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NCAA track and field: BYU struggles on final day of men's championships

NCAA track and field: BYU struggles on final day of men's championships

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 12 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars got just one team point on the final day of competition to finish 21st Friday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
NCAA track and field: Ben Barton 1st decathlon champion from BYU since 1981

NCAA track and field: Ben Barton 1st decathlon champion from BYU since 1981

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 11:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ben Barton finished eighth in the 1,500 meters with a time of 4:32.61, to clinch BYU's first national champion in the decathlon since Tito Stiener won his third title in 1981.
Big 12 chaos: On Yormark's next move, the Sorsby scrutiny, and the role of Fox and ESPN

Big 12 chaos: On Yormark's next move, the Sorsby scrutiny, and the role of Fox and ESPN

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted June 11 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12's executive committee on Thursday met to discuss potential sanctions for Texas Tech.
What BYU AD Brian Santiago said about Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby situation

What BYU AD Brian Santiago said about Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby situation

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Speaking on BYUtv's "Sports Nation" in introducing new men's golf coach Todd Miller, Santiago said the league's athletic directors had a "healthy conversation" about Sorsby and Texas Tech.
Why qualifying for NCAA Championships from Fayetteville was extra special for Utah steeplechaser

Why qualifying for NCAA Championships from Fayetteville was extra special for Utah steeplechaser

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 6:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rogers was one of two Utes to qualify for Eugene, along with teammate Chelsea Amoah, a sophomore from West Jordan, in the 200-meter dash.
The Brendan Sorsby ruling, Big 12 outrage and the singular test of commissioner Brett Yormark's tenure

The Brendan Sorsby ruling, Big 12 outrage and the singular test of commissioner Brett Yormark's tenure

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted June 9 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brett Yormark's tenure as Big 12 commissioner was born into chaos.
Former BYU golfer Zac Blair survives 'Golf's Longest Day' to clinch 3rd straight US Open berth

Former BYU golfer Zac Blair survives 'Golf's Longest Day' to clinch 3rd straight US Open berth

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 8 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former BYU golfer who grew up in Plain City fired a 36-hole total of 8-under-par 132 Monday to finish tied for first in the final qualifying round at Springfield Country Club in Springfield, Ohio.
Could Big 12 teams refuse to play Texas Tech over Sorsby injunction?

Could Big 12 teams refuse to play Texas Tech over Sorsby injunction?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 8 - 6:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Long the butt of college sports' fans jokes, there was mostly unanimity Monday when a Texas judge granted Brendan Sorsby's temporary injunction to clear the way for the Texas Tech quarterback final season of eligibility.
Former BYU, NFL greats have their brains examined, results positive

Former BYU, NFL greats have their brains examined, results positive

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted June 8 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tom Holmoe and Jim Herrmann participated in a clinical trial testing the effect of infrared light treatment on brain health.
Big 12 business affairs: Estimating FY2026 campus distributions based on Yormark's reveal of gross revenue

Big 12 business affairs: Estimating FY2026 campus distributions based on Yormark's reveal of gross revenue

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted June 4 - 11:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 will generate a conference record $710 million in gross revenue in the 2026 fiscal year.
South Field friendly checks off bucket-list item for soccer fans in Utah — of both Korea, El Salvador

South Field friendly checks off bucket-list item for soccer fans in Utah — of both Korea, El Salvador

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Son and the Taegeuk Warriors finished off their second of a pair of international friendly matches Wednesday with a 1-0 win over El Salvador.
Former BYU star John Beck ignites Utah's QB scene with 3DQB camp

Former BYU star John Beck ignites Utah's QB scene with 3DQB camp

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you've watched a BYU football game this decade, you've probably heard a reference to 3DQB.
BYU's Kihei Akina caps standout freshman season in top 10 at NCAA Championship

BYU's Kihei Akina caps standout freshman season in top 10 at NCAA Championship

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kihei Akina's freshman campaign with the BYU men's golf team finished with quite the bang Monday.
BYU adds 4 more tickets to NCAA championships at West regionals

BYU adds 4 more tickets to NCAA championships at West regionals

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 30 - 12:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Isaac Hedengren, Tayvon Kitchen, Carter Cutting and the Cougars' 4x400-meter relay team all earned bids to the NCAA championships Friday night at the West preliminaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Jane Hedengren breaks another record; BYU women make 25-year history at NCAA West prelims

Jane Hedengren breaks another record; BYU women make 25-year history at NCAA West prelims

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 12:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Freshman phenom Jane Hedengren once again stole the show int he 10,000-meter semifinals to advance to the NCAA championships.
Why Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark supports a 24-team playoff

Why Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark supports a 24-team playoff

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted May 28 - 11:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

One year ago at the Big 12 Spring Meetings in Florida, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark advocated for a 16-team College Football Playoff.
As Big 12 spring meetings begin, FY2025 financial report illuminates revenue deficit relative to the Big Ten, SEC and ACC

As Big 12 spring meetings begin, FY2025 financial report illuminates revenue deficit relative to the Big Ten, SEC and ACC

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted May 25 - 11:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12's annual spring meetings will unfold this week with a loaded agenda and daunting issues awaiting conference and campus executives.
24 hours after collegiate season finale, BYU's Barragan was back in Epson Tour opener

24 hours after collegiate season finale, BYU's Barragan was back in Epson Tour opener

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 14 - 9:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salem Hills junior Navy Hubbs shot 1-under 71 that included a eagle on the par-4 third hole and three birdies on her second nine to finish tied for 40th and in position to make the cut at the weekend.
Big 12 post-spring projections: Our forecast shows BYU on top with Houston, Texas Tech

Big 12 post-spring projections: Our forecast shows BYU on top with Houston, Texas Tech

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted May 11 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 leaned into parity as the dominant narrative of its post-realignment form and a means of distinguishing itself from top-heavy peers in the Power Four conferences.