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OREM -- After beating the Owlz on a dramatic walk-off double on Wednesday evening at Lindquist Field, the series shifted to Orem, where Ogden hoped to ease closer to breaking its jinx against the Owlz, which had led to four losses in six contests.Unfortunately for Ogden, after a one-day reprieve, Thursday evening brought about the same old story.
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Sizzling-hot RSL looking for more fireworks / Movsisyan, Mathis have offense clicking
SANDY -- How can the hottest team in Major League Soccer have a chip on its collective shoulder? True story, RSL goal-scorer Yura Movsisyan claims. "We gave three points away to San Jose (earlier this season). We want our points back," Movsisyan said Thursday night as Real prepared for tonight's rematch with the Earthquakes.
Owlz slam Raptors / Ogden's early 3-0 lead melts
OREM -- After beating the Owlz on a dramatic walk-off double on Wednesday evening at Lindquist Field, the series shifted to Orem, where Ogden hoped to ease closer to breaking its jinx against the Owlz, which had led to four losses in six contests.Unfortunately for Ogden, after a one-day reprieve, Thursday evening brought about the same old story.
Korver encouraged to see Jazz remain intact
LAYTON -- With his golf bag slung over his shoulder and a few local duffers doing double-takes, Jazzman Kyle Korver admitted he wasn't all that surprised by Tuesday's free agent news. Korver, at Valley View Golf Course on Wednesday to warm up for next week's Utah State Amateur, recently decided to remain with the Jazz, even though he could have opted out of his contract.
Raptors win on walk-off / Songco, Sands deliver key hits in 9th, 11th
OGDEN -- Not this time. Just when the Raptors might have begun wondering if they'd somehow been cursed by the Orem Owlz, they rallied for a big win Wednesday night at Lindquist Field. Facing their Pioneer League South rivals for the sixth time already this season, the Raptors played longball and came away with a nifty 6-5, extra-inning victory over a team that had beaten them four times in their first five meetings.
Style change nets little / Road team claims victory in PDL rivalry
WASHINGTON TERRACE -- Looking to shake up their offense -- and their spot in the Premier Development League standings -- the Ogden Outlaws showed BYU something a little different on Wednesday night. With hopes of putting more pressure on the Cougars' defense and goal, Ogden changed gears from its usual defensive-minded style of play and pulled an extra man up to the front line.
Talented Jachim helped Roy finish as state 4-A champions
ROY -- What better way to depart the state 4-A ranks than with a state championship. Krystin Jachim came close her sophomore year -- Roy High took third in the 2007 4-A softball tournament -- but this season the Royals closed the deal with a scintillating five-game blitzkrieg in the state 4-A tournament where Roy outscored the opposition 34-zip. "It was our goal to win state all year," the 18-year-old Jachim said. "Winning it was everything put together. We had three pitchers, anyone could hit and our defense. Everything just came together this year.
SLIDESHOW: Ogden Outlaws vs BYU
See more photos of the soccer game between the Ogden Outlaws and BYU on Wednesday.
Jazz forward tastes humble pie
The problem with saying things is that sometimes people actually hear you. For example: Gary Cooper -- famous, of course, for playing Lou Gehrig in "Pride of the Yankees" -- once turned down the lead role in "Gone with the Wind." Not only did he not want the role of Rhett Butler, he rejected it in a rather public way.
Boozer, Okur opt for Utah / Along with Korver, team shaping up
SALT LAKE CITY -- The biggest and most chaotic offseason in franchise history? Apparently not. Faced with the prospect of losing potential free agents Carlos Boozer, Mehmet Okur and Kyle Korver at Tuesday night's filing deadline, the Jazz instead got early word that all three are coming back for another season.
SLIDESHOW: Raptors vs Owlz
See more photos of the Ogden Raptors vs Orem Owlz baseball game on Tuesday.
Jazz sign 2009 first-round pick Eric Maynor
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor announced Wednesday that the team has signed guard Eric Maynor, the Jazz's first-round pick (20th overall) in the 2009 NBA draft.
UGA to honor witty Emery / Utah Senior Open to bear his name
He is affectionately known as the Yogi Berra of golf. And the man with the quick wit jokes that he "never won the big one;" although, many Top of Utah golfers may disagree as he also claims to have won the El Monte best ball three years in a row.
Knights good at home / Players: Chemistry key to 10-point win
OGDEN -- The Ogden Knights played the final home game of their inaugural season Monday night at the Golden Spike Arena and ended with a win.
Sharpshooter Korver opts in / Boozer, Okur facing free-agent deadline
SALT LAKE CITY -- Others may take their chances on the open market, but Jazzman Kyle Korver is staying put.
Barrel domination / Young, old Utah locals shine
OGDEN -- Like mother, like daughter and vice versa. That was the story June 20-21 at the Western National Championships for the National Barrel Horse Association at the Golden Spike Events Center when Top of Utah women won more titles than ever in recent memory.
Raptors win with fast start
OGDEN -- With the Ogden Raptors at home for the next few games, hitting instructor Lenny Harris was here to help some of the players with their hitting, pitch selection and a quality at-bat.
SLIDESHOW: Ogden Knights
See more photos of the Ogden Knights game in Ogden on Monday.
Wilkinson, Koufos, draft picks highlight Jazz's 2009 summer league camp roster
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor announced Tuesday that 2008 first-round selection Kosta Koufos will join 2009 draft picks Eric Maynor and Goran Suton in headlining the team's mini-camp in preparation for the 2009 Orlando Pro Summer League.
Boozer, Okur exercise player options to stay with Jazz in 2009-10
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer announced Tuesday afternoon that he is exercising his player option for 2009-10 and will be returning for his sixth season with the organization.
Senate to hold hearing on college football's BCS
WASHINGTON -- The Senate plans to hold a hearing next week looking into antitrust issues surrounding the Bowl Championship Series. It’s the second time this year that Congress is shining a light on the polarizing system college football uses to crown its national champion.
Brazil rallies to beat U.S. in Confederations Cup final
JOHANNESBURG -- Clint Dempsey sobbed as the Americans walked up to get their second-place medals, unable to hide the pain and the disappointment any longer.
'Drago' puts charge in Ghosts' win / Young Casper catcher stars at the plate
OGDEN -- Former Cal State Fullerton product Dustin Garneau, nicknamed Drago, patterned his game after Los Angeles Dodgers catcher and former Ogden Raptors star Russell Martin.
Knights hope to flourish in finale / Ogden hosts New Mexico in home game
OGDEN -- Both on the field and off, it's been a busy spring for the Ogden Knights.
SLIDESHOW: USA vs Brazil Soccer
See more photos of the USA team winning the Silver Medal in their Confederations Cup final soccer match against Brazil, at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday. Brazil won 3-2.
Korver to remain with Jazz for 2009-10 season
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah Jazz forward Kyle Korver's agent, Jeff Schwartz, informed the Jazz Monday that his client has elected to remain with the franchise for the 2009-10 season, and is declining to exercise his early termination opt
Utah Flash affiliated with Jazz, Hawks for 2009-10 season
PROVO -- The National Basketball Association and the NBA Development League, the official minor league of the NBA, today announced the affiliation system for the 2009-10 season. The Utah Flash will be affiliated with the Utah Jazz f
Jazz pick brings secret ties to coach Jerry Sloan
Jazz pick brings secret ties to coach Jerry Sloan Close your eyes, Jazz fans. Close your eyes and pray.Pray Eric Maynor isn't a spy.OK, that is a conspiracy so bizarre even Oliver Stone wouldn't buy it. But still ...Maynor, whom the Utah Jazz drafted with the No. 20 overall pick in last week's NBA draft, seems by all accounts to be a fine, upstanding young man.
Ghost-busters
OGDEN -- Whatever magic was with the Ogden Raptors during Friday night's dramatic win over Orem must have followed the team back home to Lindquist Field.Trailing 6-4 Saturday night, the Raptors rallied to score four runs in the bottom of the eigth inning and claim their second straight win, 8-4, over the Casper Ghosts. The win is Ogden's first at home and kept Casper winless on the young season.The Raptors' big left fielder Gerald Sands got the eighth-inning rally started with a solo home run.
SLIDESHOW: Ogden Raptors vs. Casper Ghosts baseball
See photos of the Ogden Raptors vs. Casper Ghosts baseball game on 06-27-09.
Brazil rallies to beat U.S. in Confed Cup final, 3-2
JOHANNESBURG -- Brazil's "Beautiful Game" came alive in the second half Sunday with three comeback goals in a 3-2 win over the upstart United States in the Confederations Cup final. Luis Fabiano scored two of the goals
Parsons gridders gone, not forgotten
Members of the Westminster College football teams -- Westminster fielded a Parsons football squad from 1919 through 1981 -- are participating in an all-class reunion this weekend in Salt Lake City.Among the alumni attending this weekend are John Peterson and Steve Kazor, a pair of former NFL coaches, as well as former local high school coaches like Chris Georgelas (Murray) and Stan Finn (Judge Memorial).Westminster, now knowns as the Griffins, is also expected to announce the creation of a Westminster Hall of Fame. For information, visit www.westminstercollege.edu.
Real's confidence brimming as Toronto visits
SANDY -- The Real Salt Lake team that will take the field today against Toronto FC is not the same team that last played in front of its home fans at Rio Tinto Stadium.The players will be the same, except for one starter who is gone on national team duty, but the confidence level is totally different.
New Jazzmen definitely fit 'sleeper' profile
SALT LAKE CITY -- Considered by a few experts to be the "ultimate sleeper" in the 2009 NBA draft, Eric Maynor didn't necessarily need to give the Utah Jazz a second thought.But he wisely did.The thin -- some might say skinny -- point guard from Virginia Commonwealth was expected to go anywhere from No. 13 down to the mid-20s on Thursday. The Jazz, who owned the No. 20 overall pick, wanted to bring Maynor in for a workout last weekend, but a sore back forced the 22-year-old to pull out.
Raptors turn tables
OREM -- Ogden’s Pedro Guerrero finally decided that enough was enough.The right-handed hitting Raptor shortstop -- batting .083 with six strikeouts in 12 at-bats on the young season -- broke up a pitcher’s duel with a solo home run in the ninth inning to give the Ogden a 2-1 win over the Orem Owlz.The win snapped Ogden’s three-game skid to open the season and put an end to the possibility of equaling last season’s ignominious eight-game losing streak out of the gate a year ago.
Raptors again squander late lead vs. Owlz / Late throwing error costs Ogden in 8th
OREM -- Not again. A year after dropping eight games to open the 2008 Pioneer League season, the Ogden Raptors dropped their third straight in 2009, falling 6-4 to the Orem Owlz.
NBA draft 2009 guarded optimism / Maynor had a hunch be'd be a Jazzman
SALT LAKE CITY -- Long after the guessing game ended and the real one had begun, the Jazz basketball braintrust got its man.
Jazz make qualifying offer to Millsap
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor announced Friday that the team has tendered a qualifying offer to forward Paul Millsap. Per team policy, financial terms were not released. In accordance with the league's
Major upset: U.S. stuns Spain / Americans advance to final of Confed Cup
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa -- The world will surely take notice of this.
Cougars' coach appears healthy
PROVO, Utah -- BYU basketball coach Dave Rose is planning on a lot more rest than usual this summer.
Owlz take flight / Orem takes another win over Raptors
OGDEN -- Sometimes pitchers' duels don't last all nine innings.
Jazz ready for picks 20, 50 / Utah expected to take point guard or power forward
SALT LAKE CITY -- Enough of the mockery. Tonight, it gets serious.
SLIDESHOW: Ogden Raptors vs Orem Owlz
See photos of the Ogden Raptors vs Orem Owlz baseball game in Ogden on Wednesday.
Korver to join Brewer, Millsap at USA minicamp
Kevin Durant, rookie of the year Derrick Rose and college player of the year Blake Griffin are among the 25 players who have accepted invitations to participate in the USA Basketball national team minicamp. The roster
Idaho State University names ex-Wildcat Tingey permanent athletic director
POCATELLO, Idaho -- Idaho State University has hired Jeff Tingey to oversee the athletic department at the Pocatello school. Tingey, who has served as interim athletic director for 16 months, was named as the permanent head of Benga
Jazz take Eric Maynor with 20th pick
SALT LAKE CITY -- The Utah Jazz have selected Virginia Commonwealth guard Eric Maynor in the first round of the NBA draft. The Jazz selected Maynor with the 20th overall pick Thursday night. General manager Kevin O'Connor was greeted w
Utah Valley's Toolson gets look from Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY -- Two local ballplayers, two completely different situations.
Opening downer / Orem spoils beginning to Ogden Raptors' season
OGDEN -- Opening Night disappointments are tempered by the knowledge that there's a long season and a lot of opportunities ahead.
WSU's football attention
OGDEN -- Weber State will enter the 2009 football season in an unfamiliar place, but the Wildcats certainly don't mind.
RSL gains win over Outlaws / Real scores all four of its goals in second half
OGDEN -- For 45 minutes, the Ogden Outlaws kept the powerful offense of Real Salt Lake from the back of the net.
SLIDESHOW: Ogden Outlaws vs Real Salt Lake
See pictures of the soccer game on Tuesday.
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