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‘Sports, entertainment, culture and convention’: Group vows on plan to revitalize downtown SLC
SALT LAKE CITY — The Smith Entertainment Group is vowing that its revitalization project in downtown Salt Lake City will be a “sports, entertainment, culture and convention” district, not just an arena rebuild as the city weighs a sales tax increase to help fund it. The group...
New golf fees implemented for West Valley City courses
Fees at Stonebridge Golf Course, shown here, along with The Ridge Golf Club, are increasing to help with higher costs for service and maintenance. (Photo courtesy of Stonebridge Golf Course) Along with everything else, inflation has caused the city’s Parks and Recreation Department substantial price increases for provided services. So...
Talkin' Sports: Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham's money plea
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — College football is changing, and coaches are changing with it. Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham put out a plea for money on social media, because the Utes need more money to pay players. The players' ability to earn money off of their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) has been a game-changer for recruits. DJ and PK talk about that and try to figure out where the Utes and Cougars fit in the Big 12 when it comes to players' ability to earn money. Plus, how will schools prioritize football and basketball if they don't have enough money for both? Arizona, Kansas and Houston might take a very different approach then ASU, BYU and Utah.
Middle school intramural champions crowned
At Canyons School District’s intramural basketball championship, middle schoolers take the court. (Julie Slama/City Journals) Albion Middle proved its power on the court as it took four of the six championships in Canyons School District’s recent intramural three-on-three basketball. Albion sixth-grade and seventh-grade girls’ and boys’ teams won...
Caleb Lohner will transfer to Utah, play football for Utes
Former Baylor and BYU basketball player Caleb Lohner, a 6-foot-8, 235-pound athlete who entered the transfer portal April 10, will return to the state where he started his career, but as a football player for Utah, where he is projected to play tight end.
West Jordan’s Overby making mark for Jaguars on the track
West Jordan track star Dominic Overby proudly displays some hardware he won at the Davis Invitational for his performances in the 100- and 400-meter races. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Hatch). Though he hasn’t been involved in competitive track and field for too long, West Jordan’s Dominic Overby has become a...
Utah Lacrosse Beats Jacksonville to Clinch Second Consecutive ASUN Title
After their close win against the Jacksonville Dolphins, Utah Lacrosse clinched their second consecutive ASUN title, earning them a bid in the NCAA Lacrosse tournament. The game started out positively for the Utes, with Ryan Stines nabbing the first goal for the Utes just three minutes in. Two minutes later he grabbed another, making it 2-0 for Utah. Jacksonville was quick to catch up, getting their first point with seven left in the first quarter. They found the back of the net again soon after, tying up the game to make it 2-2 at the end of the first.
Locals In The UFL: 2024 Week Six Recap
SALT LAKE CITY – Multiple players with ties to the state of Utah participated in the sixth week of the 2024 United Football League season. The UFL is a new spring professional football league created from a merger of the XFL and USFL in 2023. Here is how the...
Ready for the next level, Reece closes out Murray baseball career
“Being a leader is something I have learned to become and is now by far the most important thing I bring to the team,” says Murray High’s Jacob Reece. Reece, a senior, is a catcher for the Spartan basaeball team. He started playing baseball through his dad’s love for the game and, ironically, his passion for golf. (Photo courtesy Marce Wilson)
Stewsday: Remembering Salt Lake City 2009 | Stew vs. Reed!
I’ve been waiting weeks to talk about this race again in this very feature! Salt Lake City 2009 was such a classic race between two of the biggest legends that this sport has ever seen. This was the penultimate round that year as the Las Vegas finale was the next weekend.
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