Sean Walker
After legal fight, honor code review, BYU QB Jake Retzlaff plans to withdraw from school
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 11 - 2:29 p.m.
Last year's starting quarterback plans to withdraw from the university, opening up a path to transfer without using the NCAA transfer portal, ESPN's Pete Thamel first reported.
With questions at quarterback, can LJ Martin be an answer for BYU's offense?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 11 - 10:27 a.m.
With questions surrounding the BYU quarterback room and a competition for training camp, the El Paso native who ran for 718 yards and seven touchdowns may be asked to shoulder the load on offense.
WWE to bring SmackDown back to Salt Lake as part of Big 12 partnership
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 10 - 7:11 a.m.
When it came to a "Royal Rumble" style brawl involving Big 12 mascots, WWE Superstar "Big E" is backing Provo's favorite Cougar, Cosmo.
Here are 5 things Colorado's Deion Sanders mentioned at Big 12 media days
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 9 - 8:14 p.m.
The 57-year-old head coach who recently signed a five-year extension with the Buffaloes spoke for the first time since an undisclosed medical condition kept him out of spring and summer workouts.
Quarterbacks loom large in Big 12 — except at BYU, where another competition awaits
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 9 - 9:21 a.m.
The league boasts nine teams that return quarterbacks who threw for 2,400 yards or more a year ago, nearly twice the total of any other power conference. But BYU won't be one of them.
Utah State athletic director Diana Sabau leaving for new job at Maryland
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 8 - 8:45 p.m.
Sabau, who has been with the Aggies for less than two years, will be the next deputy athletic director at Maryland.
Recruiting: Who has committed to BYU football in the Class of 2026?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 8 - 12:24 p.m.
Here is a brief look at who has already signed with BYU. Check back often to see how the 2026 recruiting class takes shape.
Kalani Sitake on Jake Retzlaff, honor code, BYU's upcoming QB competition
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 8 - 11:14 a.m.
The biggest question was about a player who remains on the roster, but isn't expected to be on the team in the fall.
Latest 2 defensive commitments has BYU knocking on door of top-25 recruiting class
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 7 - 10:02 p.m.
About one hour and 187 miles apart, BYU added a pair of high-end defensive commitments to push the Cougars' recruiting class of 2026 into the 247Sports' top 25.
Where will BYU turn after losing 2 of top 3 receivers?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 7 - 6:27 p.m.
The Cougars lost Darius Lassiter to the NFL after a late push to bring the graduated receiver back for a fifth season and Keelan Marion to the transfer portal and Miami.
BYU's Dybantsa MVP as Team USA reclaims U19 World Cup gold
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 6 - 3:35 p.m.
AJ Dybantsa hasn't played a collegiate basketball game, but he's already a champion.
BYU-bound Jane Hedengren earns 2nd Gatorade national runner award of senior season
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 12:10 p.m.
The record-breaking 5-foot-10 distance runner from Timpview High was surprised Tuesday by BYU coach Diljeet Taylor and three-time Gatorade cross country athlete Katelyn Tuohy.
Utah Tech's move to Big Sky good for geography, common-sense realignment
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 1 - 1:32 p.m.
The move gives the conference based in Farmington a stronger foothold in the Beehive State, with all three FCS institutions — SUU, Utah Tech and Weber State — in the same league for the first time.
Utah Warriors will have a new coach after breakthrough 2025 season
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 1 - 11:36 a.m.
Greg Cooper stepped down following the Warriors' 2025 campaign that saw the most wins in a single season in franchise history and the league's No. 1 seed in the MLR playoffs.
Attorneys for Retzlaff, alleged victim jointly dismiss lawsuit alleging sexual assault
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 30 - 9:56 a.m.
The motion for joint dismissal was presented Monday to Judge Coral Sanchez by attorneys from both Jake Retzlaff and the anonymous plaintiff, a Salt Lake woman dubbed Jane Doe AG.
Jake Retzlaff has reportedly told BYU teammates, staff he plans to transfer
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 29 - 3:53 p.m.
The rising fifth-year senior quarterback began informing players and coaching staff members of his plans to transfer, according to ESPN.
NBA Utah: Wasatch Academy alum explains viral reaction after Raptors' 9th pick
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 28 - 9:34 a.m.
Here's a look at other former Utah high school and college basketball players who were picked up with the NBA's latest potential rookie class.
BYU QB Jake Retzlaff responds to civil lawsuit, claiming encounter was consensual
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 27 - 6:07 p.m.
Jake Retzlaff filed a response Friday to a civil lawsuit by a Salt Lake woman who accused Retzlaff of sexual assault last month.
BYU to Brooklyn: Egor Demin where he needs to be in representing Kevin Young era
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 26 - 10:57 a.m.
The 6-foot-9 guard from Moscow, Russia, was drafted No. 8 overall in Wednesday night's NBA draft by the Brooklyn Nets.
BYU's Egor Demin lands with Brooklyn at No. 8 in NBA draft
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 25 - 8:14 p.m.
The former BYU standout from Moscow, Russia, is the first player from BYU selected in the NBA draft since Jimmer Fredette in 2011.
Southern Utah, Utah Tech to join Big Sky beginning in 2026
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 25 - 2:14 p.m.
For the Thunderbirds, a reunion with its former conference is on tap. But they won't be alone this time in southern Utah.
Have You Seen This? 2 BYU commits from Timpview blaze to Nike Outdoor titles
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 24 - 3:35 p.m.
Jane Hedengren secured her "GOAT" status this weekend, while Timpview teammate Lily Alder proved her ascension is just getting started.
BYU beats out Oregon, USC for 5-star QB Ryder Lyons' commitment
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 24 - 10:06 a.m.
The five-star signal caller from Folsom, California, is the third-highest rated recruit in the 247Sports to commit to BYU, and the highest since 2003.
'Those aren't there anymore': Kalani Sitake talks recruiting after big visit weekend
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 9:16 p.m.
Coaches can't comment on incoming players before they sign. But Sitake said the Cougars' recruiting visits have been different since joining the Big 12 two years ago.
