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Photo courtesy of Jaren Wilkey, BYU photo | BYU junior outfielder Rylee Jensen has emerged as one of the top college softball players in the country. Jensen was named national player of the week in early April after collecting 10 straight hits.

BYU softball heading to Tempe Regional for the NCAA Tournament

By Norma Gonzalez | May 17, 2021, 3:16 a.m.

(Tyler Tate | AP) BYU infielder Martha Epenesa (center) celebrates with teammates Marissa Chavez (left) and Huntyr Ava (right) after a home run during an NCAA softball game on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Provo.

BYU softball clinches WCC title, NCAA Tourney bid. Now the Cougars are awaiting the Selection Show to learn their postseason fate.

By Norma Gonzalez | May 14, 2021, 2:00 p.m.

New Orleans Saints' Taysom Hill passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Eye on the Y: The upcoming NFL season could be the most exciting for BYU fans in recent years

By Norma Gonzalez | May 13, 2021, 9:15 p.m.

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, right, greets fans after being selected by the New York Jets with the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Zach Wilson is no longer an underdog, but he still has a lot to prove

By Norma Gonzalez | May 9, 2021, 4:00 p.m.

(David Dermer | AP) BYU's Gabi Garcia Fernandez (5) hits the ball as Hawaii's Patrick Gasman (15) and Jakob Thelle (10) go for a block during the NCAA men's volleyball championship match Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Hawaii swept BYU to win the title.

Hawaii proves to be too much for BYU, sweeping Cougars for national title

By Norma Gonzalez | May 9, 2021, 2:52 a.m.

(BYU Photo) BYU men's volleyball coach Shawn Olmstead talks to the media during a NCAA Tournament press conference in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday.

Second-seeded BYU eyeing fourth national title in program history when it faces top-seed Hawaii on Saturday

By Norma Gonzalez | May 7, 2021, 8:22 p.m.

(Isaac Hale | Special to The Tribune) Brigham Young University forward Matt Haarms (3) greets the crowd after the BYU Cougars’ 65-51 win over the Saint Mary’s College of California Gaels at the Marriott Center in Provo on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.

Will Matt Haarms stay at BYU for one more year? The 7-foot-3 center finally gives his answer.

By Norma Gonzalez | May 8, 2021, 1:15 a.m.

(Jay LaPrete | AP) BYU's Gabi Garcia Fernandez, center, celebrates after winning the first match against Lewis with teammates in the semifinals of the NCAA college men's volleyball tournament Thursday, May 6, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio.

BYU men’s volleyball one win away from national title

By Norma Gonzalez | May 7, 2021, 1:47 p.m.

(Steve Luciano | AP) BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, right, poses for a photo with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland.

Eye on the Y: In first Jets press conference, Zach Wilson reveals what irked him about the pre-draft process

By Norma Gonzalez | May 6, 2021, 8:53 p.m.

(BYU Photo) Gabi Garcia Fernandez, far left, goes for a kill during practice Wednesday. The Cougars will face Lewis in the NCAA Tournament semifinal on Thursday.

BYU hungry for first national volleyball title since 2004 as NCAA tourney opens

By Norma Gonzalez | May 5, 2021, 11:25 p.m.

(Jeff Haynes | AP Images for Panini) BYU quarterback Zach Wilson holds a New York Jets jersey after being selected second overall by the team in the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland.

After big NFL draft weekend, BYU now has a solid foundation to build on

By Norma Gonzalez | May 3, 2021, 10:48 p.m.

(George Frey | AP Photo) BYU defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga (95) tries to knock down a pass from Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Provo, Utah. BYU defeated USC 30-27.

Three former BYU football players selected in seventh round of 2021 NFL draft

By Norma Gonzalez | May 2, 2021, 1:12 a.m.

(Nate Edwards|BYU Photo)
BYU senior Cameron Tucker moves up the field during the regular season finale against Portland on April 17. The Cougars made their 21st appearance at the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

Virginia weathers strong BYU attack, upsets Cougars 2-0 in second round of NCAA tourney

By Norma Gonzalez | May 1, 2021, 9:29 p.m.

FILE - Brigham Young offensive lineman Brady Christensen (67) is shown in action in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., in this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, file photo. Christensen was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team offense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Former BYU left tackle Brady Christensen picked up early in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft

By Norma Gonzalez | May 1, 2021, 4:03 a.m.

(Photo courtesy of BYU Athletics) BYU's Makayla Colohan dribbles the ball upfield during a recent Cougar women's soccer game.

BYU hasn’t played in two weeks, but expects to be sharp for NCAA soccer tourney opener. Cougars have been here before.

By Norma Gonzalez | April 30, 2021, 10:46 p.m.

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson appears on the Red Carpet at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before the first round of the 2021 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer, Pool)

BYU fans, Jets fans and the experts react to New York taking Zach Wilson’s as the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft

By Josh Newman | April 30, 2021, 2:03 a.m.

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, right, greets fans after being selected by the New York Jets with the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Gordon Monson: Broadway Zach! BYU’s Wilson to the Jets is the personification of the risks and rewards of the NFL draft

By Gordon Monson | April 30, 2021, 1:38 a.m.

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson holds a New York Jets jersey after being selected second overall in the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson goes to Jets as No. 2 pick in Thursday’s NFL draft; he’s Cougars’ highest pick ever

By Norma Gonzalez | April 30, 2021, 4:01 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU quarterback Zach Wilson prepares to work out for NFL scouts during BYU Pro Day, in Provo on Friday, March 26, 2021.

Eye on the Y: Lives will change tonight, especially Zach Wilson’s

By Norma Gonzalez | April 29, 2021, 7:46 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) A local artist made a Zach Wilson mural. He will be on standby during the NFL Draft to paint the jersey. Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson’s NFL moment has arrived

By Norma Gonzalez | April 29, 2021, 2:33 p.m.

(Jaren Wilkey | BYU Photo) Gabi Garcia Fernandez (5) and the Cougars thank fans in the Smith Fieldhouse following their MPSF Tournament championship win.

BYU men’s volleyball earns No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament

By Norma Gonzalez | April 25, 2021, 5:51 p.m.

(Jaren Wilkey | BYU) Jennifer Rockwood is the coach of BYU women's soccer team. She is in her 16th season, building a nationally ranked program.

BYU soccer was never going to continue where it left off, but the pandemic allowed the Cougars to have a better starting point this season

By Norma Gonzalez | April 26, 2021, 12:04 a.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson (1) as BYU hosts USC, NCAA football in Provo on Saturday Sept. 14, 2019. Wilson is expected to go in the top 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft, and he could be joined by multiple teammates.

Back in the game? BYU football is producing multiple NFL draft prospects once again.

By Norma Gonzalez | April 25, 2021, 1:00 p.m.

(Jaren Wilkey|BYU Photo) Gabi Garcia Fernandez, center, talks to his teammates during a timeout during the MPSF Championship game against Pepperdine on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

BYU men’s volleyball team punches its ticket to the NCAA Tournament

By Norma Gonzalez | April 25, 2021, 4:22 a.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU quarterback Zach Wilson warms up before working out for NFL scouts during BYU Pro Day, in Provo on Friday, March 26, 2021.

Eye on the Y: Are you a Chipotle fan? Next time order the Zach Wilson Bowl.

By Norma Gonzalez | April 22, 2021, 8:25 p.m.