Aaron Francisco

Former Utah Jazz coach Robertson dies

Today's scrimmage could define BYU's team defensively

What kind of football team will BYU field when it opens the season in Mississippi in less than a month?

BYU football: Bronco Mendenhall tasked with finding replacement at safety for Andrew Rich

Not long after Andrew Rich's final game in a BYU uniform, coach Bronco Mendenhall heaped lavish praise on the first-team All-Mountain West Conference defensive back.

Mormons in the NFL: Headed to the Super Bowl

Brady Poppinga is one of three Mormons taking part in the Super Bowl.

Utah ties abound on playoff rosters

Of the 12 teams to qualify for the NFL playoffs, seven have at least one player with local ties on their active roster.

NFL locals, Week 17

How locals fared in the NFL in the final week of the regular season.

Locals in the NFL

On the field

How NFL players with local ties fared this week

BYU football: Andrew Rich among best Bronco Mendenhall has ever coached

ALBUQUERQUE — Like he has throughout this season and throughout his career, BYU senior safety Andrew Rich turned in a bevy of big defensive plays in the Cougars' 52-24 victory over UTEP in the New Mexico Bowl Saturday.

NFL local watch: Week 14

Alex Smith (Utah) completed 17 of 27 passes for 255 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in win over Seahawks. He had a passer rating of 130.9 and rushed four times for 12 yards.

NFL local watch, week 13

Cowboys pick off Manning, get 38-35 OT win in Indy

Peyton Manning keeps making mistakes and the Indianapolis Colts just keep losing.

NFL local watch, Week 12

Locals in the NFL through Week 12.

NFL local watch, Week 11

Small players coming up big in the NFL this season

land running back Danny Woodhead jokingly asked if he could have a step-stool the next time he was required to speak at a podium.

Patriots hold on, beat Colts 31-27

Tom Brady barely outdueled Peyton Manning in their annual meeting, leading the New England Patriots past the Indianapolis Colts 31-28 Sunday.

BYU football notebook: Bronco Mendenhall says team focused on improving, not foe

While New Mexico has won only one game this season, BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall is not concerned about keeping his team focused, even though the Cougars are coming off two consecutive blowout wins, are one victory away from being bowl eligible, and have a showdown with arch-rival Utah next week.

NFL local watch, Week 10

NFL local watch, week 9

On the field

BYU football notebook: This may not be toughest season for Bronco Mendenhall

PROVO — Despite all the troubles both on and off the field this season — including a four-game losing streak, the firing of defensive coordinator Jaime Hill and the suspension of receiver O'Neill Chambers — the 2010 campaign isn't necessarily the most difficult one BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall has experienced in Provo.

NFL local watch, Week 8

NFL's bag is full of tricks and treats

It's Halloween today (I know, breaking news) and a National Football League season is like an annual trip around the neighborhood seeking sweetened goodies.

NFL locals, Week 7

Locals in the NFL.