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'He's our hardest worker': Richie Saunders' injury a devastating blow for No. 22 BYU basketball

'He's our hardest worker': Richie Saunders' injury a devastating blow for No. 22 BYU basketball

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saunders' BYU career is over after the Riverton native by way of Wasatch Academy tore his ACL in the opening minute of Saturday's overtime win over Colorado.
Wright's career-high 39, Kostic's late 3 helps No. 22 BYU survive Colorado in OT

Wright's career-high 39, Kostic's late 3 helps No. 22 BYU survive Colorado in OT

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 14 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Baylor transfer scored a career-high 39 points with five rebounds and four assists to help No. 22 BYU hold off Colorado, 90-86 in front of a capacity crowd at the Marriott Center.
'It's pretty wild': 15 years later, BYU hangs Jimmer Fredette's No. 32 jersey in rafters

'It's pretty wild': 15 years later, BYU hangs Jimmer Fredette's No. 32 jersey in rafters

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars raised the jersey of the former No. 10 pick in the NBA draft into the rafters, ensuring that his No. 32 won't be worn by a player on the Provo campus again.
Patti Edwards, widow of BYU and college football Hall of Famer LaVell, dies at 93

Patti Edwards, widow of BYU and college football Hall of Famer LaVell, dies at 93

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The long-time matriarch of BYU football died Friday of natural causes, according to her obituary with the Wheeler-Sundberg Funeral Home in Orem. She was 93.
Avery Neff scores 10.0 as Red Rocks return to form with 198 in rivalry win over BYU

Avery Neff scores 10.0 as Red Rocks return to form with 198 in rivalry win over BYU

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 11:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The vibes for the Red Rocks were back Friday night.
BYU wide receiver no longer with football team after felony rape charge

BYU wide receiver no longer with football team after felony rape charge

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 6:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 21-year-old rising senior was no longer enrolled at BYU, according to a statement from the university hours after Kingston was granted an option for release on bail Friday afternoon.
Judge offers bail option for BYU football player charged with rape

Judge offers bail option for BYU football player charged with rape

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 3:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A BYU wide receiver charged with rape made his initial appearance in court on Friday and will be allowed to post bail.
BYU football player went to woman's residence intending to have sex, charges allege

BYU football player went to woman's residence intending to have sex, charges allege

Pat Reavy and Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A BYU football player has been charged with raping a woman in St. George a year ago.
Big 12 men's basketball: February schedule is absolutely loaded thanks to smart planning and good fortune

Big 12 men's basketball: February schedule is absolutely loaded thanks to smart planning and good fortune

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Arizona's multi-week gauntlet has only just begun. The showdown at Kansas on Big Monday, which turned into the Wildcats' first loss of the season, was the first of six dates with ranked opponents in 22 days.
Wright, Dybantsa combine for 66 as No. 22 BYU snaps 4-game slide with win over Baylor

Wright, Dybantsa combine for 66 as No. 22 BYU snaps 4-game slide with win over Baylor

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 11:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wright scored a career-high 30 points and freshman teammate AJ Dybantsa poured in 36 points, five rebounds and seven assists in a 99-94 win over the Bears in Waco, Texas.
Hamlin's career-high lifts BYU women to skid-busting win over Iowa State

Hamlin's career-high lifts BYU women to skid-busting win over Iowa State

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hamlin notched a career-high 23 points, and Gibb added 21 points as the Cougars rebounded from a two-loss road trip with an 83-69 win over Iowa State in front of 2,279 fans at the Marriott Center.
Big 12 fines Oklahoma State for chants directed at Latter-day Saints during BYU game

Big 12 fines Oklahoma State for chants directed at Latter-day Saints during BYU game

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The conference fined the Cowboys $50,000 for a violation of the Big 12's principles and standards of sportsmanship following what it deemed to be in appropriate chants referencing the Cougars' sponsoring faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
No. 8 Houston hands No. 16 BYU 4th straight loss

No. 8 Houston hands No. 16 BYU 4th straight loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 8 - 12:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kingston Flemings totaled19 points, four rebounds and five assists as No. 8 Houston handed No. 16 BYU its fourth straight loss in front of a sellout crowd at the Marriott Center.
BYU basketball coach, athletic director decry 'hurtful' chant targeting church members

BYU basketball coach, athletic director decry 'hurtful' chant targeting church members

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU basketball coach Kevin Young and athletic director Brian Santiago spoke out against the latest expletive-backed chant directed at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State hands No. 16 BYU basketball 3rd straight loss

Oklahoma State hands No. 16 BYU basketball 3rd straight loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa had 36 points, seven rebounds and four assists for BYU, and Richie Saunders added 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
BYU women's futility streak at Kansas continues with 81-60 loss

BYU women's futility streak at Kansas continues with 81-60 loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brinley Cannon led BYU (16-7, 5-6 Big 12) for the second consecutive game, scoring 13 points with four rebounds and a block, and Sydney Benally added 11 points and two assists.
BYU tops off signing day with 17 additions, most of whom are already on campus

BYU tops off signing day with 17 additions, most of whom are already on campus

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars added nine transfers and eight midyear additions (mostly off church missions) to the 21-player class of high school signees in December.
BYU football offensive staff includes former Patriots, Alabama coach for QBs

BYU football offensive staff includes former Patriots, Alabama coach for QBs

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Bountiful High head coach Tyler Hughes is returning to his home state after stops at the New England Patriots and Alabama, among others.
Patrick Kinahan: Matching outrageous hype proving hard for Dybantsa

Patrick Kinahan: Matching outrageous hype proving hard for Dybantsa

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Living up to the hype, especially in today's frenzied sensationalism of social media, is one of the more difficult tasks to accomplish in the sports world.