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FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2018, file photo, Qualtrics CEO Ryan Smith poses in the Hub at the company's headquarters in Orem, Utah. The NBA's Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, of the Utah Jazz to a group led by technology entrepreneur Ryan Smith, ending the Miller family’s 35-year run as owners of the franchise. (Jeffrey D. Allred/The Deseret News via AP, File)

NBA approves sale of Jazz to Utah technology entrepreneur

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The NBA’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale Friday of the Utah Jazz to a group led by technology entrepreneur Ryan Smith, ending the Miller family’s 35-year run as owners of the franchise. The deal includes Vivint Arena, the team’s G League affiliate and […]

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Wasatch Sports Roundup: 12/18

Wasatch Sports Roundup: 12/18

Boys Basketball Cedar Valley Jingle Bell Jamboree EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah-James Rust’s 15 points led the way as the Timpview Thunderbirds humbled Wasatch 58-49 at the Cedar Valley Jingle Bell Jamboree Friday at Cedar Valley High School. Garrett Windsor had 13 points for the Wasps in the loss.

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry, right, embraces quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, Herbert

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Justin Herbert scored on 1-yard plunge to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 30-27 overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. The Chargers (5-9) snapped a nine-game losing streak against their AFC West counterparts. The Raiders (7-7) lost quarterback Derek Carr to a […]

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Knight III leads Southern Utah past Dixie State 85-78

Knight III leads Southern Utah past Dixie State 85-78

CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — John Knight III had 22 points as Southern Utah got past Dixie State 85-78 on Thursday night. Knight III hit 9 of 10 shots. Tevian Jones had 17 points for Southern Utah (5-1), which earned its fifth consecutive victory. Aanen Moody added 15 points. Ivan […]

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Wasatch Sports Roundup: 12/17

Wasatch Sports Roundup: 12/17

Girls Basketball Non-Region HEBER CITY, Utah-Kylee Mabry had 19 points and the Davis Darts smoked Wasatch 45-31 Thursday in non-region girls basketball action at the Nest. Ava Pulsipher had 12 points for the Wasps in the loss.

BYU QB Zach Wilson Receives Honors Thursday

BYU QB Zach Wilson Receives Honors Thursday

PROVO, Utah-BYU junior signal-caller Zach Wilson was named as a finalist for 2020 Manning Award Thursday. This award honors the nation’s top quarterback. Wilson has led the Cougars to a 10-1 record and a No. 14 national ranking. He leads an offense that posts 43 points per game (No. 9 […]

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Wasatch High School To Move To Region 9 In 2021-23

Wasatch High School To Move To Region 9 In 2021-23

HEBER CITY, Utah-Thursday, Wasatch High School was confirmed to move to Region 9 in 2021-2023 as part of the Utah High School Activities Association’s latest realignment. This will keep the Wasps at the 5-A level, but they will be leaving Region 8 behind. In Region 9, the Wasps will compete […]

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Wasatch Sports Roundup: 12/16

Wasatch Sports Roundup: 12/16

Cedar Valley Jingle Bell Jamboree Boys Basketball EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah-Cam Brimhall’s 21 points led the Lone Peak Knights to a 73-59 win over Wasatch Wednesday at the Cedar Valley Jingle Bell Jamboree at Cedar Valley High School. Hawk Ballstaedt had 12 points for the Wasps in the loss. The 2-4 […]

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Wasatch Wrestling’s River Wardle Named As Deseret News Athlete of the Week

Wasatch Wrestling’s River Wardle Named As Deseret News Athlete of the Week

HEBER CITY, Utah-Wasatch High School senior star wrestler River Wardle was named as the Deseret News athlete of the week per news released Wednesday. Congrats to @riverwardle for being named Athlete of the week! We want multi-sport players! #Athlete #UpOnTheOne https://t.co/zX1shSVfVm pic.twitter.com/BfOTxAsVGA — Wasatch High School Football (@WasatchFB) December 16, […]

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Wasatch High School Boys Soccer Student-Athletes Sign With Montana State-Billings

Wasatch High School Boys Soccer Student-Athletes Sign With Montana State-Billings

HEBER CITY, Utah-In news released Tuesday, Wasatch High School boys soccer standouts Jack Jarret and Ryan Handley signed with NCAA Division II Montana State-Billings. Incidentally, while Jarret and Handley have been Wasps as scholastic student-athletes, they will remain within the species as they will each now be Yellowjackets. Jarret was […]

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