[Salt Lake Tribune] - Here’s how you can get NHL tickets in Utah — and how much it’ll cost you - Basketball - Utah Jazz news - NewsLocker (2024)

The Jazz announced Tuesday just how ticket sales for the NHL's team's inaugural season will work — along with starting pricing and arena capacity at the Delta Center.

[Last Word on Sports] - Projected Lottery Pick Suffers ACL Injury

Top-10 draft pick has a partially torn ACL, his second injury of the year. He will travel to the States to visit a doctor soon. Projected Lottery Pick Suffers ACL Injury is an electric playmaking guard who is sparking conversation among draft analysts. Following this news, he will travel to the United States, where he will visit a doctor and decide whether the injury will need surgery. If he does have surgery, Topic could potentially miss the entire 2024/25 season. Topic is expected to be a lott

What BYU’s Dallin Hall said about entering the transfer portal and his choice to return

When Dallin Hall entered the transfer portal a couple of months ago, 15 schools reached out to him for his services. It was a moment of uncertainty for the BYU men’s basketball team, which had just lost coach Mark Pope to Kentucky and several key players from last year’s roster, and prized recruit Collin Chandler in the wake.But in the end, Hall chose to return to BYU, a place he called “an incredible home” Thursday after a summer practice.Hall said he and new coach Kevin

Utah hires an assistant with a wealth of Big 12 experience

Utah head coach Craig Smith announced the hire of Josh Eilert as an assistant coach on Thursday afternoon.Eilert spent the 2023-24 season as West Virginia’s interim head coach, following the dismissal of former WVU head coach Bob Huggins, and another 16 seasons in various other roles. During his time with the Mountaineers, Eilert helped guide them to 11 March Madness berths, five Sweet 16s and one Final Four appearance.My family and I have been blessed with 17 wonderful years in Morgantown

Advertisem*nt

This year’s Mormon history conference will put attendees in a room where it happened

“Lived religion.”It’s the phrase on the tip of the tongues of the organizers of this year’s Mormon History Association conference. The June 13-16 event, which will feature many of the biggest names in the world of Mormon scholarship, is open to the public, and if there were ever a year to book a flight, this is it, MHA Executive Director Christine Blythe stressed.The 59th annual conference will take place in Kirtland, Ohio, the former headquarters of early followers of ch

The Athletic’s college football preseason Top 25: Why the Utes are on the rise

The last of the high-profile spring transfer portal entrants have found new homes. Coaches are turning their attention to recruiting visits. And the video game is almost here.Time for my 2024 preseason Top 25, version 3.0.1. Georgia (Previous rank: 1)News flash: Georgia is still loaded. Carson Beck, who threw 45 passes in the Bulldogs’ spring game, should be one of the best quarterbacks in the country, playing behind a dominant offensive line. Former Miami receiver Colbie Young looks like

George Pyle: Norwegians are justly proud of how their teachers stood up to fascist intimidation. Utahns should be, too.

Oslo • Appropriately, most of the Norway Resistance Museum is underground.Also known as the Hjemmefrontmuseum (Home Front Museum), it lives in an old building on the grounds of the 700-year-old seaside compound of buildings known as the Akershus Fortress.The museum isn’t that impressive from the outside, a relatively small brick building on a hill. It’s only when you enter and go down the stairs that you see inspiring stories of how the Norwegian people stood up for their cultur

Commentary: Mormon Women for Ethical Government reps visit the border, urge all to find humanity — in migrants, border agents, ourselves

Azucena motioned toward the shallow water a few feet away, saying wistfully: “It seems so easy to cross. But it’s not easy. I want to do it the right way, so I will wait.” She had been waiting nearly seven months.Back in Honduras, Azucena’s family had been targeted by gangs, so she left her government job and made the arduous trek to Mexico. She now lives in a makeshift refugee camp along the Rio Grande, surrounded by flies and garbage. Every day she goes on the U.S. Cust

Advertisem*nt

A Green River lithium project got water rights. Now the state engineer is having second thoughts.

The state engineer recently approved water rights for lithium drilling on the Green River. She is now reconsidering her decision.Lithium extraction requires a lot of water. An Australian company promises that a new method uses virtually no water to draw out the metal, which is a fundamental element for rechargeable batteries used in phones, computers, cameras — and especially electric vehicles. The Biden administration considers lithium vital to the nation’s transition to cleaner, re

Salt Lake City highs to break 90s in first heat wave of season

Salt Lake City’s highs are expected to hover in the 90s for the rest of the week, marking the first heat wave of the season, according to the National Weather Service.The forecast prompted meteorologists on Thursday to warn of moderate heat risk.“We’re kind of in [a] heat wave now across all of the western U.S.,” said Michael Wessler, a meteorologist with the weather service’s Salt Lake City office. “What makes it a mentionable heatwave, and what we’re f

[SB Nation: SLC Dunk] - Utah Jazz draft talk with Krysten Peek of Yahoo Sports

What is coming up for the Utah Jazz in the 2024 NBA draft?

[Sports Illustrated] - Houston Rockets Hold Sixth-Best Odds to Land Utah Jazz Star Forward

Could the Houston Rockets be in the trade market this offseason? The No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft — which the Rockets own — will bring in some trade

What does SB258 do — and how did it slip by the commission?

Senate Bill 258, passed during the 2024 session of the Utah Legislature, has gained a lot of controversial traction in Grand County as many feel it’s tailor-made for the Kane Creek Preservation and Development project that faces widespread community opposition.“It seems like it was specifically targeted to Grand County … it escaped our attention during the legislative session, more or less, even though, apparently it was more or less custom-designed for [the Kane Creek develop

[SB Nation: SLC Dunk] - 2024 NBA Draft player profile: Jared McCain

Will McCain’s shooting be enough for the Jazz to pick him?

[Fan Nation] - Anonymous Exec Says Lauri Markkanen is the Lakers' 'Dream Target'

The chatter surrounding a potential Utah Jazz trade with Lauri Markkanen persists.

60% of you want one of these names for the Utah NHL team

Fans of Utah’s new NHL team are getting close to picking the franchise’s new name.There are now six names for fans to choose from, the team announced Thursday.Those are:• Utah Blizzard• Utah Hockey Club (Utah HC)• Utah Mammoth• Utah Outlaws• Utah Venom• Utah YetiFans will have until June 20 at 11:59 p.m. MT to vote for their favorite through a survey that represents the second round of voting. Details about the next step in the naming process will be ann

[Fansided: The J-Notes] - Lauri Markkanen trade proposals that the Utah Jazz should consider

With the NBA season nearly completed, trade rumors are heating up again across the league. Players like Trae Young, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Mikal Bridges, a

Utah’s NHL team name is down to 6 options. Here’s how you can help pick the winner.

Fans of Utah’s new NHL team are getting close to picking the franchise’s new name.There are now six names for fans to choose from, the team announced Thursday.Those are:• Utah Blizzard• Utah Hockey Club (Utah HC)• Utah Mammoth• Utah Outlaws• Utah Venom• Utah YetiFans will have until June 20 at 11:59 p.m. MT to vote for their favorite through a survey that represents the second round of voting. Details about the next step in the naming process will be ann

Latest from Mormon Land: A Latter-day Saint community gets richer, thanks to marijuana

The Mormon Land newsletter is The Salt Lake Tribune’s weekly highlight reel of news in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join us on Patreon and receive the full newsletter, podcast transcripts and access to all of our religion content — for as little as $3 a month.Grass grows greener in SnowflakeA tiny Latter-day Saint community has gone to pot.Yes, Arizona’s Snowflake has discovered a new cash crop: marijuana.Home to one of the faith’s temples, t

[Fan Nation] - Jazz PG Keyonte George Chosen to Represent NBA on National Stage

The Utah Jazz will be getting some exposure on the national stage during the NBA Finals. The NBA announced that Jazz point guard Keyonte George will serve as a

[Locked On Jazz] - Torn ACL in top Draft prospect. are you still in? Hottest prospect in NBA Draft. NBA Finals Preview

Top NBA Draft prospect Nikola Topic has a partial torn ACL. Are you still in on drafting the 6'6 guard if he is on the board at #10 even if it is unlikely h...

[Fansided: The J-Notes] - Jazz rival reportedly has Lauri Markkanen as their 'dream target,' but could it work?

Heavy Sports' Sean Deveney says the Lakers want Lauri Markkanen. While the Jazz could use more assets, would they really want to help the Lakers?

[Salt Lake Tribune] - Andy Larsen: What I think about the Utah Jazz’s new uniforms

The Jazz's new uniform design was released Wednesday. But is it any good? Tribune Jazz writer Andy Larsen shares his opinion.

[Sporting News] - Biggest blowouts in NBA Finals history: Bulls' 1998 rout of Jazz tops list of lopsided championship wins

Here is a complete list of the most lopsided games in NBA Finals history.

Another Starbucks may soon unionize in Utah

In a state with one of the lowest rates of union participation, Starbucks workers in South Jordan petitioned this week to become Utah’s sixth unionized store.The Starbucks at 1121 W. South Jordan Parkway in South Jordan was one of 18 stores across the country to file a union election petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Tuesday.If the vote is approved and enough workers vote to unionize, they would join baristas at more than 440 other stores across the country, includ

Tell the Tribune: How can Utah better support its middle class?

Utah’s middle class represents a larger share of households than the national average. The Beehive State also possesses greater income equality, social capital and upward mobility than other states. Despite these favorable hallmarks, challenges remain on how to support and grow the middle class in Utah. Wages, for example, vary greatly by education level, which is markedly impacted by socioeconomic status. Social determinants of health also greatly impact the life expectancy and upward mob

Zion National Park will ban RVs from main highway

Zion National Park • Go around. I’m retired.That’s the advice the rear bumper sticker on Denver residents George and Jean Martinez’s motorhome gives to drivers trailing their large Newmar rig. “Go around” will also be what Zion National Park tells drivers of large RVs, travel trailers and tour buses in the near future.Starting in mid-2026, Zion National Park will no longer allow oversized vehicles to travel the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, the scenic byway that bis

Utah transfer portal tracker: Despite adding 6 players, Utes’ work isn’t done

It’s been eight years since Utah men’s basketball has made an appearance in the NCAA tournament.Last season, head coach Craig Smith and the Runnin’ Utes finished with a 22-15 overall record in 2023-24, ending their year with a 100-90 loss to Indiana State in the semifinals of the National Invitation Tournament.In the offseason, after having a 9-11 record in the Pac-12, Smith saw five players enter the transfer portal, while Branden Carlson and Cole Bajema exhausted their eligib

Opinion: Why the new human case of bird flu is so alarming

The third human case of H5N1, reported on Thursday in a farmworker in Michigan who was experiencing respiratory symptoms, tells us that the current bird flu situation is at a dangerous inflection point.The virus is adapting in predictable ways that increase its risk to humans, reflecting our failure to contain it early on. The solutions to this brewing crisis — such as comprehensive testing — have been there all along, and they’re becoming only more important. If we keep ignori

Letter: Just as all humans are biased, so too are juries

There has been a great deal of contention recently about possible jury bias in the case of Donald Trump. I suggest that the answer is quite simple: Of course the jury was biased! So was the jury that acquitted O.J. Simpson. So were the all-white, racist juries that acquitted the men who killed Emmett Till, and twice acquitted Medger Evers’ killer. Just as all humans are biased, so too are juries.Biases often reflect our experiences; they can be favorable or unfavorable. Biases only mean th