Have any of you had a chance to snag a copy of our commemorative magazine celebrating the historic 1984 BYU football season yet?
I gave a copy to my dad to get his thoughts on it (he's a huge fan and even played as a walk-on for the team in the '80s). I would love to hear your thoughts too! Feel free to email me at sgambles@deseretnews.com.
Baylor game will be better gauge of BYU defense than KSU game was
Inside the rise of the sports world’s newest power couple
Paris is a special place for the sports world’s newest power couple — for them, it’s now the city of love and gold.
🥇 It's where Hunter and Tara Davis-Woodhall became the first husband and wife to both win gold at the Olympics and Paralympics in the same Summer Games.
Track and field has been an important part of their lives and relationship since first meeting at a track meet in Idaho during high school and continues to play a major role in their relationship.
👫 On what it's like having a fellow athlete as a partner:
“It’s like having the best accountability partner ever right in your corner and then also someone who understands the sacrifice, time and commitment it takes to to compete at this level," Hunter told Deseret News' Krysyan Edler.
🏃 Read more about the dynamic duo and how marriage changed their perspective on success.
More in Utah
BYU coach, athletic administrator talk NIL and paying college athletes (Deseret News)
Meet Utah’s Most Influential Women of 2024 (Utah Business)
New leadership, plans coming together for 'revitalization' around Utah State Fairpark (KSL)
The Utah Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday to determine the next steps for Amendment D.
📖 Here are 3 things to know:
Publication and ballot language concerns: Utah Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism about whether the Utah State Legislature met the obligation to publish the proposed Amendment D in newspapers across all counties and raised questions about the accuracy of the ballot summary.
Legal proceedings: The court heard arguments both forand againstcounting votes for Amendment D.
Potential outcomes: The Utah Supreme Court's decision affirmed the district court’s opinion.
⚖️ Read more about Amendment D and it's potential impact on Utah voters.
Packed with behind-the-scenes insights from players like Robbie Bosco and Kelly Smith, game-by-game highlights, and more, this collector's edition is your all-access pass to one of college football's most legendary seasons. Get your copy today and celebrate the triumphs of the 1984 BYU Cougars!
Health
The success sequence boosts millennial mental health (Deseret News)
Dementia's impact on families: Upcoming forums in Southern Utah aim to educate on resources, support (St. George News)
A third of former NFL players surveyed think they have CTE, study suggests (NBC News)
Politics
Trump quietly prepares pitch to Latter-day Saint voters (Deseret News)
New poll for U.S. House and Senate finalizes Utah Debate Commission lineup (Deseret News)
Gov. Cox leads trade mission to South Korea, Japan (Deseret News)
💭 Renae Cowley & Frank Pignanelli: Will Latter-day Saints and youth decide our next president? (Deseret News)
Faith
📻 Podcast: Boyd Matheson on the gospel principles of civil, peaceful political engagement (Church News)
Registration for RootsTech 2025 now open (Church News)
Trail Life USA’s mission is fostering faith and outdoor adventure for boys and dads (The Cross Timbers Gazette)
The Nation and The World
As Hurricane Helene strengthens, multiple airlines issue travel alerts (Deseret News)
Air strikes in Lebanon a possible precursor to ground assault, Israeli army chief says (Reuters)
Sports
What Utah State AD Diana Sabau said about the Aggies’ move to the Pac-12 Conference (Deseret News)
From walk-on to ‘big-time talent’: Dorian Singer set to face Arizona, where he became a star (Deseret News)
Caitlin Clark faces playoff elimination. Here’s how she transformed the Fever (Deseret News)
NHL veteran expresses strong belief in Utah Hockey Club’s potential (Deseret News)
Entertainment
Live Nation is announcing a major concert in Salt Lake City. Who will it be? (Deseret News)
Amid controversy over casting, will this ‘Golden Bachelorette’ contestant remain on the show? (Deseret News)
These 4 movie and TV productions are currently being filmed in Utah (ABC4)
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