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Sean Walker
Former BYU LB Kyle Van Noy signs with Vikings, AP source says
The Vikings have agreed to terms to sign 13-year NFL pro Kyle Van Noy, the Associated Press confirmed Tuesday night. The deal was first reported by Netflix's Tom Pelissero.6 days ago
Brian Preece
Former Cougar Tyler Batty to miss 2026 season with torn ACL
Second-year Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Tyler Batty will miss the 2026 NFL season after tearing his ACL, the team announced. Batty has been placed on injured reserve.7 days ago
Sean Walker
Locals in the NFL: Former BYU RB Chris Brooks back on Packers’ roster with new 2-year deal
Brooks was one of two former Utah college football players that made the initial 53-man roster for the Green Bay Packers, the team announced Sunday evening. He's one of 54 former Utah locals in the NFL who made the initial cuts to end the 2026 NFL preseason.8 days ago
Sean Walker
Locals in the NFL: Britain Covey connects with Tanner McKee for Eagles TD in preseason
Covey started at wide out in a 24-21 loss to the New England Patriots in the Week 2 of the NFL preseason, when he hauled in a 14-yard touchdown strike from Tanner McKee that gave the Eagles a 14-10 halftime lead.15 days ago
Sean Walker
Locals in the NFL: Is former BYU QB Zach Wilson eyeing QB2 with the Saints?
Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson completed 11-of-16 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown in New Orleans’ 24-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, as well as leading a scoring drive to end the first half and put the Saints up 20-6.19 days ago
Steve Bartle
Utes in the NFL: Spencer Fano, Lander Barton highlight preseason Week 1
Nearly 40 former Utes entered the week on NFL rosters, including Utah's 2026 rookie class, several of whom made their preseason debut.21 days ago
Sean Walker
Big Apple Bamba: Former BYU CB Mory Bamba talk of town after Jets’ preseason game
Former BYU cornerback Mory Bamba had four tackles and four passes defended in the Jets’ loss, coming off the bench to play 46 snaps on defense. He also made a tackle in six snaps on special teams.24 days ago
Sean Walker
Former BYU QB Zach Wilson, wife Nicolette welcome baby girl 7 weeks early
Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson and his wife Nicolette welcomed home a baby girl, Francesca Belle, over the weekend after nearly three weeks in the NICU while "growing stringer every single day," the baby's mother posted on Instagram.28 days ago
Steve Bartle
Utes in the NFL: Where all 35 former Utah football players stand entering the 2026 season
Utah football’s NFL footprint features both quality and volume with 35 Utes competing in the league.1 month ago
Brian Preece
Sean Payton to explore Taysom Hill reunion with Denver Broncos
Taysom Hill is a free agent after nine seasons in New Orleans. Now Sean Payton says the Broncos will explore a reunion with the NFL's ultimate Swiss Army knife1 month ago
Mitch Harper
Former BYU star Taysom Hill says farewell to New Orleans Saints
Hill has been part of the Saints organization since 2017.1 month ago
Sean Walker
Utah golf in the spotlight with 3 top tournaments in 2-week stretch in August
Utah golf will be in the spotlight as the pros descend for two highlight weeks in the month of August.1 month ago
Sean Walker
USA Track and Field outdoor championships: Meghan Hunter’s 800m podium finish wraps up finals
Former BYU and Provo High standout Meghan Hunter found the podium in the women's 800-meter final, wrapping up the USA Track and Field outdoor championships in New York.1 month ago
Sean Walker
USA Track and Field outdoor championships: BYU’s Lexy Halladay-Lowry races to back-to-back US steeplechase titles
Lexy Halladay-Lowry used a punishing final kick to clinch her second consecutive national title with a season-best time of 9 minutes, 12.54 seconds Saturday at the USA Track and Field outdoor championships.1 month ago
Sean Walker
USA Track and Field outdoor championships: Syracuse grad Hunter Woodhall calls controversial DQ ‘ridiculous’
Former Syracuse High star Hunter Woodhall was embroiled in controversy after he broke the tape first in 46.43 seconds to win the men's ambulatory 400 meter but was immediately disqualified over a controversial rule interpretation.2 months ago
Sean Walker
USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships: Park City’s Grant Fisher adds 10K runner-up to resume
Grant Fisher was neck-and-neck with two-time Olympian Woody Kincaid before the three-time national champion emerged from a three-man group in the final lap of a 25-lap race to win the 10,000-meter title Thursday at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Icahn Stadium.2 months ago
Sean Walker
120th Utah women’s state amateur: 6-time champion Chugg, 1st-time finalist Lam set up 36-hole final
Six-time champion Kelsey Chugg and Westminster standout Ashley Lam to set up Thursday's 36-hole championship match at the 120th Utah women's state amateur at Oakridge Country Club.2 months ago
Sean Walker
Weber State’s Braylyn Bayer earns medalist honors to set up match play at 120th Utah women’s state amateur
Weber State's Braylyn Bayer carded 1-under-par 71 to take medalist honors from 18 holes of stroke play Monday at Oakridge Country Club, carding three birdies and an eagle to clinch the No. 1 seed for match play beginning Tuesday.2 months ago
Sean Walker
Giants QB Jaxson Dart makes World Cup final appearance. Here’s who he picked to win
Jaxson Dart, who prepped at Roy High and Corner Canyon was among the countless athletes, celebrities and dignitaries to strut the red carpet before Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Meet the eight Utah locals taken in the 2026 MLB Draft
From BYU and Utah to SLCC and Utah Tech, eight players with Utah ties heard their names called in the 2026 MLB Draft. Profiles and stats for every pick.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Texas Rangers select Utah Valley Wolverine Kaden Carpenter in MLB Draft
Former American Fork and Utah Valley standout Kaden Carpenter heads to his next chapter after being a ninth-round selection of the Texas Rangers.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Former BYU guard shines in Las Vegas Summer League
Former BYU guard Egor Dëmin is hoping to make a splash as he returns to the court for his second NBA season with the Brooklyn Nets.2 months ago
Brian Preece
Trail Blazers add NBA champion, former Ute Branden Carlson for frontcourt depth
Former Utah big man Branden Carlson is trading Oklahoma City for the Pacific Northwest after agreeing to a free agent deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.2 months ago
