Weekly Run podcast: What's up with the Jazz offense, and should Donovan...
Despite having one of the worst field goal percentages in the NBA, should Donovan Mitchell keep going for it on offense? Tony Jones has an opinion.There’s a lot to cover in this week’s Weekly Run...
View ArticleLive: Two San Jose State field goals cut BYU’s lead to 14-6 in second quarter
The Cougars will try to snap their seven-game losing streak at LaVell Edwards Stadium this afternoon. Follow the action in our live blog.A Twitter List by BrennanJSmith
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Commentary: Run our elections like a reality show
So, here’s a thought.With all of the Current Resident’s latest falderal, challenging the secretary of state to an IQ Test, it occurs to me that an intelligence contest might not be such a bad idea.But...
View ArticleUnited Utah Party talks big despite tiny turnout (36 people) at its first...
Draper • Richard Davis, state chairman of the fledgling United Utah Party that formed this year, looked at the 35 people at its first Salt Lake County organizing convention Saturday and said, “What a...
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Gehrke: It may be impossible for Bennett to win this congressional race, but...
Highland • Jim Bennett says he was at a Kiwanis Club in Springville, campaigning as the candidate for the new United Utah Party, when a man said: “I really like what you’re saying, but I don’t like to...
View ArticleLetter: ‘Fostering respect’ means considering other viewpoints
Responding to Gregory Clark’s recent letter (“Goal of scholarship,” Oct. 5), let me note that in a world that is increasingly divided, garnering mutual respect is the only way forward. As a participant...
View ArticleChristians can promote political dialogue and combat extremism, Pope Francis...
Vatican City • Pope Francis on Saturday said Christians can play a role in shaping Europe’s future by promoting political dialogue “especially where it is threatened and where conflict seems to...
View ArticleLetter: The NRA and GOP own the debacle in Las Vegas
Rich Lowry’s commentary in The Tribune (Oct. 4) concerning the massacre in Las Vegas claimed, “the off-the-shelf obsessions of gun-control advocates would not do the slightest thing to stop it.” Where...
View ArticleDustin Johnson surges to 6-shot lead at HSBC Champions
Shanghai • As part of a promotional stunt for the HSBC Champions earlier in the week, Dustin Johnson was among three players wearing superhero capes on a hotel roof, suspended by ropes a few feet in...
View ArticleLetter: Study the candidates and take back Utah
The sad saga of Salt Lake County recorder indicates the farce of straight-line party voting. Those who vote the straight party ticket show they don’t study the candidates, but just rely on whether an R...
View ArticleLetter: Vote only for candidates who pledge to institute a popular vote system
The Electoral College is outdated and unfair. In most states the presidential candidate who gets the most votes is awarded all the votes cast, even those votes which were cast for the other candidates....
View ArticleAstros’ Gurriel banned 5 games for racist gesture at Yu Darvish ... next season
Houston • Yuli Gurriel of the Houston Astros was suspended Saturday for the first five games of next season for making a racist gesture at Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish during the World Series.Major...
View ArticleFrustration boils over for Utes after fourth straight loss, 41-20 at Oregon
Eugene, Ore. • On the surface, it was a game where things stacked up in the Utes’ favor.Sure, they had to go on the road, but Oregon’s starting quarterback was still on the mend, and the true freshman...
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Commentary: Loopholes in 340B drug discount program need fixes
Created in 1992 by Congress, the 340B drug discount program started with an important purpose but has recently veered off course.Under its stated mission, 340B is an important tool in aiding uninsured...
View ArticleDeer Tick bringing a Jekyll-and-Hyde dynamic to its Salt Lake City Halloween...
When Deer Tick comes to Urban Lounge on Halloween, they should come as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde — a reflection of the two sides of the band that will be crystal clear that night and is distinct in its...
View ArticleLetters: Founders would be aghast at how guns are used now
The writers of the Second Amendment lived in a world where guns were primarily a grocery-getting device, as in “let’s have squirrel for dinner.” Secondarily, they were intended to be used in a...
View ArticleColorado defeats California, 44-28
Boulder, Colo. • California coach Justin Wilcox wasn’t the only one cringing at Colorado junior safety Nick Fisher’s 100-yard return for a touchdown in the closing minutes of the Buffaloes’ 44-28 win...
View ArticleBishop Solis: We must all be advocates for the least of our society
The past few months have marked one of the most collaborative campaigns to address homelessness in Utah to date. The joint efforts of city, county and state governments have helped to protect people...
View ArticleTyler has 2TDs passes, rushing TD in 27-14 Southern Utah win
Greeley, Colo • Patrick Tyler threw for two touchdowns, ran for another and Southern Utah took advantage of two first-quarter fumbles on its way to a 27-14 victory over Northern Colorado on...
View ArticleLetter: Dangerous decision on use of deadly force
I was shocked to see the recent reports with body-cam videos of the shooting of Patrick Harmon, along with the decision by District Attorney Sim Gill.Consider this scenario. A burglar with a knife is...
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