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Scott serving up winners for Pac-10
Salt Lake Tribune — Scott serving up winners for Pac-10 By Lya Wodraska The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 31, 2010 09:14PM MDT Backed by loud music and an over-the-top video presentation, Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott took the stage at the Pac-10 media day on the Rose Bowl field Thursday to address a throng of media members. He didn’t even need to speak for his message to get across to the group. Everything about the day spoke that the Pac-10 is here, louder and prouder than ever. After years of losing ground to other BCS conferences on both the field and in boardrooms where contract deals are made, the Pac...
Utah Utes 10 mins agoMonson: True and false with Bronco and Kyle
Salt Lake Tribune — Monson: True and false with Bronco and Kyle By gordon monson The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 31, 2010 09:10PM MDT As a means of determining what we all learned about Utah and BYU from their coaches this past week at the Mountain West Conference’s football media days, mark the following 10 statements as True or False, then we’ll discuss the implications: 1. According to Bronco Mendenhall, BYU’s recruiting will not be affected by Utah’s defection to the Pac-10. 2. In the liberal spirit of open access and First Amendment rights, and out of concern for fans, Utah football’s paying customers,...
BYU Cougars 1 hour agoRSL faces big game, if not big name, against D.C. United
Salt Lake Tribune — RSL faces big game, if not big name, against D.C. United By Michael C. Lewis The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 31, 2010 08:39AM MDT Sandy • The eyes of Major League Soccer are sure to be focused elsewhere this weekend, with Thierry Henry making his long-awaited debut with the New York Red Bulls and a handful of other high-profile designated players signing contracts around the league. But that hardly makes Real Salt Lake’s game against last-place D.C. United any less important. In fact, it’s probably fair to say that if the defending MLS Cup champions still aspire to seriously compete for t...
Real Salt Lake July 30, 2010Coach not worried about All-Star hangover for RSL
Salt Lake Tribune — Coach not worried about All-Star hangover for RSL By Michael C. Lewis The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 29, 2010 11:42PM MDT Lehi • Coach Jason Kreis had three of his players in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game the other night, but doesn’t expect that to seriously compromise their availability when Real Salt Lake meets last-place D.C. United at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday. The only real concern, he said, is midfielder Javier Morales, who played just past the hour mark of the 5-2 loss to Manchester United in the heat and humidity at Reliant Stadium in Houston. “We’ll have to talk to h...
Real Salt Lake July 30, 2010Utah football: Pac-10 divisions won’t be decided until October
Salt Lake Tribune — Utah football: Pac-10 divisions won’t be decided until October By Lya Wodraska The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 29, 2010 11:42PM MDT Pasadena, Calif. • Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott knows everyone wants to know what the league’s divisions will be, but that detail won’t be known until October, he re-affirmed Thursday during the conference media gathering at the Rose Bowl. Scott is meeting with the league athletic directors today. Utah athletic director Chris Hill, along with representatives from Colorado, will take part in the meetings. Scott characterized the meetings as more of a chance...
Utah Utes July 29, 2010At Pac-10 meetings, Utah is already a familiar name
Salt Lake Tribune — At Pac-10 meetings, Utah is already a familiar name By Lya Wodraska The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 30, 2010 12:38PM MDT Pasadena, Calif. • As a Heisman trophy candidate, Oregon State running back Jacquizz Rodgers is accustomed to being the big target for defenses. But few defenses got after him like the Utah Utes did in 2008. Just a freshman, Rodgers had 25 carries for 101 yards and a touchdown, but the Utes won the game 31-28 and all he had to show for his efforts was a bruised body. “Most underestimate Utah, but that was one of the toughest defenses I have ever played against,” he said...
Utah Utes July 29, 2010Monson: Cougs need to settle on one quarterback — and soon
Salt Lake Tribune — Monson: Cougs need to settle on one quarterback — and soon By Gordon Monson Tribune Columnist Updated Jul 30, 2010 12:38PM MDT In an effort not to make a mistake in choosing a new starter at quarterback, Bronco Mendenhall might be on the verge of making a big one by delaying the decision too long. The BYU coach said this week that heading into fall camp he is flying against his usual flow of having a starter named before summer workouts, waiting now until the latest possible moment — maybe even well into the season — to select his main guy. He said the quarterback situation “is going to be...
BYU Cougars July 29, 2010RSL back in focus
Salt Lake Tribune — RSL back in focus By Ronnie Turner Special to The Tribune Updated Jul 29, 2010 12:02AM MDT Houston • Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando, defender Jamison Olave and midfielder Javier Morales weren’t able to provide standout performances in Wednesday’s 5-2 loss to Manchester United in the MLS All-Star Game. But their collective presence at this year’s event underscored the standout season that Real Salt Lake is having at the halfway point. Thanks to the efforts of Rimando, Olave, Morales and midfielder Kyle Beckerman, the team’s other All-Star who stayed home to avoid re-injuring hi... C...
Real Salt Lake July 29, 2010MLS All-Stars get totally outmanned
Salt Lake Tribune — MLS All-Stars get totally outmanned By Ronnie Turner Special to The Tribune Updated Jul 29, 2010 12:02AM MDT Houston • Everton FC was the first English Premier League squad to break through in the MLS All-Star Game in last year’s event at Rio Tinto Stadium. But this time, Manchester United outdid Everton. The Red Devils scored less than a minute into the contest and applied further heat from there, pummeling the MLS All-Stars 5-2 before a soccer match-record crowd of 70,728 Wednesday night at Reliant Stadium. Federico Macheda led the way for United, scoring two first-half goals to give the ...
Real Salt Lake July 29, 2010Utah football: Utes eager to get defensive
Salt Lake Tribune — Utah football: Utes eager to get defensive By Lya Wodraska The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 29, 2010 12:02AM MDT Las Vegas • As an offensive lineman, Zane Taylor would be expected to talk glowingly about how good the offense is going to be in 2010. Instead, he spent most of the MWC media days gushing about the defense. Utah’s defense is supposed to be the team’s weak link since Utah must replace seven starters on that side of the ball, including all three linebackers. However, Taylor isn’t buying the thought the defense is weak. He has gone up against his defensive teammates too often to u...
Utah Utes July 28, 2010
- Steeler fans greet Roethlisberger warmly Pittsburgh Post-Gazette At 8:48 a.m., Ben Roethlisberger started down the paved path to the practice field at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, ready to begin his first official practice in a season that continues to tumble toward uncertainty for the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback. It was much different than the entrance he would make six hours later.
- Steelers' Jeff Reed kicking up a fuss over contract Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jeff Reed will have to wait at least another year before possibly signing a long-term contract that would keep him with the Steelers until his career is over. And he is not happy about it.
- Steelers Notebook: No. 1 pick Pouncey was on the run early Pittsburgh Post-Gazette It was a long day for Maurkice Pouncey, the team's No. 1 draft choice. He arrived at Saint Vincent College at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, was up at 6 a.m. to take a conditioning test and back on the field at 9 a.m. for the first practice of training camp.
- Pg Slideshow: Steeler Camp Day 2 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette First day of training camp at Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa.
- Is Frank Francisco the Rangers MVP? Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram Manager Ron Washington said he's been an MVP for the Rangers following Saturday night's victory. After his performance, it's hard to argue. Francisco needed just nine pitches to work the eighth inning, getting Bobby Abreu to ground out before striking...
- Less thinking helps Rangers Rich Harden Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram Saturday night's great start by right-hander Rich Harden was helped by the fact that Harden didn't over- analyze things between pitches. He said he's never been that type of pitcher before in his career, but fell into that routine this...
- Heirs Apparent FFToolbox.com Which young players are in line to take over for the aging stars. Profiled players include Charlie Whitehurst, Michael Bush, Tashard Choice, Bernard Scott, and Early Doucet.
- Braves add Ankiel to crowded outfield ESPN ...The Royals were looking to move salary, and the players they received don't figure to contribute fantasy relevant statistics. Blanco might get playing time because the Royals were already short on outfielders -- only Alex...
- Dotel, Wood traded out of closer roles ESPN ...two of the top closers in the game. Say goodbye to save opportunities and pretty much all fantasy value with it. Dotel had been the Pittsburgh Pirates closer, accumulating 21 saves with, as he's...
- Ted Lilly, Ryan Theriot to Dodgers ESPN Tristan H. Cockcroft does not see Ted Lilly nor Ryan Theriot benefitting greatly from move to Dodgers Stadium from Wrigley Field.
- Chris Snyder to emerge with Pittsburgh Pirates ESPN It can be difficult to find fantasy winners or losers in a trade where four low-fantasy-impact major leaguers -- all owned in less...
- Percy Harvin carted off practice field with undisclosed injury FFToolbox.com Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin was reportedly carted off the practice field Saturday, though the nature of his exact injury is still unknown at this time. During 7-on-7 drills in the team's morning session, Harvin first bobbled, then hauled in a pass from quarterback Tarvaris Jackson in what was described as the "catch of the day." Following the reception however, the 2009 offensive rookie of the year lost his helmet, went to the ground, and then tried unsuccessfully to get back up and continue the play. Shortly thereafter, Harvin had to be removed from the field on a cart, thoug...