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Benjamin Ward

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Former BYU quarterback Kedon Slovis signs with Baltimore Ravens

By Benjamin Ward
November 04, 2026 12:41 PM
Former BYU quarterback Kedon Slovis signed with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, and he may be in line for his best NFL opportunity to date.
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Former BYU superstar AJ Dybantsa impresses in long-awaited NBA debut

By Benjamin Ward
October 29, 2026 09:19 AM
After being sidelined for the opening week of the NBA season, No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa led the Wizards with an efficient 19-point performance in his NBA debut Wednesday night.
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Know the Foe: The UCF Golden Knights

By Benjamin Ward
October 22, 2026 04:21 PM
The No. 2 BYU Cougars are looking to keep things rolling heading into their Oct. 24 matchup with the UCF Knights.
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Know the foe: The mighty Notre Dame defense

By Benjamin Ward
October 14, 2026 01:25 PM
Bear Bachmeier and the BYU offense face the toughest challenge of the year, with the No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish coming to town Saturday.
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Why Richie Saunders has not signed with the Memphis Grizzlies yet

By Benjamin Ward
October 01, 2026 10:26 AM
Former BYU basketball star Richie Saunders remains unsigned three months after the Memphis Grizzlies selected him with the 32nd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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Here are 5 games BYU fans should tune in to on bye week

By Benjamin Ward
September 24, 2026 10:35 AM
The beginning of a new college football season fills fans all over the country with excitement for new beginnings, renewed passion in their fandom, and an overwhelming relief that after months upon months without it, college football is back.
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The 3 big questions BYU needs to answer heading into Week 3

By Benjamin Ward
September 18, 2026 11:51 AM
Coming off of a 12-2 campaign in 2025, coach Kalani Sitake and the BYU Cougars entered the season with high expectations.
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Know The Foe: A new chapter in an old rivalry at Colorado State

By Benjamin Ward
September 17, 2026 09:30 AM
The No. 11 BYU Cougars revisit an old rivalry this weekend as they travel to Fort Collins, Colorado, to take on the Colorado State Rams.
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How family ties led star shortstop Ryder Robinson to BYU

By Benjamin Ward
May 14, 2026 11:42 AM
Utah native Ryder Robinson arrived in Provo in the fall of 2024 as a sophomore, eager to make the starting lineup for the BYU Cougars.
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