September 22, 2020

Report: Mountain West ‘optimistic’ about Oct. 24 return to football

Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium, home of the Utah State Aggies football team, is pictured in Logan on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. | Spenser …

AP source: NFL fines 3 coaches, clubs for unmasked coaches

A person with knowledge of the punishment tells The Associated Press that at least three NFL head coaches have been fined $100,000 for violating the …

VYPE High School Spotlight (9/20): San Marcos’ Walsh, 4A Rankings & Austin Area Sports Update

Miss the first episode of VYPE’s new radio show? Catch Sunday’s replay below. VYPE High School Spotlight airs on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 3 …

High school football: 3 quarterbacks in Utah on pace for record-setting season in 2020

American Fork quarterback Maddux Madsen runs the ball against Timpview at American Fork High School in American Fork on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. | Laura …

LEADING OFF: Indians’ Bieber, Yankees’ Cole take the mound

A look at what’s happening around the majors Tuesday: HEADED TO AWARDS Cleveland’s Shane Bieber (8-1, 1.74 ERA) likely will make his final regular-season start …

These 2 Utah natives — Dalton Schultz and Julian Blackmon — had memorable NFL firsts in week 2 (+highlights)

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Darqueze Dennard (34) and linebacker Deion Jones (45) move to stop Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (86) from gaining extra …

Oilers’ Draisaitl is first German to win Hart as NHL MVP

The Stanley Cup Final is in Edmonton, and Oilers star Leon Draisaitl made history Monday night. Only it had more to do with his home …

VYPE Austin UIL Small School Football Player of the Week

We’re four weeks into the 2020 Texas high school football season, so it’s time to crown the latest VYPE Austin UIL Small School Football Player …

LHP Cole Hamels done for year after just 1 start for Braves

After making just one start for the Atlanta Braves, Cole Hamels went back on the 10-day injured list Monday and is done for the season. …

Florida decision likely clears Pats owner of soliciting sex

Florida prosecutors said Monday that they won’t appeal a court’s decision blocking video that allegedly shows New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft paying for massage …

3 things to fix after the Texans’ week 2 loss to Baltimore

The Houston Texans are 0-2 after back-to-back losses to two of the best teams in the NFL. The team is now heading into a tough …

49ers complain about playing surface at MetLife Stadium

The San Francisco 49ers contacted the NFL on Monday about the conditions of the playing surface at MetLife Stadium after several players went down with …

BYU starting QB Zach Wilson reveals he had COVID-19 over the summer. Here’s why he’s looking for a new place to live

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, center, looks to throw downfield as Navy defensive tackles Jackson Perkins (96) and Deondrae Williams (92) apply pressure during the first …

The Road Back to State Starts Now!

They got the taste, and now they are ready for the trophy. Two San Antonio volleyball teams are especially excited the 2020 season is underway. …

6A Preview Part 1: 3-6A, 4-6A & 5-6A

It’s finally here. After a lot of worry and wonder, the big schools are ready to kick off their delayed seasons. For this week, we’ll …

Freddy’s Poll: VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Linebacker of the Year Fan Poll

After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It’s time to start our weekly polls …

Giants halfback Saquon Barkley has ACL injury to right knee

A major knee injury has ended Saquon Barkley’s season. His career still has a long way to go, New York Giants coach Joe Judge predicted …

Seeding, not record determines who bats last in World Series

The higher seeded team reaching the World Series will have last at-bats in Games 1 and 2 and if needed Games 6 and 7, not …

What to watch in Houston sports this week

Hello from the Xfinity sports desk! It has been quite a week in Houston sports. It may be only Monday, but the Texans’ loss on …

While other conferences hit the field, clock is ticking on the Pac-12

Time out countdown clock in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 20-14. | …

Back to work: Celtics, Heat start getting ready for Game 4

Getting angry worked wonders for the Boston Celtics. Their first win in these Eastern Conference finals just happened to come two nights after Marcus Smart …

Dribbling through a pandemic: BYU runners find creative ways maintain competitive fire

All-American Whittni Orton finishes top five in her 1500m heat to secure her spot in the final on Saturday at the 2019 NCAA Outdoor Championships. …