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University of Utah womens gymnastics freshman Maile OKeefe performs on the uneven bars in the Deseret dual meet vs. BYU, Utah State, and Southern Utah University at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 4 Red Rocks Set to Open Season at Best of Utah

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor January 7, 2021

  The 2021 University of Utah Red Rocks Gymnastics season is finally here as the No. 4 Red Rocks are set to open their season on Saturday Jan. 9 at the Best of Utah Meet. The Red Rocks will face...

University of Utah Football freshman running-back Ty Jordan (#22) scores his first touchdown of the game in the Utes comeback win against Washington State University on Dec. 18, 2020 in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Legacy of Ty Jordan

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor December 31, 2020

  Nearly a week ago, the Utah Football family mourned as news broke involving the tragic passing of Utah running back Ty Jordan. The freshman phenomenon who had recently returned home for the holidays...

University of Utah womens basketball player, PEYTON MCFARLAND (#42), celebrates a field goal with her teammate in the game against Montana State University on Dec. 11, 2020 in the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Set to Host Washington Schools

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer December 30, 2020

  After the long holiday break, the Utah Utes will resume their season this coming weekend with games against Washington State (New Year's Day) and Washington (Jan. 3). The beginning of the season...

University of Utah mens basketball players in the Utes win against Utah Valley on Dec. 15, 2020 in the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Set to Resume Conference Play Against UCLA

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor December 30, 2020

  The University of Utah Runnin’ Utes are back in action this week as they are set to take on the UCLA Bruins on Thursday. The teams are coming off nearly a two-week break as each squad's last...

Still from the music video for Kyoto by Phoebe Bridgers. (Courtesy Vevo and Phoebe Bridgers)

Anderson’s Favorite Albums of 2020

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer December 23, 2020

  What a year. There were several concerts I was looking forward to in 2020 — most of all, Goth Babe and Orville Peck. I did get to see Poppy with some friends in January before we knew what...

The University of Utah womens basketball team in a timeout huddle during their win against Montana State University on Dec. 11, 2020 in the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Battles with No. 6 Arizona

By Carlos Padilla December 20, 2020

  The University of Utah women’s basketball team fell short against No. 6 ranked Arizona in the Huntsman Center by a score of 77-60. The Utes came out of the tunnel strong, and they kept the...

University of Utah Football player Devin Lloyd (LB, #0) after sacking the opposing quarterback in the Utes comeback win against Washington State University on Dec. 18, 2020 in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Rallies to Beat Washington State in Season Finale

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 19, 2020

  It was a tale of two halves for the University of Utah football team as they came back from behind and beat Washington State 45-28 to finish off their 2020 season 3-2. The Utes end on a three-game...

University of Utah Football player Vonte Davis (S, #19) in position in the Utes comeback win against Washington State University on Dec. 18, 2020 in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Thoughts From the Gridiron: Utah vs Washington State

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor December 19, 2020

  There’s something about trailing to Cougars by three possessions in the final game of the season that brings out the best in Utah. While the first half wasn’t pretty, the second half was...

University of Utah junior wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) running with the ball after catching a pass from University of Utah senior quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) in an NCAA Football game vs. Washington State University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday September 28, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football to Host Washington State in the Regular Season Finale

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 17, 2020

  The regular-season finale is upon the University of Utah football team. After a wild 2020 season, the Utes will cap off their regular season with a matchup with the Washington State Cougars....

University of Utah sophomore forward Timmy Allen (1) celebrates after getting fouled by Brigham Young University senior Forward Dalton Nixon (33) during an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Win Close One Over UVU

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor December 15, 2020

  The Utah Utes men’s basketball team held off the UVU Wolverines on Tuesday evening, but got a lot more than they were bargaining for from Utah Valley. Yes, it was a win, but sloppy play made...