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The University of Utah Guard Inês Vieira  (2) in the game versus Gardner-Webb at the Jon M Huntsman Center on March 17, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Title IX and Sports at the U

By Max Lepore, Sports Writer September 10, 2023

  In June 1972, Title IX of the Civil Rights Act was signed into law. Title IX protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any sort of school or education program that receives funding...

The University of Utah Utes take the field for their matchup against the USC Trojans for the Pac-12 Football championship at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 12 Utah Football Pulls Off Last-Minute Touchdowns to Glide Past Baylor

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor September 9, 2023

  On Saturday morning, the Utah Utes arrived at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas to battle against the Baylor Bears. The Utes headed confidently into the game fresh off a huge win over the Florida...

University of Utah basketball player Wat Misaka in 1948. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Remembering the Legacy of Basketball Legend Wataru Misaka

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer September 8, 2023

  The University of Utah has a rich history of impressive athletes, including Olympic medalists, Super Bowl champions and a first-overall draft pick in both the NFL and NBA, to name a few. But...

The University of Utah women's volleyball celebrates after a point against the BYU Cougars at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sept. 15, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes Volleyball Defeats UNLV in Home Opener

By Isaac Dunaway, Sports Writer September 2, 2023

  The University of Utah volleyball team played their home opener on Friday night in a matchup against the UNLV Rebels, where the Utes picked up a 3-1 victory. 2023 marks an impressive 34th...

(Design by Madelyn Foulger | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Breaking Barriers in Baseball: The Salt Lake Occidentals

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor September 1, 2023

  Since the early 1800s, the game of baseball has served as an important part of American culture, which eventually earned it the nickname of America’s favorite pastime. The sport was crucial in...

The Utah Utes light the U after defeating Florida Gators at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, Aug.31, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 14 Utah Football Routs Florida in Home Opener

By Abbey Thomas and Sean Overton August 31, 2023

  After a second straight Pac-12 championship, University of Utah football kicked off the 2023 season in the same fashion as last year, against Florida. After a heartbreaking 26-29 loss in Gainesville...

The University of Utah women’s soccer forward Taliana Kaufusi (8) in the game versus Clemson Tigers at Ute Soccer Field in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Soccer Falls Prey to No. 19 Clemson in Season Home Opener

By Abbey Thomas, Sports Editor August 28, 2023

  On Sunday afternoon, University of Utah women’s soccer (2-1-1) welcomed No. 19 Clemson to Ute Field to play their first home match of the 2023 season. The Utes recently returned from a pair...

Alex Smith, who used to play for the Utes, playing for the Washington Commanders against the Atlanta Falcons on November 4, 2018 (Courtesy of Keith Allison via Wikimedia)

Catching Up With Former Utes: Alex Smith

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor August 27, 2023

  Alex Smith is likely the first name that comes to people's minds when thinking of famous Utah football players. Smith’s career at the University of Utah and in the NFL are stories of determination...