George F. Will: Trump is turning and turning in a widening gyre
Washington • With eyes wide open, Mike Pence eagerly auditioned for the role as Donald Trump’s poodle. Now comfortably leashed, he deserves the degradations that he seems too sycophantic to recognize...
View ArticleColorado beats Oregon State 36-33 for 1st conference win
Corvallis, Ore. • Steven Montez threw a 13-yard touchdown to Bryce Bobo with 1:34 left and Colorado hung on for a 36-33 victory Saturday over Oregon State, which was playing its first game since the...
View ArticleLetter: We need new laws, not more prayers
I’m getting sick and tired of all the Republicans who won’t vote for any gun control but continually remind us that they are sending their thoughts and prayers to its victims. How about thoughts of a...
View ArticleLetter: Cutting taxes hurts everyone
I can’t help but notice that many of the “patriots” that are so outraged at the supposed disrespecting of the flag by NFL players are the very same ones who complain loudly about paying taxes. They are...
View ArticleCommentary: Enter to learn, but leave your rights at the door
On Dec. 1, 2014, a student was caught carrying a firearm at Fremont High School in Ogden. While a school resource officer (SRO) detained the student without incident and nobody was hurt or threatened,...
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Altuve's dash lifts Verlander, Astros over Yankees in Game 2
Houston • Jose Altuve raced home on Carlos Correa's double in the ninth inning, Justin Verlander struck out 13 in a complete game and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturday for a 2-0...
View ArticleSnow Canyon edges Logan on PKs to reach girls' soccer state semifinals
St. George • Snow Canyon coach Kenny Kunde spent extra time after practice with groups of his players working on penalty kicks after the Region 9 regular season ended.Each day for “about 10 to 15...
View ArticleMarquise Blair makes his impact felt early for Utes vs. USC
Los Angeles • Utah junior safety Marquise Blair started his first game at free safety – he’d previously started at strong safety – played strong safety and scored the first touchdown of the game in the...
View ArticleLetter: Scalise shows how important health care is
I am glad that U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise is recovering and was able to return to his work in the U.S. House of Representatives. He said, “I’m definitely a living example that miracles really do happen.”...
View ArticleLetter: Enough ‘conversation’ about guns
I’m gratified to hear our elected representatives are finally willing to “start the conversation” on some form of regulation in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre. The target of this conversation? Bump...
View ArticleCommentary: It’s time to proudly invest in Utah teachers and students
We wear it as if it’s a badge of honor.Since the early 1980’s, Utah has ranked last in the United States in per-student spending. Reviewing this year’s data, our state dropped even further behind the...
View ArticleSouthern Utah gets some revenge on Weber State, 32-16
Ogden • For Demario Warren and the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, defeat shaped the doctrine.Last October, Warren’s team entered the fourth quarter of the “Beehive Bowl” with in-state rival Weber State...
View ArticlePuig, Taylor power Dodgers past Cubs 5-2 in NLCS Game 1
Los Angeles • Chris Taylor hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, Yasiel Puig added a homer and an RBI double to his dynamite postseason, and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a short start by...
View ArticleLetter: Demand solutions to climate change
Holy Maria, these extreme weather events cost too much! Early estimates put this year’s climate chaos costs over $300 billion just for the hurricanes, not counting the economic damage from wildfires,...
View ArticleUtah Grizzlies lose to Colorado Eagles, 2-1, in their home opener
Although the Utah Grizzlies skated toe to toe with the defending Kelly Cup champion Colorado Eagles in their home opener, they came up short as the Eagles escaped with a 2-1 victory.Colorado defenseman...
View ArticleMonson: Utah’s chance at history fades away
Los Angeles • In a historic building that has hosted two Olympics, two Super Bowls, a World Series, too many pro and college football games to count; a place that has seen great teams, great players,...
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Wildcats run wild on Bruins in 47-30 win
TUSCON, Ariz. (AP) — Khalil Tate followed up last week's record-setting performance with another strong one, rushing for 230 yards and two touchdowns to lead Arizona over UCLA 47-30 Saturday night.The...
View ArticleBig plays by USC doom the Utes at the end
Los Angeles • Utah’s 28-27 loss at USC on Saturday night was nothing if not wild.It was filled with big plays, big turnovers, big excitement, big surprises, big gains, a big momentum shift, and big...
View ArticleMoss provides steadying force for Utes offense
Los Angeles • Utah sophomore running back Zack Moss looked at times like he could carry the entire offense on his back against No. 13 USC on Saturday night.The 5-foot-10, 210-pound sophomore from...
View ArticleSun Devils use strong defense to stun No. 5 Huskies 13-7
Tempe, Ariz. • Manny Wilkins completed 29 of 41 passes for 245 yards, Arizona State's defense smothered Washington most of the game and the Sun Devils stunned the No. 5 Huskies 13-7 on Saturday...
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