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Calf roping controversy at Utah State Fair prompts allegations of rodeo cruelty

Images from the Utah State Fair rodeo prompt criticism of new state law.

News

Tech growth could change what counts as super rich in Utah

Tech sector growth here could turn today's top 1% into tomorrow's ho-hum yuppies.

Business

Raising Cane's Post Malone-themed cups go national

The limited-edition cups, which reflect Malone's imagery and tattoos, will be released over a two-month period.

Utah hosts ultimate disc tourney while on probation for LGBTQ slurs

Players who were targeted by Utah's spectators say they're uneasy.

New Utah Jazz store opens in Salt Lake City International Airport

The new store sells Jazz-branded jerseys, hoodies and collectibles.

Sports

Travelers and sports fans can now pick up a Utah Jazz souvenir at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Salt Lake City International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/06/21/restaurants-bars-salt-lake-airport-2024" data-vars-content-id="2cf1832f-f243-4360-bda4-747821c563ff" data-vars-headline="New Utah Jazz store opens in Salt Lake City International Airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/06/21/restaurants-bars-salt-lake-airport-2024" target="_self">Salt Lake City International Airport</a>.Details: Travel retailer WH Smith North America — in partnership with the NBA team — announced Wednesday the opening of a new store that sells Jazz-branded jerseys, hoodies, and collectibles.

A storefront for Utah Jazz merchandise at the airport.

What the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal means for MLB expansion in SLC

Portland is considered Salt Lake City's biggest rival for an expansion team to plant in the West.

Now that the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Oakland A&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/04/20/baseball-mlb-oakland-athletics-las-vegas-land-sale" data-vars-content-id="f16e0f9a-c6b0-4af2-b289-ef4c3ddfe701" data-vars-headline="What the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal means for MLB expansion in SLC" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/04/20/baseball-mlb-oakland-athletics-las-vegas-land-sale" target="_self">Oakland A&#x27;s</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tampa Bay Rays" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2023/09/19/tampa-bay-rays-speculation-relocate-nashville" data-vars-content-id="f16e0f9a-c6b0-4af2-b289-ef4c3ddfe701" data-vars-headline="What the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal means for MLB expansion in SLC" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2023/09/19/tampa-bay-rays-speculation-relocate-nashville" target="_self">Tampa Bay Rays</a> have each announced new ballpark plans, all eyes are on Major League Baseball&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="expansion aspirations" data-vars-click-url="https://news.si.com/rob-manfred-supports-mlb-expansion-32-teams" data-vars-content-id="f16e0f9a-c6b0-4af2-b289-ef4c3ddfe701" data-vars-headline="What the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal means for MLB expansion in SLC" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.si.com/rob-manfred-supports-mlb-expansion-32-teams" target="_blank">expansion aspirations</a>.Why it matters: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in June after the A&#x27;s and Rays reached stadium deals that the league would &quot;put together an expansion committee and start talking internally first, about the issues associated with expansion,&quot; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Forbes reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/2023/07/11/rob-manfred-outlines-details-on-possible-mlb-expansion/?sh=6de866c73c62" data-vars-content-id="f16e0f9a-c6b0-4af2-b289-ef4c3ddfe701" data-vars-headline="What the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal means for MLB expansion in SLC" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/2023/07/11/rob-manfred-outlines-details-on-possible-mlb-expansion/?sh=6de866c73c62" target="_blank">Forbes reported</a>.

Coaching styles under scrutiny in two Utah collegiate sports programs

A review found the university's gymnastics coach didn't engage in "severe, pervasive or egregious" abuse.

Recent investigations into the culture and questionable conduct within two Utah college athletic programs are raising questions over whether hard-line coaching styles have crossed the line into emotional abuse.Driving the news: An <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="independent review" data-vars-click-url="https://utahutes.com/documents/2023/9/14/University_of_Utah_WGY_Investigation_Report_091323_Husch_Blackwell.pdf" data-vars-content-id="39a40d9b-f490-4251-844c-3be6bd97d72f" data-vars-headline="Coaching styles under scrutiny in two Utah collegiate sports programs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://utahutes.com/documents/2023/9/14/University_of_Utah_WGY_Investigation_Report_091323_Husch_Blackwell.pdf" target="_blank">independent review</a> last week found gymnastics coach Tom Farden &quot;did not engage in any severe, pervasive or egregious acts of emotional or verbal abuse of student-athletes&quot; amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="emotional abuse allegations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/08/29/university-of-utah-red-rock-abuse-tom-harden-student-athlete" data-vars-content-id="39a40d9b-f490-4251-844c-3be6bd97d72f" data-vars-headline="Coaching styles under scrutiny in two Utah collegiate sports programs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/08/29/university-of-utah-red-rock-abuse-tom-harden-student-athlete" target="_self">emotional abuse allegations</a> outlined in a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Deseret News report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.deseret.com/2023/8/27/23804068/university-utah-gymnastics-abuse-allegations-independent-review-investigation-tom-farden" data-vars-content-id="39a40d9b-f490-4251-844c-3be6bd97d72f" data-vars-headline="Coaching styles under scrutiny in two Utah collegiate sports programs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.deseret.com/2023/8/27/23804068/university-utah-gymnastics-abuse-allegations-independent-review-investigation-tom-farden" target="_blank">Deseret News report</a>.

What Cougars should expect at the BYU vs. Arkansas football game

You'll want to be prepared for loud noises.

We&#x27;re glad to host the Brigham Young University Cougars and supporters here Saturday, but want to give you a few tips on navigating our world:<ul><li>📣 You&#x27;ll want to be prepared for loud noises — we like to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="show everyone how" data-vars-click-url="https://www.uark.edu/athletics/traditions.php" data-vars-content-id="b6feae1d-29d3-43bf-915c-dc284b18d4c8" data-vars-headline="What Cougars should expect at the BYU vs. Arkansas football game" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.uark.edu/athletics/traditions.php" target="_blank">show everyone how</a> to call those hogs. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wooooooooo. Pig. Sooie!" data-vars-click-url="https://gardenandgun.com/articles/calling-the-hogs-101/" data-vars-content-id="b6feae1d-29d3-43bf-915c-dc284b18d4c8" data-vars-headline="What Cougars should expect at the BYU vs. Arkansas football game" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gardenandgun.com/articles/calling-the-hogs-101/" target="_blank">Wooooooooo. Pig. Sooie!</a>)</li></ul>

Illustration of the University of Arkansas Razorback logo with wings added.

Utes kick off '23 season in search of third straight Pac 12 championship

Utah will host the Florida Gators at Rice-Eccles Stadium at 6pm Thursday.

The Utah Utes Pac-12 title defense starts on Thursday night at home with a rematch of last season&#x27;s first game.Driving the news: Utah will host the Florida Gators at Rice-Eccles Stadium at 6pm, looking to avenge one of their four losses last year.

A mascot in a red 96 jersey runs onto the field before a football game

University of Utah's gymnastics program under review amid emotional abuse allegations

The University of Utah plans to release the findings of the law firm's inquiry once it's completed.

The University of Utah has hired a law firm to conduct an independent review of the school&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="celebrated" data-vars-click-url="https://utahutes.com/news/2023/3/18/gymnastics-utah-gymnasts-three-peat-win-2023-pac-12-championship.aspx" data-vars-content-id="bb3f6771-d861-4605-9c83-a3eec6dad0cd" data-vars-headline="University of Utah&#x27;s gymnastics program under review amid emotional abuse allegations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://utahutes.com/news/2023/3/18/gymnastics-utah-gymnasts-three-peat-win-2023-pac-12-championship.aspx" target="_blank">celebrated</a> gymnastics program following allegations that head coach Tom Farden mistreated student-athletes.Driving the news: Former gymnasts, parents and previous staffers have accused Farden of verbal and emotional abuse and physical intimidation against athletes on the Utah Red Rocks team, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per the Deseret News" data-vars-click-url="https://www.deseret.com/2023/8/27/23804068/university-utah-gymnastics-abuse-allegations-independent-review-investigation-tom-farden" data-vars-content-id="bb3f6771-d861-4605-9c83-a3eec6dad0cd" data-vars-headline="University of Utah&#x27;s gymnastics program under review amid emotional abuse allegations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.deseret.com/2023/8/27/23804068/university-utah-gymnastics-abuse-allegations-independent-review-investigation-tom-farden" target="_blank">per the Deseret News</a>, which first reported on the allegations and the investigation.

A man with a black polo shirt looks down.

Deer Valley absorbing Mayflower in huge ski resort expansion

The posh Utah ski area is taking over the planned Mayflower resort next door.

Deer Valley Resort will take over the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="upcoming Mayflower ski area" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/pro/climate-deals/2022/12/21/extell-mayflower-mountain-park-city-ski-resort" data-vars-content-id="a43234a7-0cc8-4000-a310-eb9e08d1e591" data-vars-headline="Deer Valley absorbing Mayflower in huge ski resort expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/pro/climate-deals/2022/12/21/extell-mayflower-mountain-park-city-ski-resort" target="_self">upcoming Mayflower ski area</a> near Jordanelle Reservoir, making the high-end Park City resort one of the largest in North America.<ul><li>When the Mayflower area opens — beginning in 2025–2026 — it will more than double Deer Valley&#x27;s skiable terrain.</li></ul>

A rendering of hotels in front of a snowy mountain.

Utes, BYU football preseason ticket sales explode

College football ticket sales are up nationwide, Stubhub reports.

Preseason ticket sales on StubHub for the University of Utah Utes are up 500% this year, the company told Axios.<ul><li>Meanwhile, BYU preseason sales are up 150%.</li></ul>

Chart shows StubHub preseason ticket sales up for college football teams.

University of Utah joins Big 12

The Big 12 conference will now consist of 16 teams starting in 2024.

The University of Utah is leaving the Pac-12 for the Big 12 in 2024.Driving the news: The school&#x27;s board of trustees <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="voted unanimously" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/32313657.82/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tL2JyaWRnZT91cmw9aHR0cHM6Ly91dGFodXRlcy5jb20vbmV3cy8yMDIzLzgvNS9nZW5lcmFsLXV0YWgtdG8tam9pbi1iaWctMTItY29uZmVyZW5jZS1pbi0yMDI0LTI1JnM9MTI0NjcwJm49YTRkYjEwZGMmdD0zZDNiM2ZkOWI0MGFhMmIyN2UxZTBkNTZjZGNkZGIzZjI4MjY4MjllJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/6250a27ad27b0987030322edDbe481c4c" data-vars-content-id="cd2f9e6f-9af0-4dfa-a03a-8a56175e941d" data-vars-headline="University of Utah joins Big 12" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/32313657.82/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tL2JyaWRnZT91cmw9aHR0cHM6Ly91dGFodXRlcy5jb20vbmV3cy8yMDIzLzgvNS9nZW5lcmFsLXV0YWgtdG8tam9pbi1iaWctMTItY29uZmVyZW5jZS1pbi0yMDI0LTI1JnM9MTI0NjcwJm49YTRkYjEwZGMmdD0zZDNiM2ZkOWI0MGFhMmIyN2UxZTBkNTZjZGNkZGIzZjI4MjY4MjllJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/6250a27ad27b0987030322edDbe481c4c" target="_blank">voted unanimously</a> in an emergency meeting Friday to change conferences, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="joining the University of Arizona and Arizona State" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/32313657.82/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tL2xvY2FsL3Bob2VuaXgvMjAyMy8wOC8wMi9hcml6b25hLXdpbGRjYXRzLWJpZy0xMi1zcGVjdWxhdGlvbi1wYWMtMTI_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/6250a27ad27b0987030322edB5d5cc2b4" data-vars-content-id="cd2f9e6f-9af0-4dfa-a03a-8a56175e941d" data-vars-headline="University of Utah joins Big 12" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/32313657.82/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tL2xvY2FsL3Bob2VuaXgvMjAyMy8wOC8wMi9hcml6b25hLXdpbGRjYXRzLWJpZy0xMi1zcGVjdWxhdGlvbi1wYWMtMTI_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/6250a27ad27b0987030322edB5d5cc2b4" target="_blank">joining the University of Arizona and Arizona State</a> in their move to the Big 12.

Utah Jazz announces new streaming service

Utah Jazz co-owner Ryan Smith said the new approach "allows us to deliver Utah Jazz games to all 3.3 million plus Utahns."

The Utah Jazz want to make it easier for fans to watch games at home.Driving the news: The team&#x27;s parent company, Smith Entertainment Group, announced plans Tuesday to launch a new production company, SEG Media, that will feature over-the-air game broadcasts and a paid streaming service in time for the 2023-24 NBA season.

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