Talk Show Host at KSL Sports Zone

Patrick Kinahan

About

Patrick Kinahan is a ravishingly handsome man (his words!) who loves to talk and write about sports. A veteran journalist with more than three decades of experience, Kinahan has worked for four newspapers and several radio stations across Arizona, California, and Utah. He has covered everything from the NBA Finals to college football bowl games and brings sharp insight, humor, and perspective to every show and article.

Expertise

Local college and professional sports
Sports talk radio
Opinion writing and analysis

Education

Arizona State University – Broadcast Journalism degree

Certifications

40 years of on-the-job training in sports journalism

Achievements & Awards

Covered the NBA Finals, Final Four, and major bowl games
Named Salt Lake Tribune Sports Columnist of the Year
Earned reader trust and longevity in the Utah sports media landscape

Same Story, Same Ending: BYU’s Weaknesses Exposed in NCAA Tournament Exit

BYU’s season ends with a 79–71 loss to Texas as defensive breakdowns and rebounding woes lead to an early NCAA Tournament exit despite AJ Dybantsa’s standout play.

4 months ago

How Kevin Young simplified everything — and revived BYU Basketball

BYU’s season shifted when Kevin Young realized his game plan wasn’t resonating. A simplified message helped fuel wins and postseason momentum.

4 months ago

PK: Utah Couldn’t Have Asked For A Better Start To The Morgan Scalley Era

Morgan Scalley probably would have liked an easier hand to make a debut. But he led the Utes into the Las Vegas Bowl against a Big Ten opponent.

7 months ago

PK: Big 12 Title Loss Ends BYU’s CFP Dream, But Should It Be That Way?

As only the Cougars know, posting an 11-1 record in the regular season is not good enough for an invitation to the 12-team playoff.

8 months ago

PK: Will Utah Football Get Punished For Nail-Biting Win Over Kansas State?

All those impressive numbers that led to the college playoff committee showering love on Utah’s football team might not look as beautiful anymore.

8 months ago

PK: BYU Basketball Hasn’t Seen Continuity, But They Can’t Stop Winning

Barely into his second season as a college basketball coach, Kevin Young already has gone through the difficulty of juggling lineups.

8 months ago

PK: Money Talks As Texas Tech Deposits BYU Into Loss Column

Adding up all the aspects that comprise the current standard for an excellent college football program, it's no wonder Texas Tech sits atop the Big 12 standings after dispatching BYU football.

9 months ago

PK: Kevin Young Has Turned BYU Into A Basketball Juggernaut

In only year two, Kevin Young has taken BYU basketball to new heights.

9 months ago

PK: Utah Football Opens Path To Big 12 Championship With Cincinnati Win

Either lopsided wins or bitter losses have been the story through the first two months of Utah’s football season.

9 months ago

PK: BYU Football Saw All Of This Coming, No One Else Did

After a statement Holy War win and a 7-0 start, maybe now BYU football will get the national respect it richly deserves, dating back to last season.

9 months ago

PK: Utah Football Back On Track To Contend For Big 12 Title Game

Torrential rains and strong winds could not stop Utah football from regaining a foothold on contending for the Big 12 championship.

10 months ago

PK: Utah’s Loss To Texas Tech Proves One Thing, Finalizes Nothing

The trap was set one year ago, with prognosticators proclaiming Utah’s first Big 12 game had serious conference championship implications.

10 months ago

PK: Utah’s Big Win Reflects Legacy Of Coach Ron McBride

Before Meyer rose through the ranks and Whittingham led Utah into a power conference, Ron McBride paved the way for success.

11 months ago

PK: Utes Draw On New Found Excitement To Generate Hopeful Win Over UCLA

Strike up the band, Utah football might have a diversified offense capable of creating excitement and, most importantly, scoring points in bunches.

11 months ago

PK: Tom Holmoe Leaves Firm Foundation At BYU Athletics

With the heavy lifting over for BYU – at least for now, anyway – Tom Holmoe can leave knowing his strong leadership has given the athletic department a solid foundation going forward.

1 year ago

PK: Two Yards Separate BYU From Season Defining Win

TEMPE, Ariz. – Two yards away, that’s all it took to witness a highly probable first in college football history. BYU receiver Chase Roberts caught a Jake Retzlaff literal last-second heave at Arizona State’s 2-yard line, coming up short on a pass that would have given the Cougars one of the most unlikely – but […]