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(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) University of Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan helps introduce former Ute player Alex Jensen as new head coach of the Utah men’s basketball team at the Huntsman Center on Monday, March 17, 2025.

University of Utah athletic department begins ‘unsettling’ layoff process as part of private equity deal

By Jason Batacao | May 30, 2026, 1:17 a.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune file photo) State Auditor Tina Cannon speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, March 7, 2025. At a Thursday news conference, Cannon discussed the University of Utah’s developing private-equity deal with Otro Capital.

Utah’s auditor says public oversight needs to continue on Utes’ private-equity deal with Otro Capital

By Jason Batacao | May 29, 2026, 4:12 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah’s private equity deal with Otro Capital was announced in December of 2025 but has yet to be finalized.

Utah state auditor says Utes’ private-equity deal has ‘significant risks.’ Here are her concerns.

By Jason Batacao | May 29, 2026, 6:18 p.m.

(Michael Woods | AP) Hunter Yurachek, Arkansas vice chancellor and director of athletics, speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark.

Why the Arkansas AD is fuming about the Razorbacks’ game against the Utes

By Jason Batacao | May 28, 2026, 7:04 p.m.

(Ryan Sun | AP) Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham has leaned into his Utah roots on the recruiting trail.

Kyle Whittingham, Michigan are challenging BYU and Utah for the state’s top high school recruits

By Jason Batacao | May 27, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars wide receiver Cody Hagen (5) says his college football career is finished after two seasons.

Here’s why this BYU football wide receiver is medically retiring from college football

By Jason Batacao | May 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah State Aggies guard Mason Falslev (12) as Utah State faces San Francisco in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

Utah State basketball will finally get another shot at BYU. Here’s what it means for both programs.

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

(Julio Cortez | AP) Steve Saunders is Utah's new director of football sports performance.

Utah’s new strength coach was part of an F-minus staff in the NFL, but has the backing of a Utes legend

By Jason Batacao | May 4, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A man runs with the Utah Utes flag during the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium during a game in 2024.

Utah football director of sports performance resigns months after a promotion

By Jason Batacao | April 28, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes defensive tackle Semi Taulanga (99) makes a play in a game against BYU last season.

Meet the 317-pound Utah football player who is going viral for his surprising moves

By Jason Batacao | April 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Mammoth fans lined up early for the Delta Center's first NHL playoff game.

Free jerseys, a Zammoth and a win to remember: Here’s what it was like being at the Utah Mammoth’s first home NHL playoff game

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

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Mammoth unveiled their mascot, Tusky, at the start of this season.

‘We’re all hockey fans now’: Here’s how the Mammoth have created a hockey culture quickly in Utah

By Jason Batacao | April 23, 2026, 5:01 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) West High quarterback Kamden Lopati has committed to play for Kyle Whittingham at Michigan.

Utah’s No. 1 high school quarterback recruit just committed to Kyle Whittingham’s Michigan Wolverines

By Jason Batacao | April 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah men's basketball head coach Alex Jensen, left; and BYU men's basketball head coach Kevin Young.

Here’s who Utah and BYU basketball have lost, added in the transfer portal

By Jason Batacao | April 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) congratulates Byrd Ficklin (15) after a touchdown last season.

How Morgan Scalley helped Utah football retain both of its star quarterbacks this offseason

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

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes tight end Hunter Andrews (10) is back on the field for the Utes after having his 2025 season cut short by an injury.

Utah football gets a key playmaker back on offense after a season-ending injury

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

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The University of Utah is on the verge of a new private-equity deal that could infuse millions of dollars into the Utes' athletic department.

New University of Utah athletics company will be led by a former NFL exec, sources say

By Jason Batacao | April 8, 2026, 6:47 p.m.

(Ryan Sun | AP) Walker Lyons, right, started his college career at USC. After transferring to BYU earlier this year, the tight end hopes to make an immediate impact in Provo.

How an LDS Church connection and a famous girlfriend helped Walker Lyons land at BYU

By Jason Batacao | April 7, 2026, 5:02 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah's Makenna Smith competes on the floor earlier this season. For the first time in 50 years, the Red Rocks have failed to reach the nationals.

Utah Red Rocks end a historic 49-year streak

By Jason Batacao | April 6, 2026, 1:06 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah coach Alex Jensen on the sidelines at the Huntsman Center.

What did Utah basketball fans think of Alex Jensen’s first year? Here’s what you said.

By Jason Batacao | April 6, 2026, 12:00 p.m.