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Former BYU star, Utah native Conner Mantz shatters American half-marathon record

Former BYU star, Utah native Conner Mantz shatters American half-marathon record

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 27-year-old former BYU star blitzed the streets of Houston before holding off Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena in a record-setting photo finish.
Ezra Ausar goes for 26 as Runnin' Utes hold off Cougars in overtime battle

Ezra Ausar goes for 26 as Runnin' Utes hold off Cougars in overtime battle

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 12:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stepping onto the Huntsman Center floor Saturday night was equivalent to stepping into the ring of a WWE title bout. Or so it felt.
'Win and lose on the margins': BYU's late-game struggles continue in OT loss to Utah

'Win and lose on the margins': BYU's late-game struggles continue in OT loss to Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 11:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fousseyni Traore and Richie Saunders each scored 16 points, and Saunders added seven rebounds, four assists and a steal for BYU, which has lost four of its last five games.
Bonded by basketball: Gibb sisters provide spark for BYU, UVU hoops

Bonded by basketball: Gibb sisters provide spark for BYU, UVU hoops

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to basketball, Utah Valley guard Saige Gibb takes less credit but no less pride in her youngster sister, rising BYU star Delaney.
Why win over Oklahoma State was vital for BYU's playmakers — both of them

Why win over Oklahoma State was vital for BYU's playmakers — both of them

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars' former starting point guard tied a season high with 14 points on 4-of-4 shooting off the bench in the 85-69 win over the Cowboys.
BYU basketball pulls past Oklahoma State to snap 3-game losing skid

BYU basketball pulls past Oklahoma State to snap 3-game losing skid

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trevin Knell poured in 18 points with five rebounds as BYU snapped a three-game losing skid with a 85-69 win over Oklahoma State at the Marriott Center.
Patrick Kinahan: Big 12 affiliation pays major dividends for BYU

Patrick Kinahan: Big 12 affiliation pays major dividends for BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Over the last year three highly touted recruits went on national television to individually announce their commitments to play for BYU.
Rocking Royal podcast: Is BYU basketball in trouble? Plus, history for freshman Delaney Gibb

Rocking Royal podcast: Is BYU basketball in trouble? Plus, history for freshman Delaney Gibb

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU basketball is struggling, with three straight losses on the men's team and a 1-4 start to Big 12 play for the women's team.
No. 12 Kansas State women drop BYU to 1-4 in Big 12 with 92-65 loss

No. 12 Kansas State women drop BYU to 1-4 in Big 12 with 92-65 loss

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 6:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Temira Poindexter dropped 24 points, and Ayoka Lee had 19 points and seven rebounds in just 22 minutes as Kansas State routed BYU 92-65 in front of 2,517 fans at the Marriott Center.
TCU hands BYU basketball 3rd straight loss to stay unbeaten at home

TCU hands BYU basketball 3rd straight loss to stay unbeaten at home

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 11 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

TCU scored 17 points off 16 turnovers to beat BYU 71-67 at Schollmeier Arena as the Horned Frogs snapped a 17-game losing skid against their former Mountain West rivals.
4-star LB McKay Madsen commits to BYU over Oregon, UCLA

4-star LB McKay Madsen commits to BYU over Oregon, UCLA

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four-star linebacker McKay Madsen, the 6-foot-1, 230-pound two-way player from Clovis North High in Southern California, announced his commitment to the Cougars.
Nearly halfway through Kevin Young's 1st season, BYU still looking for go-to guy

Nearly halfway through Kevin Young's 1st season, BYU still looking for go-to guy

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU basketball has brought in a lot of talent in Kevin Young's first season.
BYU transfer tracker: Who's coming, going during Cougars' portal season?

BYU transfer tracker: Who's coming, going during Cougars' portal season?

KSL.com Sports  |  Updated Jan. 9 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a running list of players from BYU who have announced their portal decisions. The list will be updated.
BYU women give back turnovers to pull past Houston for 1st Big 12 win

BYU women give back turnovers to pull past Houston for 1st Big 12 win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 10:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amari Whiting poured in a career-high 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals to lead BYU to its first win in Big 12 play, 89-75 over Houston at the Marriott Center.
Texas two-loss: Red Raiders hand BYU consecutive losses after Houston mistep

Texas two-loss: Red Raiders hand BYU consecutive losses after Houston mistep

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elijah Hawkins poured in 22 points, and Darrion Williams added 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists as the Red Raiders handed the Cougars a fourth straight loss.
Patrick Kinahan: Losing tops New Year's resolution for Jazz

Patrick Kinahan: Losing tops New Year's resolution for Jazz

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Concluding a road trip with a two-game winning streak infuses a heavy dose of confidence into the Utah Jazz, a team that has struggled to achieve consistent success this season.
One of AJ Dybantsa's future BYU teammates is joining him at Utah Prep

One of AJ Dybantsa's future BYU teammates is joining him at Utah Prep

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa, the consensus No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2025, will play alongside fellow BYU signee Xavion Staton.
No. 18 West Virginia drops BYU women to 0-3 in Big 12 play

No. 18 West Virginia drops BYU women to 0-3 in Big 12 play

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kemery Congdon had 16 points and five rebounds for BYU (9-5, 0-3 Big 12), and Emma Calvert added 13 points and 13 rebounds.
No. 14 Houston gives BYU a lesson in defense, road loss

No. 14 Houston gives BYU a lesson in defense, road loss

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 4 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the case of Houston men's basketball, defense also stays home.