Cougars' portal season?
KSL.com Sports | Updated Jan. 9 - 10:35 a.m. | Save Story
Here's a running list of players from BYU who have announced their portal decisions. The list will be updated.
BYU women give back turnovers to pull past Houston for 1st Big 12 win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 8 - 10:39 p.m. | Save Story
Amari Whiting poured in a career-high 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals to lead BYU to its first win in Big 12 play, 89-75 over Houston at the Marriott Center.
Texas two-loss: Red Raiders hand BYU consecutive losses after Houston mistep
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 7 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Elijah Hawkins poured in 22 points, and Darrion Williams added 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists as the Red Raiders handed the Cougars a fourth straight loss.
Patrick Kinahan: Losing tops New Year's resolution for Jazz
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 7 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
Concluding a road trip with a two-game winning streak infuses a heavy dose of confidence into the Utah Jazz, a team that has struggled to achieve consistent success this season.
One of AJ Dybantsa's future BYU teammates is joining him at Utah Prep
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 6 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
AJ Dybantsa, the consensus No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2025, will play alongside fellow BYU signee Xavion Staton.
No. 18 West Virginia drops BYU women to 0-3 in Big 12 play
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 4 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Kemery Congdon had 16 points and five rebounds for BYU (9-5, 0-3 Big 12), and Emma Calvert added 13 points and 13 rebounds.
No. 14 Houston gives BYU a lesson in defense, road loss
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 4 - 2:47 p.m. | Save Story
In the case of Houston men's basketball, defense also stays home.
After being 'woke up' at Providence, can BYU find more road success at No. 14 Houston?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
Through the first dozen games of the first-time college head coach's career, BYU (10-2, 1-0 Big 12) has experienced a variety of emotions — but never one thing: a road win.
Mailbag: CFP revenue breakdown and future format changes, Big Ten 2025 schedules
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Jan. 3 - 3:08 p.m. | Save Story
The playoff is likely to undergo several tweaks, just not in time for next season.
Richie Saunders' career day powers BYU by Arizona State in Big 12 opener
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 31 - 6:05 p.m. | Save Story
Richie Saunders wasted little time making an impact in BYU's Big 12 opener Tuesday afternoon at the Marriott Center.
Keanu Tanuvasa explains decision to transfer to BYU from Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 31 - 11:39 a.m. | Save Story
Over the past 24 hours, Keanu Tanuvasa made the biggest decision of his life — and he also transferred from Utah to BYU.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU cruised to most dominant bowl performance in program history
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
Playing the what-if game, as is prevalent throughout sports, BYU was two plays away from an undefeated regular season and a spot in the Big 12 championship game.
To get ready for Big 12, Kevin Young tapped ESPN analyst and roster that's been there
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 30 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
BYU men's basketball coach Kevin Young is just as captivated by the recent success of his counterpart Kalani Sitake and the 17th-ranked football team is anyone. And he's hopeful his program can 'carry the torch' as Big 12 play begins Tuesday.
Watercooler Talk: Who is the 'big winner' of 2024?
KSL.com Sports | Posted Dec. 29 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
The year is coming to a close, allowing us to reflect on who 2024's "big winner" could be.
In seniors' pinnacle, BYU showcased depth of youth led by star LJ Martin
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 29 - 3:58 p.m. | Save Story
Martin was highly complimentary of his team after anchoring a ground game to 209 total yards and three touchdowns.
Remember BYU's 11-win season for what it was, not what could have been
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 28 - 11:47 p.m. | Save Story
If ever there was a time for BYU head coach Kalani Sitake to do some politicking, taking a shot at the College Football Playoff selection committee, it was Saturday night.
Martin, No. 17 BYU overpower No. 23 Colorado in primetime Alamo Bowl
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 28 - 10:59 p.m. | Save Story
BYU had a dominant defense, elite special teams and LJ Martin — as well as Parker Kingston, who also can't lose.
Game Center: No. 17 BYU vs. No. 23 Colorado
KSL.com Sports | Posted Dec. 28 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
Follow along as the No. 17 BYU Cougars take on the No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes at Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
Pick Six Previews: Colorado's late-season momentum enough to down BYU in bowl
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Dec. 28 - 12:36 p.m. | Save Story
Aside from the playoff games, this is the bowl game I am most excited to watch. The full-season Game Grader formula has this as a virtual pick'em, so I focused in on the recent performances.
Some of CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel's most historic calls on the air
Nathan Dunn, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 28 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel passed away after his battle with cancer, we look back at his most historic calls
Keys to the game: How can the Cougars tame the Buffaloes and win the Alamo Bowl?
Nathan Dunn, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 28 - 8:17 a.m. | Save Story
No. 17 BYU and No. 23 Colorado will face off in the "people's Big 12 Championship," as dubbed by BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff. How can the Cougars prevail the Alamo Bowl?
Respect between BYU's Sitake, Colorado's Prime for competitive Alamo Bowl few saw coming
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 27 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Sitake and BYU (10-2, 7-2 Big 12) couldn't be happier than to face a top-25 program that tied atop the league with the Cougars with championship contenders in No. 12 Arizona State and No. 18 Iowa State.
Underdog Cougars embracing Alamo Bowl role against No. 23 Colorado
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 27 - 9:52 a.m. | Save Story
There's a reason this year's Alamo Bowl has been declared either the best non-College Football Playoff bowl game or must-see television by most.
BYU's Darius Lassiter has a big half of football ahead, and then (perhaps) an even bigger decision
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 6:22 p.m. | Save Story
Lassiter is one of five BYU players who could potentially return for a second senior season after a federal judge ruled in favor of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia to grant the former junior college player extra eligibility.
These BYU players could return for another season after NCAA's ruling on JUCOs
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 25 - 11:53 a.m. | Save Story
Any athlete who played football outside the NCAA and whose eligibility was set to expire during the 2024-25 academic year could return to play in 2025-26, according to the temporary ruling.
No. 17 BYU touches down in San Antonio with same Alamo Bowl goals as No. 23 Colorado
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 25 - 11:49 a.m. | Save Story
The first thing jumped out to BYU coach Kalani Sitake when the Cougars arrived Tuesday in San Antonio ahead of Saturday's Alamo Bowl against No. 23 Colorado was the food.
After 9-2 start, BYU men's basketball as ready as it'll ever be for Big 12
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
Catchings' career-high 21 points in a blowout win over Florida A&M has the Cougars trending up as Big 12 play begins New Year's Eve against Arizona State.
Former 4-star Utah signee Hunter Clegg joins BYU's 2025 recruiting class
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 22 - 5:58 p.m. | Save Story
The former 4-star recruit who signed with Utah will join the Cougars in 2025 after serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Armenia/Georgia.
It's official: Chase Roberts coming back to BYU for 1 more year
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:58 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars' leading receiver reversed course on his earlier decision to leave BYU after graduating in December, and will instead "run it back" for one more year in 2025, he announced late Saturday night in a video.
Arizona pulls off win in Big 12 opener over BYU women despite Gibb's 23
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 5:49 p.m. | Save Story
Delaney Gibb led all scorers with 23 points, eight rebounds and three steals for BYU, and teammate Amari Whiting supplied 7 points with five assists.
BYU basketball cruises by Florida A&M to close out nonconference play
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 20 - 10:56 p.m. | Save Story
Fouss Traore supplied 9 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Cougars (9-2) in the absence of Egor Demin (knee) and Richie Saunders (concussion).
More college football players are 'opting in' to bowl games, including at BYU and Alamo Bowl
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 6:26 p.m. | Save Story
Rather than taking December to prepare for the NFL draft, more and more college football players are opting in to end-of-season bowl games. BYU senior Jakob Robinson and potential draft-bound receiver Chase Roberts explain why.
KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Preview: Bowl season
Nathan Dunn, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 10:16 a.m. | Save Story
15 glorious weeks of college football have come and gone, now it is time for bowl games.
For 32 years, wives of BYU coaches have helped Patti Edwards 'bless' underprivileged children at Christmas
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
In 1992, LaVell and Patti Edwards teamed up with the Boys and Girls Club in Utah County to help underprivileged children.
With bowl game on horizon, what are BYU's priorities in transfer portal?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 17 - 3:58 p.m. | Save Story
Imagine an NFL where the draft, free agency and postseason playoffs are happening at the same time. That's the world college football coaches find themselves with the transfer portal.
Patrick Kinahan: NIL misses point on Dybantsa's decision to play for BYU
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 17 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
All those focusing on the gobs of cash the top basketball recruit will get to play at BYU are entirely missing the most important point.
Baker, Mag help BYU overwhelm Wyoming from the bench at Delta Center
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 14 - 9:49 p.m. | Save Story
Dawson Baker and Mawot Mag combined for 22 points off the bench as BYU beat Wyoming 68-49 to hand the Pokes a fourth consecutive loss.
No let-downs in Alamo Bowl as No. 17 BYU, No. 23 Colorado approach 1st game since 1988
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 6:26 p.m. | Save Story
With a chance to play Colorado, the 17th-ranked Cougars aren't concerned about the all-Big 12 matchup in San Antonio two weeks from Saturday, Dec. 28.
Kalani Sitake's long-term extension a no-brainer for BYU football
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 12 - 1:13 p.m. | Save Story
The news came like a thief in the night, a press release after Saturday night's conference championship games leading into the first 12-team College Football Playoff.
Heisman finalist Travis Hunter is AP Big 12 defensive player of year, 1st-team pick at receiver
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 12 - 10:47 a.m. | Save Story
Heisman Trophy finalist and two-way Colorado star Travis Hunter is The Associated Press Big 12 defensive player of the year while also being a first-team selection at wide receiver in a vote of media that cover the league.
Day after signing, AJ Dybantsa already playing role for BYU men's basketball
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 12 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
A bit over 24 hours after committing to the BYU basketball program on ESPN television, AJ Dybantsa ran toward the Cougars' student section.
Former BYU star Paisley Johnson-Harding helping UVU women to best start in a decade
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:12 a.m. | Save Story
When Dan Neilson had a spot to fill on his staff on his Utah Valley women's basketball coaching staff earlier this year, it took him about 10 minutes to fill it. After all, he had already recruited his newest coach.
Knell, Saunders help BYU pull past Fresno State in return home
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 11 - 10:26 p.m. | Save Story
Trevin Knell poured in 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-6 3-pointers, with 10 rebounds as the Cougars pulled past Fresno State 95-67 at the Marriott Center.
Davenport, defense guide BYU women to 76-36 win over Utah Valley
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:41 p.m. | Save Story
Lauren Davenport poured in 20 points with six 3-pointers, five rebounds and a block as BYU women's basketball improved to 8-2 with a 76-36 win over crosstown rival Utah Valley at the Marriott Center.
In landing No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa, BYU basketball has planted a flag
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 6:39 p.m. | Save Story
With BYU signing the 6-foot-9 jumbo wing from Brockton, Massachussetts, by way of Utah Prep in Hurricane, the Cougars signaled they are will to change with them.
Top-rated recruit AJ Dybantsa commits to BYU basketball and Kevin Young
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 10 - 11:09 a.m. | Save Story
The 6-foot-9 wing made his commitment on ESPN's First Take, when he revealed to host Stephen A. Smith his pick of the Cougars over Alabama, Kansas and North Carolina.
