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Is the Big 12 short-sighted in title naming rights deal with Monster Energy?
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted July 7 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
As the Big 12 positions itself as a "global" conference, it signed over a major portion of its naming rights ahead of the upcoming college football season, commissioner Brett Yormark announced Tuesday.
With eyes on BYU to open Big 12 media days, Cougars keep same energy that has bred success
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted July 7 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
Texas Tech remains a favorite in the conference with seven preseason all-league selections. But BYU is nipping on the Red Raiders' heels as the Cougars opened Big 12 football media days Tuesday in Frisco, Texas.
Big 12 commissioner sidesteps Sorsby talk, pushes for global reach and 'Monster moments'
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted July 7 - 11:06 a.m. | Save Story
On Tuesday, as conference commissioner Brett Yormark kicked off the Big 12 football media days in Frisco, Texas, Yormark punted on any specific conversations surrounding the Brendan Sorsby gambling situation.
BYU lands 6 preseason All-Big 12 honors, led by returning RB LJ Martin
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted July 6 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
Reigning Big 12 offensive player of the Year LJ Martin was named preseason offensive player of the year Monday in a vote of media that cover the league. He was one of six Cougars named to the All-Big 12 preseason team, along with Utah's Mana Carvalho.
Former BYU hoops star Elijah Bryant's globetrotting adventures continue
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 5 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Elijah Bryant deserves a moment to call time out, exhale and reflect on the highlight-filled pro basketball journey he continues to trod following his college days at BYU.
Big 12 football media days preview: Yormark set to take the stage in aftermath of Sorsby affair
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted July 2 - 11:45 p.m. | Save Story
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark rarely meets a pitch he cannot sell, a narrative he cannot spin or, it seems, a problem he cannot solve for the conference he serves.
Big 12 football 2026 preseason rankings
KSL Sports | Posted July 2 - 12:07 p.m. | Save Story
As the Big 12 enters year three of the 16-team era, local college football teams have reason to be optimistic.
BYU adds another top-25 Directors' Cup finish, tops among Big 12
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated June 25 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars finished ranked No. 25 in the final Learfield Directors' Cup standings for Division I schools, the third top-25 finish in the past six seasons and the first time BYU has finished in the top 25 in back-to-back seasons since 2001 and 2002.
Memphis Grizzlies select BYU's Richie Saunders with 32nd pick
Brian Preece, KSL | Posted June 24 - 6:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Grizzlies took Saunders 32nd overall with the second pick of the second round, betting on a proven shot-maker who steadily improved while at BYU.
Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa with first pick in 2026 NBA Draft
Chandler Holt, KSL | Posted June 23 - 6:13 p.m. | Save Story
With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards selected BYU wing AJ Dybantsa.
BYU's longest tenured head coach will retire after the 2026 season
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 23 - 9:49 a.m. | Save Story
Legendary BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood announced Tuesday she will retire in December following the conclusion of the 2026 season.
BYU Cougarettes team up with 'America's Got Talent' finalists in Japan
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Updated June 22 - 1:53 p.m. | Save Story
The BYU Cougarettes are no strangers to going viral online — most notably, the group's 2017 collaboration with Brigham Young Univerity's mascot, Cosmo the Cougar.
Utah golf: 3-time 4A medalist, BYU signee caps whirlwind month with UGA junior amateur title
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 17 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
In the same month she flipped from Utah Tech to BYU, Crimson Cliffs grad Kate Walker closed out Farmington rising junior Aspen Taylor, 7 and 6 in the UGA's third edition of the girls' junior state amateur.
Kevin Young continues work on BYU basketball roster as summer practices begin
Mitch Harper, KSL | Posted June 16 - 11:09 p.m. | Save Story
BYU basketball tipped off summer practices this week.
Big 12-Texas Tech crisis resolved as Brendan Sorsby opts for NFL, but the damage will linger in Lubbock
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted June 16 - 10:44 a.m. | Save Story
The Big 12 lowered the legal hammer Monday, with help from three state attorneys general, and Texas Tech caved.
Big 12 v. Texas Tech: Conference takes Red Raiders to court, 3 states stand with Yormark
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted June 15 - 4:51 p.m. | Save Story
Monday's episode of 'As the Big 12 Turns' did not feature a vote to sanction Texas Tech for its plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who gambled on his own team four years ago as an Indiana redshirt. But it wasn't without a plot twist of the highest order.
Utah AG, Gov. Cox back Big 12 in Texas Tech-Brendan Sorsby dispute
Mitch Harper, KSL | Posted June 15 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah officials are the latest state to publicly express support for the Big 12 Conference amid a dispute involving Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
NCAA track and field: Lovell wins steeplechase title, Hedengren 9th in 5K as BYU women wrap up season
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 13 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
Taylor Lovell used a punishing pace in the final 400 meters to pull away in a personal-best time of 9 minutes, 21.03 seconds for her first national championship in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.
