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No. 11 Kansas beats Utah 71-59 with top-ranked Arizona looming Monday

No. 11 Kansas beats Utah 71-59 with top-ranked Arizona looming Monday

David Smale, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 3:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Flory Bidunga had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks and No. 11 Kansas beat Utah 71-59 on Saturday to take a seven-game winning streak into its Monday night home showdown with top-ranked Arizona.
Red Rocks earn 2nd-highest score of season in road meet win over Arizona

Red Rocks earn 2nd-highest score of season in road meet win over Arizona

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ahead of the Red Rocks' road meet against Arizona Friday night, head coach Carly Dockendorf told her team to "prove yourself."
Runnin' Utes, again, struggle to get into a rhythm in home loss to Arizona State

Runnin' Utes, again, struggle to get into a rhythm in home loss to Arizona State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 11:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

With three combined conference wins between the two teams, the expectation was it would be a close game between two bottom dwellers of the Big 12.
Utah women bounce back with double-digit win on road over UCF

Utah women bounce back with double-digit win on road over UCF

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Knights erased its double-digit deficit and cut the Utes lead to 6. But Lani White proved to be the difference maker with a 10-point performance in the fourth quarter to lift Utah to a 67-57 win on the road.
Alex Jensen looking for 'consistency' as he works to rebuild Utah basketball

Alex Jensen looking for 'consistency' as he works to rebuild Utah basketball

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Consistency is the name of the game. Unfortunately for the Utah men's basketball team, consistency is fleeting.
Alex Jensen 'disappointed,' 'embarrassed' as Runnin' Utes fall to Cowboys

Alex Jensen 'disappointed,' 'embarrassed' as Runnin' Utes fall to Cowboys

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 31 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah had four players score in double figures, but the team couldn't get the job done at home Saturday night as Oklahoma State was just a little better down the stretch.
After shaky start to season, Red Rocks bounce back (a bit) in win over Arizona State

After shaky start to season, Red Rocks bounce back (a bit) in win over Arizona State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 30 - 11:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The talent is undeniable, but the Red Rocks have yet to piece together a consistent meet this season.
'It's perfect for our program': Utah baseball officially opens Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark

'It's perfect for our program': Utah baseball officially opens Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 5:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah baseball team finally has a home.
'They punched us early': Utah women bounce back to upset No. 22 West Virginia

'They punched us early': Utah women bounce back to upset No. 22 West Virginia

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was a different vibe Tuesday night at the Huntsman Center.
Should University of Utah private equity deal for sports have state approval?

Should University of Utah private equity deal for sports have state approval?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah made a big splash last month with its intention to sign the first private equity deal in college sports.
Utah women struggle in blowout loss to No. 19 Texas Tech at home

Utah women struggle in blowout loss to No. 19 Texas Tech at home

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

At 9% shooting and just 8 points in the first quarter, the Utah women's basketball team had an uphill battle against No. 19 Texas Tech in the Huntsman Center Saturday night.
AJ Dybantsa sets BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars sweep season series with Utes

AJ Dybantsa sets BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars sweep season series with Utes

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 24 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The five-star freshman set a BYU freshman record with a career-high 43 points in the Cougars' second win over their in-state rival in 15 days.
2026 Big 12 schedule features a few minor twists that reflect Yormark's major push for eyeballs

2026 Big 12 schedule features a few minor twists that reflect Yormark's major push for eyeballs

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 2026 Big 12 football schedule unveiled Wednesday was based on a matrix created in 2023 and a handful of matchups announced last year. As a result, there were no jaw droppers.
Tracking Utah football's personnel changes as 2026 roster takes shape

Tracking Utah football's personnel changes as 2026 roster takes shape

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football has turned its efforts to retention of current players, while looking ahead to the 2026 recruiting class and the NCAA transfer portal period.
The Hotline's (ridiculously) early Top 25 for the 2026 season: Indiana, Texas, Oregon and Notre Dame lead the way

The Hotline's (ridiculously) early Top 25 for the 2026 season: Indiana, Texas, Oregon and Notre Dame lead the way

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

This time next year, the College Football Playoff will be a week away from crowning a winner. The national championship for the 2026 season is scheduled for Jan. 25, 2027 (in Las Vegas).
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Football schedule release; can Utah be the next Indiana?

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Football schedule release; can Utah be the next Indiana?

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

After Indiana was crowned champion on Monday, every non-blueblood program in the country had hope they could have a similar path to a national championship.
Arkansas, November rivalry game against BYU highlight Utah football's 2026 schedule

Arkansas, November rivalry game against BYU highlight Utah football's 2026 schedule

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah capped off its 2025 season with a dominant win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, giving the school its fourth 11-win season in program history.
Haggerty scores 34, go-ahead basket in final minute as Kansas State holds off Utah 81-78

Haggerty scores 34, go-ahead basket in final minute as Kansas State holds off Utah 81-78

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

PJ Haggerty poured in 34 points and gave Kansas State the lead in the final minute in an 81-78 win over Utah on Tuesday.
From floor mat to wrestling ring: Why the WWE may be in the future for Makenna Smith

From floor mat to wrestling ring: Why the WWE may be in the future for Makenna Smith

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Makenna Smith's got the look, she's got the personality and energy, and she's got the moves. But that has nothing to do with the gymnastics mat.