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Congressional Budget Office backs universal government-private healthcare plan 05/02/2008 12:15:53 PM GMT
WASHINGTON - A universal health care system overseen by the government but delivered by private companies seems to make financial sense, according to a preliminary analysis released Thursday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

Combating polygamous crime: Utah officials say they can handle it 05/02/2008 08:47:25 AM GMT
WASHINGTON - The U.S. attorney for Utah and the head of the FBI's Salt Lake City field office said Thursday there should be no rush to establish a federal task force on polygamous crimes because existing partnerships already offer cross-agency cooperation.

Labor secretary honors rescuers 05/02/2008 07:17:46 AM GMT
WASHINGTON - Labor Secretary Elaine Chao awarded one of the department's top honors this week to three Utah employees for courageous efforts during the Crandall Canyon mine disaster, including one posthumously to Gary Jensen, who died trying to rescue the six trapped miners.

Texas authorities cancel warrant for man accused of abusing FLDS girl 05/02/2008 08:11:06 PM GMT
Posted: 1:49 PM- AMARILLO, Texas -- Texas authorities have canceled the arrest warrant for the Arizona man who had been suspected of physically and sexually abusing a teenage girl -- allegations that launched last month's raid on an FLDS ranch in Eldorado.

Feds say no need for polygamy task force 05/01/2008 11:07:46 PM GMT
Posted: 5:02 PM- WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Attorney for Utah and the head of the FBI's Salt Lake City field office said Thursday there should be no rush to establish a federal task force on polygamous crimes because existing partnerships already offer cross-agency cooperation.

Texas: Exams show FLDS kids may have been physically, sexually abused 05/01/2008 12:41:00 PM GMT
At least 41 children from the YFZ Ranch have had broken bones and investigators now say young boys may have been sexually abused - allegations that drew fierce denials from the polygamous sect.

FLDS doctor denies abuse at YFZ Ranch 05/01/2008 07:20:20 AM GMT
The physician who cares for the polygamous community now in the national spotlight - and who has treated its prophet in a Utah jail - is described by his mentor as "very kind, very sensitive, very concerned.

Petition asks for FLDS kids to go back to moms 05/01/2008 07:20:18 AM GMT
An amended petition filed Wednesday asks the Texas Third Court of Appeals to return children taken from a polygamous sect's ranch to their mothers. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) said "at most" the Department of Family and Protective Services showed that only one group of

Author's claim of finding Joseph Smith photo draws skepticism 05/02/2008 04:09:21 PM GMT
A new book by an Arizona computer consultant claims to have uncovered the only known photo of LDS Church founder Joseph Smith, but some experts are skeptical it really is the Mormon prophet.

Rockets: Mutombo not quite guaranteeing victory 05/02/2008 08:26:18 PM GMT
Posted: 2:27 PM- Reports of a Game 6 guarantee by Houston's Dikembe Mutombo have been greatly exaggerated. On Thursday

Utah Jazz: Boozer and Co. look to wrap it up tonight vs. Rockets 05/02/2008 07:52:53 PM GMT
Posted: 1:50 PM- With the Jazz looking to avoid a return to Houston for Game 7 in their first-round series and the Rockets fighting to stay alive in the playoffs, tonight's Game 6 at EnergySolutions Arena will be filled with pressure on both teams.

SLCC guard to attend USU 05/02/2008 06:56:07 PM GMT
Posted: 12:57 PM- Brian Green of Fruit Heights has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete for Utah State's basketball team beginning in the 2010-2011 season.

Angels recall Willits, option Brown 05/02/2008 06:43:26 PM GMT
Posted: 12:44 PM- The Los Angeles Angels recalled outfielder Reggie Willits from Salt Lake and optioned infielder Matt Brown back to the Bees.

Monson: It's Carlos' time to step up big 05/02/2008 03:53:53 PM GMT
Edits and updates on a Jazz-Rockets playoff column from May, 1997:

Utah Jazz: It's all on the line for Jazz tonight 05/02/2008 03:49:04 PM GMT
Don't ask the Jazz about failing to eliminate the Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday night. That lifeless 95-69 loss is not-so-ancient history - foul-tasting water under the bridge.

NBA playoffs: Lakers enjoying their resurgence 05/02/2008 03:44:50 PM GMT
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - It started by missing the playoffs entirely, followed by blowing a 3-1 first-round series lead against the Phoenix Suns and culminating with another first-round exit at the hands of the Suns.

NBA: Pistons finish off Philly 05/02/2008 03:43:13 PM GMT
PHILADELPHIA - Close for four games, no contest the last two. Richard Hamilton hit his first five shots during Detroit's overpowering start, and the Pistons rolled into the second round of the playoffs by crushing the Philadelphia 76ers 100-77 on Thursday night to win the series

State colleges: BYU can't stay ahead of leading Lobos 05/02/2008 03:34:11 PM GMT
PROVO - BYU (18-27, 6-10 Mountain West) surrendered a 3-0 lead after five innings, losing to New Mexico (28-19, 12-4 MWC) in baseball on Thursday , 9-7 at Miller Field.

Prep baseball: A new day dawns for Spanish Fork 05/02/2008 08:09:35 AM GMT
HIGHLAND - After suffering two straight uncharacteristic losses, it was about time the Spanish Fork baseball team got things going its way again. Spanish Fork took advantage of mistake-prone Lone Peak on Thursday to pull out a 12-5 win, ending the Dons' slump and pulling them

Sports in brief 05/02/2008 08:09:35 AM GMT
Football Holtz, Aikman in Hall of Fame Former coach Lou Holtz, LSU tailback Billy Cannon and UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman were among former players and coaches elected Thursday to the College Football Hall of Fame.

Bees: Bees slam, shut out Redbirds 05/02/2008 08:09:34 AM GMT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Kendry Morales hit a first-inning grand slam to put Salt Lake ahead, while Nick Green and Rich Thompson combined for the team's PCL-leading fifth shutout of the season, as the Bees concluded their four-game series against the Redbirds with a 9-0 win Thursday.

Kentucky Derby notes: Rider knows what Brown can do 05/02/2008 08:09:34 AM GMT
No one knows Big Brown better than Michelle Nevin. The exercise rider for the unbeaten Kentucky Derby favorite has ridden the big bay colt more than 100 times, and she remains awed by his graceful stride and powerful running style.

Utah briefs 05/02/2008 08:09:34 AM GMT
Athletic honors Former coaches enshrined Former coaches Marie Bone, Thom Budge, Jim Dickson, Mike Hall and Ron Rushton will be honored by the Utah Sports Hall of Fame Foundation during the annual Distinguished High School Coaches Award

NBA: Durant named league's top freshman 05/02/2008 08:09:34 AM GMT
Kevin Durant became the first Seattle player to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award - and perhaps the last. Durant, the No. 2 pick last year, averaged 20.

Jazz superfan: Jamie Steiner 05/02/2008 03:58:32 PM GMT
Jamie Steiner became a major Jazz fan only a year ago. But the 8-year-old, a second-grader at Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School, reads the sports page, by himself, every morning over breakfast.

Utah Jazz: Utah seeks KO blow 05/02/2008 07:57:18 AM GMT
At one point last week, the Jazz were up 2-0 in their first-round series with Houston, and fans broke out brooms, talking about a series sweep. This morning, the Jazz find themselves in the same predicament the Rockets faced a year ago, when Houston let a two-game lead slip away

Utah Jazz: Bench play now glaring detriment 05/02/2008 07:57:14 AM GMT
There's no shortage of reasons the Utah Jazz are facing the Houston Rockets in tonight's Game 6, instead of resting up and preparing themselves to meet the L.

Jazz superfan: Ryan Canales 05/01/2008 03:39:59 PM GMT
Ryan Canales, of Tooele, was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy when he was 9. Not long after, his mother Donna's employer gave the family tickets to a Utah Jazz game that included dinner in the VIP room and a photo and autograph session with some of the players.

Utah Jazz: Expectations put Jazz in an unfamiliar role 05/01/2008 07:58:37 AM GMT
They weren't expected to win Game 7 on the road in last year's first-round series against Houston. They weren't expected to reach the Western Conference finals and stand in the path of San Antonio's fourth championship in nine years.

Prep softball: Springville shares lead 05/02/2008 07:57:34 AM GMT
TOOELE - Days before their rematch against Tooele, Springville's Sarah Clark, Keeli Chalk and Brittany McCray created the ideal scenario in their minds, one that would help them get payback.

Prep sports: UHSAA names first woman associate director 05/02/2008 07:57:32 AM GMT
Murray High counselor Becky Anderson was the first coach to lead a team to a state softball championship after she guided the Spartans to a title in softball's inaugural year (1990) as a sport sanctioned by the Utah High School Activities Association.

Prep baseball: Layton spoils Knights' mark 05/02/2008 07:57:29 AM GMT
LAYTON - The Layton High baseball team had seemingly done it on Tuesday afternoon, when it took a lead over Northridge into the bottom of the seventh inning.

Prep boys soccer: East draws attention with physical style of play 05/01/2008 09:06:09 PM GMT
Over the phone, East's Stayner Langeland doesn't sound like much of a tough guy. Battling a cold, the East boys' soccer team captain spoke between sniffles.

Prep baseball: Highland battles for spot in playoffs 05/01/2008 09:06:07 PM GMT
It's just a seven-game season. That was the sentiment of Highland baseball coach Danny Shwam as the Rams began the second half of the regular season in a must-win game against East last week.

Prep softball: Peaking for playoffs 05/01/2008 09:06:06 PM GMT
Although it's early, the Layton Lancers look like their hitting stride heading toward the playoffs. They've won three-of-four, with their lone defeat coming in a closely fought game with Viewmont.

Prep baseball: Knights giving Vikes a run for their money 05/01/2008 09:06:05 PM GMT
For those of you waiting for Northridge to fall back to earth after its blazing Region 1 start better take a chair. The Knights are for real and show no signs of a letdown anytime soon.

Prep boys soccer: Bonneville up for Braves rematch 05/01/2008 09:06:05 PM GMT
Bonneville might be riding high and mighty in Region 5 with an 8-0 record, but it isn't about to veer off course when a rematch with archrival Bountiful looming today.

Prep softball: Riverton shows resilience 05/01/2008 09:06:04 PM GMT
If being a great team means bouncing back from adversity to wins ballgames, the Riverton softball team certainly qualifies. The team managed to overcome a recent loss and a stat sheet full of fielding miscues to beat West Jordan 7-2.

Prep baseball: Alta hangs tough in season of turmoil 05/01/2008 09:06:04 PM GMT
With all the distractions of nearly losing its head coach, Alta continues to show it is a team to be reckoned with this time of the year. Although the team suffered its first region loss to Skyline, it came back to win the next two games 7-0 and 15-4.

Prep baseball: Band of sluggers 05/01/2008 09:06:04 PM GMT
The Murray baseball team has emerged as the surprising leader in a talented Region 6. After losing seven starters from last season, the Spartans even have surprised their coaching staff with a near-perfect 9-1 record to stand atop region play through Monday.

Prep softball: Olympus staying in playoff chase 05/01/2008 09:06:04 PM GMT
Olympus softball picked up another victory last Tuesday, beating West 11-2 and keeping its position near the top of Region 6. The Titans jumped out early, putting up five runs in the first two innings while holding their opponents scoreless.

Prep baseball: Shipley sails for Riverton 05/01/2008 09:06:03 PM GMT
Just outside Riverton's dugout, where every player can read it every time they pass by, is a sign. It lists Riverton's keys to success. Riverton's keys are hidden from its opponents, perhaps to get them thinking about what is coming.

Prep softball: Copper Hills' Ketcher has shot at major state batting records 05/01/2008 09:06:02 PM GMT
Copper Hills' Linnea Ketcher is the state's best leadoff hitter, hands down. At 5-foot-5, Ketcher won't intimidate foes from a physical stature - however, it's the junior's knowledge of the game that terrifies opposing pitchers.

SUU lineman signs with Minnesota Vikings 05/01/2008 03:55:36 PM GMT
Posted: 9:56 AM- Southern Utah University offensive lineman Matt Roan signed a free agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings and attended the team's mini-camp Thursday.

Bees: Adenhart roughed up in MLB debut 05/02/2008 07:57:02 AM GMT
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Nick Adenhart's major league debut wasn't quite the stuff dreams are made of. Suffering from control problems, the Anaheim Angels' top pitching prospect lasted only two-plus innings in the Oakland Athletics' 15-8 win Thursday night in front of a crowd of 37,396.

Bees: Adenhart to make Angels debut tonight 05/01/2008 06:15:15 PM GMT
Posted: 12:07 PM- Bees pitcher Nick Adenhart (4-0, 0.87 ERA) was called by by the Los Angeles Angels he will and will make his major league debut Thursday night against Oakland.

PCL: Bees end big April with a win 05/01/2008 08:11:10 AM GMT
The Salt Lake Bees closed their impressive opening month with a franchise-record 23 wins, with Wednesday's 10-5 victory at AutoZone Park Memphis, Tenn.

Blaze: Whittaker picks up where Burley left off 05/02/2008 07:57:03 AM GMT
Turns out, the Utah Blaze's replacement for the great Siaha Burley has been right under their nose. Huey Whittaker, the 6-foot-5, 220-pound receiver from South Florida, has been one of the few bright spots this season for the 0-9 Blaze, who host the Kansas City Brigade on

Grizzlies: Grizz rally to regain series lead 05/02/2008 07:57:10 AM GMT
WEST VALLEY CITY - At the end of the second period, Utah's Keith Johnson saw an opportunity he knew had to capitalize on. That play led to an improbable 7-5 win over Victoria at the E Center, one in which the Grizzlies came back from a four-goal deficit.

Grizzlies: Grizzlies don't expect string of blowouts to continue 05/01/2008 07:58:34 AM GMT
The Utah Grizzlies return to the E Center tied 1-1 with the Victoria Salmon Kings in their best-of-seven series in the ECHL's National Conference semifinals.

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