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(Mic Smith | AP) Utah's Jenna Johnson (22) is comforted by head coach Lynne Roberts, right, after missing two free throws that could have tied or put the team in the lead late in the second half against LSU during a Sweet 16 college basketball game of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville, S.C., Friday, March 24, 2023.

The world watched her miss two free throws. Now Utah’s Jenna Johnson is ready for another shot

By Kevin Reynolds | June 25, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

(Rogelio V. Solis | AP) Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (5) drives past Maryland guard Ian Martinez (23) during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Former Runnin’ Utes guard signs with Utah State

By Alex Vejar | June 23, 2023, 10:38 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) University of Utah's new Athletic Direct, Mark Harlan, talks to reporters after a news conference at the Rice-Eccles Stadium, Monday, June 4, 2018.

Gordon Monson: Utah AD Mark Harlan is getting richer for a reason

By Gordon Monson | June 20, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

(Utah Athletics) Former Utah Deputy Athletic Director Kyle Brennan has been named the CEO of the Crimson Collective, the NIL fundraising arm of Utah football.

New Utah football NIL collective CEO resigned last job amid concerns about lavish fundraising trip

By Kevin Reynolds | June 16, 2023, 3:57 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lynne Roberts, University of Utah women's basketball coach, runs practice in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Lynne Roberts talks staying at Utah, transfers in and out of the program, NIL, and the new standard of the Final Four

By Kevin Reynolds | June 16, 2023, 12:01 p.m.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) University of Utah athletic director Mark Harlan and Utah Utes head coach Craig Smith walk off the court after the University of Utah lost to the TCU Horned Frogs at Vivint Arena, Dec. 21, 2022.

Utah athletics director Mark Harlan’s new contract will put him in $1M club

By Aaron Falk | June 15, 2023, 8:44 p.m.

(Nam Y. Huh | AP) Chicago Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson works on the field during NFL football practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Former Ute Jaylon Johnson wants contract extension with Chicago Bears

By Andrew Seligman | The Associated Press | June 8, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

Pac-12 Conference commissioner George Kliavkoff speaks at Pac-12 NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Gordon Monson: Utah and Pac-12 loyalists are caught in a vortex of speculation and a war of words with BYU and Big 12 fans

By Gordon Monson | June 7, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Eric Weddle, an inductee of the 2022 University of Utah Athletics Hall of Fame Class and Super Bowl LVI champion speaks to members of the media Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, before Utah's game against Southern Utah University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

Ute legends Alex Smith, Eric Weddle on Hall of Fame ballot

By Staff and wire reports | June 5, 2023, 6:42 p.m.

(Courtesy of Utah athletics) Simone Plourde runs a race at the University of Utah.

Simone Plourde is part of a group of transfers trying to rebuild Utah track

By Kevin Reynolds | June 5, 2023, 2:50 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith greets Karl Malone and John Stockton courtside at the NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. From left are Smith, Kay Malone, Malone, Stockton, and Nada Stockton.

Gordon Monson: Who’s No. 1 on the list of Utah’s Top 25 most influential sports figures

By Gordon Monson | June 4, 2023, 2:08 p.m.

Oklahoma State's Kiley Naomi (5) scores past Utah catcher Kendall Lundberg, right, during the first inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game Friday, June 2, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Utah softball team’s ‘fantastic year’ ends with two losses at Women’s College World Series

By Alex Vejar | June 3, 2023, 5:27 a.m.

(University of Utah Athletics) Members of the Utah Utes softball team jump into the swimming and diving pool on campus after a win. Jumping in the pool is a tradition that dates back to 1991.

Utah Utes softball may be looking for a swimming pool at the College World Series. Here’s why.

By Alex Vejar | June 2, 2023, 4:59 a.m.

Utah senior Emily Venters runs during a meet in 2023. (Courtesy of Utah athletics)

They told her to quit running. Now Utah’s Emily Venters will race for a national championship.

By Kevin Reynolds | June 1, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes center Branden Carlson (35) goes to the hoop, as UCLA guard Jaylen Clark (0) forward Adem Bona (3) defend for the Bruins at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Feb. 23, 2022.

Runnin’ Utes basketball’s Branden Carlson announces his future plans

By Alex Vejar | May 31, 2023, 7:57 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah fans celebrate after Julia Jimenez hit a grand slam home run, giving Utah a 7-1 lead, in NCAA Softball Super Regionals action between the Utah Utes and the San Diego State Aztecs, on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

What you need to know about the Utes and the Women’s College World Series

By Cliff Brunt | The Associated Press | May 29, 2023, 6:05 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The team gathers at home plate to congratulate Ellessa Bonstrom on her two run homer, in NCAA Softball Super Regionals action between the Utah Utes and the San Diego State Aztecs, on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Utah softball team advances to the Women’s College World Series

By Alex Vejar | May 29, 2023, 2:43 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Head coach Amy Hogue celebrates with Julia Jimenez after she hit a grand slam home run, giving Utah a 7-1 lead, in NCAA Softball Super Regionals action between the Utah Utes and the San Diego State Aztecs, on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Utah Utes softball now one win away from their first College World Series since 1994

By Alex Vejar | May 28, 2023, 1:02 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Abby Dayton beats the throw to third base, in NCAA playoff action between the Utah Utes and the San Diego State Aztecs, on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Utah Utes softball falls behind in Super Regionals after Game 1 loss to San Diego State

By Alex Vejar | May 27, 2023, 6:44 a.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utes hold up the PAC-12 trophy, as they celebrate the Utes 84-78 win over the Stanford Cardinals, in PAC-12 action, at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Gordon Monson: The Utah Utes’ best sports year ever has hidden reasons behind it

By Gordon Monson | May 26, 2023, 12:05 p.m.