By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today IVINS – As she stood over her birdie putt on the 18th green, Haeran Ryu of South Korea had a recent history that was full of challenges. After missing out on five previous attempts with the 54-hole lead in her career – including at last week’s Chevron Championship, the…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today Haeran Ryu got off to a slow start in the third round of the LPGA Black Desert Championship on Saturday, but she finished with a 4-under 68 and leads by two shots over Ruoning Yin of China. Yin carded a record-setting round of 10-under 62 and jumped up 22…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today On the strength of a round of 5-under 67, Haeran Ryu of South Korea started the day with a two-shot lead heading into the third round at the LPGA Black Desert Championship in Ivins. Somi Lee, who shot a pair of 66s over the first 36 holes, has caught…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today After firing a 9-under 63 in the opening round, Haeran Ryu has made a move back to the top of the leaderboard late in the second round of the LPGA Black Desert Championship. Ryu is 3-under on her round as she plays the par-5 13th hole and shares the…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today With the second round under way at the LPGA Black Desert Championship presented by Greater Zion, Somi Lee and Soo Bin Joo of South Korea are at 11-under par, good for a two-shot lead over Hinako Shibuno of Japan and first-round leader Haeran Ryu. Shibuno went out early Friday…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today IVINS – Haeran Ryu carded a bogey-free round of 9-under-par 63 and still holds a one-shot lead over Ariya Jutanagarn with the opening round still in progress at the inaugural Black Desert Championship presented by Greater Zion on May 1 under a clear blue sky and warm conditions. The…

By Ragan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – The 2025 season was nothing short of amazing for our Flippin’ Birds gymnastics team, as described by Head Coach Scotty Bauman. “Honestly, the girls that we were able to coach this year, the situation that we were in with the bulk of the team still being underclassmen—just watching…

By Tom Zulewski, Iron County Today LAS VEGAS – Tony Stewart has 49 wins and three Cup championships in the NASCAR ranks. He’s been successful in IndyCar, World of Outlaws Sprint cars and other forms of racing. On a warm afternoon April 13, Stewart can add NHRA national event champion to the resume. Stewart beat…

By Parker Haynie, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, UTAH — The Western Athletic Conference announced the Winter All-Academic Honorees, with 32 Thunderbirds qualifying for the award across four sports. Quote from Kayla Kovar – Director of Athletic Academic Performance “We are extremely proud of all the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes here at Southern…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics   CEDAR CITY, Utah – In the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics, where transfers and shifting rosters have become the norm, the steadfast loyalty of Southern Utah University’s softball seniors, Keimon Winston and Amyah Boosted, stands out. Their journey has been marked by growth and an unwavering love for the program, coaches, and…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sports   SALT LAKE CITY – Fresh off an MPSF championship victory, the Southern Utah Gymnastics team secured a third-place finish at the NCAA Gymnastics Regionals Second Round at the University of Utah Thursday afternoon. Making their 12th straight regionals appearance – and 20th overall – the Flippin’ Birds notched a…

BY ARZA MARSH, Sports Information Intern     LAS VEGAS, Nevada — As the confetti came down at the Orleans Arena, signaling the end of the Western Athletic Conference basketball tournaments, anyone would be forgiven for not noticing the workers in black polos and gray windbreakers milling about the stage, helping present the champions with shirts,…