http://www.deseretnews.com/sports Sports news and headlines for the Utah Jazz, BYU Cougars, Utah Utes and High School sports in Salt Lake City and Utah from the online home of the Deseret News. en-us Copyright 2009, Deseret News Publishing Company Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:01 MDT Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:55:55 MDT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315898/Utah-Jazz-Trade-in-the-works-that-would-send-Boozer-to-the-Bulls.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315898/Utah-Jazz-Trade-in-the-works-that-would-send-Boozer-to-the-Bulls.html The Jazz have talked with Portland and Chicago about a potential trade that would send two-time All-Star power forward Carlos... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:55:55 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315895/Marion-to-Mavs-Stackhouse-to-Griz-in-complex-deal.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315895/Marion-to-Mavs-Stackhouse-to-Griz-in-complex-deal.html The Dallas Mavericks knew they could trade Jerry Stackhouse for a key player for next season. As it turned out, a lot of... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:37:47 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315891/Teixeira-homers-to-help-Yankees-sweep-Twins.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315891/Teixeira-homers-to-help-Yankees-sweep-Twins.html Mark Teixeira ended a 23-game homerless drought and the New York Yankees completed a season sweep of the Minnesota Twins with... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:49:14 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315848/Okla-St-called-before-NCAA-infractions-committee.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315848/Okla-St-called-before-NCAA-infractions-committee.html The NCAA is citing Oklahoma State for a potential major rules violation in its baseball program. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:22:17 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315847/Wimbledon-finals-ratings-best-in-10-years.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315847/Wimbledon-finals-ratings-best-in-10-years.html Roger Federer and Andy Roddick's epic Wimbledon final last Sunday was the most-viewed men's final at the All England Club in... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:21:06 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315845/Raptors-confirm-acquisition-of-forward-Turkoglu.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315845/Raptors-confirm-acquisition-of-forward-Turkoglu.html The Toronto Raptors confirmed their acquisition of forward Hedo Turkoglu on Thursday, perhaps the most significant free agent... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:10:49 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315843/Clippers-sign-No-1-pick-Blake-Griffin.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315843/Clippers-sign-No-1-pick-Blake-Griffin.html The Clippers have signed Blake Griffin, the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:50:15 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315842/AP-KN-Poll-MLB-fans-feel-priced-out-at-ballpark.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315842/AP-KN-Poll-MLB-fans-feel-priced-out-at-ballpark.html Clarence Eckstein grew up in Ohio, when a great summer day meant driving 2 hours with his dad to see Pete Rose and the Big... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:48:13 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315820/Pistons-pick-John-Kuester-as-new-coach.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315820/Pistons-pick-John-Kuester-as-new-coach.html In his decade running the Detroit Pistons, Joe Dumars hasn't been known for showing patience with head coaches. He insists... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:26:29 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315825/Violence-in-SAfrica-as-World-Cup-workers-strike.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315825/Violence-in-SAfrica-as-World-Cup-workers-strike.html Hundreds of striking workers demonstrated at World Cup stadiums across South Africa on Thursday, with some stoning cars and... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:53:41 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315824/Judge-blocks-doping-suspensions-of-2-Vikings.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315824/Judge-blocks-doping-suspensions-of-2-Vikings.html A judge on Thursday blocked the NFL's plan to suspend Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams for violating... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:38:56 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315822/Fans-line-up-to-honor-slain-ex-NFL-QB-McNair.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315822/Fans-line-up-to-honor-slain-ex-NFL-QB-McNair.html Dozens of Steve McNair fans donned Tennessee Titans gear as they lined up around a funeral home Thursday to honor the slain... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:22:09 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315807/Armstrong-stays-a-split-second-off-Tour-lead.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315807/Armstrong-stays-a-split-second-off-Tour-lead.html Lance Armstrong remained a split second behind leader Fabian Cancellara after Thursday's sixth stage of the Tour de France. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:07:42 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315808/Reports-Cavaliers-Varejao-reach-deal.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315808/Reports-Cavaliers-Varejao-reach-deal.html The Cleveland Cavaliers and Anderson Varejao reportedly have agreed on a six-year contract that could be worth as much as $50... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:38:27 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315797/US-notches-Gold-Cup-win-over-Honduras.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315797/US-notches-Gold-Cup-win-over-Honduras.html Santino Quaranta broke a scoreless tie in the 75th minute and Brian Ching followed with a header in the 79th, giving the... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:04:07 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315675/Real-Salt-Lake-XanGo-RSL-to-continue-sponsorship-deal.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315675/Real-Salt-Lake-XanGo-RSL-to-continue-sponsorship-deal.html Real Salt Lake announced Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with XanGo to extend that company's front... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:09:17 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315679/Real-Salt-Lake-Movsisyan-talks-about-new-signing.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315679/Real-Salt-Lake-Movsisyan-talks-about-new-signing.html European soccer beckoned for RSL striker Yura Movsisyan, and when it did, the 21-year-old of Armenian heritage didn't... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:08:10 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315770/Utah-Jazz-Blazers-may-offer-Millsap-a-contract.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315770/Utah-Jazz-Blazers-may-offer-Millsap-a-contract.html His representative says he hasn't received a firm contract proposal from the Jazz, but Paul Millsap reportedly has one coming... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:23:17 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315771/Sports-on-the-air.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315771/Sports-on-the-air.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:20:28 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315774/Sports-briefs.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315774/Sports-briefs.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:14:51 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315776/Utah-Jazz-payroll-is-31-million-over-luxury-tax.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315776/Utah-Jazz-payroll-is-31-million-over-luxury-tax.html The numbers are in for Deron Williams. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:11:26 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315777/Utah-Jazz-Fatigued-Jazz-no-match-for-Pacers.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315777/Utah-Jazz-Fatigued-Jazz-no-match-for-Pacers.html The Utah Jazz were no match for the effort and execution of the Indiana Pacers' Tyler Hansbrough and Roy Hibbert, as the... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:10:16 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315778/Utah-Jazz-OConnor-unhappy-Fesenko-is-not-with-team.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315778/Utah-Jazz-OConnor-unhappy-Fesenko-is-not-with-team.html Kevin O'Connor is not happy with Kyrylo Fesenko's absence at the Orlando Pro Summer League. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:08:27 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315772/Sands-leads-Raptors-in-rout-Owlz-also-win-easily.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315772/Sands-leads-Raptors-in-rout-Owlz-also-win-easily.html Designated hitter Gerald Sands roped a home run and had five RBIs while catcher Jeremy Wise and third baseman Brian Ruggiano... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:07:24 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315773/Goughs-goal-propels-Salt-Lake-Sparta.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315773/Goughs-goal-propels-Salt-Lake-Sparta.html Before the 57th minute of Salt Lake Sparta's WPSL showdown with the Utah Starzz on Wednesday, Salt Lake coach Dennis Burrows... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:59:10 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315775/Beelines.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315775/Beelines.html Top performance: Shane Loux threw seven innings and gave up one run on three hits with five K's. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:58:20 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315779/Armstrong-still-2nd-after-5th-stage.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315779/Armstrong-still-2nd-after-5th-stage.html Five years to the day after he put on the yellow jersey, Thomas Voeckler of France claimed his first stage victory in the... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:58:01 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315780/Salt-Lake-Bees-Loux-loosens-up-to-pitch-Bees-past-Sox.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315780/Salt-Lake-Bees-Loux-loosens-up-to-pitch-Bees-past-Sox.html The game didn't get off to an auspicious start for Salt Lake Bees pitcher Shane Loux on Wednesday night at Spring Mobile... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:50:59 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315781/Twitter-de-France.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315781/Twitter-de-France.html A sampling of messages from Tour de France riders via Twitter following Stage 5 on Wednesday Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:50:16 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315768/AL-roundup-Zobrist-blasts-Rays-past-Jays.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315768/AL-roundup-Zobrist-blasts-Rays-past-Jays.html All-Star Ben Zobrist hit a three-run homer and had an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave Tampa Bay a 10-9... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:28:49 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315769/NL-roundup-Rodriguez-throws-gem-for-Houston.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315769/NL-roundup-Rodriguez-throws-gem-for-Houston.html Wandy Rodriguez pitched a five-hitter and tied a career high by striking out 11, leading the Houston Astros over the... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:27:52 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315736/MWC-WAC-rushed-into-signing-on-with-the-BCS.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315736/MWC-WAC-rushed-into-signing-on-with-the-BCS.html Ever had one of those salesmen apply the pressure really hard and demand that the special will expire immediately and you... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:32:28 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315735/Its-official-Utah-Valley-University-is-now-Division-I.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315735/Its-official-Utah-Valley-University-is-now-Division-I.html Following a phone call from the NCAA Tuesday, Michael Jacobsen let out a big whistle. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:31:20 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315734/Cost-of-selected-courses-in-Utah-average-prices-in-Mountain-West.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315734/Cost-of-selected-courses-in-Utah-average-prices-in-Mountain-West.html Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:07:15 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315730/Keeping-golf-light-on-the-wallet-in-Utah.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315730/Keeping-golf-light-on-the-wallet-in-Utah.html Nobody likes paying a lot of money for anything, whether it's a movie, a gallon of gas or a Slurpee at 7-Eleven. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:03:02 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315733/An-Aggie-and-a-Cougar-lead-State-Am.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315733/An-Aggie-and-a-Cougar-lead-State-Am.html Kyle Korver received the most attention, but Ben Schilleman and Robbie Fillmore deserved the most attention as the best... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:57:49 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315731/State-Am-increases-in-both-quality-and-quantity.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315731/State-Am-increases-in-both-quality-and-quantity.html It's amazing to think that, for many years, the Utah Men's State Amateur golf tournament — which is being played for... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:48:57 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315729/Utah-course-may-host-USGA-event.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315729/Utah-course-may-host-USGA-event.html The Soldier Hollow Golf Course is making a push to host the first USGA event in the history of the state. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:48:18 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315728/Course-of-the-week-Paradise-Golf-Course.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315728/Course-of-the-week-Paradise-Golf-Course.html Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:47:20 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315636/Archers-take-aim-at-title-as-Ogden-hosts-event.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315636/Archers-take-aim-at-title-as-Ogden-hosts-event.html Arrows will be flying, bull's-eyes will be hit and world titles awarded as several hundred athletes from around the world... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:18:32 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315639/Paddling-surfing-classes-to-offer-great-way-to-get-in-shape.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315639/Paddling-surfing-classes-to-offer-great-way-to-get-in-shape.html Bored with the same old workout? Then head outdoors and try paddle surfing. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:18:29 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315635/Outdoor-notes.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315635/Outdoor-notes.html Outdoor notes Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:15:59 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315638/Youth-climbing-contest-this-weekend-in-Sandy.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315638/Youth-climbing-contest-this-weekend-in-Sandy.html About 400 boys and girls from across the country will converge on Utah this weekend for the Youth Indoor Climbing National... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:15:59 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315640/Tiger-muskie-released-at-Pineview.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315640/Tiger-muskie-released-at-Pineview.html Craig Schaugaard, left, aquatic program manager for the Northern Region of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:15:59 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315673/Hike-of-the-week-Great-Western-Trail-to-Big-Mountain---East-Canyon.html?linkTrack=rss-38 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705315673/Hike-of-the-week-Great-Western-Trail-to-Big-Mountain---East-Canyon.html From Big Mountain Pass, cross Highway 65 and start on the Great Western Trail Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:14:39 MDT