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Forging a Path to the Court: Former Ute Misaka Wataru, First Player of Color in the NBA

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor February 5, 2019

  The history of minorities in professional sports goes back many years. The struggles that athletes of color have endured over the years was tough, yet the legacy that these players have left...

The University of Utah Swimming and Diving Team takes on the Brigham Young University at the Natatorium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018

(Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes Complete Regular Season in Colorado

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor February 3, 2019

  In their final regular season appearance, the University of Utah men’s and women’s dive teams traveled to Colorado Springs, Colorado to compete in the Air Force Invitational. This meet...

Daniel Theriault: A Leader in the Pool

Daniel Theriault: A Leader in the Pool

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor February 2, 2019

  At the University of Utah, one in ten students study abroad during their time in school. This is a unique experience for students to spend a semester or a year in another country.  According...

Utah Men and Womens Swim and Dive Take on the Stanford Cardinals at the Ute Natatorium in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017.

(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Divers Will Close Out Regular Season in Colorado Springs

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor January 31, 2019

  The University of Utah men’s and women’s diving teams are closing out their season with the Air Force Invitational in Colorado Springs this coming weekend. This two-day diving competition...

Utahs Cole Avery swims against Brigham Young University at the Natatorium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018

(Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Takes Deseret First Duel in the Pool

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor January 27, 2019

  For their annual Deseret First Duel, the University of Utah swim and dive program took the overall victory against Brigham Young University.   Both the men’s and women’s teams competed...

The University of Utah Softball Team huddle up prior to the start during an NCAA Softball game vs the BYU Cougars at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday April 18, 2018.

(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Overfield: The Most Overlooked Role Models in Sports

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor January 23, 2019

  When you consider the types of role models that are readily available to young people in the world, it seems as though boys look up to big strong athletes, tech executives and actors while girls...

The University of Utah and Weber State host the Spring Classic at the McCarthy track & field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, April 6, 2018.  (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes See Success in Idaho at Indoor Invitational

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor January 20, 2019

  The University of Utah track and field team kicked off their 2019 competition season today in Boise, Idaho in the Ed Jacoby Invitational. It has been over a month since the squad ran together,...

Sophomore Rahiti De Vos swims his free as the Utah Men and Womens Swim and Dive Team take on the Stanford Cardinals at the Ute Natatorium in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017.

(Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Dive Set For First Meet of 2019

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor January 18, 2019

  To kick off the new year with some pool time, the University of Utah dive team will be headed to Los Angeles to partake in the UCLA diving invitational. This three-day event will feature some...

McCarthy Track and Field at the University of Utah on January 9th, 2019. [Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle]

Air Quality and Athletes: How Inversion Affects Training

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor January 18, 2019

  The University of Utah is the flagship university for the state of Utah and is located in the heart of Salt Lake City, a city known for its professional sports teams, ski resorts, national parks...

A Star on the Track and on the Pitch

A Star on the Track and on the Pitch

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor January 12, 2019

College athletes are some of the most dedicated and focused students on campus. Between juggling classes, studying, practice and sometimes jobs or labs, these individuals have a lot on their plates.   Now,...