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3A roundup: Grantsville softball advances to championship game

KSL.com  |  Posted   May 19th - 8:40pm

Hannah Butler hit a home run, and the Cowboys held off the Riverhawks 4-1 to advance to the 3A championship game Saturday at Spanish Fork Complex.

Rudy Gobert named finalist for Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player

Andy Larsen  |  Posted   May 19th - 7:16pm

Rudy Gobert was named as a finalist for two of the six major NBA awards Friday: the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award and Most Improved Player.

No. 16 Utah softball rallies for walkoff win over No. 21 BYU

Sean Walker  |  Posted   May 19th - 6:10pm

Pinch hitter Hailey Hilburn stroked a one-out single into shallow center field to drive in the game-winning run and Utah walked off with a 3-2 victory over rival BYU at Dumke Family Stadium in Friday’s NCAA Regional.

Amid cancer recurrence, Holly Rowe gets extension at ESPN

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted   May 19th - 11:55am

Between dashing for interviews with coaches and chatting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Holly Rowe was back in her element Thursday night. It was a welcome respite for ESPN's veteran sideline reporter nearly two years after her initial cancer diagnosis.

From Left Field: Kobe helps students escape exam; 'Mario' in real life

Carter Williams  |  Posted   May 19th - 11:02am

Kobe Bryant saves students from a final exam, a minor league baseball team brings "Mario" to life and Tom Brady designs a car you probably can't afford.

Dennis Lindsey on keeping Gordon Hayward and other offseason plans

Andy Larsen  |  Posted   May 19th - 10:15am

In a wide-ranging interview, Dennis Lindsey outlined his plans for the offseason, from keeping Gordon Hayward in Utah, to his approach to the NBA's salary cap, to how he sees Dante Exum and Derrick Favors fitting in next season for the Jazz.

Herriman lacrosse team comes together to help teammate overcome cancer

Lindsey Peterson  |  Posted   May 19th - 7:40am

The Herriman boys lacrosse team is set to play in the state title game this coming Saturday, an accomplishment that any sports team would like to claim. However, there is more than just talent and long practices behind the team’s success this season

Weber State softball advances to championship round of National Invitational Softball Championships

KSL.com  |  Posted   May 18th - 9:51pm

Sara Hingsberger delivered a three-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning, and Weber State’s softball team went on to blast Boise State 8-0 in the final game of the Ogden regional of the National Invitational Softball Championships at Weber State.

Bull's one-hitter, defense combine to lead BYU softball to NCAA regional opening win

Sean Walker  |  Posted   May 18th - 9:17pm

McKenna Bull spun a complete-game one-hitter, and BYU pounded out 13 hits to shut out the Bulldogs 8-0 in six innings Thursday at Utah’s Dumke Family Stadium.

Harden, James top All-NBA team; George, Hayward shut out

The Associated Press  |  Posted   May 18th - 2:46pm

For Cleveland's LeBron James, there was history.

Gobert makes 2nd team All-NBA, Hayward left off teams

Andy Larsen  |  Posted   May 18th - 12:28pm

Rudy Gobert was named as the center to the All-NBA Second Team Thursday. But in bigger news, Gordon Hayward was left off the three teams, making him ineligible for one kind of big-money extension.

Canadian baseball team makes history by signing female pitcher

Andy Larsen  |  Posted   May 18th - 10:59am

One Canadian baseball team made history this week by signing a collegiate softball player to come pitch for their men's baseball team. That, plus an unfortunate golf mishap in today's From Left Field.

Former RSL midfielder Velasquez finding redemption with Real Monarchs

Sean Walker  |  Posted   May 18th - 10:15am

“As long as I am playing professional soccer, I’m living the dream,” Velasquez said just outside the Monarchs locker room at Rio Tinto Stadium. It was a dream that was nearly taken away from him three years ago.

Juan Diego's overtime goal set up Class A boys lacrosse title rematch with Brighton

Sean Walker  |  Posted   May 17th - 10:55pm

Chantz Hower scored his second goal of the game with 2:56 left in the extra session, and the Soaring Eagle erased a three-goal deficit to rally for an 8-7 overtime over the Miners at Jordan High School.

Maund scores go-ahead goal in 51st, Real Salt Lake beats NYC

The Associated Press  |  Posted   May 17th - 9:30pm

Aaron Maund scored the go-ahead goal in the 51st minute and Real Salt Lake beat New York City FC 2-1 on a snowy Wednesday night.

Doris Burke wants no part of Popovich interview; trailer for 'Battle of the Sexes' debuts

Xoel Cardenas  |  Posted   May 17th - 11:00am

ESPN's Doris Burke wants no part of interviewing an upset Gregg Popovich, and watch the new trailer for "Battle of the Sexes," starring Steve Carell and Oscar winner Emma Stone.

Patrick Kinahan: Big changes for BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted   May 17th - 10:47am

The fact that BYU basketball failed to live up to the preseason hype meant changes were in store. The Cougars will have two significant changes next season as center Eric Mika is leaving the program and Heath Schroyer is now on the coaching staff.

1st-year high school, Skyridge, shines in athletics

Lindsey Peterson  |  Posted   May 17th - 7:45am

Skyridge High School is in its first year but being a new school definitely didn’t stop them from excelling in their athletics this year.

BYU baseball scores late, holds off UVU rally to sweep season series

Kyle McDonald, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted   May 16th - 10:26pm

BYU scored four runs over the final two innings in the UCCU Crosstown Clash to beat UVU 7-6 and sweep the season series between the two teams.