Local Athletes

Zac Blair of the United States lines up a shot on the sixth hole during the second round of the 201...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Zac Blair Jokes About Difficult Outing At U.S. Open

Utah native Zac Blair had a tough time on the links at the U.S. Open but was still able to keep a good sense of humor about it all.
5 years ago
Tony Finau of the United States plays a shot from the 16th tee during the second round of the 2019 ...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Tony Finau Likely To Miss Cut At U.S. Open

Utah native Tony Finau had a tough couple of rounds at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and will likely miss the cut after the second round.
5 years ago
Tony Finau of the United States plays his second shot on the par 4,...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Tony Finau Struggles In First Round Of U.S. Open

After the first round of the U.S. Open tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Utah native Tony Finau finished at three-over par, 74 after 18 holes.
5 years ago
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Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

History Of Teams With Locals In The Basketball Tournament

Three teams with strong ties to the state of Utah have a history in The Basketball Tournament.
5 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

TBT Announces Salt Lake City Regional

The Basketball Tournament - also known as "TBT" announced their 64-team bracket for a chance to win $2 million dollars. The Maverik Center and Team Fredette is hosting the Salt Lake regional from July 25-27.
5 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Tony Finau Returns To Utah Ahead Of U.S. Open

From humble beginnings, Utah native Tony Finau has risen to the highest level of professional golf.
5 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Dave Rose, Tyler Haws To Join Team Fredette In TBT

BYU alumni will represent Team Fredette in "The Basketball Tournament" also known as "TBT." The team was created by former BYU star and current Phoenix Suns guard Jimmer Fredette.
5 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

8 Locals Selected In 2019 MLB Draft

The 40 round Major League Baseball Draft has concluded and all 1,217 picks are in with eight players with local ties to the state of Utah getting picked.
5 years ago
Tony Finau of the United States reacts after a putt on the third green during the final round of th...
Trevor Allen

Tony Finau Finishes Second In Charles Schwab Challenge

FORT WORTH, Texas – After four rounds of golf at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Forth Worth, Texas, Utah native Tony Finau finished in second place with an 9-under par score. Finau shot two-under par on the front-nine to start the fourth round and ended with an even par score on […]
5 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Finau Tied For Second Going Into Final Round In Texas

Utah’s Tony Finau stumbled a bit in the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge but remains near the top of the leaderboard heading into the final round.
5 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Former Ute, NFL Star Kevin Dyson Named Principal At Tennessee School

Former NFL star Kevin Dyson, who also starred at Clearfield High School and the University of Utah, has found a new calling in life.
5 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Former Cougar Eric Mika Destroys German Defender With Huge Dunk

Remember former BYU center Eric Mika? Well he’s been absolutely crushing it on the other side of the world in Germany.
5 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Finau Switches Grip, Leads In Fort Worth After First Round

After a disappointing showing at last week’s PGA Championship, Utah native Tony Finau is finding his stroke at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
5 years ago
Ramsey Nijem warms up before facing James Krause during the filming of The Ultimate Fighter: Redemp...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former UVU Wrestler Motivated After Disappointing 2018 Season

It's been a year since a former wrestler from Utah Valley University was knocked out in his first regular season bout in the Professional Fighters League.
5 years ago
Brandon Davies during the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague match between Real Madrid and Zalgiris Kaunas...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former BYU C Brandon Davies Named First Team All-Euroleague

Former BYU and NBA big man Brandon Davies has wrapped up his second season in Europe and picked up an award for his performance.
5 years ago
Tony Finau of the United States prepares to play a shot on the fourth hole during the second round ...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Tony Finau Struggles In Final Round Of PGA Championship

After a top-five finish at the Masters in April, Utah native Tony Finau couldn't carry the momentum into the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black.
5 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Tony Finau Plays Improved Third Round At PGA Championship

Utah native Tony Finau had a much better round at Bethpage Black as he shot one-under par in the third round of the PGA Championship.
5 years ago
Tony Finau of the United States ball wave on the 14th green during the second round of the 2019 PGA...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Tony Finau Barely Makes Cut After Disappointing Second Round

Utah native Tony Finau is out of contention at the PGA Championship after a three-over score in round two of the PGA Championship at Bethpage State Park.
5 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Finau Shoots Par, Draws Attention With Crazy Outfit At PGA Championship

Utah native Tony Finau scored an even-par 70 on the first day of the PGA Championship at the Black Course at Bethpage, but it was his wardrobe decision that drew more attention.
5 years ago
Tony Finau of the United States congratulates Tiger Woods of the United States on his win on the 18...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Finau Finishes Fifth At Masters, Congratulates Tiger Woods For Winning

Utah’s Tony Finau finished tied for fifth place in his second Masters appearance, but it was Tiger Woods, his playing partner on Sunday, who stole the show by winning the tournament.
5 years ago
Tony Finau of the United States reacts on the 18th green during the third round of the Masters at A...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Finau Tied For First At Masters After Strong Third Round

Tony Finau is in great position to take home a green jacket after taking the lead at the Masters on Saturday.
5 years ago
ony Finau of the United States plays a shot on the fifth hole during the third round of the Masters...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Finau Ties Masters Record, Sits In First Place After Sensational Front Nine

Salt Lake City native Tony Finau had one of the best front nines of golf in the history of the Masters Saturday afternoon.
5 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Haloti Ngata Pulls April Fool’s Prank

On April Fool's Day, recently retired NFL defensive lineman Haloti Ngata posted on Instagram and Twitter that he signed with the Utah Warriors of Major League Rugby.
5 years ago
Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on with a bandage on his chin during the sec...
Jeremy Mauss, KSL Sports

Why Are We So Obsessed With Jimmer Fredette?

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah  – Jimmer Fredette is a big deal and not just in Utah where he played college basketball at BYU but seemingly everywhere. Why does everyone seem to care so much when there is only talk of Fredette returning to the NBA? When it was reported he was going to sign with the Phoenix […]
5 years ago