Sheriff's office confirms two dead in Morgan plane crash

Chris J. Miller

Honors on the way for many Utah legends

Last updated Friday, February 10, 2012 - 9:56pm

Lots of Hall of Fame induction ceremonies straight ahead.

The University of Utah will induct two former Ute athletes and a pair of former coaches into the Crimson Club Hall of Fame on April 23 at Energy Solutions Arena.

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Jazz miss chance to celebrate red, white and blue predecessor

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Last updated Friday, February 3, 2012 - 10:07pm

The NBA is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the American Basketball Association's founding with a series of games during NBA Hardwood Classics Month.

The ABA existed for 10 seasons (1967-1976), when four of its teams -- Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, New York Nets and San Antonio Spurs -- joined the NBA.

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Former WSU golfer still earning awards

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Last updated Friday, January 27, 2012 - 9:50pm

Former Weber State golf standout Mike Malaska keeps adding to his resume.

The former Wildcat, who earned All-America status back in 1974 and is a member of the WSU Hall of Fame, was named 2011 PGA National Teacher of the Year this past week.

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Utah State fans cheer on their team against Weber State in Logan in 2008. The Smith Spectrum group has been nominated for the 2012 Naismith Student Section of the Year award.

USU fans finally have something to cheer about

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Last updated Friday, January 20, 2012 - 10:04pm

While the Aggies might be having a bit of an off year, the Utah State student section is as rowdy as every

The Smith Spectrum group has been nominated for the 2012 Naismith Student Section of the Year award.

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McBride is still coaching after all

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Last updated Friday, January 13, 2012 - 10:16pm

Ron McBride will hit the sidelines one last time, coaching in the Casino Del Sol College All-Star Football Game, set for Monday in Tucson, Ariz.

Mac will be on the West sidelines with coaches Pat Hill and Dick Tomey, also recently out of work.

Utah defensive players Timote Fotu and Tevita Finau are set to play.

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Jazz fans make nine-mile trek to see opener

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Last updated Friday, December 30, 2011 - 9:38pm

Twenty five Olympus High School students, all die-hard Jazz fans, planned to trek nine miles from their school to EnergySolutions Arena on Friday, and attend Utah's home opener against Philadelphia.

The group met with players and coaches for pregame autographs.

Hopefully, the millionaire Jazz players will work as hard as some of their young fans.

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Reilly puts money where his mouth is, gives Jimmer his due

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Last updated Friday, December 23, 2011 - 9:31pm

Sports fans love or hate columnist Rick Reilly, depending on the week or his topic.

Back in March, the Sports Illustrated wag said Jimmer Fredette would never survive in the NBA.

He vowed to pay $5,000 to the Cougar great's favorite charity if he started even five games during his rookie season.

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Hot potato! Bowl game to donate some serious spuds

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Last updated Friday, December 16, 2011 - 10:29pm

These Aggie athletes keep busy on and off their fields of play.

Utah State's football squad has spent the week enjoying activities surrounding the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise, Idaho. They'll meet Ohio in today's big game, with 84,000 potatoes on the line.

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(NICHOLAS DRANEY/Standard-Examiner) WSU guard Caela Mohre goes up for a layup at the Dee Events Center on Thursday.

Wildcat women lose in overtime to Cowgirls

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Last updated Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 9:09pm

OGDEN -- The energy flowed freely around the Dee Events Center all Thursday afternoon.

Weber State's women's basketball team hosted more than 2,000 area elementary schools students for their annual Field Trip Day game.

And the Wildcats played off the enthusiasm from the youngsters, leading for nearly 40 minutes of their nonconference battle with Wyoming.

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South Weber remembers 13-year-old with some 3-on-3 hoops

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Last updated Friday, December 9, 2011 - 9:52pm

It's the kind of a tournament a 13-year-old boy would enjoy.

South Weber Recreation is sponsoring the Jayden Rathbone Memorial 3-on-3 basketball tourney on Dec. 21 and 28 at the community recreation center.

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B.C. Lions tackle Ben Archibald poses with his 4-year-old triplets (from left) Kaylee, Tessa and Ashlyn in Vancouver, British Columbia, the day before the Lions won the Grey Cup on Sunday.

Former BYU lineman, Archibald makes grandmas proud

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Last updated Friday, December 2, 2011 - 7:13pm

A week ago, I mentioned a couple of football players with Utah ties who figured to play key roles in the Grey Cup, the Super Bowl of the Canadian Football League.

I intended to list former BYU lineman Ben Archibald, but his name never made it into the list of B.C. Lions players.

No big deal, right?

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Badgers ready to play in Top of the Mountain Bowl

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Last updated Friday, November 25, 2011 - 10:38pm

Snow College will make its eighth appearance in the Top of the Mountain Bowl, set for noon on Dec. 3 at Rio Tinto Stadium.

The No. 16-ranked Badgers (8-3) will meet NJCAA rival Eastern Arizona CC (8-3). Earlier in the season, the No. 17-ranked Gila Monsters beat Snow 41-14.

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(Photo courtesy of Josh Stuart) Weber State’s Cord Stimpson looks for a teammate to deliver a pass to during last weekend’s NCCS national soccer championships in Phoenix.

WSU club soccer team wins national title

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Last updated Monday, November 21, 2011 - 9:58pm

OGDEN -- The Weber State men's soccer club captured the NCCS National Soccer Championship late Saturday at the NCCS tournament in Phoenix.

The Wildcats -- a perennial club soccer power -- won their second title in three season with a 4-3 penalty kicks win over Missouri in the title game.

WSU also won the club national title in 2002.

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Q-School testing local golfer

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Last updated Friday, November 18, 2011 - 11:06pm

Elite golfers talk about Q-School with plenty of awe.

To make the PGA Tour these days, a few superstars jump right in. A few graduate from the Nationwide Tour. The rest battle through Q-School, a laborious three stage process that tests nerves and skill.

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