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Will Utes turn into Pass U. for first time in 30 years? ‘It’s certainly possible’

The Utah football team has been known as a running team for most of its history, but with talented quarterbacks and a solid stable of receivers, the Utes could pass the ball more than they have in 30 years this season. → Read More

Dick Nemelka, BYU All-American, loses battle with cancer at 76

After battling stage 4 cancer for the past several months, former BYU All-American Dick Nemelka has died at age 76. → Read More

Tony Finau drops back at US Open, will try for another top-10 finish

Utah’s Tony Finau struggled on his second nine holes for the second day in a row and finished with a 73 and is 10 shots off the lead heading into Sunday’s final round. → Read More

Tony Finau qualifies for next week’s Tour Championship with sizzling 65 in BMW final round

Utah’s Tony Finau needed a strong final round to qualify for next week’s Tour Championship and he got it with a 5-under-par 65 to finish in fifth place and move up to No. 20 in the FedEx standings. → Read More

Former BYU golfer Peter Kuest cruises to 7-shot victory at Utah Open

It was almost a foregone conclusion that Peter Kuest would win the Siegfried & Jensen Utah Open after he started the say with a 5-shot lead and expanded it to a 7-shot victory. → Read More

Utah’s Tony Finau tied for lead at halfway point of Memorial Tournament in Ohio

Utah’s Tony Finau hung onto a share of the lead at the Memorial Tournament in Ohio after his second-round 69 put him in a tie with Ryan Palmer at 9-under-par 135. → Read More

How the Utah Championship golf tournament will be played this week with no fans allowed because of pandemic

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Korn Ferry Tour’s Utah Championship will be played this week with no galleries allowed at Oakridge Country Club. → Read More

Utah golf program gets boost from $1 million gift for new on-campus facility

The University of Utah golf program will benefit from a new on-campus golf facility thanks to a $1 million gift from David Layton → Read More

He once led the Utes to a Sweet 16 appearance. Here is what Ray Giacoletti is doing as he closes in on retirement.

Ray Giacoletti, who had the challenge of following Rick Majerus’ big shadow, has carved out a nice career after his short time in Utah. → Read More

Blake Tomlinson wins SLC Amateur thanks to rare hole-in-one on a par-4

University of Utah golfer Blake Tomlinson came from behind to win the Salt Lake City Amateur as he made a rare hole-in-one on a par-4 hole Sunday at Bonneville Golf Course, → Read More

Who is Francis Bernard? After winding path, Ute linebacker is ready to take the next step to NFL

Following a circuitous path from Herriman High School to BYU to the University of Utah, linebacker Francis Bernard hopes to hear his name called this weekend at the NFL Draft. → Read More

Zack Moss headlines Crimson Carpet award winners for Ute athletics

Zack Moss won two major awards as University of Utah athletes were honored Monday night at the annual Crimson Carpet awards, which were held virtually. → Read More

Salt Lake County’s 5 golf courses are now open under modified operations

A day after Salt Lake City’s golf courses reopened, Salt Lake County reopened its courses under modified operations after being closed for three weeks. → Read More

Salt Lake City golf courses will reopen on Thursday under strict guidelines

After being closed for more than a week, Salt Lake City golf courses will reopen Thursday under strict guidelines. → Read More

Dandy dozen: Top 12 March Madness moments by Utah collegians in NCAA tournaments

Utah collegiate players are not able to experience March Madness this year because of the coronavirus crisis, so we’re looking back on a dozen dandy performances over the years. → Read More

Ute center Matt Van Komen plans to enter basketball transfer portal

Utah 7-foot-4 center Matt Van Komen plans to enter the college basketball transfer portal after playing sparingly for the Utes this season. → Read More

The Nifty Fifty — 50 things you may or may not know about the Huntsman Center as it celebrates its golden anniversary

From spiral staircase to makeshift golf range to Magic and Bird, iconic Jon M. Huntsman Center has rich history → Read More

Changes might be in order for Utes after disappointing home loss to UCLA

Larry Krystkowiak said there could be lineup alterations as Utah looks forward to USC on Sunday → Read More

Utes’ last chance for resume-building win comes Sunday against No. 17 Oregon

The Utah basketball team has some big victories this season but has yet to come up with a big road win and will get a chance Sunday night at Oregon. → Read More

Utah comes up big in overtime to defeat Stanford 64-56

Timmy Allen and Branden Carlson each had 15 points, while Carlson added 10 rebounds and eight blocks, to lead the Utes to the victory over the Cardinal. → Read More