Utah Utes
Utes basketball: Meetings planned for new $24 million practice facility
The University of Utah expects its $24 million basketball practice complex to be completed by spring of 2015.
Utah athletics director Chris Hill has streamlined the Utes' athletic administration to be more efficient.
Brandon Gurney and the crew from 960AM sports radio discuss the Utes’ advantages in recruiting.
Taking inventory of Utah's first two seasons in the Pac-12
Hill says Utes are making progress after two years in the conference. Read more »
New helmet-mounted sensor aims to combat the dangers of concussions in football
Researchers believe a helmet-mounted sensor could help athletic trainers more quickly recognize concussion symptoms in football players. Read more »
Images of world sport: Elimination the theme for Monday's best photos
"Win or go home" was very real Monday night. So was, "You're outta here." In both cases, teams and players saw their respective ends come sooner than hoped. Read more »
Track and Field: BYU, Weber State, Utah State, Southern Utah and Utah athletes head to NCAA championships
According to newly appointed head coach Ed Eyestone, the BYU Cougars will be well-represented in this week's NCAA outdoor track and field championships at Eugene, Ore. Read more »
Images of world sport: Tennis, baseball bring sports fans 24/7 competition
With baseball and softball games going nearly all night long and French Open coverage starting a 3 a.m., this past weekend featured around-the-clock sports. Read more »
Chiefs: QB Alex Smith 'everything that we thought he was'
Former Utes and 49ers quarterback Alex Smith has impressed Chiefs coaches with his leadership abilities and grasp of the playbook. Read more »
Record Big 12 and SEC conference revenue expected to keep climbing
Big 12 and Southeastern Conference schools will be smiling all the way to the bank at the end of the fiscal year. Read more »
Like father, like brother: Fred Whittingham Jr. followed family's footsteps to the University of Utah
Fred Whittingham Jr. has followed in the footsteps of his dad and oldest sibling in working for the team up north — moving from BYU roots to a career at the University of Utah. Read more »
Utah football: Readers respond to Deseret News unscientific poll, prefer bowl game
Over 1,100 fans voted in the informal poll and 39.6 percent said they would prefer a rivalry win, while 60.4 percent said they would prefer a bowl game. Read more »
Beadles envisions bigger role with Broncos in 2013
This is exactly what Zane Beadles visualized a year ago when he first started seeing a sports psychologist to help him blossom in the NFL. Read more »
Utah Utes: Game times announced for first four home games
TV arrangements are also set for Rice-Eccles Stadium visits by Utah State, Weber State, Oregon State and UCLA. Read more »
Utah, USU game to debut college football coverage on new Fox Sports 1 network
Pac-12 officials announced Wednesday morning that the Pac-12 Networks, ESPN and FOX will combine to televise the entire 80-game 2013 Pac-12 home football schedule. The Pac-12 Networks will air 35... Read more »
Images of world sport: Big passion, human emotion rampant in Tuesday's best photos
There were home crowds pushing their teams to great heights. Then there was one man pushing another man on a wheelchair. Read more »
Images of world sport: Memorial Day weekend's top photos from baseball, soccer and more
From Angel Pagan's walk-off winner to Bayern Munich's title, here are the top 40 photos from the wide world of sports. Read more »
Utah football: Beat BYU or go to a bowl? Utah fans say rivalry game victory more important
According to an unscientific poll by Ute Football Central, 64 percent of Utah fans would rather beat BYU than go to a bowl game. Read more »
Student president of University of Utah impeached for low GPA
The elected student government of the University of Utah has impeached its president after he failed to maintain a minimum grade-point average. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Utes football recruiting: Polynesian players prosper at Utah
Since the days of Ron McBride, Polynesian players have been an important part of the Utah football program. Take a look at how the Polynesian pipeline is alive and well at Utah, and what that means... Read more »
Utah Utes football: Dr. Chris Hill talks about making sure Rice Eccles Stadium is full in the Fall
As football season nears, Utah athletics director Dr. Chris Hill's monthly State of the Utes video focused on filling every seat at Rice Eccles Stadium. Read more »
Utah, BYU and Utah State all receive passing grades in NCAA's latest APR report
The NCAA released its multiyear academic performance report Tuesday, and the athletic programs of Utah, BYU and Utah State all showed general academic progress. Read more »
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High school football: Reigning Mr. Football Austin Kafentzis commits to Gary Andersen, Wisconsin
Jordan High junior-to-be, Austin Kafentzis, unexpectedly committed to Gary Andersen's Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday afternoon. He is the reigning Mr. Football in Utah Read more »
Utes basketball: Utah conducting planning meetings for new $24 million practice facility
The University of Utah expects its planned $24 million men’s and women’s basketball practice complex, which includes a sports performance and training facility for other programs, to be... Read more »
Phil Steele ranks USU 2nd-most experienced team in college football, BYU 23rd, Utah 40th
Much of college football is experience, and according to Phil Steele, USU is as experienced as it comes in Utah. Read more »
University of Utah 'restructures' athletic department leadership
Utah athletics director Chris Hill has streamlined the Utes' athletic administration to be more efficient as the Utes adjust to life in the Pac-12. Read more »
Several Utah AAU programs have thrived in out-of-state tournaments this year
Several Utah AAU programs, including Utah Pump-N-Run, Utah Prospects and Xfactor Hoops, have made splashes in out-of-state tournaments this year, and they hope to end on a high note at the big AAU... Read more »
Trevor Reilly, Jake Murphy to represent Utah Utes football at Pac-12 Media Day
Utah will be represented by defensive end Trevor Reilly and tight end Jake Murphy at next month’s Pac-12 Media Day at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif. They’ll join head... Read more »
Commentary: Neither the Utes nor Aggies can afford to lose the 'Battle of the Brothers'
The Utah State Aggies and the University of Utah Utes will begin the 2013 campaign against each other. The winner will have started things off on the right foot, while the loser might as well have... Read more »
Utes football: Utah picks up commitment from Texas' Bobby Hartzog
Utah's football team has picked up a 2014 recruiting commitment from Bobby Hartzog, a 5-foot-10 1/2 senior-to-be at Westside High School in Houston. Read more »
Utah Jazz: Former Ute Will Clyburn heads nondescript group at Jazz workout Sunday
Former University of Utah forward Will Clyburn headed a group of six players who worked out for the Jazz on Sunday morning. Read more »
Former U. swim coach won't face charges
PHOENIX — Former University of Utah swim coach Greg Winslow, accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl he coached in Arizona six years ago, won't face charges in the case, prosecutors... Read more »
Utah, BYU and Utah State all receive passing grades in NCAA's latest APR report
The NCAA released its multiyear academic performance report Tuesday, and the athletic programs of Utah, BYU and Utah State all showed general academic progress. Read more »
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