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Isaac Dunaway, sports writer of the Daily Utah Chronicle, poses for a picture in front of the A. Ray Olpin Student Union in Salt Lake City on March 30, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Dunaway: A Dream Come True

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer May 8, 2024

  As a kid who grew up only a couple miles away from campus, attending the University of Utah was an easy choice. The U runs deep in my family — my father, my two older sisters and three of my...

Utah utility player Shonty Passi (11) versus the Weber State Wildcats at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on April 17, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Sweeps No. 9 Washington at Home

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor May 7, 2024

  Over the weekend, Dumke Family Stadium became a winter wonderland as the University of Utah softball team welcomed the No. 9 Washington Huskies into town for a series of three. The series was...

The Utah men’s lacrosse lights the U after defeating the University of Vermont Catamounts at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Feb. 24, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Lacrosse Beats Jacksonville to Clinch Second Consecutive ASUN Title

By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer May 7, 2024

  After their close win against the Jacksonville Dolphins, Utah lacrosse clinched their second consecutive ASUN title, earning them a bid in the NCAA Lacrosse tournament. First Half The game...

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When the Thrashers Left: The NHL’s Last Relocation

By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer May 3, 2024

  Relocation is one of the most dramatic occurrences in the realm of professional sports. When a team picks up and takes off, leaving the place they called home behind, it is very difficult. Within...

Sean Overton poses for a photo in front of Rice-Eccles Stadium (photo by Sarah Karr | Daily Utah Chronicle

Overton: Find The Spark

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor May 1, 2024

  Some may remember the wildfire that started behind the University of Utah in September 2020. Being a college freshman, of course I hiked the mountain with some friends to get a closer look. Little...

Utah outfielder Abby Dayton (16) versus the Weber State Wildcats at Dumke Family Softball Stadium in Salt Lake City on April 17, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Karr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Softball Salvages Oregon State Series, Records Shutout in Final Game

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor April 30, 2024

  With the end of the final season of Pac-12 softball fast approaching, the Utes traveled to Corvallis, Oregon for a slate of games against the Oregon State Beavers. Utah looked to extend their...

Utah gymnast Grace McCallum embraces assistant coach Myia Hambrick after scoring a perfect 10 on her floor routine versus the Stanford Cardinal at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A Look Back at Utah’s Olympic Medalists

By Jonah Marriott, Sports Writer April 26, 2024

  The Olympic Games are arguably the pinnacle of sports. The athletes who are considered the best of the best in their respective events square off in representation for their home nations. Billions...

The Utah men’s lacrosse celebrates after scoring against the University of Vermont Catamounts at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Lacrosse Rallies Through Cleveland State in Final Away Game

By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer April 23, 2024

  The Utah Lacrosse team (9-4, 7-1 ASUN) had a great win on Saturday against Cleveland State (7-7). The win was a crucial one, as the Utes remain in second place in the ASUN standings after winning...

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Home Stretch: A Midseason Look at the Utah Baseball Team

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Kyle Garrison, and Brooke Hale April 23, 2024

Note: This episode was recorded on April 10. Many cited stats have changed.    Transcript: Stevie Shaughnessey: Hi and welcome back to Home Stretch, The Daily Utah Chronicle’s sports podcast....

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The Utah Devils: Baseball Without Borders

By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer April 22, 2024

  At the University of Utah, you will find some of the most passionate fans in collegiate sports. Across campus and the nation, the U has shown excellence across the board. The same passion is...