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Freshman quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) participates in spring practice at the Eccles Football Center, Thursday, March, 24, 2016. (Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle)

7 Bold Predictions for the NFL Season

By Elijah Murray, Sports Writer August 2, 2022

  This NFL offseason has been the most explosive and mind-boggling period in recent football history, with some even calling it the best offseason of all time. Stars changed teams at a rapid pace...

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NBA Updates Take Foul Rules for 2022-23 Season

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor July 29, 2022

  Every offseason, the NBA Competition Committee considers changes and updates to the league’s rule book. The game has changed a lot over the years and may require tweaks and adjustments to the...

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Intramural and Club Provide Students an Easy Way to Get Involved

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor July 18, 2022

  Many people play high school sports, but only a small percentage make it to college athletics. In fact, less than 2% of high school athletes play at NCAA Division 1 schools. This leaves a lot...

The MUSS (Mighty Utah Student Section) flashes the U at the football season opener in Salt Lake City on Sept. 2, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Join the MUSS, the Number One Student Section in the Nation

By Max Valva, Sports Writer July 17, 2022

  Whether you enjoy the thrill of the game or the excitement of being a part of such a fun social experience, the student section is an essential part of the college athletic experience. Nothing...

The University of Utah Utes celebrates as Pac-12 champions at the Maverick Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 19, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Biggest Storylines From Utah Athletics and What to Watch for Next Year

By Blake Wittwer July 15, 2022

In what has been a very eventful year for Utah sports, I believe a year in review is due. A lot has happened over the 2021-22 athletic year so let’s take a look at some of the biggest storylines from...

Sophomore quarterback Cameron Rising getting ready to hand off the football to junior running back TJ Pledger against Washington State football at the Rice-Eccles Stadium on Sept. 25, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A Beginner’s Guide to Utah’s Premier Athletic Teams

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor July 14, 2022

  The University of Utah is a great place for athletes around the world to come and compete at the highest level. Since joining the Pac-12 in 2011, the U has been one of the premier teams in multiple...

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Drafting vs. Free Agency: Which is the way to go in today’s NBA?

By Max Lepore, Sports Writer July 9, 2022

  On June 23, the 2022 NBA draft took place. As these college prospects finally had their life long dreams come true, an often debated question came to many viewers’ and analysts’ minds: should...

University of Utah safety and senior Vonte Davis in a University of Utah football game against the USC Trojans on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

UCLA and USC Jump Pac-12 Ship, Leaving Remaining Conference Members Reeling

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor June 30, 2022

  Pac-12 mainstays UCLA and USC are planning on leaving the conference for the Big Ten as early as 2024. It’s massive, earth-shaking news for both conferences as college football inches closer...

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2022 World Cup Preview

By Elijah Murray, Sports Writer June 30, 2022

  The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is less than 150 days away, and now with the 32 qualifying nations set in stone, fans around the world can preview their nations' respective groups and form their...

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CTE in Sports: A Continuing Issue

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor June 26, 2022

  Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a growing issue in sports, primarily football. Many football players, both professional and collegiate, have proven the damage that CTE can do. Articles have...