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Sammy Mora

Sammy Mora, Sports Editor

Sammy Mora is the sports editor for the Chrony this year. Sammy is a senior at the U who is majoring in journalism This is Sammy’s fourth year working for the Chrony, this year she has been covering the football and the gymnastics teams. Sammy hopes to continue covering sports teams upon her graduation in spring of 2021.

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By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 27, 2021
University of Utah Red Rocks in a NCAA Women's Gymnastics meet vs. UCLA at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Post Season Best Score, Place Third at Nationals

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 17, 2021
University of Utah quarterback, senior, Charlie Brewer in the University of Utah Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Brewer Shines as Red Team is Victorious in 2021 Spring Game

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 17, 2021
Utah Red Rocks gymnast and University of Utah sophomore Maile O'Keefe performs on the floor during the Best of Utah NCAA Gymnastics meet at Maverik Center, West Valley City on Jan. 9, 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 6 Red Rocks Take Second at Semifinals, Advance to National Championship

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 16, 2021
University of Utah sophomore Maile O'Keefe at the NCAA Regionals Gymnastics meet at the Maverik Center in West Valley, Utah on Friday, April 2, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 5 Red Rocks Head to Fort Worth for NCAA Semifinals

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 15, 2021
University of Utah junior Crystal Isa on beam at the NCAA Regionals Gymnastics meet at the Maverik Center in West Valley, Utah on Saturday, Apr. 03, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 6 Red Rocks win Salt Lake Regional, Advance to 45th Consecutive National Championship

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 3, 2021
University of Utah sophomore Maile O'Keefe at the NCAA Regionals Gymnastics meet at the Maverik Center in West Valley, Utah on Friday, Apr. 02, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 6 Red Rocks Cruise to Victory in First Round of Salt Lake City Regional

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 2, 2021
University of Utah freshman Lucy Stanhope at the Pac-12 Gymnastics Championship at the Maverik Center on March 20, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 6 Red Rocks Set for Salt Lake City Regional

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
April 1, 2021
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
University of Utah Gymnastics team celebrating after winning the Pac-12 Championship at the Maverik Center on Saturday, March 20, 2021. (The Daily Utah Chronicle | Photograph by Kevin Cody)

No. 6 Red Rocks Win Fourth Pac-12 Championship

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 20, 2021
The Utah Red Rocks during their final home meet of the 2020-21 season at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. March 12, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 6 Red Rocks Hold No. 2 Seed Heading into Pac-12 Championship

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 19, 2021
The Chrony Sports Desk's Favorite Athletes of All Time

The Chrony Sports Desk’s Favorite Athletes of All Time

By Sammy Mora, Cole Bagley, Ethan Pearce, Justin Prather, Eric Jensen, Emily Dush, Frank Adler, and Brian Preece
March 18, 2021
University of Utah Football player Devin Lloyd (#0) after sacking the opposing quarterback, Jayden de Laura (#4) 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)

Gearing Up for 2021 Spring Football

By Sammy Mora and Cole Bagley
March 16, 2021
University of Utah sophomore forward Anna Escobedo (22) celebrates after scoring a goal in an NCAA Women's Soccer game vs. San Diego University at Ute Field in Salt Lake City, UT on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Soccer: Upsets No. 14 USC, Drops Match to No. 3 UCLA

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 14, 2021
Utah Red Rocks’ senior, Sydney Soloski, during the final home meet of the 2020-21 season at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. March 12, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Despite Struggles, No. 5 Red Rocks Win Final Meet of the Regular Season

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 12, 2021
University of Utah juinor Crystal Isa in a Gymnastics meet vs. the University of California at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 5 Red Rocks Set for Senior Day versus No. 20 Utah State

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 11, 2021
Go Utes! (Abu Asib for the Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Names Chad Bumphis New Wide Receivers Coach

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 8, 2021
University of Utah sophomore Maile O'Keefe in a NCAA Women's Gymnastics meet vs. the University of California at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 4 Red Rocks Roll, Clinch Back to Back Pac-12 Regular Season Championship

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 5, 2021
University of Utah sophomore Maile O'Keefe in a NCAA Women's Gymnastics meet vs. the University of California at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 4 Red Rocks Set to Head to Corvallis to face No. 23 Beavers

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 4, 2021
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
University of Utah junior Cristal Isa in a NCAA Women's Gymnastics meet vs. the UCLA Bruins at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 4 Red Rocks Come From Behind to Beat No. 9 Cal

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 26, 2021
University of Utah junior Adrienne Randall in a NCAA Women's Gymnastics meet vs. the UCLA Bruins at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 4 Red Rocks Set for Top 10 Showdown with No. 9 Cal

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 25, 2021
University of Utah senior Sydney Soloskiin a NCAA Women's Gymnastics meet vs. the Washington Huskies at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Jan. 30, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 3 Red Rocks Take Down No. 13 UCLA in Dramatic Fashion

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 19, 2021
University of Utah senior Sydney Soloski in a NCAA Women's Gymnastics meet vs. the Washington Huskies at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Jan. 30, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 3 Red Rocks Set to Host Rival No. 14 UCLA

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 18, 2021
University of Utah women's basketball player, KENNADY MCQUEEN (#24), plays defense in the game against Montana State University on Dec. 11, 2020 in the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Women’s Basketball Falls to No. 8 UCLA at Home

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 12, 2021
Head to Head: Ranking the Top 2020-2021 NHL Reverse Retro Jerseys

Head to Head: Ranking the Top 2020-2021 NHL Reverse Retro Jerseys

By Sammy Mora and Cole Bagley
February 12, 2021

Bagley’s Top 5 2020-2021 NHL Reverse Retro Jerseys

By Cole Bagley and Sammy Mora
February 9, 2021

Mora’s Top 5 2020-2021 NHL Reverse Retro Jerseys

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 9, 2021
University of Utah freshman Lucy Stanhope in a NCAA Women's Gymnastics meet vs. the Washington Huskies at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Jan. 30, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 3 Red Rocks Stay Perfect in Conference, Take Down ASU

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 6, 2021
University of Utah sophomore MaiIe O'Keefe in a NCAA Women's Gymnastics meet vs. the Washington Huskies at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Jan. 30, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 3 Red Rocks Head to the Desert to Take on ASU

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
February 5, 2021
The Utah Red Rocks gymnast and University of Utah sophomore Maile O' Keefe performs on the beam against the Arizona Wildcats in an NCAA dual meet at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on 23 Jan 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

O’Keefe is Perfect as No. 4 Red Rocks Roll Over Huskies

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 31, 2021
The Utah Red Rocks Gymnast and University of Utah freshman Jaylene Gistrap performs on the floor against the Arizona Wildcats in an NCAA dual meet at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on 23 Jan 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 4 Red Rocks to Host UW

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 29, 2021
University of Utah women's gymnastics junior Alexia Burch is congratulated by junior Sydney Soloski after her performance on the vault in a dual meet vs. Arizona State at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Breaking Down the 2021 Red Rocks Roster

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 26, 2021
The Utah Red Rocks gymnast and University of Utah sophomore Maile O' Keefe celebrates her performance on the bar against the Arizona Wildcats in an NCAA dual meet at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on 23 Jan 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 6 Red Rocks Rebound Versus Arizona

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 23, 2021
The Utah Red Rocks gymnast and University of Utah senior Emilie LaBlanc eyes on the bars before her performance during the Best of Utah NCAA Gymnasitics Meet at Maverick Center, West Valley City on 09 Jan 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 6 Red Rocks To Open Pac-12 Competition Versus Arizona

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 22, 2021
Pac-12 conference comissioner Larry Scott, Friday, March 11, 2016. (Mike Sheehan, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott To Step Down in June

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 21, 2021
The Utah Red Rocks gymnast and University of Utah sophomore Maile O'Keefe performs on the beam during the Best of Utah NCAA Gymnasitics Meet at Maverick Center, West Valley City on 09 Jan 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 3 Red Rocks Fall Short Versus No. 2 Oklahoma

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 17, 2021
The Utah Red Rocks gymnast and University of Utah junior Cristal Isa performs on the floor during the Best of Utah NCAA Gymnasitics Meet at Maverick Center, West Valley City on 09 Jan 2021. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 3 Red Rocks to Square Off Against No. 2 Oklahoma

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 16, 2021
University of Utah women's gymnastics sophomore Cristal Isa performs on the floor in the Deseret dual meet vs. BYU, Utah State, and Southern Utah University at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 4 Red Rocks Open Season with Dominating Win at Best of Utah

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 9, 2021
University of Utah women's gymnastics freshman Maile O'Keefe performs on the uneven bars in the Deseret dual meet vs. BYU, Utah State, and Southern Utah University at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 4 Red Rocks Set to Open Season at Best of Utah

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
January 7, 2021
"University of Utah Football freshman running-back Ty Jordan (#22) after scoring his first touchdown of the game 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)"

Freshman Phenom Ty Jordan Passes Away At 19

By Sammy Mora and Cole Bagley
December 26, 2020
University of Utah Football player Devin Lloyd (LB, #0) after sacking the opposing quarterback 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)

Utah Football Rallies to Beat Washington State in Season Finale

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 19, 2020
University of Utah junior wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) running with the ball after catching a pass from University of Utah senior quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) in an NCAA Football game vs. Washington State University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday September 28, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football to Host Washington State in the Regular Season Finale

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Go Utes! (Abu Asib for the Daily Utah Chronicle)

Live Updates As Utah Football Signs their class of 2021

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 15, 2020
Utah Utes played Oregon State Beavers on December 5, 2020 at the Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Utah won with 30-24. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Hands No. 21 Colorado First Loss of Season

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 12, 2020
University of Utah sophomore defensive end Mika Tafua (42) and Hauati Pututau (41) tackle University of Colorado sophomore tailback Alex Fontenot (8) during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Set for Rumble in the Rockies

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 11, 2020
Utah Utes played Oregon State Beavers on December 5, 2020 at the Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Utah won with 30-24. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Thoughts from the Gridiron: Oregon State vs. Utah

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 6, 2020
University of Utah junior defensive back Vonte Davis (22) tackles Idaho State Bengal quarterback during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Set to Host Oregon State

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
December 4, 2020

Mora’s Top 5: Ranking the Top 2020-2021 NBA City Jerseys

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 30, 2020
Head to Head: Ranking the Top 2020-2021 NBA City Jerseys

Head to Head: Ranking the Top 2020-2021 NBA City Jerseys

By Cole Bagley and Sammy Mora
November 30, 2020
NCAA Football game University of Utah vs. University of Southern California at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 21, 2020.(Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Drops Heartbreaker to Washington

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 28, 2020
University of Utah defense tackling Washinton wide reciever Aaron Fuller (2) in an NCAA Football game vs. The Washington Husky in Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019(Photo by Cassandra Palor | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Hits the Road to Face Washington

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 27, 2020
University of Utah senior quarterback Jake Bentley (8) in a NCAA Football game vs. University of Southern California at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 21, 2020.(Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Drops Season Opener Versus No. 20 USC

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 22, 2020
University of Utah sophomore tight end Cole Fotheringham (89) goes for more yards up after bringing down a pass from quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) in a NCAA football game at the LA Memorial Coliseum on Sept. 20, 2019.(Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Utah Football Sets to Start Season Hosting No. 20 USC

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 20, 2020
Voice of the Utes Bill Riley on the job. (Photo courtesy Bill Riley)

Behind the Booth: The Voice of the Utes

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 18, 2020
University of Utah sophomore linebacker Devin Lloyd (20) chases down UCLA sophomore quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) in an NCAA Football game vs. UCLA at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 16, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Optimistic Heading into Game Versus UCLA

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 13, 2020
University of Utah sophomore defensive end Maxs Tupai (92) tackled University of Arizona redshirt sophomore running back J.J. Taylor (21) in an NCAA Football game vs. the University of Arizona at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday October 12, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football to Open 2020 Season Hosting Arizona

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 6, 2020
University of Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham during a timeout in an NCAA Football game vs. UCLA at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 16, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pac-12 Announces Cancellation of Utah Utes vs. Arizona Wildcats Game

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
November 6, 2020
True freshmen Xavier Carlton (44) and Clark Phillips III (21) at Utah Football practice. (Image Courtesy: Utah Athletics)

Camp Kyle: True Freshmen Look to Make Immediate Impact

By Cole Bagley and Sammy Mora
October 30, 2020
University of Utah senior linebacker Cody Barton (30) and Javelin K. Guidry (28) tackle Northwestern University senior quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) during the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, California on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes in the NFL: Big Plays by Big Playmakers

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 28, 2020
Brant Kuithe at Utah football practice. (Image courtesy Utah Athletics)

Camp Kyle: Tight Ends Looking to Build off Big Last Season

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 26, 2020
Levi's Stadium, the site of the Pac12 Championship Football game in Santa Clara, CA on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

2020 Chrony Sports Pac-12 Football Media Poll

By Sammy Mora, Cole Bagley, Justin Prather, Eric Jensen, Ethan Pearce, Emily Dush, and Carlos Padilla
October 24, 2020
Utah WR Britain Covey at Utah Football Practice. Photo courtesy Utah Athletics

Camp Kyle: Wide Receivers Poised for Big Season

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 21, 2020
Devin Lloyd (0) and Nephi Sewell (29) at Utah football practice. (image courtesy Utah Athletics)

Camp Kyle Day 8: Linebackers and True Freshmen

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 19, 2020
Utah running back Devin Brumfield at practice. (Image courtesy Utah Athletics)

Camp Kyle Day 7: Rushing for the Starting Job

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 16, 2020
Vonte Davis at Utah Football Practice. Image courtesy Utah Athletics

Camp Kyle Day 5: Secondary Looking for Consistency

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 15, 2020
Levi's Stadium, the site of the Pac12 Championship Football game in Santa Clara, CA on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

The Pac-12’s Wild 2020 Journey

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 14, 2020
Quarterback Jake Bentley at practice. Image via Utah Athletics

Camp Kyle Day 3: Quarterback Battle

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 12, 2020
University of Utah junior wide receiver Britain Covey (18) getting hyped prior to kickoff in an NCAA Football game vs. Northern Illinois University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday September 07, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Camp Kyle Day 1: Reloading and Responding

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 9, 2020
Barack Obama Throws First Pitch 2010 Washington Nationals Opening day game. (Image via WikiMedia Commons)

Mora’s Top 5 Presidential First Pitches

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 6, 2020
University of Utah freshman tight end Brant Kuithe (80) ran after catching the ball during an NCAA Football game vs. Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto, CA on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Predicting Utah Footballs New 2020 Schedule

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
October 6, 2020
University of Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan walks into the locker room with the University of Utah Football team after a 21-7 loss against the Washington Huskies at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sat. Sept. 15, 2018.(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

Mark Harlan Addresses Pac-12’s Return to Play

By Sammy Mora and Cole Bagley
September 25, 2020
University of Utah Utes football team faces California Golden Bears at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, October 26, 2019. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pac-12 Announces Return to Football Starting Nov. 6

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 24, 2020

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 17, 2020
The NFL logo for Super Bowl 47 is seen on the field, in New Orleans, February 3, 2013. (Image via WikiMedia Commons)

Head to Head: Which NFL Division Will be the Hardest to Win This Year?

By Sammy Mora and Justin Prather
September 17, 2020
The University of Utah football team brought out the throwback helmets again in an NCAA Football game vs. Colorado at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Wild Wednesday: Pac-12 Looks to Make Plan to Return to Play

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 16, 2020
Pac-12 conference comissioner Larry Scott, Friday, March 11, 2016. (Mike Sheehan, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pac-12 Announces Partnership with Quidel for Rapid COVID-19 Testing

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 5, 2020
Rio Tinto Soccer stadium in Sandy, Utah. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Dell Loy Hansen to Sell Utah Soccer Holdings after Problematic Past Exposed

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
September 4, 2020
University of Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham during a timeout in an NCAA Football game vs. UCLA at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 16, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football: Kyle Whittingham Addresses the Possibility of a Spring Season

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
August 25, 2020
University of Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham during a timeout in the Pac-12 Championship Game vs. University of Oregon at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Beating the Blue Bloods: How Utah is Bringing in Key Talent

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
August 20, 2020
University of Utah junior wide receiver Britain Covey (18) running with the ball after catching a pass from University of Utah senior quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) in an NCAA Football game vs. Idaho State University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday September 14, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Breaking Down the Utah Football Roster

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
August 14, 2020
Head Cross Country and Track and Field Coach Kyle Kepler at the McCarthey Family Track and Field Complex on July 2, 2020. (Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Know Your Coach: Kyle Kepler

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
August 12, 2020
University of Utah sophomore offensive lineman Nick Ford (55) gets pumped up prior to the start of the game in an NCAA Football game vs. University of California at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday October 26, 2019. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pac-12 Student Athletes Look to Opt-Out of Upcoming Season if COVID-19 and Social Justice Concerns are Not Met

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
August 2, 2020
The University of Utah Football Team warms up prior to the start of the game in an NCAA Football game vs. Colorado at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 30, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pac-12 Announces New Fall Football Schedules

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
July 31, 2020
Image via Flickr

Mora’s Top Five Sports Documentaries

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
July 24, 2020
University of Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley congratulates Northwestern University football head coach Pat Fitzgerald on their victory following the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, California on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football’s Morgan Scalley Reinstated After Investigation

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
July 1, 2020
NFL Draft, Chicago 2016. Image via WikiMedia Commons

Should Undrafted Underclassmen be Allowed Back to School?

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
June 24, 2020
University of Utah freshman running back TJ Green (4) carries the ball against the USC Trojans during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

University of Utah Student Athletes Show Support of Black Lives Matter

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
June 10, 2020
University of Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham as the clock winds down in a loss to the University of Oregon Ducks in the 2019 Pac-12 Championship football game at Levi’s Stadium Dec. 6. (Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football’s Morgan Scalley Suspended Indefinitely

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
June 5, 2020
Rice-Eccles stadium as the University of Utah plays University of Washington in Utah's first PAC 12 home game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011,in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Tom Smart/University of Utah Sports Information

University of Utah Athletic Facility Set to Open on June 15

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
June 3, 2020
Image via Flickr

Thoughts From Michael Jordan’s ‘The Last Dance’

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
May 18, 2020
University of Utah sophomore guard Both Gach (11) dribbles the ball during an NCAA Basketball game vs. The University of Washington at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Stand-Out Both Gach to Transfer if He Withdraws Name from NBA Draft

By Sammy Mora and Cole Bagley
May 15, 2020
The University of Utah student section cheers during an NCAA Basketball game vs. The University of Oregon at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Chrony Sports’ Favorite MUSS Moments

By Sammy Mora, Cole Bagley, Ethan Pearce, and Carlos Padilla
May 1, 2020
University of Utah senior running back Zack Moss (2) on the sideline during the Ute’s game against the University of Oregon Ducks in the 2019 Pac-12 Championship. (Photo by Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Looking Back on Our Favorite Sports Moments of the Year

By Sammy Mora, Casey Overfield, Brayden Ramsay, Cole Bagley, Scott Stephens, Ryker Jackson, Ethan Pearce, Carlos Padilla, and Mallory Arnold
April 24, 2020
Let the Madness Begin: Our Favorite Moments from the Big Dance

Let the Madness Begin: Our Favorite Moments from the Big Dance

By Sammy Mora, Mallory Arnold, Ethan Pearce, Brayden Ramsay, Ryker Jackson, Cole Bagley, Scott Stephens, and Carlos Padilla
April 12, 2020
University of Utah women's gymnastics junior Sydney Soloski talks to sophomore Hunter Dula before her performance on the uneven bars in a dual meet vs. the Stanford Cardinal at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 6, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Leadoff Versus Anchor: How Both Change Gymnastics

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 30, 2020
The University of Utah plays 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 Winter Sports Rake in Post Season Accolades

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 25, 2020
Canceled and Postponed: How the Coronavirus is Changing Sports

Canceled and Postponed: How the Coronavirus is Changing Sports

By Casey Overfield and Sammy Mora
March 12, 2020
University of Utah women's gymnastics senior Kim Tessen reacts to her perfect 10 following her performance on the vault in a dual meet vs. The Stanford Cardinals at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, March 6, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 4 Utah Gymnastics Finishes Pac-12 Competition with Victory Over Stanford

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 7, 2020
University of Utah women's gymnastics freshman Abby Paulson performs on the Floor in a dual meet vs. Oregon State University at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 4 Utah Gymnastics Back at Home to Host Stanford

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor
March 6, 2020
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