Alex Vejar

Sports Reporter

Alex is an expat from Los Angeles who started his journalism career in 2013 after attempting, and failing, to become the next great rock star. He most recently covered local sports in Chico.

(Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP, pool photo) Utah State guard Steven Ashworth, left, dribbles the ball as Colorado State guard Kendle Moore defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Logan, Utah.

Why Utah State men’s basketball keeps winning

By Alex Vejar | January 20, 2021, 7:58 a.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Real Salt Lake Assistant General Manager Tony Beltran during a news conference at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Tuesday Dec. 3, 2019.

RSL looks to reset club culture with release of ‘The RSL Way’ document

By Alex Vejar | January 18, 2021, 11:19 p.m.

Utah State guard Sean Bairstow (2) drives to the basket as San Diego State guard Trey Pulliam defends during the first half of their game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Logan. Utah State won that game, then defeated the Aztecs 64-59 in Logan on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 for a sweep of the two MWC games. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP, Pool)

Steven Ashworth shines in Utah State men’s basketball’s 64-59 win over San Diego State

By Alex Vejar | January 16, 2021, 10:33 p.m.

(Photo courtesy of Wade Denniston, Utah State University) Blake Anderson speaks at a ceremony in Logan on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, officially introducing him as Utah State University's 29th head football coach.

Utah State football names offensive and defensive coordinators

By Alex Vejar | January 15, 2021, 11:17 p.m.

Noelle Cockett, president of Utah State University

USU president Noelle Cockett, AD John Hartwell exonerated in probe of alleged discriminatory remarks

By Alex Vejar | January 15, 2021, 11:14 p.m.

FILE - In this April 18, 2019 file photo Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks at a news conference in Los Angeles. Garber and MLSPA executive director Bob Foose are embroiled in a public spat over amending the current collective bargaining agreement after the league invoked the force majeure clause.

MLS, players union remain at odds over CBA discussions after league invoked unforeseeable circumstances clause

By Alex Vejar | January 15, 2021, 8:05 p.m.

Utah State guard Sean Bairstow (2) drives to the basket as San Diego State guard Trey Pulliam defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP, Pool)

Utah State basketball’s 57-45 win over San Diego State has implications for the near future

By Alex Vejar | January 15, 2021, 2:48 p.m.

Utah State center Neemias Queta (23) looks to shoot as UNLV forward Nick Blair (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)

Utah State center Neemias Queta stayed in Logan during quarantine. Now the Aggies are reaping the benefits from his improved game.

By Alex Vejar | January 13, 2021, 11:42 p.m.

Utah State interim head coach Frank Maile, center, speaks to his players during a time out in the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against North Texas in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

Former Utah State interim coach Frank Maile headed to Boise State

By Alex Vejar | January 13, 2021, 9:42 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) River Wardle (Wasatch) wrestles Brian Evans (Beaver) in the138 division at the High School All Star wrestling event in Orem, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

All-Star wrestling dual tries tournament within a tournament for three weight classes

By Alex Vejar | January 13, 2021, 5:59 a.m.