This hasn’t been a fun week for Utah Utes fans, coming off a disappointing 26-17 loss to the BYU Cougars, snapping a nine-game winning streak.
The loss marked the first time in 4,305 days that Utah had lost to their in-state rivals, a time that spans over 11 years. Losing...
Saturday night's game between No. 19 Arizona State and No. 23 BYU is just one of three games this week featuring ranked teams.
BYU is facing its third consecutive Pac-12 opponent, meanwhile, the Sun Devils will face their toughest test so far this season as they travel to Provo, Utah,...
The curse is over!
After so many close games over the years, BYU held on for a thrilling 26-17 victory over No. 21 Utah (1-1) at LaVell Edwards Stadium Saturday night.
The victory capped off one of the best weeks in BYU history as the Cougars accepted an invitation to join...
Week two of the college football season brought plenty of surprises and upsets as five ranked teams lost.
BYU (2-0) was among those teams causing havoc as the Cougars took down their second consecutive Pac-12 opponent with a convincing 26-17 victory over in-state rival Utah (1-1).
The pollsters rewarded the Cougars...
Throw out the records because Saturday's in-state showdown between No. 21 Utah (1-0) and BYU (1-0) will likely be another instant classic game between both programs.
BYU and Utah are meeting for the 101st or 95th time — depending which school you ask — with the Utes leading the overall...
BYU is headed to the Big 12!
Early Friday morning, Big 12 presidents and chancellors voted to accept BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF into the conference. In a statement, the Big 12 said the four schools were "approved unanimously by the eight continuing members."
The move comes less than two months...
The Round of 16 is finally here.
Portugal is the defending European Cup champions, but France holds the bragging rights as the reigning World Cup champions. Germany, Italy, Spain and England are always dangerous and could make a championship run this year.
Here's a complete breakdown at the Round of 16,...
The wait is over.
The University of Utah has announced the hiring of Craig Smith. The Former Utah State head coach takes over for Larry Krystkowiak who was fired after a 10-year tenure.
Smith compiled a record of 74-24 at Utah State and has a career record of 225-108 (.676) in...
No. 11 UCLA led No. 6 BYU from start to finish as the Bruins cruised to a 73-62 upset victory over the Cougars Saturday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in a nationally televised game on CBS.
“It’s disappointing, obviously,” said BYU senior Matt Haarms. “It’s tough to go out like that....
On Tuesday, Utah announced that it was parting ways with men's basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak after his 10th year on the job. The Utes finished 12-13 (8-11 Pac-12) this season and last appeared in the NCAA Tournament in 2016.
Krystkowiak’s departure comes just days after the Utes fell in the...
After three brackets were unveiled (West, South, Midwest), BYU players and coaches were sweating it out inside the Marriott Center as they waited to see which seed they would be given during the NCAA Selection Show.
It turns out, the Cougars didn't need to sweat at all as they were...
For the second time in six days, BYU (7-2) beat No. 18 San Diego State (5-1) to complete the sweep in both football and basketball.
Led by Alex Barcello's 22 points and a game-high seven assists, the Cougars held on for a thrilling 72-62 road victory Friday night at Viejas...
They didn't blow a double-digit lead this time.
After Utah came roaring back for a thrilling 102-95 overtime victory last year, the Cougars made sure not to make that same mistake again as BYU cruised to a 82-64 victory Saturday night at the Marriott Center.
BYU now leads the all-time series...
With the NBA Playoffs nearing their conclusion and the NBA Finals near the finish line, I thought I’d take a look at each of the teams’ all-time starting lineups.
Highlighting the top players in each franchise’s history, the all-time lineup was created using players individual accolades as well as team...
Over the past couple of weeks, there has been a lot of talk among NBA players about whether or not they should resume the 2019-20 season. Several factors at play include, COVID-19, the rules and restrictions that come with playing in the NBA's bubble at Walt Disney World, as...
With the past decade coming to a close, I thought I’d take a look back at the top players over the last decade in the National Hockey League.
Highlighted by dynasties, dynamic plays and goals galore, the 2010-19 seasons were ones to remember. So here it is, my picks for...
With Major League Soccer going into its 25th season, I thought I’d take a look back and select the best 25 players in MLS history as part of the anniversary celebration.
While the league struggled to gain footing in its early days, we are now on the opposite side of...
One of the longest and greatest college basketball rivalries has been extended as Utah and BYU announced a four-year extension to keep the series going through 2023.
The first game of the extension will take place at BYU on Dec. 12 at the Marriott Center. The Utes and Cougars will...
Down 16 points with three minutes left in the first half to San Diego State (30-1) — the No. 5 team in the country — it seemed as if Utah State was going to have to agonizingly wait to see if they would reach the NCAA Tournament as an...
What you are about to read is an All-Decade team composed of the best Men’s College Basketball players over the past 10 years.
Now, remember, this is based on college basketball play and not how players have fared in the NBA. College basketball, most importantly, is all about putting your...
Hollywood couldn't have scripted a better ending.
Earlier in the week and for the first time since 2011, BYU jumped into the Top 25, the Cougars were hosting No. 2 Gonzaga on Senior Night and fans were camping out days before the big game.
For BYU's seven seniors, the stage was...
Saturday's showdown between No. 23 BYU and No. 2 Gonzaga was one of the biggest games in recent memory.
In fact, it was the first game between ranked teams in the Marriott Center since 2011 when Jimmer Freddette lead No. 9 BYU to a victory over No. 4 San Diego...
Nick Rimando is one of the all-time greats, not only in RSL history, but MLS history. He broke records, saved games and won championships. As fans, we watched him with anticipation, knowing that every game he played could be spectacular because of a miracle play or a dominant performance.
So...
The USWNT dominated the rest of Concacaf last week, claiming the Olympic Qualifying Tournament title. So let’s take a look back, as well as a look ahead to what’s next for the USWNT.
A Look Back
As mentioned previously, the U.S. dominated the qualifying competition, taking the title with a 3-0...
The Runnin' Utes did it!
After nearly blowing a 17-point lead, Utah held on for a thrilling 69-66 victory over No. 6 Kentucky Wednesday night inside the T-Mobile Arena.
It was Utah's first win over a Top 10 team since 2015. The Utes are now the third Pac-12 team to beat...
Last month, former University of Utah head men's basketball coach Rick Majerus joined elite company when he was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
In his 15 season as head coach, Majerus led the Runnin' Utes to the postseason 13 times, including 11 appearances in the NCAA...
In the final game of the Beehive Classic, BYU not only walked out with a perfect 3-0 record in the annual tournament, but also extended another school record in the process as the Cougars took down Utah State, 68-64 in front of 10,291 fans inside Vivint Smart Home Arena.
The...
It was a comeback for the ages!
Led by Sophomore Timmy Allen, who had a team-high 27 points, five rebounds and five assists and freshman sensation Rylan Jones who chipped in 25 points and six assists, the Utes rallied for a thrilling 102-95 overtime victory over BYU in front of...
Welcome back Yoeli Childs!
After the NCAA forced Childs to serve an excessive nine-game suspension at the start of the season for a paperwork mistake prior to the NBA draft, the 6-foot-8, 225-pound forward was counting down the seconds until he was able to step foot on the court for...
There were 16 lead changes, overtime and multiple attempts to win the game in regulation, but in the end, BYU couldn't get it done as the Cougars suffered a heartbreaking 72-68 overtime loss to Boise State on the road.
After beating Houston Friday night in thrilling fashion — a team...