Basketball

The fine follows an investigation into inappropriate fan chants referencing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Oklahoma State said it respected the Big 12's decision and wouldn't appeal the fine.

Again, a BYU team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year. There'll be another investigation and the home team apologized, but BYU athletic director Brian Santiago wants to break the cycle.

Layden, a former coach, general manager, and president of the team, died July 9 at the age of 93. He coached the Jazz from 1981 to 1989, earning 277 wins and becoming the only coach in Jazz history to be named NBA coach of the year.

Layden called Utah home for more than four decades — leading the Utah Jazz to five NBA playoff championships and giving back to the community through his philanthropy.

Financial details were not disclosed. Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould called it a “transformational partnership” that allows the Pac-12 to grow when it starts as a remodeled league in 2026-27.

As part of downtown Salt Lake City's eventual transformation, the home of the Utah Jazz and the Utah Hockey Club is working on the first phase of arena renovations.

Saunders is a descendant of the man who invented tater tots. He has cashed in with a endorsement deal that dishes out the crispy sides for free when BYU wins in the NCAA Tournament.

There are no firm designs nor a location, but Ute Athletics Director Mark Harlan called the idea “a fantastic opportunity for this athletic department to modernize.”

Jensen, who was the top target for the Utes, replaces Craig Smith, who was fired in late February during his fourth season at Utah.

The University of Utah fired men’s basketball coach Craig Smith a day after a 76-72 loss at Central Florida that dropped the Utes to 15-12 this season. Smith was in his fourth season in charge of the program.

According to online video, fans can be heard yelling a profane phrase directed at Mormons as the teams were leaving the court following the basketball team’s 96-95 loss to BYU on Saturday night.

Writer and director Sydney Freeland hopes Native audiences see themselves in her basketball tale of tragedy and triumph.