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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.

NCAA track and field: BYU struggles on final day of men's championships
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 12 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars got just one team point on the final day of competition to finish 21st Friday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby in Texas Tech saga
The Associated Press | Updated June 12 - 5:53 p.m. | Save Story
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond called on the Big 12 Conference to suspend Brendan Sorsby after the Texas Tech quarterback won a court order that restored his eligibility and set aside a ban by the NCAA for gambling on pro and college sports.

University of Utah finalizes first-of-its-kind private equity deal for athletics department
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated June 12 - 8:50 a.m. | Save Story
Six months after the University of Utah board of trustees unanimously approved a measure to pursue a first-of-its-kind deal to partner with New York-based equity firm Otro Capital, the two parties have finalized a deal.

NCAA track and field: Ben Barton 1st decathlon champion from BYU since 1981
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 11 - 11:57 p.m. | Save Story
Ben Barton finished eighth in the 1,500 meters with a time of 4:32.61, to clinch BYU's first national champion in the decathlon since Tito Stiener won his third title in 1981.

Big 12 chaos: On Yormark's next move, the Sorsby scrutiny, and the role of Fox and ESPN
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted June 11 - 10:18 p.m. | Save Story
The Big 12's executive committee on Thursday met to discuss potential sanctions for Texas Tech.

Texas AG warns Big 12 could face legal action if league pursues sanctions against Tech over Sorsby
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 9:17 p.m. | Save Story
The Texas Attorney General's office has notified the Big 12 of potential legal action from Texas Tech. This follows a court order allowing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to regain NCAA eligibility despite gambling on sports. The Big 12's executive board met Thursday to discuss options after a Texas court issued a temporary injunction Monday that prevents the NCAA from enforcing its ban on Sorsby. He had been ruled ineligible after betting on his own team while at Indiana. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says the board will meet Monday to decide on a course of action.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Texas Tech fights back against the world + Previewing Cincinnati
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted June 11 - 12:09 p.m. | Save Story
The Brendan Sorsby saga continues as it becomes Texas Tech against the world.

Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'
Kristie Rieken, Associated Press | Updated June 10 - 3:57 p.m. | Save Story
Top leadership at Texas Tech on Wednesday defended their plan to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling addiction, insisting they are not trying to "engineer his eligibility" through the courts and dismissing widespread criticism of the Red Raiders that includes school discussions of boycotting their teams.

What BYU AD Brian Santiago said about Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby situation
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 10 - 2:23 p.m. | Save Story
Speaking on BYUtv's "Sports Nation" in introducing new men's golf coach Todd Miller, Santiago said the league's athletic directors had a "healthy conversation" about Sorsby and Texas Tech.

Letter: NC State looking into potential legal claims against LSU tied to coach WIll Wade's exit
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Posted June 10 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
N.C. State is investigating potential legal claims against LSU tied to men's basketball coach Will Wade leaving for a second stint coaching the Tigers. That includes whether LSU violated a North Carolina state law.

Why qualifying for NCAA Championships from Fayetteville was extra special for Utah steeplechaser
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 9 - 6:22 p.m. | Save Story
Rogers was one of two Utes to qualify for Eugene, along with teammate Chelsea Amoah, a sophomore from West Jordan, in the 200-meter dash.

Big 12 commish and ADs meet, discuss Texas Tech QB Sorsby's NCAA eligibility restored by court
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted June 9 - 5:25 p.m. | Save Story
Big 12 athletic directors have taken part in a conference call with Commissioner Brett Yormark to address the situation around Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. The call Tuesday came a day after a court issued a temporary injunction that prevents the NCAA from enforcing its ban of Sorsby. The transfer quarterback had been ruled permanently ineligible for what will be his final college season after he acknowledged making at least 40 bets on his own team while a freshman at Indiana. Yormark says there thoughtful and productive conversations with the ADs who continue to work through the broader implications of the situation.

Devon Dampier taking ownership of his development by bringing Utah receivers to Arizona to train
| Posted June 9 - 3:38 p.m. | Save Story
After a strong first season at Utah, this offseason is critical for quarterback Devon Dampier.

The Brendan Sorsby ruling, Big 12 outrage and the singular test of commissioner Brett Yormark's tenure
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted June 9 - 12:52 p.m. | Save Story
Brett Yormark's tenure as Big 12 commissioner was born into chaos.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Courts deliver major blow to Big 12, NCAA + Previewing Houston football
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted June 9 - 12:08 p.m. | Save Story
It's already been a busy week for college athletics, with the news about Brendan Sorsby's injunction dominating the news cycle — for good reason.

Judge clears QB Brendan Sorsby to play for Texas Tech despite NCAA ban for gambling
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated June 8 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA. The ruling could clear the way for him to play for Texas Tech this fall, even after the transfer quarterback was declared ineligible for wagering on college sports.

Could Big 12 teams refuse to play Texas Tech over Sorsby injunction?
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 8 - 6:23 p.m. | Save Story
Long the butt of college sports' fans jokes, there was mostly unanimity Monday when a Texas judge granted Brendan Sorsby's temporary injunction to clear the way for the Texas Tech quarterback final season of eligibility.

Utah AD Mark Harlan criticizes Sorsby injunction, warns of competitive integrity concerns
Steve Bartle, KSL | Posted June 8 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
Never afraid to speak his mind, Utah athletic director Mark Harlan shared thoughts Monday after Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby received a temporary injunction.

