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Salt Lake County Player of the Week – Week 7 – Lester Falatea
The Hercules Salt Lake County High School Player of the Week is celebrating the best high school football player in Salt Lake County. Presented by Hercules First Federal Credit Union, each week we honor athletes for their exceptional performance on the gridiron. Our winner this week was West quarterback Kamden Lopati. Every week, KSL Sports will name a Salt Lake County high school player of the week in partnership with Hercules First Federal Credit Union.
Northern Utah Player of the Week – Week 7 – Bode Sparrow
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Utah County Player of the Week – Week 7 – Sa Tanuvasa
UTAH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK Oct 1, 2026, 1:53 PM The Utah County High School Player of the Week is awarded each week to the top prep football players in Utah County. It honors athletes for their performances on the gridiron and exceptional play. Our winner this week was Skyridge linebacker Sa Tanuvasa. The Falcons played Corner Canyon last week, and jumped out to a big lead thanks to Skyridge’s defensive unit, on which Tanuvasa is a leader.
Salt Lake County Player of the Week – Week 6 – Kamden Lopati
The Hercules Salt Lake County High School Player of the Week is celebrating the best high school football player in Salt Lake County. Presented by Hercules First Federal Credit Union, each week we honor athletes for their exceptional performance on the gridiron. Our winner this week was West quarterback Kamden Lopati. Salt Lake County Player of the Week – Kamden Lopati, West The expectations are high for West this season.
Northern Utah High School Player of the Week – Week 6 – Aisa Tuatagaloa
NORTHERN UTAH HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK Sep 25, 2026, 3:40 PM | Updated: 3:43 pm The John Watson Northern Utah High School Player of the Week is celebrating the best high school football player in Northern Utah. Presented by John Watson Chevrolet in Ogden, each week we honor athletes for their exceptional performance on the gridiron. Our winner this week was Aisa Tuatagaloa from Fremont High School.
2A State Volleyball Tournament: Court 1
Action from court 1 of the 2021 2A Utah state volleyball tournament
Matyas, U.S. Women's Rugby Sevens Victorious Over China
CHOFU, JAPAN - Kris Thomas of Team United States dives over to score a try in the Women’s pool C match between Team United States and Team China during the Rugby Sevens on day six of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Stadium on July 29, 2021 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU star Jordan Matyas and the U.S. women’s rugby sevens got the win in the team’s opening match in the Olympic tournament in Tokyo.
Brandon Averette's 30 points Lead BYU Basketball To Win Over Texas Southern
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The BYU Cougars beat the Tigers of Texas Southern 87-71 Monday night at the Marriott Center. Brandon Averette had 30 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 6-13 from behind the three-point line. “I just kept shooting the ball, trusting the work I put in every day,” Averette said after the game.
Despite Heartbreak, BYU Football 2020 Season Remains Special
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – BYU football’s year is still one of the all-time great seasons in Cougar history. Don’t let anyone tell you different, BYU fans. Allow for a little perspective. The position a good majority of you have taken on social media over the last few days is valid — a lot of you, even some here at KSL Sports, have thrown in the towel on the 2020 season, based on the fact your New Year’s Six bowl dreams were dashed in Conway, South Carolina last Saturday.
Utah's CFP Ranking Elicits Strong Reaction From Hosts, Analysts
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Utes are up to #5 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. And KSL Sports’ Tom Hackett couldn’t be less enthused by it. Hackett, along with Alex Kirry and Scott Mitchell from KSL’s Unrivaled, reacted to the reveal of the rankings as they came out Tuesday night on ESPN.
Huntley For Heisman Now Officially Launched
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The University of Utah has officially launched a late season push to get quarterback Tyler Huntley into the conversation for the Heisman Trophy. The school set up HuntleyforHeisman.com, touting Huntley’s achievements over the 2019 season. 🚨 https://t.co/tvWY7UiJIh 🚨#HuntleyForHeisman pic.twitter.com/QBJc26Ruuo — Utah Football (@Utah_Football) November 20, 2019 The Numbers Speak For Themselves Huntley’s season has been nothing short of special.
Taysom Hill Dazzles in Second Half vs. Chargers
LOS ANGELES, California – Taysom Hill put on a show in the second half of the New Orleans Saints’ preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday. The former BYU quarterback came in late in the second quarter, and initially struggled, taking a sack and and throwing an incompletion. In the third quarter, Hill found his rhythm. He took off for a 17-yard run, then two plays later, Hill threw a 27-yard touchdown to Austin Carr. It was the Saints’ first touchdown of the game.
Talkin' ReAL: Winless streak finally broken
David James and Brian Dunseth are Talkin' ReAL every Thursday night during the RSL season on KMYU(KUTV) Finally, a positive result to talk about.After Real Salt Lake's 2-1 defeat of New York City FC, David James and Brian Dunseth found themselves in great moods, reflected in this week's episode of Talkin' ReAL. Now that RSL is finally back in the win column, what's next? How can the team keep their momentum trending upwards?
Utes with school-record 7 players drafted
Utah's Garett Bolles, left, kisses his son, Kingston, alongside NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2017 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)(KUTV) The 2016 college football season has been over for months now, but the Utah Utes are still setting school records.Utah has placed 7 players in this year's NFL Draft, and the draft still has one more round to go.
Talkin' Sports previews Jazz-Clippers game 7 from L.A.
(KUTV) There's only one series in the entirety of the NBA playoffs opening round to go seven games. We're down to the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers.The two will tangle in at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, after the Jazz let an opportunity to seal the series slip away in game 6. How do the Jazz recover from the emotional letdown?
Talkin' ReAL: Rivalry week is here
David James and Brian Dunseth are Talkin' ReAL every Thursday night during the RSL season on KMYU(KUTV)The rivalry is renewed.Real Salt Lake vs. Sporting Kansas City.The back-and-forth in the media is well documented, with contributions from players and coaches on both teams. Benny Feilhaber, Kyle Beckerman, Dom Dwyer, ex-RSL head coach Jeff Cassar have all sounded off either on TV, newspapers, or on social media.
Talkin' ReAL: Mike Petke arrives
David James and Brian Dunseth are Talkin' ReAL every Thursday night during the RSL season on KMYU(KUTV) The Mike Petke era has begun.The new coach of Real Salt Lake officially took over the reigns on Wednesday, marking the 4th head coach in RSL history. Thursday night on Talkin' ReAL on KMYU, David James and Brian Dunseth discusssed the hire, breaking down Petke's time in New York as head coach of the Red Bulls, and how his temperament and demeanor will play with the current roster.
RSL to announce new head coach Wednesday
Real Salt Lake dropped a 2-0 decision to the Chicago Fire Saturday(KUTV) Real Salt Lake is set to announce their new head coach on Thursday.The announcement will come just 9 days after the club relieved Jeff Cassar of his duties on the bench, and handing the interim reigns to Daryl Shore.
All That Jazz: Birthdays and Twitter avatars
(KUTV) Sometimes, we have too much fun with All That Jazz.And when we do, hilarity can follow.Such was the case Friday night when Utah Jazz broadcaster Spence Checketts wanted to play a joke at Dave Fox's expense, and Fox wanted to celebrate Spence's birthday. Also, Fox and Checketts talked about the Utah Jazz, analyzing the team's recent wins against the Clippers and Pistons, and what's to like and not like about the way the team is trending going into the final month of the regular season.
Talkin' ReAL: Part two of season preview
(KUTV) Two more days. We're just two more days away from Real Salt Lake opening their 2017 campaign at Rio Tinto Stadium against the defending MLS Eastern Conference champions, Toronto FC.With the game right on the doorstep, what can fans expect as they watch the Claret-and-Cobalt Saturday afternoon? What are some of the other teams RSL needs to keep an eye on in the Western Conference during 2017? Brian Dunseth and David James are here with your answers in this week's edition of Talkin' ReAL.
Cassar preps for 4th season at the helm
(KUTV) With the preseason over, and the 2017 season just four days away, Real Salt Lake is now in full preparation mode for Toronto FC. However, before it all goes down on Saturday, head coach Jeff Cassar stopped by the Talkin' Sports set to chat with David James. The two discussed a number of topics, such as how ReAL's offensive attack could change with the new faces on the field, and what he's learned from year 1 on the job to what will be his 4th season at the helm of RSL.
Gordon Hayward is an NBA All-Star
(KUTV) It's finally happened.Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward has made an NBA All-Star team.The 6th year player will make his first All-Star appearance at the game in New Orleans on February 19th. It will mark the first time a member of the Jazz has been selected to the All-Star team since Deron Williams did so back in 2011.Hayward is having a career season so far, posting 21.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
RSL GM Craig Waibel with David James
RSL General Manager Craig Waibel (KUTV) Last week, before the team left for the first stage of their preseason workouts in Casa Grande, Arizona, David James sat down with Real Salt Lake General Manager Craig Waibel to discuss a myriad of topics. Included in their discussion was the impact of target allocation money and how it's changed Major League Soccer as a whole, and the way Waibel's job has evolved as he's gained more experience working in such a global sport.
All That Jazz: Nissalke's thoughts
(KUTV) Coming off a loss in Boston, the Utah Jazz are 1-1 on their current road trip, with games still left in Toronto, Minnesota and Memphis. What do Jazz fans have to look forward to over the next few games? Spence Checketts and Dave Fox are back with another edition of 'All That Jazz', and Spence has high praise for one Jazzman, and also sits down with former Jazz head coach & broadcaster Tom Nissalke to discuss the current state of the team. You can watch the entire segment here.
All That Jazz: Are Jazz elite?
(KUTV) Winners of 9 of their last 11, the Utah Jazz are rolling, and all while their best 5 have yet to see much time on the floor together. As Derrick Favors, George Hill and Alec Burks continue to work their way back from injury, the rest of the team has stepped up, claiming victories over the Kings and Thunder over the last week.
All That Jazz: 4 straight wins
Dave Fox and Spence Checketts host 'All That Jazz', a weekly show on KMYU dedicated to the Utah Jazz Four straight wins will do that. The Jazz will continue their homestand with 7 of their next 8 games at home, starting Thursday with the Miami Heat visiting Vivint Smart Home Arena. On this week's edition of 'All That Jazz', Dave Fox and Spence Checketts go over the high notes from the last week in Jazz basketball, including the terrific play from C Rudy Gobert.
All That Jazz: Aussie bright spots, defensive struggles
Dave Fox and Spence Checketts host 'All That Jazz', a weekly look into the X's and O's, as well as the personality of the Utah Jazz(KUTV) 4 straight losses.That's what the Utah Jazz are facing at the moment.In this week's edition of All That Jazz, Dave Fox and Spence Checketts review the lone bright spot over the last week for the team, and what's ailing the Jazz on defense. Also, a look into Dante Exum's play, and how he's already shown marked improvement since his rookie season in the NBA.
All That Jazz: Injuries pile up
(KUTV) As the injury bug bites the Utah Jazz at the early stages of the 2016-17 season, the team is forced to formulate new ways to come up with ways to win. In this week's edition of All That Jazz on KMYU, Dave Fox and Spence Checketts take a look at the current state of the roster, and what the Jazz can do going forward to keep themselves at the top of the Western Conference standings as they heal up.
All That Jazz: Hayward's Return
Dave Fox and 1280 the Zone's Spence Checketts host 'All That Jazz', a weekly show dedicated to Utah Jazz fans on KMYU (KUTV) Sometimes in TV, we have to cut out parts of a show due to time. It's not a pretty process. Feelings are shared. Tears are shed. A grown man blubbering over his editing keyboard is not a sight one wants to see. Said process came about on Thursday night in the KUTV studio. However, KUTV.com is a magical place. Time constraints don't exist.
All That Jazz premiers on KMYU
(KUTV) The Talkin' Sports crew is about All That Jazz this season on KMYU. Once a week during the 2016-2017 season, 1280 the Zone's Spence Checketts will join Dave Fox to talk about the team, including a recap of the best plays from the week that was in Jazz basketball, and a breakdown of what the team is excelling at, and what still needs a little work. The debut episode of All That Jazz was Thursday night.
Talkin' RSL: Season finale
David James and Brian Dunseth are Talkin' ReAL every Thursday night on KMYU(KUTV) Real Salt Lake's season may be over, but the questions the club takes into the off season are compelling, to say the least. What weaknesses do the Claret-and-Cobalt need to shore up in the next few months? What changes are coming? David James and Brian Dunseth are here to answer those questions and more in the season finale of Talkin' ReAL.
Win and they're in: RSL looks to regular season finale
David James and Brian Dunseth are Talkin' ReAL every Thursday night on KMYU(KUTV) Win and they're in.That's the scenario facing Real Salt Lake as they get ready for their regular season finale Sunday afternoon at the Seattle Sounders. On this week's edition of Talkin' ReAL on KMYU, David James and Brian Dunseth discuss the playoff scenarios facing RSL, and what to look for this weekend during the match.
Talkin' Sports Web Exclusive: Brian Dunseth with Yura Movsisyan
(KUTV) Earlier this week, Real Salt Lake signed F Yura Movsisyan to a long term deal, ending his loan from Spartak Moscow. The 29 year old is now slated to be in a Claret-and-Cobalt kit for the next few years, which is music to Movsisyan's ears. After the news broke, RSL analyst Brian Dunseth sat down with Yura, and talked about his feelings on staying in Salt Lake City for the foreseeable future, and how his role has changed in his second stint with the club.
Gordon Hayward | KUTV
Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward, right, dunks the ball as San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) looks on during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) (KUTV) According to multiple reports, the Utah Jazz could miss Gordon Hayward for six weeks, due to a dislocated and broken finger. The reports quote sources close to the situation.
Yura Movsisyan story | KUTV
by David James & Nate DowdleDavid James and Brian Dunseth are Talkin' ReAL every Thursday night on KMYU(KUTV) Yura Movsisyan didn't start in Real Salt Lake's loss at San Jose, although he did come off the bench and play late in the second half. Thursday he trained with the team despite pain in his foot. On another edition of Talkin' RSL, Movsisyan discusses what is wrong with his foot and why he has decided to train instead of taking a couple of days off.
Great American Football Panel: Week 4
The Great American Football Panel discusses the Utes, Cougars and Aggies Wednesdays during the college football season on KMYU.(KUTV) Will BYU get back in the win column against Toledo? What about Utah's game at Cal? Can Utah State upset Boise State on the road? The answers to that and more in this week's edition of the Great American Football Panel.
Great American Football Panel: Rivalry Week
From left to right, Alema Harrington, Frank Dolce and Riley Jensen joined Dave Fox for the Great American Football Panel on Talkin' Sports on KMYU(KUTV) It's week 2 of the Great American Football Panel on Talkin' Sports on KMYU, and this week the boys are all about rivalry week. Riley Jensen, Frank Dolce and Alema Harrington join Dave Fox to talk all things BYU vs. Utah, and mix in some Utah State vs. USC as well. You can catch the entire panel here.
Stoppage time equalizer salvages a point for RSL
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget (17) heads the ball as Real Salt Lake midfielder Luke Mulholland (19) defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SANDY, Utah (AP) Joao Plata had two goals, Juan Manuel Martinez scored on a deflection in the 94th minute and Real Salt Lake tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-3 on Wednesday night to remain undefeated at home this season.
Justen Glad on his path to Real Salt Lake
RSL defender Justen Glad talks with David James on the Talkin' Sports set, August 18, 2016(KUTV) Another week, another edition of Talkin' ReAL on KMYU. This week, we were once again without the services of Brian Dunseth, so David James spoke with center back Justen Glad. The 19 year old homegrown product talked to DJ about the home stretch of the season, and his unique path to Major League Soccer. Watch the entire interview here.
Nick Rimando and Dave Fox
Real Salt Lake goalie Nick Rimando (18) makes a save over Philadelphia Union's C.J. Sapong (17) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 31, 2016, in Chester, Pa. Real Salt Lake beat the Union 2-1. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)(KUTV) A few days after claiming win 181 in his MLS career, Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando sat down with Dave Fox to talk about what the milestone means to him, and what is still left for him to accomplish.
RSL looks to break winless streak against Earthquakes
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Pac-12 coaches, players on the Conference of Champions
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Kyle Whittingham goes 1-on-1 at Pac-12 media days
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DJ & Dunny look ahead to match with Revolution
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RSL looks to improve defense vs. DCU
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Team Talkin' Sports wraps Ragnar 2016
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Jody Genessy talks battling weight, striving for change
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Utah baseball clinches share of Pac-12 championship
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Crew up next for Real Salt Lake
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Utah agrees to games with BYU, Butler, Xavier
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