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James Edward

James Edward is a sports writer at the Deseret News, serving as the prep editor and Real Salt Lake beat writer. A graduate of the University of Utah in 1998, he has been a full-time sports writer of the Deseret News since 1999. James was raised in Salt Lake City and attended Olympus High School, graduating in 1994. He's had a passion for all sports since he was a toddler. James and his wife, Megan, have two children and live in Sandy, Utah.

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Recent Articles by James Edward

Real Salt Lake: RSL looks to avenge earlier loss to L.A. Galaxy at Rio Tinto Stadium

Published: Friday, June 7, 2013 3:41 pm MDT

Los Angeles beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 at Rio Tinto Stadium six weeks ago, but RSL is 4-1-1 in league play since that loss with a league-best 15 goals. The teams meet again inside Rio Tinto Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Sa...

Robbie Findley finding his groove again for Real Salt Lake

Published: Thursday, June 6, 2013 9:25 am MDT

After sitting out most of April and May with injuries, Real Salt Lake forward Robbie Findley has returned to full strength and is coming off his best game of the season against San Jose.

Real Salt Lake: RSL continues to attack in waves

Published: Sunday, June 2, 2013 12:30 pm MDT

After some early-season struggles, Real Salt Lake has been the highest-scoring team in MLS over the past six weeks.

Real Salt Lake: RSL dismantles struggling San Jose with a 3 goal first half

Published: Saturday, June 1, 2013 11:14 pm MDT

Real Salt Lake scores three first-half goals in a span of 22 minutes to easily beat the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.

Real Salt Lake: Javier Morales sensational again vs. San Jose

Published: Saturday, June 1, 2013 11:08 pm MDT

Real Salt Lake midfielder Javier Morales registers a goal and an assist against San Jose, a team he's always enjoyed success against in 12 career meetings.

High school baseball: 5A, 4A and 3A all-star rosters announced

Published: Saturday, June 1, 2013 4:59 pm MDT

A week after the high school baseball season officially came to a close, the rosters have been announced for next week’s 69th-annual all-star games for 5A, 4A and 3A at Lindquist Field.

Real Salt Lake wary of dangerous San Jose Earthquakes

Published: Friday, May 31, 2013 4:16 pm MDT

Real Salt Lake hosts struggling San Jose this Saturday, but RSL coach Jason Kreis says the Earthquakes are still a very dangerous squad.

Real Salt Lake: RSL survives Atlanta's upset bid in U.S. Open Cup

Published: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:10 pm MDT

After conceding a late goal in regulation, Real Salt Lake scores twice in overtime to pull away from Atlanta for the victory in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup.

High school sports: 2012-13 All-Sports winners feature 3 repeats

Published: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:51 am MDT

Bingham, Mountain Crest, Desert Hills, Richfield and St. Joseph have been named the 2012-2013 Deseret News All-Sports winners.

2012-13 Utah high school sports Gallery of State Champions

Published: Monday, May 27, 2013 4:59 pm MDT

The 2012-2013 high school sports season officially came to a close on Friday, and here's a photo gallery looking back at all 86 state championship teams.

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