Matt Petersen
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Matt Petersen joined the DeseretNews.com staff after three years of sports reporting and sports web editing at The Daily Herald in Provo, Utah. Born in Nebraska and raised in Phoenix, AZ, Matt has grown to love the scenery, sports and people in Utah since moving there in 2009 to finish his studies at Utah Valley University. Matt is an avid NBA follower and makes time to dust off the high-tops to do more than just write and watch the sport.

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American Fork exploded for 16 hits Tuesday, going on to beat Copper Hills 10-5 for its second win in a row since losing to Syracuse in the second round of the 5A state baseball playoffs last week.
Serbian tennis player Viktor Troicki passionately disagrees with a chair umpire after the umpire rules that Troicki's backhand shot landed out of bounds.
The Cougars’ standout linebacker was named to the 2013 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List, which consists of 42 college football players around the country.
Once a walk-on on tryout status, Mason Casper has become UVU's marquee golfer while shedding expectations many are quick to place on him due to his grandfather's career.
The Jazz have three picks, including two in the first round, with which to fill several needs before the start of next season.
Eleanor Talia had hoped her RBI single in the fifth would be enough to win the game. Provo ended up needing one more big hit from her — and she delivered, blasting a walk-off homer to lift the Bulldogs to...
A three-way tie for first in Region 4 was a possibility entering Wednesday's slate of games. Turns out Riverton had no intention of sharing the region trophy.
The Utah Utes men's rugby team has been suspended through 2013, according to a statement released by the university Monday morning.
Three national championship trophies in three days? That could be the case for the state of Utah if BYU men's volleyball and men's rugby follow up Lone Peak boys basketball. We take a look at other Utah college...
BYU exploded for 15 runs on 18 hits to pick up a 15-7 road win over neighbor UVU on Tuesday night.