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The NHL Playoffs Bring a New Format as the First Round Gets Under Way

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer May 23, 2021

  The NHL playoffs provide some of the most entertaining sports moments on the planet. Playoff hockey is a totally different product from the games that take place in the regular season. It’s...

Album cover art for Olivia Rodrigos debut release Sour.

‘Sour’ But Sweet: Olivia Rodrigo Shines on Debut Album

By India Bown, Arts Writer May 22, 2021

  In her debut album “Sour," 18-year-old Disney star Olivia Rodrigo breaks out of her shell and rises into fame with the songwriting abilities teased in her newly released singles coming into...

Poster for the Queer Spectra Arts Festival 2021: The Queer and Now. (Courtesy Queer Spectra Arts Festival)

The Queer & Now: The Queer Spectra Arts Festival Returns

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer May 21, 2021

  The third annual Queer Spectra Arts Festival, held May 22-23, 2021, is welcoming 43 LGBTQ+ artists from 13 different countries to showcase their work in a virtual celebration. This year’s theme...

The University of Utah runs onto the field during an NCAA football game vs. the Brigham Young University Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Washington Linebacker Transfer Josh Calvert Commits to Utah Football

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor May 20, 2021

  The University of Utah football program continues to take full advantage of the transfer portal as they add former Washington linebacker Josh Calvert just hours after the addition of Theo Howard....

The University of Utah football team marched onto the field during the NCAA football game vs. Weber State at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Lands Commitment From Oklahoma Wide Receiver Transfer Theo Howard

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor May 20, 2021

  The transfer portal has yet again shined on the University of Utah football program as they landed former Oklahoma receiver Theo Howard on Thursday afternoon, less than 24 hours after the addition...

The University of Utahs football team storm onto the field in an NCAA football game vs. BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday Nov. 24, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Lands Commitment From Washington Safety Transfer Brandon McKinney

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor May 19, 2021

  The University of Utah football program struck gold this week as they received a transfer commitment from a top safety prospect in Brandon McKinney. McKinney, who entered the portal in early...

Ute golfer Nathan Wunderli. (Chronicle archives)

Utah Golf Finishes Seventh in NCAA Regionals

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor May 19, 2021

  Utah, along with seven other Pac-12 competitors, competed in the 2021 NCAA Golf Regional competition. Pac-12 champions and No. 4 seed Arizona, No. 7 seed Washington, No. 9 seed Utah, and No....

Head to Head: NBA Regular Season Awards

Head to Head: NBA Regular Season Awards

By Brian Preece, Ethan Pearce, and Cole Bagley May 19, 2021

  Within the blink of an eye, the NBA has gone from a shotgun start on December 22, 2020, just 72 days after the Lakers won their 17th championship in the Orlando bubble, to the controversial play-in...

Artist George F. Baker III poses with his mural at Mural Fest 2021. (Photo by Luke Jackson | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Mural Fest 2021 Brings Healing, Fosters Sense of Community

By Luke Jackson May 19, 2021

  The sun smiled fondly on Salt Lake City as 10 artists from around the country proudly stood surveying their work. They beamed as the members of the Salt Lake community gathered around their murals,...

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Previewing the NBA Playoff Play-in Games

By Aria Fatahian, Sports Writer May 18, 2021

  The NBA play-in tournament is set to begin on Tuesday, May 18, and will continue until Friday to determine the final two spots for the playoffs. The Format The format will be as followed: in...