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The Daily Utah Chronicle

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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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...

Boxes of Madden NFL 11 for the Nintendo Wii at Costco Warehouse no. 475 in South San Francisco, California.
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The Madden Curse: A Sports Phenomena Like No Other

By Max Lepore, Sports Writer June 14, 2022

  On Dec. 28, 2021, beloved Oakland Raiders coach, famous broadcaster, and video game icon John Madden passed away at the age of 85. The death saddened the National Football League community, as...

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Buening: Sexual Assault is Insignificant in Our University’s Eyes

By Sarah Buening, Assistant Opinion Editor May 5, 2022

  On Dec. 21, 2021, Marissa Root, a student at Utah Valley University, filed a Civil Right-Education Discrimination lawsuit against the University of Utah. She took this action after being raped...

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Utah Athletics’ Most Memorable Moments of 2021-22

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor April 22, 2022

  The University of Utah has had an incredible year of athletic achievements, perhaps among the most successful in school history. Across multiple sports, the U has stamped itself as one of the...

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Are Salaries Too High for College Football Coaches?

By Frank Adler, Sports Writer January 24, 2022

  Payment in athletics is one of the most complex issues facing colleges today. Coaches and athletic directors are paid exorbitantly, but athletes are not allowed to have salaries so they...

Freshman cornerback Clark Phillips III observing quarterback movements against the Oregon Ducks in Salt Lake City, Utah on Nov 20, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 17 Utah Football Seeks First Pac-12 Championship Over No. 10 Oregon

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor December 3, 2021

  When the Utes beat Oregon in the regular season, they cemented their spot in the Pac-12 Championship. Oregon would later claim their spot in the Championship, beating Oregon State 38-29. Both...

Junior captain defensive end Mika Tafua grabbing ASU quarterback at the game against Arizona State football in Salt Lake City on Oct. 16, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Prepares to Avoid Upset at Stanford

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor November 5, 2021

  The University of Utah football team will hit the road this weekend to play Stanford in a late-night Friday game. Utah is coming off a big win against UCLA, which gave them near full control...

University of Utah wide receiver and redshirt freshman Devaughn Vele in a University of Utah football game against the USC Trojans on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Seeks Bounce-Back Win Against UCLA

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor October 29, 2021

  The University of Utah football team is preparing for a consequential matchup this Saturday against the UCLA Bruins at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Utah is coming off a disappointing loss to the Oregon...

University of Utah freshman cornerback Faybian Marks in a University of Utah football game against the ASU Sun Devils on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Rallies Against Arizona State With 28 Unanswered En Route to Comeback Victory

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor October 17, 2021

  After the performance witnessed in the first half, the game seemed all but lost as the Arizona State Sun Devils dominated the Utes and were controlling nearly every facet of the game with a 21-7...