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Last Saturday’s slate of college football disappointed many of us, coming just short of delivering a truly historic day of upsets. Disappointment aside, the results provided substantial movement in the playoff picture while allowing the handful of elite teams at the top to separate themselves from the pack. Texas A&M went down by 27 hosting…
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DISCLAIMER: I work for a national media affiliate but do not have a vote in the Associated Press poll so my opinion means virtually nothing. These rankings have nothing to do with preseason polls or last season’s results; they’re based on games that have been played this year only. The rankings will be volatile, especially…
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DISCLAIMER: I work for a national media affiliate but do not have a vote in the Associated Press poll so my opinion means virtually nothing. These rankings have nothing to do with preseason polls or last season’s results; they’re based on games that have been played this year only. The rankings will be volatile, especially…
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DISCLAIMER: I work for a national media affiliate but do not have a vote in the Associated Press poll so my opinion means virtually nothing. These rankings have nothing to do with preseason polls or last season’s results; they’re based on games that have been played this year only. The rankings will be volatile, especially…
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Saturday marks the 103rd playing of the Holy War, the bitter, hate-fueled rivalry between Utah’s two marquee universities. The 23rd ranked Utah Utes will undertake the hour-long pilgrimage to Provo to take on the undefeated and highly touted BYU Cougars. This iteration of the rivalry features two ranked teams for the first time since 2009…
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DISCLAIMER: I work for a national media affiliate but do not have a vote in the Associated Press poll so my opinion means virtually nothing. These rankings have nothing to do with preseason polls or last season’s results; they’re based on games that have been played this year only. The rankings will be volatile, especially…
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Last night’s shocking Thursday Night Football game in which the New York Giants stunned the Philadelphia Eagles commenced week six of the 2025 NFL season. The week is a meaningful one for the state of Minnesota because the Vikings don’t have to play a game this weekend. Reeling with injuries and marred with uncertainty at…
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SALT LAKE CITY — This Saturday night, No. 21 Arizona State makes its first trip to Rice-Eccles Stadium as a Big 12 opponent, setting the stage for a showdown between two 4–1 teams; and a possible revival of the late-night chaos once known as “Pac-12 After Dark,” stripped away by college football’s super-conference shuffle. In…
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DISCLAIMER: I work for a national media affiliate but do not have a vote in the Associated Press poll so my opinion means virtually nothing. These rankings have nothing to do with preseason polls or last season’s results; they’re based on games that have been played this year only. The rankings will be volatile, especially…
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Mitchell Linsley, October 8th, 2025 SALT LAKE CITY — The newly minted Utah Mammoth begin their second season of play in Salt Lake City on Oct. 8, 2025. The team takes the ice with a new name, new jerseys that have received critical acclaim, and a renovated arena, giving the franchise an opportunity to further…
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The Minnesota Wild made league history this week, signing Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year, $136 million extension. It is the largest contract in NHL history by both annual cap hit and total value. A player of Kaprizov’s caliber guarantees relevance; as long as he’s on the ice, the Wild won’t completely fade from contention. The…
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DISCLAIMER: I work for a national media affiliate but do not have a vote in the Associated Press poll so my opinion means virtually nothing. These rankings have nothing to do with preseason polls or last season’s results; they’re based on games that have been played this year only. The rankings will be volatile, especially…
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DISCLAIMER: I work for a national media affiliate but do not have a vote in the Associated Press poll so my opinion means virtually nothing. These rankings have nothing to do with preseason polls or last season’s results; they’re based on games that have been played this year only. The rankings will be volatile, especially…
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Tomorrow at 10am local time, the earliest game since I’ve lived in Utah, the 16th ranked Utes are set to host the 17th ranked Red Raiders of Texas Tech in the first meeting between the two programs since 1973. It should be noted Texas Tech won that game 29-22. The result is likely to decide…
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Sinners arrived earlier this year riding considerable hype, bolstered by the star power of Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld. Directed by Ryan Coogler, I went in with no knowledge of the story, premise, or critical response. To my surprise, I found myself engaged throughout. Coogler’s past work , notably Black Panther and the Creed…
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