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(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes wide receiver Mana Carvalho (28) runs the ball as BYU Cougars linebacker Bodie Schoonover (48) and BYU Cougars safety Jarinn Kalama (35) defend during the game between the BYU Cougars and the Utah Utes in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

BYU and Utah are both in the preseason AP Top 25. So why do both feel underrated?

By Jason Batacao | August 18, 2026, 2:42 p.m.

(The Athletic file photo) Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 jersey is going to auction.

Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 jersey going to auction with record-setting potential

By Benjamin Burrows | The New York Times | August 18, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

Ex-BYU football star Jake Retzlaff settled a sex assault lawsuit. The woman who sued says he still owes her money.

The first AP Top 25 poll has been released. Where are BYU and Utah ranked?

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(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake congratulates his team as they leave field with a 21 point lead in the 4th quarter, in Big-12 football action between the BYU Cougars the West Virginia Mountaineers at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo, on, in Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Gordon Monson: In the darkness BYU has created around Kalani Sitake, there is one beam of bright hope

Kalani Sitake is frustrated with BYU. His players could turn that into fuel.

By Gordon Monson | August 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant directs traffic on Feb. 13, 1997, against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

From Jordan to Kobe: Ex-Jazz ball boy’s shoe memorabilia keeps ending up in lawsuits

Former Jazz ball boy sues over Kobe Bryant shoes auction, says ownership dispute tanked price.

By Jason Batacao | August 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The University of Utah campus is pictured on Tuesday Nov. 18, 2025.

Here’s a look at the University of Utah’s record $10.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year

The university’s total revenue has grown at a rate of about 60% over the past five years, its CFO said.

By Courtney Tanner | August 17, 2026, 6:02 p.m.

(Jaren Wilkey | BYU Photo) BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick talks to the media following practice on Aug. 10, 2026.

Gordon Monson: BYU OC Aaron Roderick is convinced the Cougars’ attack will soar in 2026. Here’s why.

Aaron Roderick has weathered the highs and lows of playcalling, and after a 23-4 run over two seasons, he’s chasing something even bigger at BYU.

By Gordon Monson | August 16, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Rafael Cabral, shown during a game in April, had one save in a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday night in Sandy, Utah.

Real Salt Lake battles to draw with nemesis Minnesota United

Loons score equalizer in 89th minute of 1-1 tie.

By The Salt Lake Tribune | August 16, 2026, 4:39 a.m.

(Jaren Wilkey | BYU) BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake speaks to media following practice in Provo, Friday, March 8, 2024.

Gordon Monson: Hey, BYU, give Kalani Sitake what he was promised

Kalani Sitake doesn’t play fast and loose with the truth. So what are we to make of what he’s saying — and not saying — about BYU?

By Gordon Monson | August 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(The Athletic) Utah Royals coach Jimmy Coenraets has undergone six heart surgeries, including three open-heart procedures.

Meet Jimmy Coenraets, the 31-year-old Utah Royals coach who has had six heart surgeries

Jimmy Coenraets arrived in Utah with a specific vision. Learning to adapt may be what has turned the Royals into one of the NWSL’s toughest teams.

By Asli Pelit | The New York Times | August 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Hannah Schoenbaum | AP) The JCB Hydromax sits on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, where Andy Green aims to drive it to a land speed record for cars powered by hydrogen internal combustion engines, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.

‘The ground comes at you very, very quickly’: Driver sets speed record for hydrogen-powered vehicle at Bonneville Salt Flats

Andy Green, the only person to break the sound barrier on land, reached 406.320 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats this week.

By Claire Moses | The New York Times | August 15, 2026, 2:53 p.m.

Utah Royals midfielder Narumi, shown during a game in April, scored a long-distance goal in the Royals' win over Bay FC on Friday night in Sandy. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Utah Royals get second chance against Bay FC and make the most of it

Mina Tanaka scores the game-winner on a penalty kick, as all three of Utah’s Japanese players notch goals in 3-2 victory.

By The Salt Lake Tribune | August 15, 2026, 5:05 a.m.

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