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RSL notes: Coach’s decision ends Schuler’s streak

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:20:03 MDT

RSL notes: Coach’s decision ends Schuler’s streak

By AARON FALK The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 20, 2013 12:20AM MDT

Carson, Calif. • Even with his hand broken and wrapped in a padded cast, defender Chris Schuler had been Real Salt Lake’s early-season iron man. When midfielder Luis Gil sat out last weekend’s game in Montreal, Schuler became the lone RSL man to have started every match of the year. That streak broke Sunday, when Schuler was taken out of RSL’s top 11. Before that, Schuler had played in every minute of every match for Salt Lake. “I think there’s no one clear answer there,” RSL coach Jason Kreis s...

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Riley Nelson to become OC at alma mater, Logan High

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:53 MDT

Riley Nelson to become OC at alma mater, Logan High

Updated May 17, 2013 05:00PM MDT

Former BYU quarterback Riley Nelson is headed back to Logan High, where he will take over offensive coordinator duties for his alma mater. “You want to surround yourself with guys you trust, and I trust Riley Nelson,” said Logan coach Mike Favero, who now will handle the Grizzlies’ defense. Nelson played for Logan from 2003 to 2005, amassing 9,869 total yards and 130 total touchdowns, according to Utah High School Activities Association records. Nelson played one season at Utah State but finishe...

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David Beckham to retire, ending riveting soccer journey

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:52:09 MDT

David Beckham to retire, ending riveting soccer journey

By ROB HARRIS The Associated Press

Updated May 16, 2013 11:52PM MDT

LONDON • David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity. The 38-year-old former England captain, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, said Thursday he will quit after the season. “It’s a good way to go out,” Beckham said in Paris. “It’s every athlete’s dream, every footballer’s dream to go out on the top — on top form or winnin...

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Folk singer-songwriter Jen Hajj to hold record-release party this Friday

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:45:20 MDT

Folk singer-songwriter Jen Hajj to hold record-release party this Friday

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 15, 2013 05:45PM MDT

A funny thing happened last September.A musician successful in the local scene moved to ... California.OK, it’s not unheard of. But when someone like folk singer-songwriter Jen Hajj moved to southern California in October, it was our loss and the Golden State’s gain.Hajj has a deep history with the local acoustic music scene, both as a performer and as a house concert host, as well as being a DJ for more than 3 years as host of KRCL’s Sunday Bluegrass Express, She just released her third album, ...

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Prep boys’ tennis: Third-place finish satisfies Alta

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:45:04 MDT

Prep boys’ tennis: Third-place finish satisfies Alta

By Jon Clifford Special to The Tribune

Updated May 15, 2013 02:45PM MDT

For Alta, close was good enough at the Class 5A boys’ tennis state tournament last weekend. The third-place finish behind champion Viewmont and perennial power Brighton left the Hawks with a sense of satisfaction rather than disappointment. It was the Hawks’ second consecutive third-place finish, bolstered by the play of Andy Ovard at No. 2 singles and Connor Pulsipher at No. 3 singles. Both reached the final in their respective bracket to earn eight of the team’s 11 points. Viewmont won the eve...

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Former RSL defender Russell retires, heads back to school

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:58:26 MDT

Former RSL defender Russell retires, heads back to school

The Associated Press

Updated May 15, 2013 11:58PM MDT

Washington • D.C. United defender Robbie Russell has retired after a 13-year career in Major League Soccer and in Europe, and will study medicine at Georgetown University. The 33-year-old Russell scored one goal in 20 appearances with United, which announced his plans Wednesday. He played in 98 games over six seasons in MLS and was a member of the 2009 league champions, Real Salt Lake. Russell also played in Iceland, Norway and Denmark.

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BYU basketball lands another prospect, 6-3 combo guard Frank Bartley

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:59:03 MDT

BYU basketball lands another prospect, 6-3 combo guard Frank Bartley

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 13, 2013 04:59PM MDT

A few days after securing a commitment from a Wake Forest transfer who will not be able to play for the Cougars until 2014-15, BYU basketball coaches landed a player on Monday who is eligible to play right away. Frank Bartley, a 6-foot-3 combo guard from Baton Rouge, La., who played at a prep school in California last season, gave BYU a commitment over the weekend, according to the website verbalcommits.com. Bartley played for Future College Prep of Carson, Calif., and helped the team go 52-13 a...

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Sean P. Means: Celebrating 10 great movie mothers

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:25:11 MDT

Sean P. Means: Celebrating 10 great movie mothers

By Sean P. Means The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 12, 2013 12:25AM MDT

Obituaries can make you cry. The one that ran two weeks ago in The Oregonian, the newspaper in Portland, Ore., for Margaret Groening made me smile. Groening, 94, was the mother of Matt Groening, the cartoonist and creator of “The Simpsons.” And reading through her obituary (reprinted this week by Gawker.com) reveals names familiar in “The Simpsons’ ” fictional home of Springfield. Margaret (or Marge) was married to Homer Groening. Her maiden name was Wiggum (also the name of Springfield’s polic...

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Garcia goes 1 up on Tiger at Players Championship

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:16:39 MDT

Garcia goes 1 up on Tiger at Players Championship

The Associated Press

Updated May 11, 2013 12:16AM MDT

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. • Sergio Garcia had one of those stretches where it felt like every putt was going to drop. He needed every one of them Friday for a 7-under 65 to match his best score on the TPC Sawgrass and take a one-shot lead over Tiger Woods among early starters at The Players Championship. Garcia didn’t miss a fairway and putted for birdie on every hole on the back nine and wasn’t gaining any ground. That changed on the front nine when he made seven straight putts — five of them f...

Kirby: My turn to review the Utah Symphony performing ‘Star Wars’

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:55:38 MDT

Kirby: My turn to review the Utah Symphony performing ‘Star Wars’

By Robert Kirby Tribune Columnist

Updated May 10, 2013 11:55AM MDT

My grandson and I went on an adventure last week. We were riding TRAX downtown when a guy wearing a tuxedo got on. He was carrying a violin case. “A hit man,” I whispered to Gage. “Be careful. There’s probably a machine gun in that case.” My grandson is only 9 but he’s got some of me in him. He’s just rude enough to ask complete strangers personal questions. A few minutes later, Gage said, “He plays in the symphony. And it’s a viola. Not a machine gun.” Our adventure began Saturday evening. We ...

Reports: Bucs CB Barber to retire after 16 seasons

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:33:58 MDT

Reports: Bucs CB Barber to retire after 16 seasons

The Associated Press

Updated May 8, 2013 11:33PM MDT

Multiple media outlets report that Ronde Barber is retiring from the NFL after 16 seasons as a standout defensive back. Barber told Fox Sports.com, “I’ve had a better run than I ever could’ve dreamed of having.” Barber’s twin brother, Tiki, who played running back for the Giants, had a post on his Twitter account that read: “Congrats & happy for my twin, Ronde, who’s hanging up the cleats!” The 38-year-old Ronde Barber played cornerback for 15 seasons before moving to safety last year. He ...

Deng remains in Chicago for Game 2

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:33:58 MDT

Deng remains in Chicago for Game 2

The Associated Press

Updated May 8, 2013 11:33PM MDT

Miami • Luol Deng is staying in Chicago and not rejoining the Bulls for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Deng was recently hospitalized because of illness, needing a spinal tap. He was planning to fly to Miami and at least be with his teammates, but now Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau says Deng’s status for the rest of the series is unknown. Thibodeau also says guard Kirk Hinrich’s calf injury is improving, though he remains listed as day-to-...