Local Athletes

(Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)...
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
Mike Trout...
Ronald Plum, Associated Press

Trout, Angels Close To Record $432M, 12-Year Deal

Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels are close to finalizing a $432 million, 12-year contract that would shatter the record for the largest deal in North American sports history, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
5 years ago
Punter Mitch Wishnowsky #33 of the Utah Utes rushes for a first down on a fake punt play against th...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Wishnowsky Puts Up Fastest 40 Time By A Punter Since 2003

Former Utah punter Mitch Wishnowsky had a surprising performance at the 2019 NFL Combine.
5 years ago
...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Orem WR Puka Nacua Commits To Washington

Orem High School star wide receiver Puka Nacua has committed to the University of Washington.
5 years ago
...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

Meet Utah’s Professional Female Quarterback

Utah has a full contact, professional, women’s football team, and they’re good. The Utah Falconz enjoy a 48-2 lifetime record and two championship rings.
5 years ago
...
Jeremiah Jensen, KSL Sports

Bluffdale Boy Fighting Cancer Enjoys Trip Of Lifetime With Haloti Ngata

A Bluffdale family whose son has been fighting cancer was given an all-expense trip to the City of Brotherly Love to meet Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Haloti Ngata.
5 years ago
Tony Finau and Tiger Woods share a laugh on the South Course during the first round of the 2019 Far...
Rod Zundel, KSL Sports

Tony Finau Paired With Tiger Woods In Farmers Insurance Open

Growing up in Rose Park, Tony Finau idolized Tiger Woods. Dreaming of the day he would be able to compete against the greatest golfer of his lifetime.
5 years ago
(Photo courtesy Ryan Loco/PFL)...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Salt Lake MMA Fighter Talks About Decision To Retire After $1 Million Payout

The Salt Lake City mixed martial arts fighter who won $1 million over the New Year holiday announced his retirement just moments after the bout. Less than a week later, Sean O'Connell said his win still had not yet sunk in.
5 years ago
...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Three Utahns Make List Of Eligible Players For NWSL Draft

The National Women’s Soccer List released a preliminary list of eligible players for the 2019 College Draft with three women from Utah on the list.
5 years ago
(Ryan Loco/PFL)...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Sean O’Connell Wins $1 Million Light Heavyweight Title, Announces Retirement

Salt Lake City native Sean O’Connell defeated Vinny Magalhaes in the third round via TKO of the Professional Fighters League Light Heavyweight Championship and takes home $1 million.
5 years ago
(Ryan Loco/PFL)...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Provo’s Steven Siler Falls Short Of PFL Featherweight Championship

Provo native Steven Siler faced Lance Palmer for the Professional Fighters League Featherweight Championship and $1 million at Madison Square Garden. Palmer won the fight via unanimous decision.
5 years ago
(Nick Karp/PFL)...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Local MMA Fighter Celebrates New Year With Tongue-In-Cheek Weigh-In

Utah native Sean O'Connell added another clip of fun antics to his fun collection at the Professional Fighters League official weigh-ins ahead of his championship bout with $1 million on the line.
5 years ago
(Ryan Loco/PFL)...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Two Utah MMA Fighters Ready For $1 Million Fights

Two local Mixed Martial Artists from the state of Utah will take center stage in the octagon for a chance at $1 million dollars and to be crowned champion of their respective weight class in the Professional Fighters League.
5 years ago