Jeff Rhineer

United States

Sports Director at KSTU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)

Sports Director at KSTU Fox 13

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Incredible stretch of golf by Saydie Wagner helps Lone Peak complete four-peat in 6A girls' golf

2 weeks ago | fox13now.com | Jeff Rhineer

Saydie Wagner played an incredible stretch of golf during the final round of the 6A girls' high school state championship on Tuesday to win medalist honors, while leading Lone Peak to their fourth-straight state championship. That run by the Lone Peak junior came after a terrible start to her final round. Wagner took a two-shot lead into the final round at Meadow Brook Golf Course, but that lead quickly went away after she made bogeys on four of her first six holes.
Do or die? Why the NBA Draft Lottery is so important for the Utah Jazz

4 weeks ago | fox13now.com | Jeff Rhineer

SALT LAKE CITY — Monday could be the biggest night in Utah Jazz history. After a season in which the team recorded the worst record in the league, the Jazz have a 14% chance of getting the number one overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery for the first time ever. Duke's Cooper Flagg is considered a generational player and the consensus number one pick by any measure. A player worth tanking for. That's who the Jazz want to get. But they also face the far greater possibility... nearly 48%...
Real Salt Lake hires Johnny Russell from rival team Sporting Kansas City

1 month ago | fox13now.com | Jeff Rhineer

SALT LAKE CITY — Johnny Russell played a lot of games against Real Salt Lake as the villain with Sporting Kansas City. He was the guy RSL fans loved to hate. But now he's on the other side of the rivalry after signing as a free agent with RSL. "I've had experiences here in the past where it's not been so pleasant," said RSL forward Johnny Russell.
Diego Luna is 'The Guy' for Real Salt Lake

1 month ago | fox13now.com | Jeff Rhineer

SANDY, Utah — When Real Salt Lake acquired Diego Luna as an 18-year-old in the summer of 2022, he was known as "Moon Boy," a young and talented player with a bright future. Three years later, he's now "Moon Man." RSL head coach Pablo Mastroeni called Luna "The Guy" on this team, as the attacking leader of RSL. "I think for me it's just about continuing to get better every game," Luna said. "There hasn't been much change.
Utah Hockey Club's inaugural season sets stage for big year two

1 month ago | fox13now.com | Jeff Rhineer

SALT LAKE CITY — Despite the Utah Hockey Club failing to make the NHL playoffs, the team's top executives and head coach still feel like the inaugural season was a success. "It's been a 10-out-of-10 all season long," said head coach Andre Tourigny.
'We're going up;' Utah Hockey Club players excited for what's ahead

1 month ago | fox13now.com | Jeff Rhineer

SALT LAKE CITY — After a long inaugural season, Utah Hockey Club players cleaned out their lockers on Thursday, sharing thoughts on what a season it was and what's ahead. "It's crazy that the season is over," said forward Clayton Keller. "It feels like the season just started, honestly."What a year it's been, from the welcome party last April to the playoff push this spring, it was a great start to the NHL in Utah.
'Bucket Guy' wins over Utah Hockey Club fans, players with dazzling moves

1 month ago | fox13now.com | Jeff Rhineer

SALT LAKE CITY — If you attended a Utah Hockey Club game during the inaugural season, you probably noticed the TruFru Ice Crew and Tim Oliphant, AKA "the guy with the bucket," skating with speed and flair and a signature pirouette as he gets off the ice. "I love my job," said Oliphant. "Being out there with the players and being surrounded by 16,000 fans.
Three junior golfers from Utah will play at Augusta National

2 months ago | fox13now.com | Jeff Rhineer

SALT LAKE CITY — It's a big week for three junior golfers from Utah. Logan Wilde, Nicklaus Miller and Blake Brown will play in the Drive, Chip and Putt national finals this Suday at Augusta National, the home of the Masters Tournament. "It's awesome," said Miller. "To hear that I get to go to Augusta and then I hear that my two other friends from Utah are also going, it was pretty awesome."I was so excited," said Wilde.
Utah Hockey Club general manager Bill Armstrong excited for playoff push

Feb 20, 2025 | fox13now.com | Jeff Rhineer

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Hockey Club is back together after the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off and ready to continue a push toward the playoffs in the inaugural season. Utah stands six points out of the final playoff spot with 26 games to play. "We've been able to hold in there," said Utah Hockey Club General Manager Bill Armstrong. "We've weathered a huge amount of injuries to key guys on our roster.
Big things are happening to social media star Anna Frey on and off the tennis court

Feb 10, 2025 | fox13now.com | Jeff Rhineer

SALT LAKE CITY — Anna Frey blew up social media one year ago after people said she looked like San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. She has over two million followers on TikTok, but her popularity is growing more now because of her tennis than her familiar look. It's been an incredible year for the Utah tennis phenom. "Crazy, just a lot of tennis, Lots of tournaments," said Frey.