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5 days ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Doug Robinson
Did you hear the news? The Utah Jazz, owners of the worst record in the world (of basketball), rewarded their head coach with a six-year contract extension. Will Hardy, the Utah Jazz’s young coach, has a won-lost record of 85-161 after three seasons. That’s an average of about 28 wins and 54 losses per season. AdvertisementHe finished the regular season with a league-low 17 wins — the fewest in franchise history. The NBA season is about 19 weeks long, so, you know, do the math.
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2 weeks ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Doug Robinson
Before we move on, let’s look back at last week’s NFL draft as a cautionary tale in what happens when hype and image and arrogance trump substance. It was a ridiculous spectacle that turned into a reality show, starring Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was predicted by the media to be an early first-round pick and wasn’t. Not even close.
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3 weeks ago | 
deseret.com | Doug Robinson
Right from the start, Jaxson Dart's path to this week's NFL draft - where he is expected by some observers to be taken in the first round - seemed preordained. His father, Brandon, a former Utah football player, was surprised during backyard games that his preschool son could throw, catch, hit and shoot a ball in a way that was far beyond his years.
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3 weeks ago | 
deseret.com | Doug Robinson
Conner Mantz, the former BYU collegiate cross-country champion, placed fourth in the legendary Boston Marathon on Monday morning - the highest finish by an American since 2017. In the process, he became the second-fastest American marathoner in history. He also was one of three BYU alums to finish among the top seven in the race. Mantz was in a six-man pack running for the win at about 22 miles, but then Kenya's John Korir made a decisive break.
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3 weeks ago | 
goskagit.com | Doug Robinson
The president of the United States has suggested to the president of El Salvador that he build prisons for United States prisoners. He clams that they would be used for violent criminals already convicted, but he would consider using them for U.S. citizens who protest his administration (AP News).
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3 weeks ago | 
deseret.com | Doug Robinson
Conner Mantz, America's best marathoner, will face his old demons when he competes in the legendary and famously arduous Boston Marathon on Monday. Two years ago his body failed him in the final mile of this race and he nearly blacked out, which was the price he paid for attacking the first 15 miles too aggressively. "I've been haunted ever since by that race," says Mantz. "It's something I've had to deal with in every marathon since then.
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1 month ago | 
deseret.com | Doug Robinson
Congratulations to the Utah Jazz. They are going to finish the season with the worst record in franchise history (it isn't even close) and maybe the worst in the league. They are losers, which, in this case, means they are winners. They tanked like a champ. With three games to go, they've won just 16 games, topping even their dismal days in New Orleans, where they hit rock bottom with a mere 23 wins in their debut season of 1974-75.
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1 month ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Doug Robinson
Congratulations to the Utah Jazz. They are going to finish the season with the worst record in franchise history (it isn’t even close) and maybe the worst in the league. They are losers, which, in this case, means they are winners. They tanked like a champ. AdvertisementWith three games to go, they’ve won just 16 games, topping even their dismal days in New Orleans, where they hit rock bottom with a mere 23 wins in their debut season of 1974-75.
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1 month ago | 
deseret.com | Doug Robinson
Whittni Morgan, the former BYU national champion from Panguitch, Utah, placed fifth and eighth in the 3,000- and 5,000-meter runs, respectively, over the weekend in the inaugural Grand Slam track and field event in Kingston, Jamaica. Morgan, who qualified for the finals in last summer's Paris Olympics at 5,000 meters, finished the 3,000 with a time of 8:43.35 and the 5,000 with a time of 15:36.31. She was the top American finisher in both races.
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1 month ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Doug Robinson
Whittni Morgan, the former BYU national champion from Panguitch, Utah, placed fifth and eighth in the 3,000- and 5,000-meter runs, respectively, over the weekend in the inaugural Grand Slam track and field event in Kingston, Jamaica. AdvertisementMorgan, who qualified for the finals in last summer’s Paris Olympics at 5,000 meters, finished the 3,000 with a time of 8:43.35 and the 5,000 with a time of 15:36.31. She was the top American finisher in both races.
