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Ron Boone remembers the days of the ABA

1 week ago | abc4.com | Wesley Ruff

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – The Indiana Pacers are trying to win their first ever NBA title against the Oklahoma City Thunder. But the Pacers won three titles in the ABA in 1970, 1972 and 1973. Utah Jazz broadcaster Ron Boone played for the Utah Stars back in those days, and he had many matchups against the Pacers. “If you talk about the ABA, you talk about the Indiana Pacers,” Boone said. “And in order to win anything, you had to go through them. It’s always going to be the Indiana Pacers.
Ron Boone remembers the days of the ABA

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Wesley Ruff

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – The Indiana Pacers are trying to win their first ever NBA title against the Oklahoma City Thunder. But the Pacers won three titles in the ABA in 1970, 1972 and 1973. Utah Jazz broadcaster Ron Boone played for the Utah Stars back in those days, and he had many matchups against the Pacers. Advertisement“If you talk about the ABA, you talk about the Indiana Pacers,” Boone said. “And in order to win anything, you had to go through them.
Christian Moore's chance of making big leagues continues with Bees

2 weeks ago | abc4.com | Wesley Ruff

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Salt Lake Bees continue their road series in Las Vegas with another game tonight, and that gives prospect Christian Moore another chance to get better and get closer to moving up to the big leagues. Christian Moore is the top prospect in the Angels organization and was quickly moved up from Double-A ball to the Triple-A affiliate, the Bees, which was a bit of a surprise. “You never know when that day is going to come. You just kind of just keep working.
LPGA Players Reveal Their Game-Day Superstitions

1 month ago | abc4.com | Wesley Ruff |Kyle Bertsch

Ivins, Utah (ABC4 Sports) – At the scenic Black Desert Resort, the pressure of the competition isn’t the only thing on the minds of LPGA athletes. It takes world-class talent to win on the LPGA Tour, but for some players, a little bit of luck never hurts. Swedish pro Anna Nordqvist shared one of her quirks, “I guess I do. I’ll only play with white tees, and they have to be a certain length.” American pro Stacy Lewis tries to keep things simple. “I try not to.
LPGA Players Reveal Their Game-Day Superstitions

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Wesley Ruff

Ivins, Utah (ABC4 Sports) – At the scenic Black Desert Resort, the pressure of the competition isn’t the only thing on the minds of LPGA athletes. It takes world-class talent to win on the LPGA Tour, but for some players, a little bit of luck never hurts. Swedish pro Anna Nordqvist shared one of her quirks, “I guess I do. I’ll only play with white tees, and they have to be a certain length.”AdvertisementAmerican pro Stacy Lewis tries to keep things simple. “I try not to.
Hear from Masters champion Rory McIlroy and longtime friend Tony Finau - from two decades ago

2 months ago | abc4.com | Wesley Ruff

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) — Rory McIlroy won the Masters yesterday to become the sixth player to complete the career Grand Slam. It was a long time coming for the Irishman — and nobody was happier for him than Tony Finau, who has known McIlrory for a long time. “It’s quite cool. You know, it’s been a quite, quite a cool thing seeing Rory with all his success and me finally get to get into the tour after him,” Finau said. “And we’ve had a relationship since we were nine.
Hear from Masters champion Rory McIlroy and longtime friend Tony Finau - from two decades ago

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | Wesley Ruff

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) — Rory McIlroy won the Masters yesterday to become the sixth player to complete the career Grand Slam. It was a long time coming for the Irishman — and nobody was happier for him than Tony Finau, who has known McIlrory for a long time. Advertisement“It’s quite cool. You know, it’s been a quite, quite a cool thing seeing Rory with all his success and me finally get to get into the tour after him,” Finau said. “And we’ve had a relationship since we were nine.
Tony Finau out to win second Houston Open

Mar 25, 2025 | abc4.com | Wesley Ruff

HOUSTON (ABC4 Sports) – Utah native Tony Finau came into this year after going through two pretty big life events. The first was knee surgery back in December. “It wasn’t anything too serious, but it was the first surgery I’ve ever had on my body,: Finau said “So, yeah, it took a little a little rehab and a little physical therapy to get it to get it moving. But it’s better no question.”Finau hired a personal trainer and feels like he’s getting back into better shape.
Tony Finau out to win second Houston Open

Mar 25, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Wesley Ruff

HOUSTON (ABC4 Sports) – Utah native Tony Finau came into this year after going through two pretty big life events. The first was knee surgery back in December. “It wasn’t anything too serious, but it was the first surgery I’ve ever had on my body,: Finau said “So, yeah, it took a little a little rehab and a little physical therapy to get it to get it moving. But it’s better no question.”Finau hired a personal trainer and feels like he’s getting back into better shape.
UVU hoping to make first NCAA Tournament

Jan 27, 2025 | abc4.com | Wesley Ruff

OREM, Utah (ABC4 Sports) – Duke, Michigan State, Auburn, Houston and…Utah Valley? All of those college basketball teams own double-digit winning streaks right now, with the Wolverines having just won their tenth in a row. Utah Valley is a perfect 7-0 in the WAC, hoping to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever. In his second year as head coach, Todd Phillips has turned UVU around. Last year, they were 16-16. This year, they’ve already won 15 games.