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Utah men's college basketball transfer tracker: Kennard Davis lands at Missouri
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated May 1 - 1:22 p.m. | Save Story
More than 1,000 men's college basketball players had entered the transfer portal less than 12 hours after window Monday night ahead of the 2026-27 season, and it isn't slowing down.
NCAA Tournament expansion: Which western cities could host new opening round? It's complicated
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted April 30 - 11:10 p.m. | Save Story
Arena availability and frequency of non-stop flights are two of the many considerations.
Big 12 strikes a private capital deal in hopes of growing revenue, AP sources says
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated April 30 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Big 12 is the first known conference in major college sports to strike a league-wide, private capital deal. Multiple people with knowledge of the agreement tell The Associated Press that the Big 12 has a five-year agreement with RedBird Capital Partners. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because neither side announced the deal, which was ratified by Big 12 presidents and chancellors last week. The partnership is designed to grow revenue for the league at a time when some schools are strapped for cash. RedBird will provide the conference with a $12.5 million capital infusion and offer up to a $30 million line of credit for each Big 12 school. RedBird will have no ownership stake in the Big 12 or its revenues, and no operational or governance oversight.
Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketball
The Associated Press | Updated April 30 - 3:53 p.m. | Save Story
Streaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering with one of college basketball's biggest brands: Duke.
World's tallest basketball player, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, signs with UC Irvine
The Associated Press | Posted April 30 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
The world's tallest college basketball player is going coast to coast.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Texas Tech's gamble shakes up Big 12 title race
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted April 29 - 1:19 p.m. | Save Story
Utah football made history on Thursday as two of its offensive tackles were drafted in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season
The Associated Press | Updated April 29 - 9:13 a.m. | Save Story
a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.
Olivia Pichardo is a reluctant groundbreaker as a woman in baseball
Eric Olson, Associated Press | Posted April 28 - 3:42 p.m. | Save Story
In her ideal world, Olivia Pichardo would just play ball and not take attention away from her teammates.
Patrick Kinahan: Texas Tech's sudden instability at QB improves chances for BYU, Utah
Patrick Kinahan, KSL | Posted April 28 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
Going back to before last season started and into this offseason, predictions for Big 12 football centered on which team would join Texas Tech in the conference championship game.
Former Alabama tackle pleads guilty to defrauding investors using wigs to impersonate NFL players
Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press | Updated April 27 - 6:07 p.m. | Save Story
A former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama pleaded guilty Monday to defrauding investors of millions of dollars in part by putting on makeup and wigs to impersonate NFL players.
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters treatment program for a gambling addiction following transfer
The Associated Press | Updated April 27 - 3:47 p.m. | Save Story
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite leave of absenceto enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction. Texas Tech says it is "committed to supporting Brendan through his recovery process and to ensure his long-term health and well-being." Sorsby was one of the biggest names in this year's transfer portal. He arrived from Cincinnati, which announced in February it would sue the quarterback for breaching his name, image and likeness contract. He began his college career at Indiana.
Utah Valley's Boo Rehrer has Wolverines men's lacrosse on path for potential history
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted April 27 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
The second-seeded Wolverines open the MCLA national tournament May 4-9 near Richmond, Virginia, against No. 15 Oregon.
A look at every pick in the 7 rounds of the 2026 NFL draft
KSL Sports | Updated April 25 - 11:33 p.m. | Save Story
The first round of the 2026 NFL draft has come and gone, with Indiana's Fernando Mendoza being selecting No. 1 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders.
2026 NFL Draft recap: Every player with local ties who got picked
KSL Sports | Updated April 25 - 7:49 p.m. | Save Story
Keep track of the day-three transactions as the 32 NFL teams wrap up the 2026 NFL Draft.
Why this Utah lacrosse player traded red for blue, and is starring at club level
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted April 24 - 9:08 a.m. | Save Story
Mason Quick, a former high school All-American from Corner Canyon transferred from Utah to BYU after his freshman season, and currently leads the nation with 100 points while excelling in club lacrosse.
New England Patriots select Utes OT Caleb Lomu 28th overall in NFL draft
KSL Sports | Posted April 23 - 8:53 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's offensive line didn't just see one lineman selected in Thursday's opening round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Utah OT Spencer Fano drafted 9th overall by Cleveland Browns
KSL Sports | Posted April 23 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
Sitting in the living with his friends and family, Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano stared at a stash of hats representing each of the 32 teams in the NFL.
Head of basketball coaches association: Coaches' input 'vital' in age-based eligibility discussions
The Associated Press | Posted April 23 - 3:54 p.m. | Save Story
The executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches says input from coaches is "vital" in discussions about going to an age-based model that would include five years of eligibility for college athletes.
Retiring Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart won't take new high-paying role at school
The Associated Press | Posted April 23 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
Retiring Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart won't take on a new high-paying role at the school after all, an announcement coming days after Gov. Andy Beshear questioned decision-making at the school that included Barnhart's move.
