Real Salt Lake will begin defending the Rocky Mountain Cup on Thursday as they take on the Colorado Rapids at Dicks Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. The Rocky Mountain Cup is awarded to the team with the most points between the Rapids and Real Salt Lake regular season MLS head-to-head games.… Post the First Comment

Utah's winning streak grew to six games as the Utes handled the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 7-6 at Ute Field yesterday. The Utes jumped out to an early lead on Nick Kuroczko's first home run of the year in the bottom of the second inning. The lead didn't last long, however, as the Thunderbirds came roaring back in the top of the sixth to a one run lead.… Post the First Comment

The U ski team is losing its best slalom team skier, but not to another school. Sophomore Tague Thorson has accepted a nomination for the 2009 U.S. Ski Team. The official national team has not been announced, and will not be until this summer, but Thorson informed the Utah coaching staff of his decision.… Post the First Comment

The Ute's track and field team will be fighting for the Mountain West Conference Championship today in Fort Worth, Texas at the campus of TCU. Several Utah athletes will be contending for individual titles and podium finishes as well. Several track and field athletes are poised for stand-out performances at the MWC Championships.… Post the First Comment