Beehive Sports Report | Talking About Utah’s Professional Sports Teams and College Athletics

Salt Lake City is buzzing — from the WWE and UFC planting big flags in town, to BYU and Utah gearing up for Week 1, to Corner Canyon’s national dominance and fresh news on Utah’s push for Major League Baseball. In this week’s Beehive Sports Report, we break it all down. WWE and UFC are bringing major events to the Delta Center, cementing Salt Lake as a rising hub for live sports. BYU launches its...

In this heartfelt tribute episode of Beehive Sports Report, we honor the legacy of Caroline Klein — a visionary communicator, fierce advocate, and the Chief Communications Officer of Smith Entertainment Group. Caroline played an instrumental role in launching the Utah Mammoth, elevating the Jazz’s digital presence through Jazz+, and helping deliver a historic NBA All-Star Game to Salt Lake City. D...

BYU football enters the 2025 season with a new identity — and plenty of intrigue. The Cougars are looking to climb the Big 12 standings behind a defense stacked with veteran playmakers, a fresh QB1 in Bear Bachmeier, and an offense that feels more balanced and experienced up front. We break down what to expect on defense, why Bachmeier won the job, and how the offensive line, skill players, and ti...

Utah football is hitting reset after a rocky 5–7 debut in the Big 12, and the 2025 season is shaping up as a true bounce-back campaign. In this episode of Beehive Sports Report, we break down everything fans need to know about the Utes’ reload: a new quarterback in Devon Dampier, one of the nation’s best offensive lines, and a defense stacked with returning stars. We’ll dig into each position grou...

The Utah Jazz have made their moves — now it’s time to set expectations for the 2025–26 season. Host Zach Quinn breaks down the roster from top to bottom, highlighting the big names, fresh rookie talent, and how this offseason’s trades and signings could shape the year ahead. We’ll talk win/loss predictions, whether the Jazz could sneak into the in-season tournament, and what it might mean if they...

BYU men’s basketball is turning heads like never before—today we dive deep into the explosive 2025–26 recruiting class that’s set to elevate the program to new heights. After a strong 26-10 season and a Sweet 16 run in just their second year in the Big 12, BYU is adding elite talent, high-impact transfers, and a coaching staff committed to NBA-level player development. We break down the returning...

The Utah Mammoth shocked the hockey world in year one—competitive on the ice, electric in the stands, and quickly turning Salt Lake City into one of the NHL’s loudest new markets. But now comes the harder part: proving it wasn’t just a honeymoon. In this episode of Beehive Sports Report, Zach Quinn breaks down the Mammoth’s next step as they prepare for the 2025–26 season, from offseason roster mo...

The rivalry is alive and well in Utah—and in this episode of Beehive Sports Report, we’re breaking down how Utah and BYU are stacking up in their second seasons as Big 12 conference foes. Both teams are facing fresh challenges and big expectations as they chase respect, recruits, and postseason glory. BYU is coming off a breakthrough 11-win season and a major bowl victory, but the quarterback situ...

The Utah Mammoth have officially arrived—and in this episode of Beehive Sports Report, we take an in-depth look at their very first NHL season since relocating from Arizona. It was a whirlwind transition: a franchise move approved in record time, a passionate new ownership group led by Ryan and Ashley Smith, and a city eager to embrace major league hockey for the first time. We break down how the...

The very first episode of Beehive Sports Report tips off with a full breakdown of the Utah Jazz offseason. Host Zach Quinn is joined by basketball analyst Jake — who brings experience with the Indiana Pacers, a team he calls the “Jazz of the East.” Together, they dig into every roster move, draft decision, and front office shake-up shaping the next era of Jazz basketball. From major trades like Co...

Welcome to Beehive Sports Report—the show that puts Utah sports front and center. From the NHL’s Utah Mammoth to the Holy War heating up in the Big 12, we cover the rivalries, the players, and the moments that make the Beehive State one of the most exciting places in sports right now. Each episode takes you from the headlines to the locker rooms with in‑depth reporting, sharp analysis, and a genui...