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Skip Bertman, LSU's 5-time national title-winning baseball coach, dies at 88

Skip Bertman, LSU's 5-time national title-winning baseball coach, dies at 88

Brett Martel, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stanley "Skip" Bertman, who turned LSU's baseball program into a powerhouse that won five national championships in the span of a decade, died at age 88 early Friday morning.
How Steve Saunders is rebuilding Utah football's strength program

How Steve Saunders is rebuilding Utah football's strength program

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The most obvious evidence of Utah football's new strength and conditioning program has been difficult to miss during fall camp.
Lane Kiffin stands by D.J. Pickett wearing the No. 5 of former LSU QB Jayden Daniels

Lane Kiffin stands by D.J. Pickett wearing the No. 5 of former LSU QB Jayden Daniels

Brett Martel, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 9:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

even in the face of objections and legal threats from the former Tigers quarterback.
Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston, Kelly Mitchell disappointed by home fans booing coach Stephanie White

Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston, Kelly Mitchell disappointed by home fans booing coach Stephanie White

Michael Marot, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Indiana Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell supported coach Stephanie White on Thursday, saying they were disappointed by the boos during White's introduction at Tuesday's home game.
Pac-12 football: Assessing the win totals for all 8 teams (Texas State and Boise State are easy calls)

Pac-12 football: Assessing the win totals for all 8 teams (Texas State and Boise State are easy calls)

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Aug. 13 - 12:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

If the oddsmakers are correct, the inaugural season of the new Pac-12 will be light at the top and bottom and wider than the Snake River in the middle.
Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player

Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player

The Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A representative for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has told LSU it can no longer use the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner's name, image and likeness.
Former BYU QB McCae Hillstead primed to lead in return to Utah State

Former BYU QB McCae Hillstead primed to lead in return to Utah State

Brian Preece, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 11:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

It has been more than two and a half years since McCae Hillstead last took a snap for Utah State.
Patrick Kinahan: Sitake's frustration mounts over unkept promises

Patrick Kinahan: Sitake's frustration mounts over unkept promises

Patrick Kinahan, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

During a casual interview several months removed from BYU football's horrendous losing season in 2017, Kalani Sitake vehemently ejected the notion that he was not tough enough to serve as head coach.
BYU adds to executive team with longtime Kentucky deputy athletic director

BYU adds to executive team with longtime Kentucky deputy athletic director

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mark Hill spent 27 years at the University of Kentucky, including the past seven as deputy athletic director and sport administrator for football.
Spring beginnings paying early dividends for BYU freshman Legend Glasker

Spring beginnings paying early dividends for BYU freshman Legend Glasker

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

At the risk of preseason hyperbole, BYU coaches are borderline giddy at the offseason breakout of true freshman Legend Glasker, whom wide receivers coach Fesi Sitake said is "going to see the field plenty this year."
Big 12 football: Assessing the win total projections for all 16 teams (it's Texas Tech's title to lose ... or maybe not)

Big 12 football: Assessing the win total projections for all 16 teams (it's Texas Tech's title to lose ... or maybe not)

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 12:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Only six teams in major college football have regular-season win totals in the double digits. One resides in the Big 12.
Liquor ads coming to NCAA championships. Advocacy group, some states pushing back

Liquor ads coming to NCAA championships. Advocacy group, some states pushing back

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NCAA has lifted a longstanding ban on advertising alcohol and energy drinks during its championship events, including March Madness.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Recap of Utah's first week of camp; where Brett Ciancia sees the Utes

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Recap of Utah's first week of camp; where Brett Ciancia sees the Utes

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fall camp is underway, and those within the Utah football program are feeling optimistic about where they're at in the first part of camp.
FBI teams with the NCAA to help athletes avoid sexual exploitation

FBI teams with the NCAA to help athletes avoid sexual exploitation

The Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI is teaming with the NCAA to start a program to combat sexual exploitation of college athletes whose private images are increasingly found and targeted online in an era when they use their name, image and likeness to enhance their own marketability.
This ever-smiling face behind BYU's expectations knows how to 'lock it in'

This ever-smiling face behind BYU's expectations knows how to 'lock it in'

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot-4, 305-pound senior from Kamas is a Rimington Trophy watch list candidate given to the best center in the country, and BYU's physical play and high expectations may start with him.
'Football and cowboying:' How life as a cowboy makes Colton Swan the right fit as DC for Utah

'Football and cowboying:' How life as a cowboy makes Colton Swan the right fit as DC for Utah

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Like any good cowboy, Colton Swan lived at the rodeo, where he became a decorated roper and earned a partial scholarship to Weber State. He also walked on to the football team and was eventually awarded a scholarship.
College sports bill doesn't get vote, but does get spot on the Senate's September calendar

College sports bill doesn't get vote, but does get spot on the Senate's September calendar

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 7:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote during an all-night, pre-recess session in the Senate that ended early Saturday, though the bill did gain a spot on next month's calendar after the chamber comes back from its summer break.
US Senate adds Missouri to the list of teams with a claim to college football's 1960 national title

US Senate adds Missouri to the list of teams with a claim to college football's 1960 national title

The Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 2:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four teams had claims to the 1960 national championship in college football. The U.S. Senate is adding Missouri to that list.
Cyclones' new coach believes they can reach Big 12 title game. 'We're not signing up for 2nd place'

Cyclones' new coach believes they can reach Big 12 title game. 'We're not signing up for 2nd place'

Eric Olson, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

New Iowa State coach Jimmy Rogers is nothing if not confident.
BYU women's soccer motivated to send retiring coach, legend out on high note

BYU women's soccer motivated to send retiring coach, legend out on high note

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nobody was quite sure what was happening when the BYU women's soccer team was called into a mid-summer meeting in the team room near head coach Jennifer Rockwood's office.