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Syracuse’s Brevin Hamblin celebrates as he runs off the field after scoring a pick-six in a game against Mountain Ridge in the second round of the state football playoffs in Herriman on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Scott G Winterton, Deseret …

In this July 3, 2010, file photo, Serena Williams celebrates winning a point against Russia’s Vera Zvonareva during their women’s singles final at Wimbledon. Williams says she is ready to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, …

A television camera is viewed during an ESPN broadcast of an WNBA basketball game between the Connecticut Sun and the Minnesota Lynx, Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. The Big Ten Conference getting close to a new TV deal …

Utah Utes placekicker Matt Gay (97) lines up a field goal during a game against Stanford in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Utah and BYU are among the nation’s best at producing talent at these positions, according …

Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. Darron Cummings, Associated Press The posters, like NBA star James Harden’s beard, are hard to miss. …

Corner Canyon’s Owen Borg defends a pass to Teagen Calton during a high school football game at Corner Canyon in Draper on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. Corner Canyon won 38-23. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News Corner Canyon linebacker Owen Borg …

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham talks to his team during practice Aug. 3, 2022, in Salt Lake City. Expectations are high for the defending Pac-12 champs heading into the 2022 season. Hunter Dyke/Utah Athletics Monday morning, while Utah was opening Week …

BYU players trot onto the field for practice Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Provo. On Monday, a few players — notably Dallin Holker and Gunner Romney — did not practive, but according to offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick, it was by …

New Orleans Saints linebacker Chase Hansen (42) runs a drill during a NFL football training camp practice at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La,. Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. Derick Hingle, Associated Press The Deseret News is tracking Utah ties involved …

West’s Kingsley Brown (22) cheers with his teammates before a high school football game against Roy High on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at West High School in Salt Lake City. Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News West and Kearns continue to build up …

Philadelphia Eagles’ Britain Covey in action during practice at the NFL football team’s training camp, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. Chris Szagola, Associated Press Britain Covey may not have been drafted back in April, but the way he’s making …

BYU offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia participates in practice. Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo 247 Sports released its list of the top 25 most talented transfers ahead of the 2022 college football season, and two players with Utah ties made the list. …

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson shoots while participants eagerly watch during the Jazz star’s basketball camp in Farmington on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Jordan Clarkson stood under the awning of the Farmington Gymnasium on Saturday as …

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant walks off of the court before an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. Brandon Dill, Associated Press As the NBA’s offseason continues on, The Athletic’s Shams Charania …

Utah Jazz guard Trent Forrest (3) looks for an open teammate during an NBA basketball game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Mengshin Lin, Deseret News Former Utah Jazz point guard Trent Forrest has …

Green Bay Packers’ Jordan Love runs a drill at the NFL football team’s practice field Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. Morry Gash, Associated Press Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur made it official, telling reporters Monday morning …

Washington Mystics forward Erica McCall, middle, defends against Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, who drives to the basket during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Minneapolis. Bruce Kluckhohn, Associated Press Ten-and-a-half weeks after giving birth to a …

Andrew Kozan receives his winnings from the Korn Ferry Tour’s 2022 Utah Championship golf tournament at the Oakridge Country Club in Farmington on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. Ben B. Braun, Deseret News FARMINGTON — If you had Korn Ferry Tour …

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson takes part in drills at the NFL football team’s practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, July 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) AP Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson’s rookie season with the New York …

Lavell Edwards talks with his team during halftime at the Holiday Bowl in December 1978. BYU lost to Navy 23-16. Deseret News Archives Just days after BYU’s 23-16 defeat to Navy in the 1978 Holiday Bowl, there was trouble afoot …

Utah Utes defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley participates in a practice on Aug. 3, 2022 in Salt Lake City. Hunter Dyke/Utah Athletics Just a few days into fall camp, Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley likes what he’s seen from the defense …

Clark Barrington and Connor Pay during a BYU Cougars football practice in Provo, Utah, on August 4, 2022. Jaren Wilkey/BYU Keep Jaren Hall healthy. That’s got to be the mantra of BYU football fall camp as head coach Kalani Sitake …

BYU Cougars wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) is hit by UAB Blazers safety Keondre Swoopes (0) as he crosses the goal line for a touchdown as BYU and UAB play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana, on …

Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles (2) and Utah Jazz forward Royce O’Neale (23) talk during a free throw as the Utah Jazz and the Cleveland Cavaliers play an NBA basketball game at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City …

BYU football coach Kalani Sitake talks to his players during BYU’s first day of fall camp on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Jaren Wilkey, BYU The past two years, BYU football has finished the season ranked in the top 20 of …

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Los Angeles FC forward Cristian Arango (9) shoots during an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) AP SANDY, Utah (AP) — Cristian Arango scored a goal in each …

Michelle Budge, Deseret News This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Monday night. I recently switched jobs within the Deseret News and started editing and writing stories …

Former BYU golfer Peter Kuest watches his ball on the the 17th tee as he competes in and wins the Utah Open at Riverside Country Club in Provo on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. Kuest shot 63, 64 and 66 for …

Riverton’s Isileli Faletau (69) celebrate his interception against Bingham in Riverton on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Heading in the 2022 season, Riverton and Bingham are tied atop the Region 3 preseason coaches rankings, just as …

Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Gunner Romney (18) celebrates after making a long catch for a touchdown as BYU and USF play a college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. BYU won 35-27. …

Utah wide receiver Jereme Brooks (85) tries to get away from Alabama defensive back Justin Woodall (27) during the second half of the 2009 Allstate Sugar Bowl, at the Superdome, in New Orleans, LA. Friday Jan. 2, 2009. Utah beat …

Former BYU golfer Zac Blair competes in the Korn Ferry Utah Championship on Aug. 5, 2022. Fairways Media/Randy Dodson Golfers with BYU ties made up nearly 5% of the field in this week’s Korn Ferry Tour Utah Championship at Oakridge …

Utah State Aggies players run on the field during an NCAA football game against New Mexico Lobos at Maverik Stadium in Logan on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. Yukai Peng, Deseret News Utah State football received an in-state commitment from an …

Built Brands CEO Nick Greer poses for a portrait in the Built Brands office in American Fork on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Built Brands LLC supports the BYU Cougars football program and has name, image and likeness agreements with individual …

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall laughs during an interview during BYU football media day in Provo on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News One of the highlights of the annual Athlon Sports college football preview is the section …

Utah running back Tavion Thomas gets in some work during the first day of fall camp at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Hunter Dyke, Utah Athletics Running back Tavion Thomas is grateful for the year he has …

Then-Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) high-fives teammates after beating Portland during NBA action in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. Kanter, who has played for several NBA teams since then, is having trouble finding a spot on …

Skyridge quarterback McCae Hillstead tries to get a pass off under pressure from Lone Peak’s Saveaalii Malietoa Fitisemanu in a 6A football semifinal game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News …

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives ahead of Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News There has been little news on …