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Wasatch Sports Roundup: 12/29

Wasatch Sports Roundup: 12/29

Boys Basketball Utah Autism Classic @ Olympus High School HOLLADAY, Utah-Mekhi Martin posted 17 points and the Class 6A Layton Lancers improved to 11-0 with a 79-58 rout of Wasatch Friday at the Utah Autism Classic at Olympus High School. Caleb Smith’s game-high 19 points led the Wasps in the […]

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BYU Basketball’s Jaxson Robinson Named Big 12 Student-Athlete of the Month

BYU Basketball’s Jaxson Robinson Named Big 12 Student-Athlete of the Month

IRVING, Texas-Friday, BYU men’s basketball senior forward Jaxson Robinson was named as the Big 12 student-athlete of the month. The native of Ada, Okla. was one of 13 student-athletes rewarded by the conference for demonstrating leadership, perseverance and strong commitments to academics and community service while also excelling at their […]

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco passes against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Joe Flacco throws 3 TD passes and Browns clinch unlikely spot in playoffs with 37-20 win over Jets

CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Flacco has turned a seemingly cursed season into a charmed one. Cleveland’s quarterback for just over a month, Flacco passed for 309 yards and three touchdowns and the Browns clinched an unlikely playoff berth — just their second since 2002 — despite numerous injuries this season with a […]

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots between Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) and guard Ochai Agbaji (30) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. The Pelicans won 112-105. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy III hit clutch baskets, Pelicans hold off Jazz 112-105

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy III made clutch shots from outside, Larry Nance Jr. provided intensity in the paint and the Pelicans broke their habit of falling apart at the end of close games. Ingram highlighted a 26-point performance with a momentum-turning 3-pointer inside the final […]

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Weber State wins 93-63 over Montana

Weber State wins 93-63 over Montana

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Blaise Threatt had 18 points in Weber State’s 93-63 win over Montana on Thursday night. Threatt finished 8 of 11 from the floor for the Wildcats (8-4, 1-0 Big Sky Conference). Dyson Koehler added 15 points while going 4 of 4 from the floor, including 3 […]

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Wasatch Wasps Sports Roundup: 12/27

Wasatch Wasps Sports Roundup: 12/27

Boys Basketball Utah Autism Classic @ Olympus High School HOLLADAY, Utah-Grayson Gaddis posted 15 points and the Highland Rams routed Wasatch 61-41 at the Utah Autism Classic Wednesday at Olympus High School. Sam Lind’s game-high 20 points led the Wasps in the loss. Wasatch returns to action at this event […]

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Utah Tailback Ja’Quinden Jackson Enters Transfer Portal

Utah Tailback Ja’Quinden Jackson Enters Transfer Portal

SALT LAKE CITY-Wednesday morning, University of Utah tailback sophomore tailback Ja’Quinden Jackson entered the transfer portal per numerous reports. Jackson recorded 850 scrimmage yards and 4 net touchdowns for the Utes this past season, including 797 rushing yards. Throughout his Utah career, Jackson ran for 1,358 yards and 14 touchdowns. […]

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A huge TV screen at the entrance of Churchill's Bourbon & Brew Bar & Grille, flanked by electronic gaming machines, promotes sports betting at Turfway Park Racing & Gaming, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Florence, Ky. Sports betting has spread rapidly across U.S. states in the past five years. But the odds for further expansion may be fading as state legislatures prepare to return to work in 2024. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Odds for more sports betting expansion could fade after rapid growth to 38 states

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — At his suburban St. Louis home, Brett Koenig can pull out his smartphone and open a sports betting app. But he can’t place a bet. He is blocked by a pop-up message noting he is not in a legal location. Missouri is one of a […]

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Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen, center, is defended by San Antonio Spurs' Tre Jones, right, and Keldon Johnson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Markkanen has 31 points and 12 boards as Jazz roll to 130-118 win, handing Spurs 5th straight loss

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 31 points and 12 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz overcame a slow start to beat the San Antonio Spurs 130-118 on Tuesday night. Jordan Clarkson added 24 points and eight assists, Collin Sexton had 20 points and Walker Kessler scored 11 for Utah. […]

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Top matchups in Pac-12 highlight the week ahead in women’s basketball

After a relatively quiet December between exams and the holidays, it’s time for women’s basketball to start heating up with the beginning of conference play. The Pac-12 has been dominant in non-conference play and boasts five of the top 12 teams in the country led by No. 2 UCLA and sixth-ranked USC. […]

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