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Haley Wins At Talladega For First Xfinity Series Victory

Justin Haley took the lead on the final lap and held on Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway for his first Xfinity Series victory.

6 years ago

Quin Snyder - Donovan Mitchell - Utah Jazz...

Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Report: NBA Increasing Number Of Players, Coaches Allowed At Team Facilities

The NBA reportedly told teams that the number of players and coaches allowed at facilities will be increasing in the coming days and weeks.

6 years ago

Barry Wilner, AP

Washington Redskins Retire Bobby Mitchell’s Jersey, Rename Stadium Level

The Washington Redskins will retire the jersey of Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell. They will also rename the lower level of FedEx Field for him.

6 years ago

Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Reports: Numerous Athletes From Power Five Programs Test Positive For COVID-19

Numerous student-athletes from multiple Power Five conference schools have tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports.

6 years ago

AP

New York-Bred Tiz Wins Belmont Stakes In Triple Crown Opener

Tiz the Law won an unprecedented Belmont Stakes, claiming victory at the first race of the Triple Crown in front of empty grandstands.

6 years ago

Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

NFLPA Asks Players To Not Workout Together Due To ‘Increase In COVID-19 Cases’

The NFLPA asked that "no players should be engaged in practicing together in private workouts" due to "the increase in COVID-19 cases in certain states."

6 years ago

NBA Draft prospects Kevin Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Sekou Doumbouya, Goga Bitazde, Keldon Johnso...

Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Report: NBA Sets Deadline For Early Entrants To Declare For 2020 NBA Draft

The NBA set a deadline for early entrants to declare for the 2020 NBA Draft, according to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski.

6 years ago

Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Tony Finau Remains In Contention After Day Three At RBC Heritage

Utahn and PGA Tour golfer Tony Finau remained in contention following his third round of play at the RBC Heritage tournament.

6 years ago

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert talks to members of the media at the Zions Bank Basketball Center in S...

Ben Anderson, KSL Sports

Utah Jazz, Players Celebrate Juneteenth Online

The Utah Jazz and several of the team's players celebrated the Juneteenth holiday online. Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell also shared personal messages.

6 years ago

Nick Watney of the United States plays a shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the RBC He...

Tom Hackett, KSL Sports

First PGA Tour Golfer Tests Positive For COVID-19 Prior To Second Round At RBC Heritage

The PGA Tour has begun implementing its response plan following the first positive COVID-19 test by one of its players.

6 years ago

People start to file into Rice Eccles Stadium before the start of an college football game against ...

Tom Hackett, KSL Sports

Utah Athletics Sends Survey To Utah Football Season Ticket Holders With Potential Changes To 2020 Home Games

Just how different may the 2020 college football season look? Find out by reading the survey Utah Athletics sent to season ticket holders.

6 years ago

Kyrie Irving (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)...

Ben Anderson, KSL Sports

Understanding Kyrie Irving And His Resistance To NBA Return

In the latest Jazz Notes podcast, New York Daily News reporter Kristin Winfield discusses Kyrie Irving, and his opposition to the NBA return plan.

6 years ago

Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Sports Teams, Athletes From Around State Of Utah Celebrate Juneteenth

Teams and players from across the state of Utah posted on social media to celebrate Juneteenth.

6 years ago

Anne M. Peterson, AP

Black MLS Players Form Coalition To Fight Systemic Racism

A group of black MLS players formed a coalition to address racial inequities in the league and across soccer, and to positively impact local communities.

6 years ago

Ralph D. Russo, AP

NCAA Expands Ban, Joins SEC In Targeting Confederate Flag

The NCAA on Friday expanded its policy banning states with prominent Confederate symbols from hosting its sponsored events.

6 years ago

Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

BYU’s Yoeli Childs Projected To Go In Top 40 Picks Of One NBA Mock Draft

Will Yoeli Childs hear his name called at the NBA Draft this October? One Mock Draft believes so.

6 years ago

Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Former BYU Safety Derwin Gray Impressed With BYU Basketball’s Desire To Create Just Society

Former BYU football star took the time to speak with the BYU Basketball program about race, the gospel, and creating a just society.

6 years ago

Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

NFL Teams Celebrate Juneteenth

NFL teams shared in celebrating the day with messages of freedom and education.

6 years ago

Enes Kanter (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)...

Ben Anderson

Enes Kanter Says Father Released From Turkish Prison

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Enes Kanter said his father, Dr. Mehmet Kanter has been released from a Turkish prison. In a series of tweets, the former Utah Jazz and current Boston Celtics center says his father has finally been freed. Dr. Kanter was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being accused of being […]