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Red Rocks gymnast Clara Raposo announces 3rd ACL tear ahead of Big 12 championships

Red Rocks gymnast Clara Raposo announces 3rd ACL tear ahead of Big 12 championships

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Late Friday, Raposo announced on Instagram that she had re-torn her right ACL for the third time and had already had surgery hours earlier.
Documents reveal Kyle Whittingham intended to stay at Utah before Michigan move

Documents reveal Kyle Whittingham intended to stay at Utah before Michigan move

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated March 20 - 1:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham intended to return as the program's head coach before announcing a decision to step down, according to documents obtained by KSL.
Details of Morgan Scalley's 5-year, $27 million contract with Utah football released

Details of Morgan Scalley's 5-year, $27 million contract with Utah football released

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A day after former head coach Kyle Whittingham stepped down following a 21-year tenure with Utah, newly-named head coach Morgan Scalley signed a five-year contract worth $27 million.
As Utah football kicks off spring camp, Morgan Scalley looking for 'relentless effort'

As Utah football kicks off spring camp, Morgan Scalley looking for 'relentless effort'

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 12:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley described his first day of spring camp as a newly-named head coach as "boring."
How a trio of Utah hoopers powered Hawaii to Big West title, NCAA Tournament berth

How a trio of Utah hoopers powered Hawaii to Big West title, NCAA Tournament berth

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three of the Rainbow Warriors' five starters prepped at Utah high schools in Hunter Erickson (Timpview), Isaac Johnson (American Fork) and Isaac Finlinson (Dixie).
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Red Rocks need a change + football storylines ahead of spring camp

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Red Rocks need a change + football storylines ahead of spring camp

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

As March Madness descends upon the country, the Utah men's program will be on the outside looking in for another season, but the women will take part in the WBIT to continue their postseason opportunities.
BYU, Utah women earn top seeds in WBIT

BYU, Utah women earn top seeds in WBIT

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated March 15 - 8:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars and Utes were listed among the First Four Out by the NCAA selection committee, giving them two of the four No. 1 seeds in the WBIT postseason tournament.
Without 3 starting gymnasts, Red Rocks fall to UCLA in final meet of regular season

Without 3 starting gymnasts, Red Rocks fall to UCLA in final meet of regular season

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 14 - 11:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a tight battle with rival UCLA on senior night, the Red Rocks couldn't hang with the Bruins in the end.
Mons Melbye wins freestyle as Utah ski team goes back-to-back as national champions

Mons Melbye wins freestyle as Utah ski team goes back-to-back as national champions

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 14 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah freestyle skier Mons Melbye wasn't going to be denied and made a Herculean effort to stay out front as his 20K freestyle race was coming down to a photo finish.
Players publicly call it innovative, but private lamentations lead Big 12 to scrap glass court

Players publicly call it innovative, but private lamentations lead Big 12 to scrap glass court

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated March 12 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was marketed as innovative and game-changing, but the Big 12's new ASB glass floor has players and coaches privately lamenting the new playing surface.
How Red Rocks gymnast Zoe Johnson decided on a 'scary doll vibe' on floor routine

How Red Rocks gymnast Zoe Johnson decided on a 'scary doll vibe' on floor routine

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 12 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

You won't catch Red Rocks gymnast Zoe Johnson watching scary movies by herself in the dark. So why is her floor routine this season a bit dark and a "scary doll vibe"?
Utah coach Morgan Scalley gifts $2 million to Utes football program

Utah coach Morgan Scalley gifts $2 million to Utes football program

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 12 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football coach Morgan Scalley is putting his money where his mouth is.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Basketball season ends amid uncertainty + football defensive position breakdowns

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Basketball season ends amid uncertainty + football defensive position breakdowns

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 11 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The basketball season has mostly come to an end, with the women's team still looking for a postseason opportunity.
For 2nd straight year, Runnin' Utes eliminated early from Big 12 Tournament

For 2nd straight year, Runnin' Utes eliminated early from Big 12 Tournament

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated March 10 - 4:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Terrence Brown poured in a game-high 22 points and six assists to lead Utah, which also gave up a 7-point lead midway through the first half a year ago in an 87-72 loss to UCF.
Red Rocks seniors put on a show in final home meet win over BYU, West Virginia

Red Rocks seniors put on a show in final home meet win over BYU, West Virginia

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 7 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the last time in the Huntsman Center, it was a top moment as Makenna Smith narrowly missed out on a perfect score and earned a 9.975 to help the Red Rocks to a 197.650 score.
BYU women use 20-2 run in 3rd quarter to bounce rival Utah from Big 12 Tournament

BYU women use 20-2 run in 3rd quarter to bounce rival Utah from Big 12 Tournament

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 3:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

They say it's difficult to beat the same team three times in a season. Don't tell that to the BYU women.
Why Thursday's Big 12 game between BYU, Utah could be NCAA Tournament eliminator

Why Thursday's Big 12 game between BYU, Utah could be NCAA Tournament eliminator

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted March 4 - 7:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars and Utes will face off in an 8-9 game of the Big 12 tournament Thursday. For at least one of them, their NCAA Tournament hopes could be at stake.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah players shine at NFL Combine + defensive position breakdowns

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah players shine at NFL Combine + defensive position breakdowns

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 3 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The NFL Combine concluded this weekend, with both Utah offensive tackles having a standout performance.
Red Rocks claim regular-season Big 12 title in road win over Denver

Red Rocks claim regular-season Big 12 title in road win over Denver

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted March 1 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a road meet against conference opponent Denver, the Red Rocks came away with a regular-season Big 12 title following a win over the Pioneers with a 197.200 team score.