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viperagp, stock.adobe.com Class 3A state tournament UHSAA bracket First round (Feb. 14) No. 17 Delta at Providence Hall, 7 p.m.No. 18 Ben Lomond at No. 15 Summit Academy, 7 p.m. Second round (Feb. 17) No. 13 North Sanpete at No. …

The 3-point line is pictured during a high school basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News Region 1 Layton 71, Farmington 66 Capitalizing on a strong third quarter, Layton outpaced Farmington 71-66. Dave Katoa and Mekhi …

The hoop is pictured during a high school basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News Region 1 Davis 68, Syracuse 45 The Davis Darts (18-1) secured a solid victory against the Syracuse Titans (16-4), 68-45. T’maea …

Oregon State Beavers guard Donovyn Hunter (4) defends Utah Utes forward Jenna Johnson (22) during the women’s college basketball game between the Utah Utes and the Oregon State Beavers at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on …

Both Millard and Panguitch opened up narrow leads on Friday in their quests for a wrestling state championship 3-peat. Millard tallied 134.5 points during Day 1 of the 2A state tournament at the Sevier Valley Center and will take a …

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua runs towards the endzone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) AP A …

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner celebrates after the 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Warner, the former BYU star linebacker, is now a captain with the 49ers and …

Davis Darts T’Maea Eteuati (1) drives the ball against Syracuse Titans guard Avery Sanders (3) at Syracuse High School in Syracuse on Friday, Feb. 9, 2023. Marielle Scott, Deseret News A little luck is needed to win in basketball, Davis …

Duchesne is in prime position to secure its first-ever girls wrestling state championship after a terrific showing during the first day of the 2A/1A state tournament at the Sevier Valley Center on Friday. Duchesne advanced eight wrestlers into Saturday’s championship …

Michelle Budge, Deseret News / Source: Getty Images LaVell Edwards wasn’t just running a college football program at BYU. Over the course of his 29-year run at the helm of the Cougars, Edwards operated one of the most decorated coaching …

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen shoots a free throw during a game vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. On Friday, a day after three of his teammates were traded, …

Utah Utes guard Gabe Madsen (55) hits three-pointer to tie the game at the end of regulation in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Arizona Wildcats won 105-99 in triple overtime. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News A triple-overtime …

Farmington High School’s drill team members reacts to their win at the 6A state drill team championship at the UCCU Center in Orem on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Farmington took first place in every category — military, dance, show and …

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake speaks to the Cougar Club on National Signing Day in Provo on Feb. 7, 2024. BYU Photo There’s little question Kalani Sitake just finished signing the highest-rated recruiting class of his tenure. To accomplish this, …

San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky (18) punts during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. Ashley Landis, Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Mitch Wishnowsky said he won’t be willing to …

Kansas State’s Tylor Perry, left, throws up a reverse layup that helps the team defeat rival Kansas 75-70 in overtime. The upstart Wildcats will pay the Marriott Center a visit Saturday night for a clash against the Cougars. Travis Heying, …

Utah Utes quarterback Cam Rising speaks to Bryson Barnes during the Utes’ game against USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Barnes, who was a hero in the Utes’ victory over the Trojans, joined the …

Ivorie Hadley, center, poses with her parents, Brett and McKenzie Hadley, at a recent Utah Jazz game. Hadley family On Jan. 15, Brett Hadley, a lifelong Utah Jazz fan, innocently posted a photo of his 4-year-old daughter, Ivorie, to social …

BYU guard Dallin Hall celebrates a 3-pointer against the Cincinnati Bearcats in Provo on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Just as a successful football season hinges on BYU’s quarterback, winning in basketball points to the point …

A basketball is photographed at the Cottonwood High vs. Hillcrest High boys basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Laura Seitz, Deseret News Boys Basketball Region 4 Cyprus 80, Granger 64 The Cyprus Pirates (5-16) topped the Granger Lancers (3-17), …

Utah Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson (00) is double-teamed by Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant, left, and Josh Okogie, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2024. Darryl Webb, Associated Press Expect for things to …

Brigham Young Cougars celebrate a point during an NCAA men’s volleyball match against the Long Island Sharks at the Smith Fieldhouse in Provo on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2023. Marielle Scott, Deseret News It took BYU men’s volleyball a couple of …

Utah Utes guard Deivon Smith (5) tries to shoot over Arizona Wildcats guard KJ Lewis (5) in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News No. 8 Arizona outlasted Utah 105-99 in a thrilling triple-overtime …

Attendees view a statue of former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant after its unveiling outside the NBA basketball team’s arena, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. Eric Thayer, Associated Press Just over four years after a helicopter crash …

Puka Nacua arrives during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 58 football game, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas. Mark Von Holden, Associated Press Puka Nacua’s record-breaking debut season will end without certain hardware. The …

Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal (3) shoots over Utah Jazz’s Kris Dunn (11) and Walker Kessler, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2024. Darryl Webb, Associated Press The Utah Jazz lost 129-115 …

Houston Texans’ C.J. Stroud, AP offensive rookie of the year, speaks during the NFL Honors award show ahead of Super Bowl 58 Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas. David J. Phillip, Associated Press The NFL Honors award show on …

Utah Jazz’s CEO, Danny Ainge, left, looks on as Jazz owner Ryan Smith and head coach Will Hardy fist bump while sitting court side before the start an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, …

Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, presides over the Senate at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Jan. 16, 2024. Adams recently expressed his dislike for what name, image and likeness policies are doing to college sports. Kristin Murphy, Deseret …

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid walks off the field with his wife Tammy Reid after the AFC championship NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. The Chiefs won 17-10. Matt Slocum, Associated Press …

Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) looks to pass the ball past Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during a game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. Olynyk was among three Jazz players …

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws during practice ahead of the Super Bowl 58 NFL football game Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in Las Vegas. The 49ers play the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday in Las Vegas. John Locher, Associated …

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce wore a BYU jersey during a recording session for his podcast, “New Heights,” during the 2023 season. youtube.com/@newheightshow LAS VEGAS — Back in early October, when the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift relationship was really …

President Joe Biden speaks during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Andrew Harnik, Associated Press President Joe Biden will not grant the traditional presidential interview ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl …

BYU football coach Kalani Sitake talks to journalists after practice at BYU in Provo on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. Sitake believes many of the young players coming in this season will be able to contribute to the team right away. …

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce shake hands during Super Bowl 58 opening night Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. Matt York, Associated Press While much of the buzz around …

Detroit Pistons forward Kevin Knox II (24) reaches for the rebound during a game against the Orlando Magic, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Detroit. Carlos Osorio, Associated Press The Utah Jazz on Wednesday agreed to trade Simone Fontecchio to the …

Utah players stretch as they prepare to play USC at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News This article was first published in the Ute Insiders newsletter. Sign up to receive the …

BYU coach Kalani Sitake watches from the sideline as BYU and Oklahoma play at LaVell Edwards stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News This article was first published in the Cougar Insiders newsletter. Sign up …

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward brings the ball upcourt against the Denver Nuggets during a game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. The former Utah Jazz star was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Nell Redmond, Associated …