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Benjamin Ward

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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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How new indoor facility is bringing BYU baseball to new heights

By Benjamin Ward
April 27, 2026 10:36 AM
People that have driven by Provo’s Miller Park within the last couple of years haven't likely noticed the major construction project down the third-base line.
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3 wins in 8 days: BYU pitcher Nate Gray's record-breaking stretch

By Benjamin Ward
April 14, 2026 11:34 AM
In 2004, actor Kurt Russell starred in the cult classic hockey movie, "The Miracle." Playing the role of legendary head coach Herb Brooks, he yelled at his players, “The name on the front [of your jersey] is a [heck] of a lot more important than the name on the back.”
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'I had more in the tank': Why pitcher Garrison Sumner came back to BYU after being drafted

By Benjamin Ward
April 01, 2026 10:01 AM
Picture this: the ultimate dream job you’ve had since before you can remember — the end goal of all your years of hard work — comes knocking at your door.
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BYU pitching struggles, Cougars fall 12-5 to Oklahoma State

By Benjamin Ward
March 27, 2026 11:00 PM
BYU pitching struggles and a fifth inning offensive explosion lifted the Oklahoma State Cowboys to a 12-5 win over the BYU Cougars Friday night at Miller Park.
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'I just want a shot': BYU pitcher Ashton Johnson's underdog story

By Benjamin Ward
March 16, 2026 03:15 PM
Ashton “AJ” Johnson arrived on the BYU campus in the fall of 2024 after spending two years playing at the College of Southern Idaho, ready to fulfill a childhood dream of pitching for the Cougars.
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Cincinnati trumps BYU baseball in thriller at Miller Park

By Benjamin Ward
March 13, 2026 08:53 PM
Cincinnati came out on top of a tightly contested baseball battle at Miller Park Friday afternoon, beating BYU 9-7 to even up the series at one game apiece.
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