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University of Utah linebackers Mohamoud Diabate (#3) and Karene Reid (#21) make a tackle in the game against Southern Utah University on Sept. 10, 2022 at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

The Lasting Dangers of Contact Sports

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor November 9, 2022

  Clearly, sports impact fans across the globe, with some getting team logos tattooed on them, having several jerseys in their wardrobe and flying across the country to make a game. However, the...

Marvin Melville skis in Reno, Nevada, 1955.

A Utah Sports Blast to the Past

By Elijah Murray, Sports Writer November 5, 2022

  Right now we are in the midst of a golden age for Utah Athletics. Last year, the football team not only won its first-ever Pac-12 Championship but also reached the Rose Bowl, one of the most...

University of Utah quarterback JaQuinden Jackson (#3) during the NCAA football game against SDSU on Sept 17, 2022, at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

Utah Football Defeats Washington State in Pullman

By Sean Overton and Ethan Pearce October 28, 2022

  The University of Utah football team (6-2, 4-1 Pac-12)  headed to Pullman this week to face off against Washington State. They came off of a bye week last week, with a victory over No. 7 USC...

Sophomore golfer Chris Bratcher golfing at the River Oaks golf course on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Utah Golf Struggles at Isleworth Collegiate Despite Recent Success

By Kyle Garrison, Sports Writer October 27, 2022

  As the fall season came to a close, the Utes looked to finish strong at the Isleworth Collegiate in Florida. However, starting the tournament was a struggle for the Utes as they were 19-over...

Sophomore golfer Chris Bratcher golfing at the River Oaks golf course on Saturday, May 21, 2022

Barcos Places First as Utes Cruise to 5th Place in Corvallis

By Kyle Garrison, Sports Writer October 13, 2022

  After starting the season relatively slowly, the Utes' golf team headed into the Oregon State Invitational with hopes of getting back on the track they expected to be on this season. After three...

University of Utah defensive end Chase Kennedy (#13) warms up before the NCAA football game against SDSU on Sept. 17, 2022, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

Utah Football Set to Face First Ranked Opponent, No. 18 UCLA

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor October 7, 2022

  After a dominating performance against Oregon State, No. 11 Utah football is headed to southern California to face the No. 18 UCLA Bruins. Oregon State had nearly beat No. 6 USC the week before,...

Sophomore golfer Chris Bratcher golfing at the River Oaks golf course on Saturday, May 21st, 2022.

Utah Golf Team Takes on Hamptons Intercollegiate at Maidstone

By Kyle Garrison, Sports Writer October 6, 2022

  The Utah men's golf team started off hot on Monday at the Hamptons Intercollegiate tournament in East Hampton, New York. The team slowed down just a bit on Tuesday but displayed some solid finishes...

Clark Phillips III returning one of his interceptions.

Utah Football Overpowers Oregon State at Home

By Sean Overton and Ethan Pearce October 1, 2022

  Fresh off of a win in Tempe last week, the University of Utah football team returned home to face the Oregon State Beavers. The Beavers nearly held on against the USC Trojans last week, losing...

University of Utahs Tevita Fotu (#94) takes the field before the NCAA football game against SDSU on Sept. 17, 2022, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Set to Open Pac-12 Play Against Arizona State

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor September 23, 2022

  No. 13 Utah Football (2-1) will open Pac-12 play on the road against Arizona State this weekend. The two teams have matched up 32 times, and Utah is 10-22 in those games. This also includes a...

University of Utah Football’s running back Micah Bernard (#2) plays against the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds at the  Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on  Sept. 10, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Dominates Southern Utah in Home Opener

By Sean Overton and Ethan Pearce September 10, 2022

  Recap The University of Utah football team opened their home season against Southern Utah University on Saturday. The Thunderbirds boldly opened with a surprise onside kick. Fortunately, the Utes...