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BYU football: BYU, Bronco Mendenhall still discussing contract extension
Though he wants to remain at the helm of the football program for a while, no agreement has been announced.
BYU baseball: Cougars defeat Gaels 6-3, clinch spot in WCC tournament
Adam Law and a trio of BYU pitchers combined to lead BYU to a 6-3 victory over Saint Mary’s College on Friday night, clinching a spot in the West Coast Conference tournament. Read more »
BYU track: Cougars to send 25 to NCAA West Preliminary
All-American distance runner Jared Ward will lead 25 BYU student-athletes to the 2013 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field West Championships in Austin, Texas, from May 23-25. Read more »
BYU softball: Cougars eliminated from Eugene Regional in 6-0 loss to Wisconsin
BYU softball's bats went cold as it was eliminated from the Eugene Regionals on Friday in a 6-0 loss to Wisconsin at Howe Field. Read more »
BYU golf: team jumps to ninth, Blair tied for 16th
Justin Keiley shot a second round 1-under 71 to help BYU to a ninth-place standing through 36 holes at the NCAA Golf Championships Pullman Regional on Friday. Read more »
BYU soccer: Cougars take on Real Colorado Foxes
BYU men's soccer travels to Colorado to compete in RC Foxes home-opening game. Read more »
BYU softball: No. 3 Oregon defeats BYU 5-2 in Regional opener
No. 3 Oregon used a three-run home run in the bottom of the first to defeat BYU 5-2 in the Eugene Regional opener on Thursday night. Read more »
The offseason status of NFL players with Utah ties
The 2013 NFL season is right around the corner with team training camps starting across the league, and there are many NFL players with Utah ties looking to make the final 52 man roster. Read more »
USA Rugby: 'What BYU won ... was a mythical championship'
BYU beat Cal in thrilling fashion to claim the Varsity Cup, which was formed by a group of schools who broke off from USA Rugby. The national organization, which has its own tournament, says BYU's... Read more »
BYU baseball: Poulson leads Cougars to 11-1 victory over Gaels
Desmond Poulson threw a one-run game and Bret Lopez fueled a seven-run third inning to lead BYU to an 11-1 victory over Saint Mary's on Thursday night. Read more »
Van Noy named to Lott IMPACT trophy watch list
The Cougars’ standout linebacker was named to the 2013 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List, which consists of 42 college football players around the country. Read more »
BYU golf: Blair tied for 18th, team in 11th at NCAA Pullman Regional
Zac Blair shot a 4-under 68 to lead BYU to an 11th-place standing after day one of the NCAA Golf Championships Pullman Regional on Thursday. Read more »
High school football: Riley Nelson hired as offensive coordinator at Logan High
Riley Nelson was named the new offensive coordinator at Logan High on Wednesday. Read more »
Deseret News writers talk U. stadium, Y hoops and Jazz on 1320 KFAN
Three Deseret News reporters appeared on the "Wasatch Whip Around" hosted by Gunther and Graham on 1320 KFAN AM to talk all things Utes, Cougars and Jazz. Read more »
Ryan Teeples: Ziggy Ansah's story priceless, evidence BYU football independence is working
Ezekial Ansah's story is delivering millions of dollars in exposure value to the school, the LDS Church and its mission. Ansah is a literal manifestation of success in BYU’s play of the... Read more »
Dick Harmon: Utah analytics company breaks down BYU's Ziggy Ansah and the NFL draft
A new company in Sandy called NUVI, is using social media to nail down specific details of topics and brands including BYU's Ziggy Ansah and it gives us a peek into the power of Twitter, Facebook... Read more »
BYU softball: Cougars must overcome huge challenge entering the NCAA tournament
The BYU softball team has already overcome a lot this season, but the Cougars will have to overcome their biggest challenge yet to advance out of their NCAA first-round regional hosted by No. 3... Read more »
Will Alex Smith be running the pistol offense in Kansas City?
The Kansas City Chiefs hired former Nevada Wolfpack coach Chris Ault as a consultant. Will that translate to former Utah quarterback Alex Smith sometimes running the pistol offense, which Ault... Read more »
4 advance in qualifying for U.S. Open including 3 BYU golfers
Nevada pro John Shaw led a group of four qualifiers at the U.S. Open local qualifying tournament at Hidden Valley Country Club. Read more »
High school recruiting: Jackson Barton, Osa Masina bring recruiters to Brighton in droves
Brighton High School has seen a steady stream of some of the biggest names in college football come through its offices in recent weeks. Read more »
BYU, Ute baseball: Cougars come back — again — to secure rivalry win over Utah
BYU comes from behind yet again to secure a victory, this time against rival Utah on Tuesday night. Read more »
BYU golf: Cougar women's golf season ends on a high note
BYU women’s golf finished the 2012-13 season on a high note, earning three consecutive top-five finishes including a third place finish at the West Coast Conference Golf Championships. Read more »
Former Cougar Dennis Pitta re-signs with Ravens
Former Cougar tight end Dennis Pitta has signed a $2.023 million second round restricted free agent tender with the Baltimore Ravens, according to the Baltimore Sun. Read more »
BYU softball: Cougars to face No. 3 seed Oregon in NCAA Regional opener
BYU softball will play in the nightcap of the Eugene Regional on Thursday at 6 p.m. PDT against No. 3 seed and host Oregon at Howe Field in Eugene. North Carolina and Wisconsin will kick off the Regional at 3 p.m. PDT. Read more »
BYU football to receive 6-figure payout from first game of Arizona series
Details of the three-game BYU-Arizona football series have been released after a copy of the term sheet was posted online. 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 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 »
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 »
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 »
BYU, Adobe researchers design 3D editing algorithm
BYU professor Bryan Morse and grad student Joel Howard, together with researchers from Adobe, develop tools for editing 3D photos like those found in Photoshop and similar products. 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 »
BYU baseball: Barker, Lengal and BYU bats eliminate Gonzaga, 8-1
No. 1 seed Gonzaga was eliminated Friday afternoon by No. 3 seed BYU, 8-1, in the West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament. Read more »
BYU track: Brown and Stewart advance to NCAA Championships
Day two of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field West Preliminary at Mike A. Myers Stadium saw two members of the BYU women’s track and field team earn a trip to the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore. Read more »
BYU baseball: Cougars upset No. 13 Arizona State, 8-3
NCAA baseball bubble team BYU pulled off its fifth upset over a ranked team in an 8-3 victory Tuesday at No. 13 Arizona State. Read more »
BYU football: Fan-developed software gives Cougars player management edge
Randy Larson had little idea how much BYU could employ his volunteer services when making a simple email request to help out. Read more »
BYU track: 2 Cougars qualify for NCAA Championships
Day one of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field West Preliminary was a success for BYU as Jared Ward and Tylor Thatcher punched their tickets to Eugene for the NCAA Championships and four others advanced to the semifinal round. Read more »
BYU golf: the men's golf team completes a successful 2012-13 season
BYU men’s golf capped off a strong 2012-13 campaign returning to the NCAA regionals for the first time in three years. Read more »
BYU baseball: San Diego beats BYU with 10-inning walk-off double, 9-8
For the third time this season San Diego beat the BYU baseball team with a walk-off hit, this time in a 9-8 loss in the West Coast Conference Tournament on Thursday. Read more »
BYU soccer: coach Jennifer Rockwood announces 2013 soccer schedule
BYU women’s soccer head coach Jennifer Rockwood announced the 2013 schedule. The Cougars, who finished the 2012 campaign with a 20-2-2 record and a trip to the NCAA Elite Eight, will face a competitive and challenging schedule. Read more »
BYU track: Cougars conclude competition at NCAA West Preliminary
BYU women’s track and field concluded competition at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field West Preliminary on Saturday. Elizabeth Wilson, Candace Eddy Carlisle and Allyson Anderson Wardell competed in their respective events but... Read more »
Images of world sport: Russian riots, Beckham's swan song and the Preakness
From across the world of sports, here are the best 25 sports photos from the weekend with two honorable mentions. Read more »
BYU baseball: 4 Cougars named All-West Coast Conference
Outfielders Jaycob Brugman and Jacob Hannemann, and infielders Adam Law and Brock Whitney of BYU were named to the All-West Coast Conference squad Wednesday. Read more »
BYU track: Brown headlines day one at NCAA West Preliminary
Kelsey Brown’s performance in the 800 meters highlighted day one for BYU at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field West Preliminary. Read more »
BYU baseball: No. 13 Arizona State hosts BYU in tourney tune-up
No. 13 Arizona State hosts BYU on Tuesday night in what the Cougars hope to use as a springboard to this week’s West Coast Conference Tournament. Read more »
BYU volleyball: LeCheminant and Dahl named to National A2 team
USA Volleyball named BYU middle blocker Kathryn LeCheminant and outside hitter Kimberly Dahl to the 48-player roster of the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Senior A2 program. The athletes in... Read more »
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