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Kreis 'hopeful to walk into right locker room' in return to RSL with NYC FCNew York City FC head coach Jason Kreis knows Real Salt Lake's Rio Tinto Stadium well. He just didn't spend a lot of time in the visitor's locker room, as he will do in the expansion club's first visit to the Wasatch Front.Published: May 22, 2015Click here for full article.
Freshman Garcia's final kick seals Skyline's repeat 4A title Freshman Andrew Garcia's penalty kick in the seventh round of a shootout sealed back-to-back Class 4A state championships for Skyline, 5-4 on penalties over upstart East High.Published: May 21, 2015Click here for full article.
Colemere's brace powers Alta to first state title since 2011Bryson Colemere scored two goals to lead Alta to the Class 5A state championship with a 2-1 win over rival Brighton in the Hawks' final game before dropping to 4A this fall.Published: May 21, 2015Click here for full article.
Rauhofer goal helps Real Monarchs down defending USL champs for first winMax Rauhofer scored the only goal of the match in the 68th minute as Real Monarchs SLC upset the defending USL champions Sacramento Republic FC 1-0 at Rio Tinto Stadium for the expansion outfit's first win of the season.Published: April 29, 2015Click here for full article.
Glad header lifts Real Monarchs to 1-1 draw in first-ever home gameJusten Glad's header in the 27th minute lifted Real Monarchs SLC to a 1-1 tie with Portland Timbers 2 in the Salt Lake expansion team's first-ever home game at Rio Tinto Stadium.Published: April 8, 2015Click here for full article.
Myers, Aggies learn valuable lessons about resilience, relationship in 2014Without their starting quarterback, Utah State, like they have through the season-ending injuries to three quarterbacks before Myers, rallied on defense, forced a UTEP fumble and started to rally around wide receiver Ronald Butler before surging to a Gildan New Mexico Bowl win.Published: Dec. 21, 2014Click here for full article.
Real Salt Lake faces offseason of uncertaintyWithin a couple hours of Real Salt Lake's worst playoff loss in team history Nov. 9, the team retired to its hotel contemplating its elimination from the MLS Cup playoffs following a 5-0 loss to the L.A. Galaxy.It wouldn't be easy getting over the embarrassing defeat. For defender Tony Beltran, it would take a little room service, a sleepless night and a little perspective the next morning.'The funny thing is, the next morning the sun came up and life went on,' Beltran said.Published: Nov. 16, 2014Click here for full article.
Donovan 'on another level' in Galaxy's 5-0 win over RSLA hat trick alone doesn't doesn't describe the play of Landon Donovan, MLS's all-time leading scorer and assist-maker, a player who refused to be pushed into early retirement Sunday night in the Western Conference semifinals against Real Salt Lake.Published: Nov. 9, 2014Click here for full article.

Beebe, Golden Eagles rally by Spanish Fork in 4A play-in
Play through the whistle? One Utah high school football team learned that lesson the hard way as Maple Mountain came from behind to beat Spanish Fork on the final play of a Class 4A state tournament play-in game.
Published: Oct 28, 2014
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Timpview grad Payton helps UVU men's soccer to first win in program history
Provo native Karson Payton was supposed to be at Cal Poly on Saturday night. Instead, the 22-year-old freshman was helping UVU men's soccer earn its first win in program history with a 5-1 result against UMass.
Published: Aug. 30, 2014
Former Vol Gray makes return to Knoxville wearing Aggie blue
When Utah State's football team takes to the field against Neyland Stadium, it will mark the Aggies' first-ever game at historic Neyland Stadium. But for one player, it will be a homecoming of sorts.
Published: Aug. 30, 2014

 Rancid drummer's latest hit inspires US players, fans in Brazil
Rancid drummer and Orem resident Branden Steineckert never wanted to make a hit. He just wanted to inspire legions of the U.S. men's national team's fans during the World Cup in Brazil with his latest anthem, "We Stand United."
Published: June 22, 2014

 Back home, RSL coaches celebrate U.S. win, Beckerman start
RSL head coach Jeff Cassar and nearly 100 U.S. supporters met at Oak Wood Fire Kitchen in Draper. The group included assistant coach Andy Williams, midfielder Luis Gil and forward Olmes Garcia, as well as staff, fans and reporters of Real Salt Lake.
Published: June 16, 2014
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RSL tifo artists burglarized, but soccer community responds
In 20 minutes, the campaign raised $500. Within an hour, the total was up to $1,000. By the end of the day, the project had raised more than $2,000 from soccer fans in Salt Lake City, Portland, Los Angeles, Kansas City and other cities.
Published: June 3, 2014
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Beckerman, Rimando named to USMNT preliminary roster for Brazil
When Real Salt Lake midfielder Kyle Beckerman was a child, he would sign every letter to his parents with the same signature: "Kyle Beckerman, USA, #15." The number isn't the same; he's traditionally donned No. 14 for the USA. But the Maryland native is on the verge of fulfilling a lifetime dream.
Published: May 12, 2014
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Healthy DB Bills ready for challenge of Boise State
With the game plan shifting to a rare Friday night game against Boise State, defensive back Craig Bills said he is ready to go and should start against the Broncos. BYU defensive coordinator Nick Howell will need every player he can get.
Published: Oct. 27, 2013
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Shutdown defense a point of pride among BYU linebackers
BYU linebacker Kyle Van Noy has had an outstanding senior season. But more important to Van Noy is the success his teammates surrounding him on defense have had in limiting opponents to 24 or fewer points.
Published: Oct. 16, 2013
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Hill, passing game coming into their own
The BYU football team reaches the midway point of the 2013 season on Saturday, with the Cougars' riding high on optimism and feeling like they've got a little bit more figured out.
Published: Oct. 8, 2013
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Joslyn, Foxenberg continue friendly rivalry at Corporate Challenge
In his third year running the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Syracuse, Binghamton native Fred Joslyn has developed quite the rivalry with fellow runner Andrew Foxenberg.
Published: June 18, 2012; The Post-Standard (Syracuse, N.Y.).
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Baseball: Norton helps Baldwinsville capture Class AA state title with 4-1 win
Jake Norton went 3-for-3 with a double, two runs, an RBI and a stolen base as the Bees finished off a dream season with a 4-1 win over Clarence in the Class AA state championship baseball game Saturday at SUNY Binghamton.
Published: June 8, 2013; The Post-Standard (Syracuse, N.Y.)
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Baseball: Blewett pitches, bats Baldwinsville to Class AA state final
Scott Blewett tossed a complete-game three-hitter with nine strikeouts as the Bees downed Ward-Melville, 2-0 in a AA semifinal at SUNY Binghamton on Saturday. Baldwinsville (21-5) advanced to face Clarence at 4 p.m.
Published: June 8, 2013; The Post-Standard (Syracuse, N.Y.)
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Softball: Leadoff hitter Welch helps Hamilton to repeat of Class D sectional title
Hamilton's Jess Welch can do it all. Welsh went 2-for-4 with a game-opening triple, two runs, an RBI and a stolen base, and the Emerald Knights' bats never cooled down Saturday en route to a 6-3 win over Stockbridge Valley in the Class D Section III title game at Le Moyne College.
Published: June 1, 2013; The Post-Standard (Syracuse, N.Y.)
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Softball: Claflin fires three-hitter to help Comets repeat as Class C champs
Despite giving up a sixth-inning grand slam, Chelsea Claflin settled down, then finished off a three-hitter with 10 strikeouts to help Hamilton hold on for a 6-4 win over the previously undefeated Redskins and advance to next week's regional final.
Published: June 1, 2013; The Post-Standard (Syracuse, N.Y.)
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  Complete effort sees No. 3 Badgers down Avengers, 47-21
Christian Stewart, a former BYU walk-on, missed his first three pass attempts but finished with 283 yards and three touchdowns with only one interception as the NJCAA-ranked No. 3 Badgers (11-1) won the inaugural Carrier Dome Bowl with a 47-21 win over No. 4 ASA College.
Published: Dec. 1, 2012; Deseret News (Utah).
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Men's lacrosse advances to NCAA Final Four
Dylan Donahue's goal with 13 seconds remaining lifted the Orange past Yale and into its 27th NCAA Tournament semifinal.
Published: May 19, 2013; TheNewsHouse.com (Syracuse, N.Y.)
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Syracuse outlasts Bryant, moves on to quarterfinals
SU capitalized on its few offensive possessions to roll past tournament newcomer Bryant at the Carrier Dome.
Published: May 12, 2013; TheNewsHouse.com (Syracuse, N.Y.)
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Statesmen silence Orange
Hobart attackman Alex Love and goalkeeper Peter Zonino snap No. 5 Syracuse's four-game winning streak.
Published: April 16, 2013; The NewsHouse.com (Syracuse, N.Y.)
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Cometti, Marasco rally Orange by Rutgers
Seniors Luke Cometti and JoJo Marasco helped the Orange men's lacrosse team outscore Rutgers, 7-1 in the fourth quarter for a 12-11 victory.
Published: April 13, 2013; The Newshouse.com (Syracuse, N.Y.)
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Family bonds redshirt freshman Donahue to SU
Following in the footsteps of a brother, father and three uncles, redshirt freshman attackman Dylan Donahue has helped the No. 8 Orange to a 6-2 start.
Published: April 1, 2013; TheNewshouse.com (Syracuse, N.Y.)
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Rice's overtime goal helps Orange topple No. 6 Virginia
Kevin Rice dreamed of playing in the Syracuse-Virginia men's lacrosse rivalry since he played in his backyard in Skaneateles.
The sophomore attackman cemented his spot in the rivalry Friday night.
Published: March 1, 2013; TheNewshouse.com (Syracuse, N.Y.)
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 With buzz around the new guy, Orange focus on returning players
After a disappointing 2012 season, the Syracuse men's lacrosse team looks to improve in 2013 with the addition of a young transfer and lots of returning veterans.
Published: Jan. 18, 2013; TheNewsHouse.com (Syracuse, N.Y.)

Former congressman tells students to challenge their viewpoints
Artur Davis, a former Alabama congressman, spoke at Syracuse University’s Watson Theater Tuesday, Oct. 2.
Published: Oct. 3, 2012; TheNewsHouse.com (Syracuse, N.Y.).
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Orange win second in a row
Alyscha Mottershead tallied a goal and an assist, including the game-winner in the 38th minute, to help Syracuse's women's soccer team down visiting Seton Hall, 3-1 at SU Soccer Stadium.
Published: Sept. 29, 2012; TheNewsHouse.com (Syracuse, N.Y.).
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Juniors help Grizzlies mature into contenders
Behind two Division I commits in juniors Markie Henderson and Megan Delaney, Spring Valley's girls soccer team are off to an 8-1-1 start, including a 7-0 mark in Southwest play at the midway point of the regular season.
Published: Jan. 25, 2012; Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nev.).
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Prep football teams tackle heat
A national heat wave has already contributed to six deaths on high school football practice fields this year — the most in one season since 2006, according to the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury. As noncontact football practices officially opened for Clark County School District schools on Thursday, summer heat was a concern, but not the major issue it has been elsewhere.
Published: Aug. 11, 2011; Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nev.).
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Ex-Rebels soccer star boots way on to Seattle Sounders
Three years after graduation, the 24-year-old Lamar Neagle has endured an up-and-down career start before landing with Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders FC -- and he's making the most of the opportunity.
Published: July 27, 2011; Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nev.).
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Hopes dashed, fans captured
The Americans' hope of a quarterfinal appearance on Friday may have been dashed with a loss to Ghana, but -- if only for a few brief moments -- the world's game captured the hearts and minds of the nation.
Published: June 27, 2010; Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nev.).
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Humble Healy a hit at Niagara
Teresa Healy, a 21-year-old graduate of Centennial High School, has racked up 205 hits, 38 home runs, 144 RBIs, 45 doubles and 413 total bases for Niagara -- already blowing out previous school records, many of which were held by sister Tory Healy, 25.
Published: April 21, 2011; Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nev.).
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Miller rolls toward repeat
Sean Miller will put his 56-1 record on the line and attempt to become Southern Nevada's next two-time state champion when the Sunrise Region wrestling tournament begins Friday at Las Vegas High.
Published: Feb. 9, 2011; Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nev.).
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Framing New Standards issue
Wrote, packaged, proofed, researched and edited bulk of the content for the Summer 2009 issue of the Marriott Alumni Magazine, an official publication of Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Management.
Published: June 2009
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