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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

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

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

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

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brian Santiago speaks during a news conference following the announcement of Santiago as the new BYU athletic director at Brigham Young University in Provo on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Gordon Monson: Rumors? What’s the truth about BYU AD Brian Santiago and his apparent spat with Kalani Sitake?

By Gordon Monson | August 12, 2026, 8:52 p.m.

(Jaren Wilkey | BYU) The BYU Cougars opened up fall camp on Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Gordon Monson: A thick, powerful mist is hovering in and over BYU football

By Gordon Monson | August 9, 2026, 12:03 p.m.

(Aaron Cornia | BYU Athletics) Cade Uluave is expected to be a part of one of the best groups of linebackers in the Big 12.

Gordon Monson: Why Cade Uluave chose BYU after the Cougars once passed on him

By Gordon Monson | August 6, 2026, 8:24 p.m.

(Nate Edwards|BYU Athletics) BYU defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga speaks with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake.

Gordon Monson: New BYU defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga aims not just to replace Jay Hill, but to surpass him

By Gordon Monson | August 2, 2026, 12:44 p.m.

(Jaren Wilkey | BYU Photo) Head coach Kalani Sitake observes BYU football practice in Provo, Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Gordon Monson: Why Kalani Sitake stayed at BYU and other revealing quotes from the coach that might surprise you

By Gordon Monson | July 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars defensive back Evan Johnson (0) celebrates after sacking Texas Christian University Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) as BYU hosts TCU, NCAA football in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

Gordon Monson: Whatever, Schmev. Here’s a BYU football star unlike any other.

By Gordon Monson | July 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) David Locke in his podcast studio, on Friday, July 17, 2026.

Gordon Monson: Utah Jazz announcer David Locke grew a quiet, solitary idea into a loud, burgeoning network

By Gordon Monson | July 19, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) as BYU hosts TCU, NCAA football in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

Gordon Monson: A long-held complaint by crybabies about BYU football is utter nonsense

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

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Darryn Peterson meets Jazz head coach Will Hardy as he arrives in Salt Lake City, on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Gordon Monson: You want easy money? Bet and bank on the Utah Jazz

By Gordon Monson | July 16, 2026, 8:07 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Jazz are shipping center Walker Kessler to Los Angeles in exchange for future assets.

Gordon Monson: Trading Walker Kessler is bad news/good news for the Utah Jazz

By Gordon Monson | July 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) As a high school senior at Prolific Prep, Darryn Peterson played in a Grind Session event at Highland High School in Salt Lake City.

Gordon Monson: Darryn Peterson has rare rookie intentions. Here’s why.

By Gordon Monson | June 27, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Adam Hunger | AP) Darryn Peterson arrives for the first round of the NBA draft.

Gordon Monson: Darryn Peterson is poised to lead the Utah Jazz to new heights

By Gordon Monson | June 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Jazz and Austin Ainge, the team's president of basketball operations, have the No. 2 overall pick in this week's NBA draft.

Gordon Monson: Here’s the soothing secret regarding who the Utah Jazz should pick in the NBA draft

By Gordon Monson | June 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Courtesy Gordon Monson) Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson with his father, Leon Allen Monson, who died in 2001.

Gordon Monson: To my father, and all the fathers out there — thank you

By Gordon Monson | June 21, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A teacher instructs an adult Sunday school class.

Gordon Monson: Bore you or bless you. As a longtime LDS Sunday school teacher, I’d rather do the latter.

By Gordon Monson | June 19, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Reed Hoffmann | AP) Kansas guard Darryn Peterson brings the ball upcourt during a game last season. Peterson has reportedly decided to only work out for the Washington Wizards, who own the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.

Gordon Monson: Is Darryn Peterson playing mind games? The Utah Jazz and AJ Dybantsa want to know.

By Gordon Monson | June 16, 2026, 12:22 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) dives as BYU hosts Utah, NCAA football at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

Gordon Monson: Powers that be, please don’t let greed kill BYU and Utah football

By Gordon Monson | June 13, 2026, 12:00 p.m.