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BYU-bound Jane Hedengren earns 2nd Gatorade national runner award of senior season
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
The record-breaking 5-foot-10 distance runner from Timpview High was surprised Tuesday by BYU coach Diljeet Taylor and three-time Gatorade cross country athlete Katelyn Tuohy.

Recruiting: Who has committed to BYU football in the Class of 2026?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated July 1 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
Here is a brief look at who has already signed with BYU. Check back often to see how the 2026 recruiting class takes shape.

Attorneys for Retzlaff, alleged victim jointly dismiss lawsuit alleging sexual assault
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 30 - 9:56 a.m. | Save Story
The motion for joint dismissal was presented Monday to Judge Coral Sanchez by attorneys from both Jake Retzlaff and the anonymous plaintiff, a Salt Lake woman dubbed Jane Doe AG.

Patrick Kinahan: Retzlaff's exit doesn't surprise BYU football coaches
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted June 30 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
The obvious became reality Sunday as multiple outlets took turns reporting Jake Retzlaff's football career has come to a premature and embarrassing end.

Jake Retzlaff has reportedly told BYU teammates, staff he plans to transfer
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 29 - 3:53 p.m. | Save Story
The rising fifth-year senior quarterback began informing players and coaching staff members of his plans to transfer, according to ESPN.

BYU QB Jake Retzlaff responds to civil lawsuit, claiming encounter was consensual
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 27 - 6:07 p.m. | Save Story
Jake Retzlaff filed a response Friday to a civil lawsuit by a Salt Lake woman who accused Retzlaff of sexual assault last month.

BYU to Brooklyn: Egor Demin where he needs to be in representing Kevin Young era
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 26 - 10:57 a.m. | Save Story
The 6-foot-9 guard from Moscow, Russia, was drafted No. 8 overall in Wednesday night's NBA draft by the Brooklyn Nets.

BYU's Egor Demin lands with Brooklyn at No. 8 in NBA draft
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated June 25 - 8:14 p.m. | Save Story
The former BYU standout from Moscow, Russia, is the first player from BYU selected in the NBA draft since Jimmer Fredette in 2011.

BYU beats out Oregon, USC for 5-star QB Ryder Lyons' commitment
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 24 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
The five-star signal caller from Folsom, California, is the third-highest rated recruit in the 247Sports to commit to BYU, and the highest since 2003.

'Those aren't there anymore': Kalani Sitake talks recruiting after big visit weekend
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
Coaches can't comment on incoming players before they sign. But Sitake said the Cougars' recruiting visits have been different since joining the Big 12 two years ago.

BYU football: Why 4-star Nusi Taumoepeau chose BYU
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted June 19 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
When BYU landed Nusi Taumoepeau, they landed a defensive anchor, a tone-setter, and perhaps the most dynamic defensive player in the west for the 2025 class.

Dueling 5-star prospects visiting BYU, Utah during high-level recruiting weekend
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 19 - 10:48 a.m. | Save Story
The Cougars will be hosting five-star Folsom (Calif.) quarterback Ryder Lyons over the weekend, while the Utes bring in five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo 50 miles to the north.

Meet the former BYU lacrosse player named the next leader of the PGA Tour
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 17 - 9:14 a.m. | Save Story
Brian Rolapp, who grew up in the Washington D.C. area and earned an MBA from Harvard, spent the past 20 years as one of the NFL's top executives.

Watercooler Talk: Steeplechase, winless streaks, rugby playoffs
KSL.com Sports | Posted June 15 - 10:53 p.m. | Save Story
Host Caleb Turner recaps the NCAA steeplechase championships for BYU, soccer winless streaks for Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals, and a Major League Rugby playoff run for the Utah Warriors.

NCAA track and field: Lexy Halladay-Lowry paces BYU women with steeplechase runner-up
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 14 - 11:45 p.m. | Save Story
The BYU senior set an all-time school record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase Saturday night, claiming national runner-up honors in 9 minutes, 8.68 seconds at Heyward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

NCAA track and field: BYU's James Corrigan adds name to 'Steeple U' with national title
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 10:45 p.m. | Save Story
James Corrigan powered down the final straightaway in a personal-best time of 8 minutes, 16.41 seconds to outkick the field in the 3,000-meter steeplechase final.

Cougars in the pros: Why BYU football has quality, quantity of talent in the NFL
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 9:17 a.m. | Save Story
BYU football's modern day NFL presence is no longer in question with a consistent pipeline from Provo to the pros.

NCAA track and field: 4 BYU women make finals, including program's 1st flat sprinter
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 12:07 a.m. | Save Story
Sami Oblad never expected to be where she was Thursday night at the close of the first day of the NCAA Division I women's outdoor track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon.
