Kathy Aiken
For 32 years, wives of BYU coaches have helped Patti Edwards 'bless' underprivileged children at Christmas
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 9:01 a.m.
In 1992, LaVell and Patti Edwards teamed up with the Boys and Girls Club in Utah County to help underprivileged children.
He's called Jazz games for more than 35 years, but Ron Boone remains a Utah legend for much more
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 9:01 a.m.
Ron Boone is one of 7 men from the same area in Omaha who turned pro over a 10-year span during the civil rights era, including Gayle Sayers and Bob Gibson.
After nearly 50 years in basketball, Jeff Judkins embraces new passion after retirement from coaching
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 9:01 a.m.
For the second time in two years, Jeff Judkins has called it quits.
In sickness and in health: 28 years later, Jay and Sara Hill navigating life's 'ruts' together
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 23 - 9:01 a.m.
Jay and Sara Hill have been together for 28 years — nearly three decades of helping each other through happy and hard times.
His final course design, Black Desert to serve as memory of the legacy of former pro Tom Weiskopf
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 9 - 9:01 a.m.
Tom Weiskopf's biggest PGA victory came in 1973 at the British Open. But he was most proud of his second career of designing golf courses.
How 18-year-old Kihei Akina became the youngest player with an exemption in his first PGA Tour event
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 7 - 9:01 a.m.
Kihei Akina is 18 years old and is a top-10 ranked junior golfer in the country.
A 12-year MMA career and a $1M pay day set up Sean O'Connell with his dream life
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 2 - 9:01 a.m.
Sean O'Connell spent 12 years as an MMA fighter in both the PFL and UFC. Now, the former athlete is living his dream life.
A basketball career helped change Thurl Bailey's life, and provided a life of fulfillment with family
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 25 - 9:01 a.m.
In 1983, the Utah Jazz selected Thurl Bailey with the No. 7 pick in the NBA draft.
Utah rugby star Alex 'Spiff' Sedrick's 'pivotal' match-winning role in Olympics a lesson of persistence
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 22 - 9:01 a.m.
In an improbable setting, Utah rugby player Alex "Spiff" Sedrick made history for the United States in the Paris Olympics.
'Forever Strong' coach Larry Gelwix reflects on legendary rugby career, influence to others
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 14 - 9:01 a.m.
Larry Gelwix has been called the winningest coach in America.
MyKayla Skinner's dedication led to Olympic dream, but its now second to her greatest accomplishment
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted July 17 - 9:01 a.m.
The Olympics was always the dream for MyKayla Skinner ever since she was a little girl.
How BYU signee Daniel Simmons has become one of the top distance runners in Utah history
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted June 19 - 9:01 a.m.
Daniel Simmons, who has a passion for running, just graduated from American Fork High.
After losing it all, former BYU player Setema Gali now helping others find answers to life's challenges
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted June 5 - 9:01 a.m.
Setema Gali lost it all in 2008. Now 16 years later, he's climbed his way back from dark places and depression, and now he's helping others navigate life and difficult challenges.
After tragic loss, former BYU linebacker Brady Poppinga and family finding hope in their faith
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 9:01 a.m.
In the midst of their grief, and surrounded by memories, the Poppinga family say they rely on their faith, family and friends to help them get through day to day.
A second chance at life allowed former Utes lineman Garett Bolles to pay it forward for troubled youth
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 9:01 a.m.
The story of the former Utah offensive lineman is remarkable. He was kicked out of his home at 18 years old and taken in by the Greg and Emily Freeman family.
'She crushes it': 18-year-old Utah golfer Ali Mulhall's path to a potential LPGA Tour opportunity
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted April 10 - 9:01 a.m.
Ali Mulhall hears "wow" a lot these days. But her next goal is making it to the LPGA Tour.
Remembering 'Pistol' Pete Maravich after Caitlin Clark broke his scoring record
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted March 28 - 9:02 a.m.
Caitlin Clark's scoring record this season put the spotlight on women's basketball. It also reminded us of the man whose record she broke, former LSU and Jazz star "Pistol" Pete Maravich.
How one man's long-term vision helped attract the PGA, LPGA to Utah
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 9:01 a.m.
Black Desert in St. George is shaping up to be one of the most beautiful resorts in the world. It's a vision that Patrick Manning started 20 years ago.
With Utah as his home, pro snowboarder Louie Vito pursues 3rd Olympics
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 28 - 11:02 a.m.
Some call him the elder statesman of snowboarding. But 35-year-old Louie Vito is still competing and winning on the world stage.
Some 25 years later, Bryon Russell still remembered for MJ shot, but former Jazzman more than 1 play
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 10:24 a.m.
Despite playing nine seasons for the Utah Jazz, Bryon Russell is most remembered for one play.
Former Utes safety Eric Weddle finding greatness coaching high school football
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 17 - 9:02 a.m.
Now at 38 years old, Eric Weddle is back in high school as the head coach of the Rancho Bernardo Broncos.
Former Utes coach Ron McBride has left a lasting legacy, but he's not done just yet
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 10:21 a.m.
Ron McBride refuses to slow down. The former University of Utah football coach still has his hands in the game.
Dave Rose's basketball legacy now enshrined in Utah Sports Hall of Fame
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 10:23 a.m.
For more than 35 years, Dave Rose did what he felt called to do: coach basketball.
How Utah's push for a MLB team is a realization of Larry Miller's dream
Kathy Aiken for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 3 - 10:21 a.m.
Larry Miller died 14 years ago, and his wife, Gail, wants to keep that love of life as she works to bring a Major League Baseball expansion team to Utah.
