Max Valva

  Game day. The anticipation is tangible, a low hum that vibrates through the entire campus, building steadily as kickoff approaches. You’ve got your jersey on, your friends are with you, and the scent of grilled burgers and the distant sound of the drumline is calling your name. Let’s be real, a lot of what...

  This story originally appeared in the Food print issue, in stands February 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date.   It’s game day — the Huntsman is buzzing, the MUSS is going wild and your stomach is growling — but let’s be honest, stadium food gets a...

  In a significant development, the University of Utah has announced that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Craig Smith will not return for the upcoming season. Athletic Director Mark Harlan made the announcement Monday, concluding Smith’s four-year tenure with the Runnin’ Utes. Smith, who assumed leadership of the program in 2021, compiled a 65-62 record, representing...

Coming off a big win against arch-rival BYU, the Runnin’ Utes traveled to the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas for a tough matchup against the No. 7 Houston Cougars. Despite facing one of the nation’s top teams, the Utes struggled to find their rhythm on both ends of the court, ultimately falling 70-36 in a...

  The Utah men’s basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak with a resounding 83-62 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys Saturday evening at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, marking their first Big 12 Conference win. The Runnin’ Utes’ offense rediscovered its rhythm, shooting a much-improved 55.6% from the field — a key factor that...

  The Runnin’ Utes fell to the St. Mary’s Gaels, losing 72-63 for their second loss of the season at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Saturday night. Utah struggled shooting the three-ball, shooting a season-worst 5-18 from the field (27.8%), and were unable to overcome a stellar performance by sophomore Lithuanian forward Paulius Murauskas, who...

  Coming after a tough loss to Mississippi State, the Runnin’ Utes got off to hot a start against their in-state rivals, taking down the Utah Tech Trailblazers 84-53 on Friday at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. After putting up only 9 points in his last game, Gabe Madsen got off to a hot start...

  In its second game of the 2024-25 season, the Runnin’ Utes tipped off against the Central Arkansas Bears at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night at the Huntsman Center. The Utes lit up the court with a record-tying performance from beyond the arc, knocking down 19 3-pointers in a dominant 98-63 win. Highlighting the night,...

  The Runnin’ Utes handled business against the Alcorn State Braves on Monday, winning by a score of 100-59 in their first game of the regular season at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Twelve Ute players saw minutes with nine players contributing to the scoring effort, showcasing their depth to the Salt Lake fans. The...

As winter’s cold embrace tightens its grip, a new frontier unfolds within the world of winter sports: a realm where innovative technology and old-school techniques seamlessly come together to reshape and redefine the snowy landscape. The integration of sports technology into traditional ski and snowboarding gear has become increasingly popular over the past few seasons....