Monson: Let's not get crazy, but when it comes to the Jazz, hope really does...
For the Jazz in 2017-18, there’s pessimism, realism, optimism and wishful thinkingism.Which ism are you allowing for?Complete the following sentence to make the determination:The Jazz this season will...
View ArticleAnimals get lots of love at annual Strut Your Mutt fundraiser
Hundreds of pet owners and their furry friends filled Liberty Park Saturday to raise money and celebrate their love for animals.Named Strut Your Mutt, the annual fundraising event for Utah’s Best...
View ArticlePrep football state rankings after Week 9
Class 6A1. Bingham (9-0) • Brayden Cosper grabs 197 yards receiving as Miners beat American Fork 48-21.2. Lone Peak (7-2) • 254 yards passing for Brock Jones as Knights knock off Pleasant Grove 34-243....
View ArticleSouthern Cal stop Utah 2-point try, hold off Utes 28-27
Los Angeles • USC put itself firmly at the head of the pack in the Pac-12 South Division with 21 second-half points to rally for a 28-27 victory in a thriller over Utah on Saturday night in front of an...
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Prep sports: This week's standout performers and key numbers
Each week, the TribPreps staff will choose standout performers and keynumbers from the previous week’s action in Utah and showcase them. Hereare this week’s picks.Ta’ssi Su’esu’eThe San Juan sophomore...
View ArticleRafael Nadal, Roger Federer to meet in Shanghai Masters final
Shanghai • Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will face each for the 38th time after advancing Saturday to the Shanghai Masters final.Top-seeded Nadal defeated Marin Cilic of Croatia 7-5, 7-6 (3) in the...
View ArticleTurnovers haunt Utah State in 28-23 home loss to Wyoming
Logan • It almost didn’t seem to matter that one potential touchdown went awry at the end of the first half for Utah State on Saturday. With the offense clicking behind a freshman quarterback, more...
View ArticleKragthorpe: Jazz may win fewer games, but they could be more fun
Remember the fun of April? The Jazz completed their 51-win regular season, returned to the NBA playoffs for the first time in five years and battled the Los Angeles Clippers through seven games of a...
View ArticleLetter: There's no reason for a landfill at Promontory Point
I think it is morally reprehensible that the state of Utah and Box Elder County are even entertaining the idea of putting a Class V landfill onto Promontory Point on the Great Salt Lake. The site would...
View ArticleGeorge F. Will: Trump is turning and turning in a widening gyre
Washington • With eyes wide open, Mike Pence eagerly auditioned for the role as Donald Trump’s poodle. Now comfortably leashed, he deserves the degradations that he seems too sycophantic to recognize...
View ArticleColorado beats Oregon State 36-33 for 1st conference win
Corvallis, Ore. • Steven Montez threw a 13-yard touchdown to Bryce Bobo with 1:34 left and Colorado hung on for a 36-33 victory Saturday over Oregon State, which was playing its first game since the...
View ArticleLetter: We need new laws, not more prayers
I’m getting sick and tired of all the Republicans who won’t vote for any gun control but continually remind us that they are sending their thoughts and prayers to its victims. How about thoughts of a...
View ArticleLetter: Cutting taxes hurts everyone
I can’t help but notice that many of the “patriots” that are so outraged at the supposed disrespecting of the flag by NFL players are the very same ones who complain loudly about paying taxes. They are...
View ArticleCommentary: Enter to learn, but leave your rights at the door
On Dec. 1, 2014, a student was caught carrying a firearm at Fremont High School in Ogden. While a school resource officer (SRO) detained the student without incident and nobody was hurt or threatened,...
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Altuve's dash lifts Verlander, Astros over Yankees in Game 2
Houston • Jose Altuve raced home on Carlos Correa's double in the ninth inning, Justin Verlander struck out 13 in a complete game and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturday for a 2-0...
View ArticleSnow Canyon edges Logan on PKs to reach girls' soccer state semifinals
St. George • Snow Canyon coach Kenny Kunde spent extra time after practice with groups of his players working on penalty kicks after the Region 9 regular season ended.Each day for “about 10 to 15...
View ArticleMarquise Blair makes his impact felt early for Utes vs. USC
Los Angeles • Utah junior safety Marquise Blair started his first game at free safety – he’d previously started at strong safety – played strong safety and scored the first touchdown of the game in the...
View ArticleLetter: Scalise shows how important health care is
I am glad that U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise is recovering and was able to return to his work in the U.S. House of Representatives. He said, “I’m definitely a living example that miracles really do happen.”...
View ArticleLetter: Enough ‘conversation’ about guns
I’m gratified to hear our elected representatives are finally willing to “start the conversation” on some form of regulation in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre. The target of this conversation? Bump...
View ArticleCommentary: It’s time to proudly invest in Utah teachers and students
We wear it as if it’s a badge of honor.Since the early 1980’s, Utah has ranked last in the United States in per-student spending. Reviewing this year’s data, our state dropped even further behind the...
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