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States push to enshrine protections for tribal children
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Leo Thompson received plenty of love, food and shelter from the non-Native American family who raised them, but missed out on any exposure to their Indigenous culture, heritage, ancestors and community. “The only time they acknowledged my heritage was when...
Utah man Googled ‘Gunshot in a house' before murder-suicide
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah man who fatally shot his wife, her mother and their five kids before turning the gun on himself had done online searches about how loud different guns sound and whether neighbors could hear gunshots five days before the killings, new court records posted online show....
Stefanovic, Carlson help Utah extend Cal's skid to 7 games
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lazar Stefanovic had 15 points and six assists, Branden Carlson had his third double-double of the season and Utah beat California 61-46 on Sunday, the Runnin' Utes' fifth consecutive win in the series. Carlson finished with 12 points, 13 rebounds and four...
Pili scores 30, No. 7 Utah tops Oregon, ties for Pac-12 lead
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Alissa Pili scored a season-high 30 points and No. 7 Utah moved into a tie for first place in the Pac-12 Conference with a 100-92 win over Oregon on Sunday. Jenna Johnson added 19 points and Kennady McQueen scored 16 as the Utes (20-2) shot 62.3% from the...
Colorado St. sorry for 'Russia' chant at Ukrainian player
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Colorado State has apologized for a group of fans who chanted “Russia” at a player on an opposing team who is from Ukraine during Saturday's game. Utah State's Max Shulga is from Kyiv and was shooting free throws when TV cameras picked up the chant...
Ashworth leads Utah State to 88-79 win over Colorado State
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Steven Ashworth had 26 points to lead Utah State to an 88-79 victory over Colorado State on Saturday night. Ashworth was 9 of 19 shooting (8 for 17 from distance) for the Aggies (19-5, 8-3 Mountain West Conference). Taylor Funk scored 21 points, shooting...
Gooden scores 26, leads Utah Tech over Southern Utah 86-79
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Cameron Gooden scored 26 points to spark Utah Tech to an 86-79 victory over Southern Utah on Saturday night. Gooden also had six assists for the Trailblazers (11-13, 3-8 Western Athletic Conference). Tanner Christensen scored 21 points and grabbed seven...
Johnson leads UT Rio Grande Valley over Tarleton 68-65
STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Justin Johnson scored 16 points and UT Rio Grande Valley held off Tarleton 68-65 on Saturday. Johnson added five rebounds and five assists for the Vaqueros (12-12, 3-8 Western Athletic Conference). Adante' Holiman had 15 points and Ahren Freeman scored...
Weaver scores 21, UT Arlington beats Sam Houston 70-58
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Chendall Weaver had 21 points in UT Arlington's 70-58 win over Sam Houston on Saturday. Weaver shot 6 for 11 from the floor with a 3-pointer and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Mavericks (8-15, 3-7 Western Athletic Conference). Kyron Gibson finished...
Williams guides Lindenwood to 80-75 victory over UT Martin
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Tommie Williams scored 21 points to guide Lindenwood to an 80-75 victory over UT Martin on Saturday. Williams also grabbed five rebounds for the Lions (9-16, 4-8 Ohio Valley Conference). Keenon Cole added 18 points, seven rebounds and four blocks. Brandon...
