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Sports News
| LDS Football All-American Joins ASU Basketball Team |
| ASU All-American tight end and LDS Church member
Todd Heap joined the Sun Devils' basketball squad on Monday. The 6-5,
225-pound sophomore says he wanted to play basketball since he
arrived on campus as a freshman, and finally decided to do it. "I've
always loved basketball and it's been kind of a family deal," said
Heap after his first practice. "My grandpa played here and his
brother played here. I've been coming to the games as long as I can
remember." |
| Danny Ainge enjoys time with family, friends after retiring from NBA |
| Danny Ainge may have retired from being the coach
of the Phoenix Suns, but he has gone to work full time being a
husband and father. "My dad's around a lot more now," said son
Austin, a high school senior in Gilbert, Arizona where the family
resides. "He comes to our games, he goes to church with us every
week, and he can be more active in his church calling." "My dad
seems to be a lot more happy and my mom seems happier, too." |
| Dutton looking to regain form after two-year hiatus |
| Janet Dutton is back on the track after a two year
layoff to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. Returning home from Spain, Dutton had to overcome the effects
of giving up track and field just as she was emerging on the college and
national scene. She even qualified for the United States Olympic Trials
in 1996. |
| LDS Family has 3 sons playing football for Wyoming |
| An LDS family in Raymond has raised 3 sons
that are outstanding athletes, excelling in football, basketball,
baseball and track. In football, the brothers led the Raymond High
School team to a four-year, 48-game winning streak. Now, all three
brothers will play football at the University of Wyoming. |
Other Sports News Articles
Chicago Tribune Finds Ute Britton Johnsen on Mission in Houston
Reporter Rick Morrissey tracked down University of Utah basketball
star Britton Johnsen on his LDS mission in Houston. His article gives a
nice profile of Johnsen and his decision to come on a mission, as
well as mission life and how it is a little different for Johnsen
because of his height and relative fame.
A man on a mission
Chicago Tribune 25Jan00 S2
Johnsen Talks About Mission Work in Article
Salt Lake Tribune 29Jan00 S2 |
Rumor indicates Salt Lake Bribery Scandals to be filed by April
Rumors circulating about the U.S. Federal Government't probe into
the Salt Lake Olympic Bribery scandal say that charges will be filed
by April in the scandal. Targets are expected to include LDS Church
members Tom Welch and Dave Johnson.
Another rumor on Oly charges
Deseret News 24Jan00 S2
By Jim Rayburn and Lisa Riley Roche: Deseret News staff writers |
Remaining Question in Bribery Scandal:Who knew what when?
Some Utah legislators claim that Utah Governor Mike Leavitt and
other lawmakers heard about elements of the bribery scandal as much as a
year before the scandal broke in late 1998.
Who knew what when? Reports vary
Deseret News 24Jan00 S2
By Lisa Riley Roche: Deseret News staff writer
Stephens says Leavitt knew of rumors in '97; Beattie disagrees |
Athletes:
Kentucky's Nate Knight transfers to BYU
Nate Knight, who aborted an LDS mission, has transferred from the
University of Kentucky to BYU. Knight had played for Oregon State
before his mission, and then Utah Valley State College for a season
before transferring to Kentucky.
Wyoming hangs tough: Give us your tired, your poor
CNNSI 26Jan00 S3
By Phil Miller: Special to CNNSI.com |
Bonneville High School's Misi Tupe Commits to Utah, after Mission
The 5-foot-11, 240-pound running back will play for Utah following
an LDS Mission. He won't be 19 until March, 2001 and will
"greyshirt" the comming season.
Bonneville Back Tupe Commits to Utah
Salt Lake Tribune 24Jan00 S2 |
LDS Church Member Marcus Whalen Commits to BYU
The 6-0, 208-pound running back scored 17 touchdowns and ran for
1,920 yards on 238 carries, leading the Thomas Stone Cougars to an
undefeated season in the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference before they lost
to Seneca Valley High School in the state 3A final. Given the loss of
BYU's best running backs, Whalen is expected to play next season.
"That was a big part of the reason I decided to go there. I'm ready to
play," said Whalen.
Wade Chooses Temple (Marcus Whalen)
Washington Post pgD04 27Jan00 S2
By Tarik El-Bashir and Angie Watts: Washington Post Staff Writers |
LDS Church Member Morgan Sharp of Jordan High chosen Athlete of Week
Sharp, a guard, scored 42 points and made eight three-pointers in
Jordan's basketball victories over Timpanogos and Alta high
schools.
Salt Lake Tribune Male Prep Athlete of the Week
S2 Salt Lake Tribune 25Jan00 S2 |
Teams:
BYUH MEN'S BASKETBALL
BYUH Basketball: Alone at the top
(BYUH) Ke Alaka'i 26Jan00 S3
By Misty Krey ~ Staff writer
BYUH remains the only undefeated team in conference |
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