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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Utah Punter Mitch Wishnowsky Selected By San Francisco In 4th Round

Just a few picks into the third day and fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft and Utah Punter Mitch Wishnowsky is off the board as he was selected 110th overall in the fourth round by the San Francisco 49ers.
7 years ago
Marquise Blair #13 of the Utah Utes gestures to the crowd in the second half of Utah's 35-27 win ov...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Seahawks Pick Former Utah Safety Marquise Blair In Second Round

With the 47th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected former Utah safety Marquise Blair.
7 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

NFL Draft Experts Say Blair, Takitaki Could Go In Third Round

With the NFL Draft coming up soon, a few former local college stars are rising up the mock draft boards of pundits across the nation.
8 years ago
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Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

The NFL Schedule Is Not Fair; They Are Trying To Fix It

It’s tough to be a fan of a team with continuous losing seasons and it is even harder when you are convinced your team’s schedule isn’t fair. A group of researchers, who happen to be Buffalo Bills fans, decided to do something about it using a mathematical approach focused on fairness.
8 years ago
Sione Takitaki celebrates a sack for BYU against UMass, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 in Foxborough, Mass...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Former BYU Linebacker Sione Takitaki Prepares For NFL Draft

After wrapping up his collegiate career at BYU, Sione Takitaki has been quite the busy man.
8 years ago
Tight end Dax Raymond of Utah State in action during day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stad...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Early NFL Draft Projections For Local Prospects

The NFL Combine is over and the state of Utah was well represented with many local athletes posting great numbers at the Combine. 
8 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Eric Weddle Signs With Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams have signed former Ute and current All-Pro Safety Eric Weddle.
8 years ago
Cody Barton #30 of the Utah Utes pressures quarterback Jake Browning #3 of the Washington Huskies i...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Barton Puts Up Big Numbers At NFL Combine

Former stars from the Beehive State continue to impress at the 2019 NFL Combine.
8 years ago
Linebacker Eric Striker of Oklahoma runs the 40-yard dash during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at L...
Tom Hackett, KSL Sports

What Locals Can Expect At The NFL Combine

Every year the best 335 collegiate football players gather together in Indianapolis, Indiana to showcase their talents in front of NFL executives.
8 years ago
Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz watches a shot during warm ups before their game against the Portla...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

Ask An Athlete: What’s It Like To Play When Surrounded By Trade Rumors?

With the NBA trade deadline looming and Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio’s name being tossed around in possible moves the Jazz will make, Scott Mitchell and Jason Buck, hosts of Rivals Podcast and NFL veterans, had a conversation about what it’s like to be in the center of trade or contract extension rumors.   
8 years ago
Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates after winning the Super Bowl LIII at against t...
Associated Press

Patriots Beat Rams 13-3 In Lowest Scoring Super Bowl Ever

Super it wasn't — until the drive that won New England its record-tying sixth Super Bowl.
8 years ago
Gladys Knight sings the National Anthem prior to kickoff at Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadiu...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

LDS Singer Gladys Knight Belts Out Beautiful National Anthem

Renowned soul singer and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Gladys Knight wowed the crowd at Super Bowl LIII with her rendition of the national anthem.
8 years ago
Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots sacks Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams in the fi...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Van Noy Makes Big Sack In Super Bowl

Near the end of the first half of Super Bowl LIII, former BYU star and current New England Patriots linebacker came up with a sack on Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff.
8 years ago
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Jeremiah Jensen, KSL Sports

Bluffdale Boy Fighting Cancer Enjoys Trip Of Lifetime With Haloti Ngata

A Bluffdale family whose son has been fighting cancer was given an all-expense trip to the City of Brotherly Love to meet Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Haloti Ngata.
8 years ago
Utah Utes head coach Larry Krystkowiak calls out to players during the game against the Brigham You...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Krystkowiak Upset About No-Call In Saints-Rams Game

Among many upset Saints fans was Utah men’s basketball head coach Larry Krystkowiak.
8 years ago
Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders huddles with teammates during the game against the...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Raiders To Face Bears In London; Still No Home Stadium For 2019 Season

It’s still uncertain where the Oakland Raiders will play seven of their eight regular season home games next season, but one thing is for sure: one of those home games will take place in London.
8 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Ute Alex Smith Spotted At Wizards Game

Former Utah and current Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith was spotted at the Washington Wizards game against the Detroit Pistons wearing a large apparatus on his right leg.
8 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Patriots Make 3rd Straight Super Bowl, Beat Chiefs 37-31 In Overtime

The New England Patriots are headed to their third straight Super Bowl, once more thanks to Tom Brady's brilliance.
8 years ago
Johnny Hekker #6 and Greg Zuerlein #4 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrate after kicking the game winn...
Associated Press

Zuerlein’s 57-Yard Field Goal Sends Rams To Super Bowl

Greg Zuerlein kicked a 57-yard field goal in overtime and the Los Angeles Rams, helped by a huge missed call by the officials, advanced to the Super Bowl with a 26-23 victory over the New Orleans Saints in the NFC championship game Sunday.
8 years ago
Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Sione Takitaki (16) celebrates a stop against the California Golde...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Utah College Players Could Hear Name Called At NFL Draft

For many Beehive State college football players, their career is over. Some of the players will have the opportunity to hear their name called during the NFL Draft beginning on April 25th.
8 years ago
Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints is pushed out of bounds by Avonte Maddox #29 of the Phil...
Barry Wilner, Associated Press

Saints Rally Past Eagles 20-14, Will Host NFC Title Game

When the New Orleans Saints finally found their rhythm, they marched one step closer to the Super Bowl.
8 years ago
Sony Michel #26 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown as he is defended by Casey Hayward #...
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press

Michel Scores 3 TDs, Patriots Roll Past Chargers 41-28

The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-28 in the divisional playoffs on Sunday to earn their eighth straight trip to the AFC championship game.
8 years ago
Running back Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes for a touchdown in the second quarter a...
Greg Beacham, Associated Press

Rams Rush Past Cowboys, Advance With 30-22 Playoff Victory

With 1 yard between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas end zone on fourth down midway through in the fourth quarter, Sean McVay decided to go straight ahead.
8 years ago
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs dives for the endzone to for a touchdown as Darius Le...
Dave Skretta, Associated Press

Chiefs Roll Past Colts 31-13 To Reach AFC Title Game

Patrick Mahomes picked apart the Colts in his postseason debut, the Chiefs defense answered their chorus of critics with a stout performance, and Kansas City rolled to a 31-13 victory over Indianapolis in the divisional round Saturday to end 25 years of playoff frustration.
8 years ago