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Corner Canyon High School quarterback Isaac Wilson, a Ute commit, is the 2023 Deseret News Mr. Football recipient after a remarkable career that he capped by leading the Chargers to the 6A state championship.

Amid the wave of attacks by university administrations on students opposing the US/Israeli genocide against Palestinians, a New York University freshman has been suspended and her scholarship rescinded in retaliation for her removal of pro-Israel posters on campus.

Sam Leavitt, younger brother of former BYU Cougar/Utah State Aggies Dallin Leavitt, announced Monday that he is transferring to Arizona State.

South Carolina faced another challenge from a ranked team on Sunday and the No. 1 Gamecocks remained undefeated. Kamilla Cardoso scored 17 points and Te-Hina Paopao added 15 to help the Gamecocks hold off No. 11 Utah 78-69 at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase. Freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley and sophomore Chloe Kitts each added 11 for South Carolina (9-0), which has beaten four ranked opponents this season.

Sweat, a defensive tackle, was named the Big 12 Conference defensive player of the year with a career-high 42 tackles (17 solo), eight tackles for loss two sacks and four pass breakups to go with a blocked extra point that was returned for a defensive two-point conversion. And of course, who could forget about his 2-yard touchdown reception in the Big 12 title game against Oklahoma State?

The Utes pulled away in the fourth quarter after the Hawks were within six points in the third.

Branden Carlson’s status for rivalry game is most pressing question for the Runnin’ Utes ahead of the rivalry matchup with BYU. What Utah coach Craig Smith about it?

Utah State coach Blake Anderson and his staff continue to mine the portal for new talent. Maile will be joining brother Bo Maile on Anderson’s staff in Logan, Utah.

PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) – The stage is set for Saturday night. #14 BYU crushed Evansville Tuesday night at the Marriott Center, setting up a huge in-state showdown against Utah at the Huntsman Center on Saturday. Jaxon Robinson scored 19 points, as the Cougars stayed undefeated with a dominating 96-55 victory over the Purple Aces, […]

Trey Anderson, a former Lehi High standout, is coming home after three seasons with the Pittsburgh Panthers.