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Against Sports Betting Legalization

By Justin Prather, Sports Writer March 3, 2021

Against: It was October 1919. The Chicago White Sox were playing nine games against the Cincinnati Reds for the World Series title. The White Sox were the powerhouse of the American League with sluggers...

For Sports Betting Legalization

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor March 3, 2021

For : The legalization of betting on sports events has been a highly controversial topic recently, and I believe that it should be legalized across the country. First off, many people struggle with...

Head to Head: Should Sports Betting Be Legalized In All Fifty States?

Head to Head: Should Sports Betting Be Legalized In All Fifty States?

By Justin Prather and Sean Overton March 3, 2021

  The sports betting world is not only a major industry worldwide — it is ever-growing, especially in the United States. However, sports betting is only legal in 18 of the 50 states. So the question...

U of U freshman guard, Ian Martinez (#2), during the game vs. the USC Trojans on Feb. 27th, 2021 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Runnin’ Utes Close Out Regular Season with Two-Game Homestand

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor March 3, 2021

  The University of Utah men’s basketball team will look to capitalize on a huge win as they head into the final week of their regular season. There are two more games scheduled before the Pac-12...

University of Utah Utes Women’s Basketball Team Wing Niyah Becker (14) dribbles with the ball during an NCAA Basketball match vs. the Eastern Washington Eagles at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Despite COVID Scare Utah Women’s Basketball To Play in Pac-12 Tournament

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer March 2, 2021

  The University of Utah women’s basketball team will play in the Pac-12 tournament after a COVID-19 case shut down the program over the weekend, canceling senior day and Utah’s final home...

University of Utah Football offensive lineman, Nick Ford (#55) prepares to snap the ball 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)

Pac-12 Releases the 2021 Utah Football Schedule

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor March 2, 2021

  When it comes to Utah football, nothing compares to a game day. Tailgating hours before with hundreds of your closest friends, walking through the gates of Rice-Eccles Stadium, taking in the...

The University of Utah Softball team huddles up 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)

Utah Softball Comes Up Empty in the Desert

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer March 1, 2021

  University of Utah softball head coach Amy Hogue knew she had built a challenging non-conference schedule. With three consecutive games in Tempe, AZ against top-13 teams, that difficult schedule...

The University of Utah and BYU marching band performed together at halftime during the game vs. the Brigham Young University Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football and Wide Receivers Coach Guy Holliday have Parted Ways

By Sammy Mora and Cole Bagley March 1, 2021

  Late on Monday night a University of Utah spokesperson confirmed to multiple outlets that head coach Kyle Whittingham and the football program have parted ways with wide receivers coach Guy Holliday....

University of Utah sophomore infielder/outfielder Shea Kramer (15) walks to first during an NCAA Baseball game at the Smith's Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, April 11, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Baseball’s Struggle Continues in Three Game Loss on Road at Loyola

By J. Prather March 1, 2021

  The University of Utah Baseball traveled back to California this past weekend to take on Loyola Marymount University. Unfortunately, the Utes left Los Angeles with three losses and a 1-5 season...

Utah Mens' Tennis players Gernonimo Busleiman and Franco Capalbo are coached by Associate Head Coach Sten Van Beurden during an NCAA dual meet against the Idaho State Bengals at the George Eccles Tennis Center in Salt Lake City on Jan 30, 2021 (Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Men’s And Women’s Tennis Suffer Disappointing Losses On the Road

By Frank Adler, Sports Writer February 28, 2021

  The University of Utah men's and women's tennis teams both hit the road this last week but suffered disappointing losses as they continually were outmatched. Men's Tennis On Sunday, Feb. 28th,...