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Oregon women’s basketball: Ducks improve coaching staff with former Utah Utes coach
The University of Oregon just bolstered its women’s basketball coaching staff a bit as head coach Kelly Graves added a former member of the Utah Utes women’s basketball program. Graves was able to get Jerise Freeman to leave the Utes and join the Oregon Ducks women’s basketball coaching staff.
Utah fires coach Amy Rodriguez as part of organizational shakeup in struggling season
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Utah Royals first-year coach Amy Rodriguez was fired after less than a season leading the revived NWSL club. The move on Sunday was part of an organizational shakeup for the struggling team, which is 2-11-2 and in last place in the league. Rodriguez, a former...
Salt Lake City officials to discuss new entertainment district ahead of council vote
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Smith Entertainment Group and Salt Lake City leaders have been negotiating an agreement for the proposed downtown entertainment district. Tuesday, the Salt Lake City Council will discuss an agreement between the city and SEG because of Utah’s new hockey team. In June, the...
Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with your kids
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (GOOD THINGS UTAH)- With the Summer Olympic Games being just weeks away, Rose Storey joins us today to share how to celebrate with your kids while educating them on the history and traditions of the Olympics. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will take place Fri, Jul 26, 2024 – Sun, Aug 11, 2024. What better way to learn about the event that unites the world than celebrating together with your family? We are talking DIY art projects, edible gold medals, and games for you and your kids to enjoy. Check out the recipes and activity instructions down below!
Intermountain Health sports program helping Utah student athletes
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – School is out for summer which means kids will be getting out and enjoying their time off. For student athletes it also means training for sports, but not always having the supervision of a coach or trainer. Stessie Zimmerman, MD, pediatric...
Utah Softball Adds Former All-WAC Selection Kayla Lyon
SALT LAKE CITY – University of Utah softball coach Amy Hogue announced the newest addition to her team's roster on Friday in 2024 All-WAC First-Team selection Kayla Lyon, who joins the Utes after two seasons with California Baptist University. "We are excited to add Kayla's talent to our roster," said Hogue. "She will make an immediate impact on our offensive lineup and significantly contribute to our team culture. "Kayla is a team-first player who will thrive on the field and make everyone around her better. She has a high ceiling, and we can't wait to see her reach her full...
Utah Football No. 1 in Big 12 Football Media Poll; BYU Checks In At No. 13
IRVING, Texas-Tuesday morning, the Big 12 Conference released its football media preseason poll with newcomer Utah atop the rankings. The Utes gained 906 points, including 20 first place votes. BYU checks in at No. 13 with 215 points. The preseason rankings in full are as follows:. Utah 906 (20 first...
Utah Royals follow up record defeat with 0-0 draw against Portland
SANDY — Allowing zero goals in a draw against a top-five team after a 6-0 defeat a week ago will "definitely" be counted as a victory for the Utah Royals according to defender Zoe Burns. "I think anytime that you're growing and it's visible to everyone — not just...
Here is the latest Big 12 Conference sports news from The Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has designated longtime defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley as the “head coach in waiting” who will take over whenever Kyle Whittingham steps down. Athletic director Mark Harlan announced the succession plan on Monday. Scalley is entering his 17th year on Whittingham’s Utah staff and his ninth season as defensive coordinator. The 64-year-old Whittingham is entering his 20th season as Utah’s head coach as the Utes move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12. He owns a 162-79 record and holds the school record for career coaching victories.
'Game on!' Utah leaders go over to-do list ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics
Utah political leaders met Tuesday to start planning what the state needs to do over the next ten years ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics which are expected to be awarded to Salt Lake City.
Hurdler Alaysha Johnson earns spot to Paris Games wearing borrowed spikes and uniform she designed
EUGENE, Ore. — Alaysha Johnson ran in shoes borrowed from a fellow hurdler and in a uniform she designed herself. She's both fast and fashion-forward. The 100-meter hurdler earned a spot to the Paris Games with a second-place finish in a competitive field at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Johnson, the hurdler who has hypothyroidism and trains around NFL and NBA players, ran a personal-best time of 12.31 seconds to finish .06 behind winner Masai Russell. To think, Johnson was a long shot to make this team. A long shot, that is, to everyone but herself.
New Lady Dino basketball coach Jordan Blanc talks about summer workouts
Jordan Blanc was named the new head coach of the Lady Dinos basketball team in April and hit the ground running this summer with camps that have already taken place at USU Eastern and the University of Utah plus plenty of open gym time. The girl’s season doesn’t start until...
60 in 60: #43 Utah’s Smith Snowden (Cornerback)
SALT LAKE CITY – The countdown is on for Hans & Scotty’s 60 in 60 for the 2024 college football season. Coming in at No. 43 is Utah cornerback Smith Snowden. Throughout the summer, KSL Sports Zone’s Hans Olsen & Scott Garrard are counting down the top 60 college football players in the state of Utah as voted on by the media (and a fan ballot).
Utah Hockey Club reveals 32-player roster for 2024 Development Camp
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Utah Hockey Club has unveiled the lineup for its 2024 Development Camp at the Park City Ice Arena, scheduled from July 1 to July 5. The camp will provide NHL coaching and guidance to Utah’s aspiring players through on-ice and off-ice training sessions.
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