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(Colin E. Braley | AP) Darryn Peterson (22) waits at the line during a game last season. Peterson's health was a concern for some draft experts, but the Utah Jazz say they aren't worried.

Do the Utah Jazz have concerns about Darryn Peterson’s health? Here’s what Austin Ainge said.

By Jason Batacao | June 24, 2026, 3:04 a.m.

(Yuki Iwamura | AP) Darryn Peterson, right, poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, left, after being chosen by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York.

Here’s what Kansas star Darryn Peterson brings to the Utah Jazz

By Andy Larsen | Jason Batacao | June 24, 2026, 2:23 a.m.

(Yuki Iwamura | AP) AJ Dybantsa, right, celebrates after being chosen by the Washington Wizards as the first pick in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York.

AJ Dybantsa is No. 1: Washington Wizards take the BYU star with the first pick in the NBA draft

By Andy Larsen | Jason Batacao | June 24, 2026, 2:28 a.m.

(Charlie Riedel AP) Kansas guard Darryn Peterson drives during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Green Bay, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.

What Darryn Peterson said about the Utah Jazz ahead of the NBA draft

By Andy Larsen | Aaron Falk | Jason Batacao | June 24, 2026, 12:23 a.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Utes are entering a new era after finalizing a private-equity deal with Otro Capital this week.

Utah’s private-equity deal with Otro Capital is signed. Here’s who will lead the Utes’ new company.

By Jason Batacao | June 12, 2026, 3:22 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fans cheer on the Utah men’s basketball team at the Jon M. Huntsman Center last year. After hiring outside consultants last year, the U. says it has worked to improve its fan experience.

Too many free tickets and money left ‘on the table’: Here’s what consultants found when they reviewed Utah’s athletics operations

By Jason Batacao | June 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

The Utes are set to end their partnership with Under Armour. What might come next?

By Jason Batacao | June 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) University of Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan has concerns about Monday's ruling that would allow Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play this season.

Utah AD ‘disheartened’ by ruling allowing Texas Tech QB to play after sports betting scandal

By Jason Batacao | June 9, 2026, 1:17 p.m.

(Jose Luis Magana | AP) The University of Utah's Lance Holtzclaw testifies before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

Why a Utah football player testified before U.S. senators this week

By Jason Batacao | June 4, 2026, 2:19 p.m.

(Real Salt Lake) Goalkeeper Jeffrey Dewsnup participates in practice in 2020.

A former teenage RSL player is suing for $100 million, claiming teammates hazed him in shower and locker room

By Jason Batacao | June 2, 2026, 6:48 a.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah women's basketball coach Gavin Petersen says he's had to change his approach to coaching since taking over for Lynne Roberts.

A Utah Utes coach was ‘too negative’ with his players. Here’s how he’s changing his approach now.

By Jason Batacao | May 31, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) University of Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan helps introduce former Ute player Alex Jensen as new head coach of the Utah men’s basketball team at the Huntsman Center on Monday, March 17, 2025.

University of Utah athletic department begins ‘unsettling’ layoff process as part of private equity deal

By Jason Batacao | May 30, 2026, 1:17 a.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune file photo) State Auditor Tina Cannon speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, March 7, 2025. At a Thursday news conference, Cannon discussed the University of Utah’s developing private-equity deal with Otro Capital.

Utah’s auditor says public oversight needs to continue on Utes’ private-equity deal with Otro Capital

By Jason Batacao | May 29, 2026, 4:12 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah’s private equity deal with Otro Capital was announced in December of 2025 but has yet to be finalized.

Utah state auditor says Utes’ private-equity deal has ‘significant risks.’ Here are her concerns.

By Jason Batacao | May 29, 2026, 6:18 p.m.

(Michael Woods | AP) Hunter Yurachek, Arkansas vice chancellor and director of athletics, speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark.

Why the Arkansas AD is fuming about the Razorbacks’ game against the Utes

By Jason Batacao | May 28, 2026, 7:04 p.m.

(Ryan Sun | AP) Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham has leaned into his Utah roots on the recruiting trail.

Kyle Whittingham, Michigan are challenging BYU and Utah for the state’s top high school recruits

By Jason Batacao | May 27, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars wide receiver Cody Hagen (5) says his college football career is finished after two seasons.

Here’s why this BYU football wide receiver is medically retiring from college football

By Jason Batacao | May 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah State Aggies guard Mason Falslev (12) as Utah State faces San Francisco in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

Utah State basketball will finally get another shot at BYU. Here’s what it means for both programs.

By Jason Batacao | May 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Julio Cortez | AP) Steve Saunders is Utah's new director of football sports performance.

Utah’s new strength coach was part of an F-minus staff in the NFL, but has the backing of a Utes legend

By Jason Batacao | May 4, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A man runs with the Utah Utes flag during the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium during a game in 2024.

Utah football director of sports performance resigns months after a promotion

By Jason Batacao | April 28, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes defensive tackle Semi Taulanga (99) makes a play in a game against BYU last season.

Meet the 317-pound Utah football player who is going viral for his surprising moves

By Jason Batacao | April 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Mammoth fans lined up early for the Delta Center's first NHL playoff game.

Free jerseys, a Zammoth and a win to remember: Here’s what it was like being at the Utah Mammoth’s first home NHL playoff game

By Jason Batacao | April 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Mammoth unveiled their mascot, Tusky, at the start of this season.

‘We’re all hockey fans now’: Here’s how the Mammoth have created a hockey culture quickly in Utah

By Jason Batacao | April 23, 2026, 5:01 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) West High quarterback Kamden Lopati has committed to play for Kyle Whittingham at Michigan.

Utah’s No. 1 high school quarterback recruit just committed to Kyle Whittingham’s Michigan Wolverines

By Jason Batacao | April 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah men's basketball head coach Alex Jensen, left; and BYU men's basketball head coach Kevin Young.

Here’s who Utah and BYU basketball have lost, added in the transfer portal

By Jason Batacao | April 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m.