“The abuse of a child or any other individual is inexcusable,” the church statement said. “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes this, teaches this and dedicates tremendous resources and efforts to prevent, report and address abuse.”

Perspective

Perspective: I survived abuse. I worked for the church’s help line. The AP story broke my heart

No child should have to suffer what those sisters went through. Heroes are working to help stop this sickening abuse.

Lavell Edwards talks with his team during halftime at the Holiday Bowl in December 1978. BYU lost to Navy 23-16.

BYU Football

Marc Wilson recounts how LaVell Edwards avoided a mutiny after ’78 season

After a disappointing setback to the Midshipmen in the Holiday Bowl, players began questioning their future with the team ... until this happened.

Utah Utes football coach Kyle Whittingham laughs during the Coaches Legacy Golf Invitational on Monday, June 6, 2022.

College Football

Utah football makes highest-ever debut in coaches poll; BYU, Utah State receive votes

Utah is the highest-ranked Pac-12 team, coming in at No. 8 in the USA Today coaches poll.

BYU Football

Where did they go? BYU’s fall camp roster still incomplete

Head coach Kalani Sitake said players such as Chaz Ah You, Atunaisa Mahe and Quenton Rice are not quite 100% healthy so they aren’t practicing yet.