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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope yells during a men’s college basketball game between Brigham Young University and Baylor University at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Megan Nielsen, Deseret News Longtime college basketball coach …

Baylor Bears guard RayJ Dennis shoots the ball against BYU guard Jaxson Robinson at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. The Cougars’ defeated the No. 11 Bears. Megan Nielsen, Deseret News There was a time down …

United States’ Olivia Moultrie (13) shoots the ball against Dominican Republic’s Stella Tapia (3) and Renata Mercerdes (16) during the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup tournament at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Damian Dovarganes, Associated …

Utah guard Deivon Smith drives against UCLA guard Will McClendon during game, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Los Angeles. The Georgia Tech transfer has come up big for the Runnin’ Utes this season. Eric Thayer, Associated Press LOS ANGELES — …

Utah State guard Darius Brown II (10) reacts after making a 3-pointer against San Diego State during game Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Logan, Utah. The Aggies had a big win over SDSU Tuesday night in Logan to bolster their …

Tony Finau hits out of a bunker on the 18th hole of the South Course at Torrey Pines during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in San Diego. Gregory Bull, Associated Press …

Utah Jazz CEO, Danny Ainge, looks on before the start of their NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. Rick Bowmer, Associated Press Danny Ainge is like the guy at the blackjack …

Bingham players cheer on the play against Herriman in the 6A softball state championship in Provo on Friday, May 26, 2023. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News The start of the 2024 high school season is just around the corner, and …

Liberty head coach Jamey Chadwell reacts to a call during a game against Oregon, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, Associated Press Multiple times last season, Utah State coach Blake Anderson bemoaned the current state of …

Juab celebrates winning the 3A baseball championship over Juan Diego Catholic High at Kearns High on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Juab won 7-4. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News As winter high school sports wind down over the next two weeks, …

Brigham Young Cougars players celebrate from the bench after their 78-71 victory over Baylor University in a men’s college basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Megan Nielsen, Deseret News After scoring 11 points …

A basketball is pictured at Bingham High School in South Jordan on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News 6A Playoffs American Fork 45, Farmington 32 No. 15 American Fork (8-15) prevailed over No. 18 Farmington (2-19), 45-32, in …

A basketball is photographed at the Cottonwood High vs. Hillcrest High boys basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Laura Seitz, Deseret News Wasatch 61, Box Elder 44 In a 5A first round matchup, No. 13 Wasatch dominated No. 20 …

The first night of the 5A playoffs started with a thrilling back and forth matchup between No. 22 seed Bonneville and No. 11 seed Cedar Valley that ended with Cedar Valley advancing to the second round with a 53-52 victory. …

Brigham Young Cougars center Aly Khalifa (50) grabs a rebound during a men’s college basketball game between Brigham Young University and Baylor University at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Megan Nielsen, Deseret News Aly Khalifa …

Utah State guard Darius Brown II (10) celebrates with fans after defeating San Diego State in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Logan, Utah. Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP There was no storming of the …

In a very physical battle in the first round of the region 5A girls basketball tournament, Woods Cross did just enough to hold off a tough Taylorsville side and grab the win by a slim 44-40 margin. Woods Cross quickly …

Utah players run out onto the field as they prepare to play USC at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake CIty on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News The University of Utah has its first defensive commitment …

Brigham Young Cougars guard Trevin Knell (21) drives the ball to the basket with Baylor Bears guard Ja’Kobe Walter (4) on defense during a men’s college basketball game between Brigham Young University and Baylor University at the Marriott Center in …

The Salt Lake Bees play a game at Smith’s Ballpark in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. “Inevitable” league expansion could bring a major league franchise to Salt Lake City in the next decade. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret …

BYU defensive end Logan Lutui, left, defensive tackle Bruce Mitchell, center, and defensive end Tyler Batty, right, tackle Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) during game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. Mitch Alcala, Associated Press Believe …

Signage promoting the Crossover fan experience for the NBA All-Star basketball game covers the entrance to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Michael Conroy, Associated Press There was a time when all-star games seemed like a …

The College Football Playoff logo is shown on the field at AT&T Stadium before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Alabama in Arlington, Texas, Jan. 1, 2021. Roger Steinman, Associated Press The College Football Playoff …

Boys Basketball Jaden Desch, Rich (Sr.) Rich will head into the 1A state tournament as the No. 1 seed, and the steady play all season of Jaden Desch has been one of the biggest factors in that success. Desch leads …

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee (19) warms up before a game against the San Francisco 49ers, Dec, 3, 2023. The former Stanford QB and Latter-day Saint missionary is excited for the Eagles’ season opener in Brazil, for fairly obvious reasons. …

Utah’s Amelie Morgan gets a hug after finishing her uneven bars routine during a gymnastics meet against UCLA. The Red Rocks rallied from a deficit of .425 to defeat the rival Bruins on the road on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. …

BYU coach Mark Pope reacts to a missed shot during game against Baylor, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Waco, Texas. The No. 25 Cougars and No. 11 Bears meet again Tuesday night in Provo. Gareth Patterson, Associated Press BYU basketball …

Utah center Branden Carlson shoots against UCLA guards Lazar Stefanovic, left, and Jan Vide, right, during a game, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Los Angeles. Eric Thayer, Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Branden Carlson wore an ice bag over his …

Rory Linkletter leads the pack during the men’s 5,000m at the 2018 NCAA Indoor Track Championships in College Station, Texas. Linkletter recently met the stiff Olympic qualifying standard at the Seville Marathon in Spain and will likely compete for Canada …

Utah’s Maile O’Keefe does a 10.0 beam routine as the Utah Red Rocks compete against Oregon State in a gymnastics meet at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Utah won. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News …

viperagp, stock.adobe.com Class 6A state tournament UHSAA bracket First round (Feb. 21) No. 17 Syracuse at No. 16 Copper Hills, 7 p.m.No. 18 Mountain Ridge at No. 15 Westlake, 7 p.m. Second round (Feb. 23) No. 13 Pleasant Grove at …

viperagp, stock.adobe.com Class 6A state tournament UHSAA bracket First round (Feb. 20) No. 17 Weber at No. 16 Riverton, 7 p.m.No. 18 Farmington at No. 15 American Fork, 7 p.m. Second round (Feb. 22) No. 13 Pleasant Grove at No. …

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga stretches during a spring training workout, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. The BYU baseball opened its 2024 season with a victory over USC in Mesa last weekend. Matt York, Associated Press MESA, Ariz. …

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn looks towards the scoreboard during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP Jacque Vaughn’s time as head coach of …

University of Utah gymnastics signee (2025) Clara Raposo had a great performance Sunday night at Elite Canada, finishing second in the all-around competition. Raposo is trying to represent Canada at the Paris Olympics. Clara Raposo, Instagram Amelie Morgan (Great Britain) …

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) goes up for a dunk over Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the second half of an NBA All-Star basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Darron Cummings, AP INDIANAPOLIS — The …

UCLA forward Adem Bona, center, drives against Utah centers Lawson Lovering (34) and Branden Carlson (35) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Los Angeles. Eric Thayer, AP LOS ANGELES — Utah …

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews (2) and Utah guard Deivon Smith (5) go for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Los Angeles. Eric Thayer, Associated Press LOS ANGELES — …

Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright (55) in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Washington. Nick Wass, AP Delon Wright will soon be playing for his eighth NBA …

Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle (13) throws before an NCAA college football game against UNLV in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Paul Sancya, AP Coming out of Mission Hills High School in San Marcos, California as part of the …