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

PK: Utah’s Win Over Arizona State Shows Programs Going In Opposite Directions

Excuse Kyle Whittingham for not wasting a lot of time learning the name of the latest Arizona State football coach.

4 years ago

PK: No. 12 BYU ‘Smacked Back To Reality’ By No. 25 Oregon

The 12th-ranked Cougars squandered a big opportunity in a 41-20 loss to No. 25 Oregon on Saturday afternoon at Autzen Stadium.

4 years ago

PK: Utah, Southern Utah Each Accomplished Objectives In Utes’ 73-7 Victory

The Utes got in a nice workout and broke a sweat in dispatching physically and athletically inferior Southern Utah on Saturday.

4 years ago

PK: Pac-12’s Reputation Took Hit With Week One Losses

The Pac-12’s reputation was on the line in only the first game of the season deep in the heart of college football country.