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Northwestern head coach David Braun throws up his hands after Illinois offensive lineman Dom D'Antonio recovered a fumble to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Northwestern and Utah overcome adversity to make the Las Vegas Bowl

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said he has never experienced a season with so many injuries like this one. Northwestern coach David Braun was hired in January as the defensive coordinator, unaware he would be called upon to take over a program engulfed in a hazing controversy. […]

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Northwestern quarterback Ben Bryant (2) is sacked by Illinois defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton, center left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Northwestern hopes to cap surprising season with Las Vegas Bowl win over Utah

Las Vegas Bowl Bowl: Utah (8-4, Pac-12) vs. Northwestern (7-5, Big Ten), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Eastern Line: Utah by 6½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook Series record: Northwestern leads 2-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Utah looks to end a disappointing season on a positive note. The Utes spent the past two postseasons in […]

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Matthew Stafford’s Rams start strong, hold off Saints 30-22 to surge forward in NFC playoff race

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford passed for 328 yards and two touchdowns, rookie Puka Nacua had nine catches for a career-high 164 yards and a score, and the Los Angeles Rams surged forward in the NFC playoff race with a 30-22 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday […]

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FILE - An Oregon State fan, front, and a Washington State fan hold "Pac-2" signs, representing the two schools that will remain in the Pac-12 after the 2023-2024 academic year after the other schools in the conference announced plans to leave, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Oregon State, Washington State agree to revenue distribution deal with 10 departing Pac-12 schools

Oregon State and Washington State announced Thursday they have reached an agreement in principle with 10 departing Pac-12 schools on revenue distribution for 2023-24 that ends a legal battle sparked by conference realignment. Last week, Oregon State and Washington State were given control of the Pac-12 and assets when the state […]

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Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) blocks a shot by Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Pistons drop 25th straight to move within loss of tying NBA single-season record

DETROIT (AP) — Kelly Olynyk scored 25 points and the short-handed Utah Jazz beat Detroit 119-111 on Thursday night for the Pistons’ 25th straight loss — one short of the NBA single season record. The 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers share the record at 26. The 76ers hold […]

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Simpson scores 23 points and Colorado cruises to 98-72 thumping of Utah Tech

Simpson scores 23 points and Colorado cruises to 98-72 thumping of Utah Tech

BOULDER. Colo. (AP) — KJ Simpson scored 23 points and Luke O’Brien scored 18 points on 8-for-10 shooting and Colorado was never threatened in a 98-72 win over Utah Tech on Thursday night. Eddie Lampkin Jr. scored 16 points, Tristan da Silva 15 and J’Vonne Hadley 11 putting the Buffs’s […]

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Vartiainen scores 14, Weber State defeats Park (Ariz.) 90-39

Vartiainen scores 14, Weber State defeats Park (Ariz.) 90-39

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Viljami Vartiainen had 14 points in Weber State’s 90-39 win over Park University (Ariz.) on Thursday night. Vartiainen was 5 of 9 shooting (4 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Wildcats (7-4). Dillon Jones scored 10 points while shooting 3 for 6 (1 for 3 […]

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BYU Football Hires TJ Woods As Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator

BYU Football Hires TJ Woods As Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator

PROVO, Utah-Thursday, BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake announced the hiring of TJ Woods as offensive line coach and run game coordinator. Woods has previously served as the offensive line coach at Georgia Southern this past season. Woods has also served as the offensive line coach at Wisconsin, Oregon State, […]

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BYU 72, Nevada 59

BYU 72, Nevada 59

NEVADA (6-7) Givens 4-11 1-1 10, Lee 7-13 1-3 16, Borden 1-5 0-0 2, Maxie 2-8 0-0 4, Roden 4-12 3-5 12, Lathrop 1-3 0-0 2, Davis 1-3 1-2 3, Giuffre 0-1 0-0 0, Jackson 1-2 0-0 2, Siu 0-1 0-0 0, Sullivan 3-9 0-0 8, Totals 24-68 6-11 59 […]

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No. 11 Utah women use a 31-point halftime advantage to ease past Weber State 89-36

No. 11 Utah women use a 31-point halftime advantage to ease past Weber State 89-36

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alissa Pili had 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists in 25 minutes, Kennady McQueen scored 17 points and made five 3-pointers, and No. 11 Utah eased by in-state foe Weber State 89-36 on Thursday for its 10th straight win in the 57-game series. Utah […]

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