Local Athletes

J.J. Dielman #68 of the Utah Utes prepares to run play during the first half of their game against ...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Utah OL J.J. Dielman Retires From NFL

Former Utah offensive lineman J.J. Dielman has decided to retire from the National Football League after two seasons.
7 years ago
Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints breaks a tackle from Adarius Taylor #53 of the Tampa Bay B...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Watch: Taysom Hill Drains Long-Range Basketball Shot At Saints Practice

Former BYU legend Taysom Hill continues to build to his, what can't he do image by knocking down buckets with a basketball.
7 years ago
Ezekiel Ansah #94 of the Detroit Lions reacts on the bench during the NFL game against the Arizona ...
Stacy Rost, ESPN 710

Pete Carroll Says Seahawks DE Ziggy Ansah Could Be ‘Ahead Of Schedule’

His legs are in great shape, he’s doing all the workout stuff, but not all the team stuff.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Everything You Need To Know About The Big3 Coming To Salt Lake City

The Big3 basketball league is coming to Salt Lake City and Vivint Smart Home Arena on Saturday, July 27.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Aggie Bobby Wagner Becomes Highest Paid NFL LB

Former Utah State Aggies linebacker Bobby Wagner will be staying in Seattle for a long time after agreeing to a three-year contract extension with the Seahawks.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Utah Stallions Eliminated From TBT With Loss To Team Challenge ALS

The No. 7-seed Utah Stallions stayed competitive for most of the game but fell short against the No. 2-seed Team Challenge ALS 72-66 in the first round of The Basketball Tournament.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Jazzman Ronnie Price Still Calls Utah Home

After playing competitive basketball for the first time in two years and in Salt Lake City, former Jazzman and UVU guard Ronnie Price is happy to be playing basketball again.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Team Utah Falls Short To Eberlein Drive In TBT

The No. 8-seed Team Utah fell short of an upset when they lost to No. 1-seed Eberlein Drive in the opening round of The Basketball Tournament.
7 years ago
Tony Finau of the USA reacts on the 18th green during the final round of the 148th Open Championshi...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Tony Finau Finishes Third At The Open Championship

Utah native Tony Finau had a great finish to The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, ending the tournament in third place.
7 years ago
Tony Finau of the United States plays a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the 148th...
Tom Hackett, KSL Sports

Finau Battles Through Second Round; Stays In Contention At The Open

Tony Finau entered the second day of play tied in third place after posting a first-round score of three under par.
7 years ago
Tony Finau of the United States plays a shot on the 17th during the first round of the 148th Open C...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Tony Finau Finishes Tied For Third In First Round Of The Open Championship

Utah native Tony Finau had a great first round of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. 
7 years ago
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Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Madden 20 Ratings For NFL Locals Ahead Of 2019 Season

Pick up the sticks! The video game sticks that is. Every player with ties to the state of Utah and their Madden 20 ratings.
7 years ago
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Zak Hicken, KSL Sports

Elijah Turner Turns Heads At 121st Utah State Amateur

The Utah State Amateur is the longest continuously played golf tournament in the world and in its 121 year history, there have been plenty of impressive performances.
7 years ago
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Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Elijah Bryant Scores 31 Points In Summer League Game For Milwaukee Bucks

Former BYU basketball star Elijah Bryant had a big night at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas for the Milwaukee Bucks.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Ute Delon Wright To Sign With Dallas Mavericks

Former University of Utah point guard Delon Wright has agreed to a sign-and-trade with the Dallas Mavericks and will sign a three-year contract.
7 years ago
Frank Jackson #15 of the New Orleans Pelicans dunks against Allonzo Trier #14 of the New York Knick...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Frank Jackson Drops 30 Points For Pelicans In Summer League

With all eyes on No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson for the Pelicans and No. 3 pick R.J. Barrett, former Lone Peak High School and Duke star Frank Jackson stole the show with 30 points in the New Orleans Pelicans 80-74 win over the New York Knicks.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Local NFL Rookies Receive Madden Ratings

The highly popular video game "Madden" released the rookie ratings for the upcoming EA Sports Madden 20 video game, which will be released on August 2.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Blazers, Damian Lillard Agree To Super-Max Contract Extension

Former Weber State star Damian Lillard has agreed to a four-year, $196 million super maximum contract extension to remain with the Portland Trail Blazers.
7 years ago
Spenser Heaps, Deseret News...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Eric Mika Getting Summer League Opportunity With Sacramento Kings

Former BYU basketball star Eric Mika is getting another opportunity in the NBA. This time with the Sacramento Kings in the Summer League.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Jimmer Fredette (32) smiles at fans before playing in an NBA basketball game aga...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Jimmer Fredette Excited For Summer League Opportunity With Golden State

Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette appeared on BYU Sports Nation to talk about his upcoming opportunity to play with the Golden State Warriors during the summer.
7 years ago
Dax Raymond #87 celebrates a touchdown by an Aggie teammate in Utah State's narrow 38-31 loss to Mi...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Dax Raymond Explains How LDS Mission Prepared Him For NFL

Former Utah State tight end Dax Raymond shared his experience as a missionary in Russia in a social media video posted by his NFL team, the Chicago Bears.
7 years ago
Kristin Murphy, Deseret News...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Jimmer Fredette To Join Golden State Warriors Summer League Roster

Former BYU basketball star Jimmer Fredette is getting another opportunity in the NBA. This time in the Summer League.
7 years ago
Dakarai Tucker #14 of the Utah Utes drives against Jahmel Taylor #5 of the Fresno State Bulldogs in...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Ute Dakarai Tucker To Play For Phoenix Suns Summer League Team

Now that the NBA Draft has concluded, the teams are putting together their rosters for Summer League. Former Ute Dakarai Tucker will be playing for the Phoenix Suns.
7 years ago
Silas Walker, Deseret News...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Former Ute Sedrick Barefield To Play For OKC In Summer League

Former Utah basketball star Sedrick Barefield will be suiting up for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas in July.
7 years ago