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(University of Utah) A rendering of the Huntsman Center from a 2020 feasibility study.

Here’s what a renovation to Utah’s Huntsman Center could have looked like in 2020 — and what it could mean for the future

By Jason Batacao | July 18, 2026, 3:52 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson (22) as the Utah Jazz face the Atlanta Hawks in a Salt Lake City Summer Leauge basketball game on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Inside the ‘special’ motor driving Darryn Peterson’s rise with the Utah Jazz after it was doubted at Kansas

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

In this April 16, 2019 photo, Houston Texans' J.J. Watt, left, and his girlfriend, professional soccer player Kealia Ohai attend Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets in Houston. Both tweeted word of their engagement Sunday, May 26, 2019, with photos showing Watt down on one knee before Ohai along a waterfront and rocky coast with a beautiful sunset. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

RSL apologizes to Utahn Kealia Ohai Watt after husband J.J. Watt calls out social media slight

By Jason Batacao | July 16, 2026, 11:18 p.m.

(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.

Here’s where BYU and Utah football rank in this Big 12 preseason media poll

By Jason Batacao | July 16, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

Why Morgan Scalley doesn’t want to change Utah football’s recipe for success

By Jason Batacao | July 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah athletic director Mark Harlan attends a Utah men’s basketball game at the Huntsman Center on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

How much is Utah’s new private-equity deal worth? The Utes might not say.

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

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) As the University of Utah partners with the private-equity firm Otro Capital, changes could be coming to Rice-Eccles Stadium.

New premium seating — and other changes — could be coming to Utah’s football stadium

By Jason Batacao | July 9, 2026, 7:36 p.m.

(Colin E. Braley | AP) In college, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) and BYU forward AJ Dybantsa (3) faced off once. The Nos. 1 and 2 picks in this year's draft will face off this week in the Las Vegas Summer League.

Why a rivalry might be brewing between Washington’s AJ Dybantsa and Utah’s Darryn Peterson

By Jason Batacao | July 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Julio Cortez | AP) BYU running back LJ Martin (4) is stopped by a trio of Texas Tech defenders in last year's Big 12 title game.

BYU football felt ‘disrespected’ after being left out of the College Football Playoff. Now it’s fuel for 2026.

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

(Charlie Riedel | AP) Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addresses the media in 2023.

Anti-LDS chants aimed at BYU will get ‘zero tolerance,’ Big 12 commissioner says

By Jason Batacao | July 7, 2026, 6:42 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) and Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) as BYU hosts Utah, NCAA football at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

How high is Utah football’s ceiling? It depends on how the Utes answer these questions.

By Jason Batacao | July 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson (22) as the Utah Jazz face the Atlanta Hawks in a Salt Lake City Summer Leauge basketball game on Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Darryn Peterson able to ‘meet the moment’ in his Utah Jazz summer league debut. Here’s how he did it.

By Jason Batacao | July 5, 2026, 1:29 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey as the Utah Jazz host the Golden State Warriors, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey wants to be better — and bigger — as he prepares for his second NBA season

By Jason Batacao | July 3, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) shoots a three as the Utah Jazz host the Washington Wizards, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Utah Jazz trade Walker Kessler to Los Angeles Lakers. Here’s what they’re getting back.

By Jason Batacao | July 1, 2026, 8:40 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The University of Utah wants fans to weigh in on the future of the Huntsman Center.

Utah is looking at a Huntsman Center renovation — and Utes fans can weigh in

By Jason Batacao | July 1, 2026, 6:15 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) as the Utah Jazz host the Portland Trail Blazers, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

With Walker Kessler gone, Utah Jazz add a Lakers center in free agency

By Jason Batacao | July 1, 2026, 8:53 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) hopes to hear his name called in next year's NFL draft.

Fueled by NFL dreams, Utah QB Devon Dampier is ready for a big senior season

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

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jazz fans celebrate as the Utah Jazz pick Darryn Peterson in the 2026 NBA Draft during a watch party at The Shops at South Town in Sandy, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

‘Now’s our time’: Utah Jazz fans rejoice as Darryn Peterson gives them something they’ve been missing

By Andy Larsen | Jason Batacao | Sam Foster | June 24, 2026, 12:08 p.m.

(Yuki Iwamura | AP) Darryn Peterson is interviewed after being chosen by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the NBA draft on Tuesday.

Darryn Peterson has superstar potential and some question marks. Here’s how the Utah Jazz made ‘extra sure’ he was their man.

By Jason Batacao | June 24, 2026, 1:25 p.m.

(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.