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The Utah Women's Tennis player and University of Utah junior Anastasia Goncharova celebrates her win in singles against the New Mexico State University in an NCAA dual Meet at the Jon M. Huntsman Tennis Center on 04 Feb. 2021 (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Tennis Picks Up Solid Win Over Dixie State

By Frank Adler, Sports Writer March 28, 2021

  For their only game this week, the University of Utah women’s tennis team played Dixie State. On Thursday, March 25, the Utes traveled to St. George to face off against their in-state rival....

Pioneer Theatre Company on Friday, March 6, 2020. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U Theatre Department Cancels ‘Songs For A New World’ Amid Diversity Concerns

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer March 28, 2021

  The University of Utah Theatre Department recently made an announcement that they would be canceling their final performance of the 2020-2021 season — a production of Jason Robert Brown’s...

University of Utah graduate student Jaylon McLaughlin(10) in a NCAA Baseball game vs. BYU at Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball Drops First Two, Takes Third in Home Series Against Cal

By Justin Prather, Sports Writer March 28, 2021

  The University of Utah baseball team stayed at home for their second conference series of the season, hosting the University of California Golden Bears. Home field advantage didn’t favor the...

University of Utah freshman pitcher Sydney Sandez (1) pitched the ball in an NCAA Softball game vs. Arizona at Dumke Family Softball Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 06, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Falls to 0-6 in Conference Play

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer March 28, 2021

  The University of Utah softball team returned to the friendly confines of the Dumke Family Softball Stadium for the first time in 688 days to face the Utah Valley Wolverines in a doubleheader...

U of U Volleyball player, Dani Drews (#1), during the game against Colorado on Mar 21, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Tom Denton | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Sweeps Washington State on Senior Day

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor March 28, 2021

  The No. 12 University of Utah volleyball grabbed a huge sweep over No. 13 Washington State on Sunday afternoon. Overall, it was a close match, but some clutch play in the second set was huge...

University of Utah junior distance runner Sarah Newton (5) led the Utes in the final heat of the Women's 800 Meter run in an NCAA Track and Field meet at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday April 13, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Track and Field With Strong Performances in the Texas Relays

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer March 27, 2021

  The University of Utah track and field team sent a part of their team to Austin, Texas to compete in the Texas Relays Tournament. Ten student-athletes were sent to compete in the 200m, 400m hurdles,...

The Vivint Smart Home Arena (1991) in Salt Lake City, also known as Delta Center and as Energy Solutions Arena, is a sports and entertainment venue. (Image via WikiMedia Commons)

The Philosophy Behind Sports Journalism

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer March 27, 2021

  Recently a friend of mine passed away. His name was Chris Wesseling, a noted NFL writer and podcaster. Chris and I got to know each other over the past four years or so, through Twitter and some...

University of Utah sophomore and Utes Lacrosse team goalkeeper Zack Johns takes guard during an NCAA game vs. the Jacksonville Dolphines in Salt Lake City on March 6, 2021 (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Lacrosse Drops Road Game Against Mercer

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor March 27, 2021

  On Saturday morning, the University of Utah Lacrosse team lost to Mercer in their fifth road game of the season. After the loss, Utah dropped to 2-5 this season, including a dismal 1-4 record...

U of U Volleyball's Junior Setter, Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres (#9), in the game vs the Stanford Cardinals on Mar. 5, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Volleyball Gears Up for Huge Match Against Washington State

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor March 27, 2021

The University of Utah volleyball team is preparing for a huge weekend match against the Washington State Cougars. Utah is ranked at No. 12, while Washington State comes in at No.13. This match will have...

The University of Utah competes against Stanford during an NCAA Basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah State’s Craig Smith Named New Coach of Utah Men’s Basketball

By Cole Bagley and Sammy Mora March 27, 2021

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team has a new leader as Craig Smith was named the newest head coach, Athletics Director Mark Harlan and Utah Athletics announced on Saturday morning.  Smith...