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Six finalists announced for Utah NHL nickname

June 6, 2024Tom Johnson

The relocated National Hockey League franchise based out of Salt Lake City, Utah has narrowed the final choices for the name of the team to six. The Smith Entertainment Group […]

Owners of Utah’s NHL franchise give naming options to the fans

May 14, 2024Tom Johnson

The ownership of Utah’s National Hockey League franchise have narrowed choices for the team’s nickname to the fans, with surveys sent out on Wednesday from the Smith Entertainment Group. The […]

NHL’s Board of Governors approves Coyotes move to Utah

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024Tom Johnson

The National Hockey League’s Board of Governors made a significant decision today, approving the establishment of a new NHL franchise in Utah, set to begin play in the 2024-25 season. […]

Coyotes beat Oilers in possible final game in Arizona

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024Tom Johnson

Mullett Arena thrummed with an energy seldom felt since the Arizona Coyotes settled in two years ago, fans electrified for one final desert spectacle. For sixty minutes, they savored a […]

Coyotes expected to move to Utah, but approval needed

April 16, 2024Tom Johnson

The Arizona Coyotes’ impending relocation to Salt Lake City, Utah marks a significant development in the NHL landscape. While the move still awaits approval from the Board of Governors, all […]

Utah Coyotes? NHL preparing for potential relocation to Salt Lake City

April 10, 2024Tom Johnson

The NHL is exploring a potential relocation of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah for the upcoming season, sources informed ESPN. Despite the league’s preference for a franchise in Arizona, doubts […]

Oakland offering soon-to-depart A’s new lease extension

April 2, 2024Tom Johnson

The city of Oakland is set to present the Athletics ownership with a lease extension offer that includes a five-year contract with an option to opt out after three years. […]

Oakland A’s could potentially play home games in Utah prior to Las Vegas move

January 23, 2024Tom Johnson

The Oakland A’s are exploring the possibility of temporarily playing in Smith’s Ballpark in Salt Lake City after their lease with the Oakland Coliseum expires in 2024. The team is […]

The Big 12 Conference, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, includes 14 schools as of July 1, 2023

Big 12 raids U.S. Southwest with addition of Arizona, Utah, and Arizona State

August 8, 2023Tom Johnson

In a unanimous decision, the Big 12 Board of Directors has voted to admit three new members – Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and University of Utah – to […]

Manfred wants MLB expansion to 32 teams, but not immediately

July 13, 2023Tom Johnson

The stadium sagas of the Oakland A’s and Tampa Bay Rays remain decidedly thorny, but MLB is increasingly thinking about expansion. The league’s plan to grow to 32 teams has […]