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Real Salt Lake: RSL set to host 3 matches in 8 days at Rio Tinto Stadium
Fresh off a three-game road trip, Real Salt Lake faces another quick turnaround. This time, it has three games in eight days. Luckily for RSL, all three games will be inside the confines of Rio... Read more »
High school baseball: Bingham overwhelms rival Riverton in five innings to earn 5A title game berth
In five innings, Bingham shocks rival Riverton in the semifinals of the 5A baseball tournament. The Miners advance to face Layton in the title game Friday. Read more »
Utah Jazz release Orlando Pro Summer League schedule
Utah Jazz officials announced Thursday that the team will once again participate in the 2013 Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League, which will take place on the Orlando Magic's practice... Read more »
BYU basketball: Agustin Ambrosino leaves BYU basketball team
The complexion of BYU's basketball roster changed again Wednesday when the school confirmed that forward Agustin Ambrosino is leaving the program. Read more »
Kaitlin Walker: Wasatch’s six-time state champ is goal oriented
Wasatch high school junior Kaitlin Walker, already a six-time state champion in track and field, sets her sights on a big senior year including getting the state record in the 300-meter hurdles. Read more »
Hard work, dedication pay off for Utah's Karl Williams
There was a time when Karl Williams wasn't interested in football. It took one play for "The Truth" to become hooked on football forever. Read more »
Utah State high school baseball, softball, boys soccer tournament pairings for Thursday
Two soccer titles and two softball titles will be decided Thursday. Read more »
Randy Hollis: Coach Phil Russell made a huge difference in people's lives at Ogden High
Longtime Ogden High School girls basketball coach Phil Russell not only made a huge difference in the Tigers' success on the basketball court but, much more importantly, in countless people's lives... Read more »
Results from all of Wednesday's high school softball, baseball games
The teams that will play for the 4A and 5A softball titles were decided, while the march to Brent Brown park continues for 4A and 5A's baseball teams Read more »
High school baseball: Timpanogos survives against Mountain View in wild 4A elimination game
After squandering a five-run lead in the bottom of the seventh, Timpanogos regroups in the eighth to knock off Mountain View in a 4A baseball elimination game. Read more »
High school softball: Copper Hills earns a shot at 5A title with massive offensive effort in semis
The unranked Grizzlies shock even themselves with 21 hits against top-ranked Bingham in the semifinals of the 5A state softball tournament. A 15-0 win means Copper Hills will play for a 5A title,... Read more »
High school softball: Salem Hills Skyhawks smack Provo, soar into second straight 4A final
Junior right-handed pitcher Kirtlyn Bohling uses both her arm and her bat to help propel Salem Hills into the 4A state softball championship with a 16-2 rout of mistake-plagued Region 8 rival Provo... Read more »
High school baseball: Layton continues 5A postseason run with win over Cottonwood
Layton hangs on to beat Cottonwood in the one-loss bracket of the 5A state baseball tournament. Read more »
Stump the Smith: Can you answer the questions Michael Smith was asked on ESPN?
Michael Smith's victory got the Deseret News sports staff thinking: How knowledgeable are our readers in general sports trivia? Can Deseret News readers also "stump the Schwab" like Smith did? Read more »
LeBron James saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1 vs. Pacers
LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night. Read more »
Salt Lake Bees: Defensive standout Luis Jimenez working to improve after stint in the major leagues
Luis Jimenez was recently optioned back to Salt Lake from the Los Angeles Angels after a monthlong stay with the club. Jimenez is coming off a stellar 2012 season with the Bees, and is looking to... Read more »
Tyler Lyons leads Cardinals past Padres 5-3
Tyler Lyons pitched seven solid innings in his major league debut on the same day St. Louis lost Jaime Garcia for the season, and the Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Wednesday night. Read more »
ESPN trivia guru: University of Utah graduate Michael Smith crowned 'The Schwab' champion
Knowing the answers to random sports trivia questions helped Utahn Michael Smith become “The Schwab” champion on an ESPNU show. Read more »
C.J. Wilson, L.A. Angels beat Seattle Mariners 7-1
C.J. Wilson struck out 10 in eight innings, Josh Hamilton had a two-run single and the Los Angeles Angels beat Seattle 7-1 on Wednesday to hand the Mariners their season-worst sixth straight loss. Read more »
Bryce Harper leads Washington Nationals over San Francisco Giants in 10 innings
This time, Bryce Harper made the catch. And yeah, it was a relief. Read more »
Coach K returning to US men's national basketball team as head coach
Kzyzewski has decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team. Read more »
Salt Lake City School District high schools unveil new logos, websites
The Salt Lake City School District has unveiled new websites, logos and mascots for its three comprehensive high schools: East, Highland and West. Read more »
USU's Kent Stanley, UVU's Jared Sumsion vying for UVU AD opening
Soon-to-be WAC member Utah Valley has narrowed down its search for a new athletic director to four candidates. All four gave public presentations at UVU this week. Read more »
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announces his retirement
Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. Read more »
Former Cottonwood High pitcher Kendall Mayer enjoying success on, off field for Ragin' Cajuns
LAFAYETTE, La. — Utah native and Cottonwood High product Kendall Mayer started his college career at Washington State, appearing in one game as a freshman for the Cougars. Read more »
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BYU, Utah and Utah State 2013 football schedule breakdown
The success of a college football team is in large part determined by the success of that team’s opponents. In a sport where national championships are determined by perceived greatness in... Read more »
BYU, Utah and Utah State 2013 football schedule breakdown
In 2013, Utah's three major college football programs will compete against more than 30 different opponents, all with different playing styles, strengths, weaknesses, and schedules of their own. Read more »
High school baseball: Bingham Miners bring home 21st state baseball title in school history
Bingham High's tradition-rich baseball program wins its 21st state championship in school history, capitalizing on six Layton errors to grab a 6-5 comeback victory in the 5A tournament title game... Read more »
BYU football: BYU, Bronco Mendenhall still discussing contract extension
While BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall has made it clear to the school’s administration — and the public — in recent months that he wants to remain at the helm of the football program... Read more »
High school baseball: Salem Hills Skyhawks capture first baseball title in school history for their coach
The Salem Hills Skyhawks jump out to a big lead against Maple Mountain and then hang on to capture their first baseball state championship in school history. Read more »
BYU basketball: Agustin Ambrosino leaves BYU basketball team
The complexion of BYU's basketball roster changed again Wednesday when the school confirmed that forward Agustin Ambrosino is leaving the program. Read more »
BYU baseball: San Diego eliminates BYU from WCC Tournament, 7-4
For the second consecutive night the San Diego Toreros defeated BYU baseball, eliminating the Cougars from the West Coast Conference Tournament on Friday in a 7-4 decision. Read more »
Wasatch Whip Around: Deseret News writers talk BYU hoops, Utah Jazz and ESPN trivia guru on 1320 KFAN
Three Deseret News reporters appeared yesterday on the "Wasatch Whip Around" hosted by Gunther and Graham on 1320 KFAN AM to offer insights on BYU basketball, Utah Jazz and how to win an ESPN triva... Read more »
Hard work, dedication pay off for Utah's Karl Williams
There was a time when Karl Williams wasn't interested in football. It took one play for "The Truth" to become hooked on football forever. Read more »
Park City senior Ben Saarel wins Dream Mile against nation's best
Ben Saarel, a senior at Park City, beat the nation's best to win the Adidas High School Dream Mile Saturday in New York City. He also became the fastest prep miler in Utah history. Read more »
High school boys soccer: Lehi beats Bingham, captures 5A state championship
Lehi scores a pair of second-half goals en route to winning the 5A boys soccer championship over Region 4 foe Bingham. Read more »
Real Salt Lake: RSL hosts 'extremely dangerous' Chicago Fire squad at Rio Tinto Stadium
Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis expects his club to face an "extremely dangerous" Chicago Fire squad Saturday night at Rio Tinto Stadium for the beginning of an RSL homestand. Read more »
High school boys soccer: Practice makes perfect for Bountiful in sweet 4A title-winning performance
Bountiful's preparations lead the Braves to winning the 4A state soccer championship on Wednesday night. Read more »
Mike Trout heating up is no coincidence to the L.A. Angels beginning to turn things around
Since Mike Trout passed through Salt Lake City as a Bees outfielder for 20 games in 2012, the 21-year-old superstar has been blazing a trail to greatness while becoming the undisputed leader of the... Read more »
High school softball: Seniors lead Copper Hills Grizzlies to first softball state title
Copper Hills' softball team captures the school's first state title with a 4-3 win over Bingham Thursday night. Read more »
Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93
Roy Hibbert scored 29 points, David West knocked away two passes by LeBron James for huge turnovers in the final minute, and the Indiana Pacers evened the Eastern Conference finals with a 97-93... Read more »
BYU basketball: Dave Rose hoping Tyler Haws' season could start trend for RMs at BYU
Hundreds of athletes have made the transition from returned missionary to college basketball player. But perhaps nobody has done it so seamlessly, and impressively, as BYU guard Tyler Haws. Read more »
Stump the Smith: Can you answer the questions Michael Smith was asked on ESPN?
Michael Smith, a University of Utah graduate and resident of Salt Lake City, was crowned ESPN's "The Schwab" champion Wednesday night. A passionate sports fan, Smith answered questions about... Read more »
High school softball: Salem Hills soars to school's first-ever state title
Salem Hills, which fell in last year's 4A state championship softball game, earned a sweet measure of redemption, vindication and validation with a gritty 3-2 victory over Box Elder in Thursday's... Read more »
Utah Jazz release Orlando Pro Summer League schedule
Utah Jazz officials announced Thursday that the team will once again participate in the 2013 Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League, which will take place on the Orlando Magic's practice... Read more »
Randy Hollis: Any NBA team looking for a coach would be wise to hire Jerry Sloan
With at least six NBA teams currently looking for a new head coach and others likely to be looking soon, it's a wonder that somebody hasn't snatched up former Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan to take a... Read more »
Utah Jazz: No lottery luck, so Jazz remain in No. 14 spot for NBA draft
The Jazz did not defy the odds in the NBA's lottery and remained in the No. 14 position for the 2013 draft on June 27. Read more »
ESPN trivia guru: University of Utah graduate Michael Smith crowned 'The Schwab' champion
Knowing the answers to random sports trivia questions helped Utahn Michael Smith become “The Schwab” champion on an ESPNU show. Read more »
Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy
Robbie Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by openly gay athletes in professional sports. Read more »
High school baseball: 5A, 4A state tournament pairings
Check out the updated state tournament pairings for 5A and 4A baseball Read more »
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