Sam Farnsworth
@samsworthtv.bsky.social
Sports reporter for KSL TV and KSL Sports in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Basically my posts are like Lauri Markkanen poster dunks. Spectacular when they happen, but few and far between. You know you want to follow me!
#TakeNote #UtahHC #BYU #Utes #BIG12
Basically my posts are like Lauri Markkanen poster dunks. Spectacular when they happen, but few and far between. You know you want to follow me!
#TakeNote #UtahHC #BYU #Utes #BIG12
#UtahMammoth prospect Tij Iginla scores a filthy wrister to end day 1 of Training Camp sending the losing team to go skate some ladders.
#TusksUp #NHL #NHLinUtah
#TusksUp #NHL #NHLinUtah
September 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
#UtahMammoth prospect Tij Iginla scores a filthy wrister to end day 1 of Training Camp sending the losing team to go skate some ladders.
#TusksUp #NHL #NHLinUtah
#TusksUp #NHL #NHLinUtah
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A proud moment for new Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic, who has led Bosnia and Herzegovina to the knockout stage at EuroBasket for the first time since 1993.
Nurkic Advances, Markkanen To Face MVP At EuroBasket
Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkic, and Gabriele Procida will all compete in the tournament stage at EuroBasket 2025.
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September 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A proud moment for new Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic, who has led Bosnia and Herzegovina to the knockout stage at EuroBasket for the first time since 1993.
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Lauri Markkanen's big outing helped Team Finland survive Sweden to open EuroBasket play.
Lauri Markkanen Scores 28, Finland Downs Sweden
Lauri Markkanen helped his native Finland survive a close game with Sweden to open EuroBasket on Wednesday.
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August 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Lauri Markkanen's big outing helped Team Finland survive Sweden to open EuroBasket play.
We are in full blown football season now! Check us out again this weekend! Friday 10pm, Saturday 6pm, Sunday 10:45pm!
August 21, 2025 at 4:43 AM
We are in full blown football season now! Check us out again this weekend! Friday 10pm, Saturday 6pm, Sunday 10:45pm!
First play of the season for #BYU commit Brock Harris went for a 76 yard touchdown.
#BYUFootball #GameNightLive
#BYUFootball #GameNightLive
August 16, 2025 at 5:14 AM
First play of the season for #BYU commit Brock Harris went for a 76 yard touchdown.
#BYUFootball #GameNightLive
#BYUFootball #GameNightLive
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The NBA unveiled the full In-Season Tournament grouping and schedule, and the Utah Jazz got a particularly difficult draw.
2025 Emirates Cup: Utah Jazz Grouping, Schedule Unveiled
The NBA announced the Emirates Cup groupings ahead of Thursday's full schedule release, including a tough draw for the Utah Jazz.
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August 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The NBA unveiled the full In-Season Tournament grouping and schedule, and the Utah Jazz got a particularly difficult draw.
#UtahJazz forward Lauri Markkanen had a monster game for Finland at #Eurobasket today against Belgium. 48 points in 25 minutes!!!
He made it clear very early that he came to dominate. These are his first 2 buckets of the game. 🔥🔥🔥
#TakeNote #NBA
He made it clear very early that he came to dominate. These are his first 2 buckets of the game. 🔥🔥🔥
#TakeNote #NBA
August 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
#UtahJazz forward Lauri Markkanen had a monster game for Finland at #Eurobasket today against Belgium. 48 points in 25 minutes!!!
He made it clear very early that he came to dominate. These are his first 2 buckets of the game. 🔥🔥🔥
#TakeNote #NBA
He made it clear very early that he came to dominate. These are his first 2 buckets of the game. 🔥🔥🔥
#TakeNote #NBA
After taking #BYUHoops to the Sweet 16 in his first season as head coach, #BYU has signed Kevin Young to a long-term contract extension.
💻: @mitchharper.bsky.social
#BIG12 #BIG12Hoops
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#BIG12 #BIG12Hoops
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Kevin Young Signs Long-Term Extension With BYU Basketball
BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young signed a long-term contract extension with the program. Young led BYU to a Sweet 16 appearance.
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June 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
After taking #BYUHoops to the Sweet 16 in his first season as head coach, #BYU has signed Kevin Young to a long-term contract extension.
💻: @mitchharper.bsky.social
#BIG12 #BIG12Hoops
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💻: @mitchharper.bsky.social
#BIG12 #BIG12Hoops
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This won't change anything. It will still be a game with little to no defensive effort and both teams will score close to 200 points.
#NBA #NBAAllStar
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#NBA #NBAAllStar
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NBA All-Star Game Could Shift Format To U.S. Vs. World
The NBA is working on a plan to turn next season's NBA All-Star Game into a U.S.-vs.-world competition.
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June 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This won't change anything. It will still be a game with little to no defensive effort and both teams will score close to 200 points.
#NBA #NBAAllStar
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#NBA #NBAAllStar
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With college NIL spending reaching a new high, the NBA Draft pool is shallower than most years.
What does that mean for the value of the Utah Jazz's two second-round picks?
What does that mean for the value of the Utah Jazz's two second-round picks?
What Value Do Jazz 2nd Round NBA Draft Picks Have After NIL?
The two second-round NBA draft picks belonging to the Utah Jazz may have lost some value due to college NIL money.
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May 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
With college NIL spending reaching a new high, the NBA Draft pool is shallower than most years.
What does that mean for the value of the Utah Jazz's two second-round picks?
What does that mean for the value of the Utah Jazz's two second-round picks?
Ryan Smith announced on 97.5 the KSL Sports Zone that SEG co-principal Ashley Smith will represent the Utah Jazz during the NBA Draft Lottery on Monday night.
Ashley Smith To Represent Utah Jazz At 2025 Draft Lottery
Smith Entertainment Group principal Ashley Smith will represent the Utah Jazz at the 2025 NBA Draft lottery.
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May 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Ryan Smith announced on 97.5 the KSL Sports Zone that SEG co-principal Ashley Smith will represent the Utah Jazz during the NBA Draft Lottery on Monday night.
Ashley Smith To Represent Utah Jazz At 2025 Draft Lottery
Smith Entertainment Group principal Ashley Smith will represent the Utah Jazz at the 2025 NBA Draft lottery.
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May 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Ryan Smith announced on 97.5 the KSL Sports Zone that SEG co-principal Ashley Smith will represent the Utah Jazz during the NBA Draft Lottery on Monday night.
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Twitter did see it first. But work trip Denver was a success. It was 40 degrees too…. So cold. @samsworthtv.bsky.social
March 23, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Twitter did see it first. But work trip Denver was a success. It was 40 degrees too…. So cold. @samsworthtv.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
#UtahHC GM Bill Armstrong stopped by the KSL Sports studios today. Had a fun conversation looking ahead to the final stretch of the #NHL season with a healthy roster and just 6 points out of a #StanleyCupPlayoffs spot.
February 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
#UtahHC GM Bill Armstrong stopped by the KSL Sports studios today. Had a fun conversation looking ahead to the final stretch of the #NHL season with a healthy roster and just 6 points out of a #StanleyCupPlayoffs spot.
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This is pretty cool! Akwasi Frimpong, who lives in Utah, is the first African to qualify for a 5th World Championships in any winter sliding sport ever. He sat down for an interview with me at his home. We’ll run his story on KSL TV at 6:00 and talk about his dream to make the 2026 Olympics.
February 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
This is pretty cool! Akwasi Frimpong, who lives in Utah, is the first African to qualify for a 5th World Championships in any winter sliding sport ever. He sat down for an interview with me at his home. We’ll run his story on KSL TV at 6:00 and talk about his dream to make the 2026 Olympics.
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Keyonte George hit the game-winning three to clinch the Rising Stars Challenge title, and send his roster to the All-Star tournament on Sunday night!
Keyonte George Leads Rising Stars To All-Star Tournament
Keyonte George hit the game-winning three to send Team C through the Rising Stars Challenge to the All-Star Tournament on Sunday night.
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February 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Keyonte George hit the game-winning three to clinch the Rising Stars Challenge title, and send his roster to the All-Star tournament on Sunday night!
#UtahHC Forward Dylan Guenther has done it again! 2nd straight overtime winner in his first two games back from injury.
#NHLinUtah #NHL
#NHLinUtah #NHL
February 7, 2025 at 4:05 AM
#UtahHC Forward Dylan Guenther has done it again! 2nd straight overtime winner in his first two games back from injury.
#NHLinUtah #NHL
#NHLinUtah #NHL
OFFICIAL: The name Yeti is OUT for the #UtahHC name and mascot. Its down to 3 final names and you can vote on it. 🧊🥶🧊🥶
Cole Bagley has everything you need to know right here 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
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Cole Bagley has everything you need to know right here 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
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Yeti Out, Utah Hockey Club Name Down To 3 Final Options
After trademark issues surfaced last week, the NHL's newest franchise has announced three new options for the future Utah Hockey Club name.
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January 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
OFFICIAL: The name Yeti is OUT for the #UtahHC name and mascot. Its down to 3 final names and you can vote on it. 🧊🥶🧊🥶
Cole Bagley has everything you need to know right here 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
kslsports.com/nhl/utah-hoc...
Cole Bagley has everything you need to know right here 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
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January 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
January 27, 2025 at 1:20 AM