“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.

A man stands outside an entrance to former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Palm Beach, Fla.

Perspective

Perspective: The Mar-a-Lago raid is a risky move on Trump and a sobering moment for the country

We don’t know all the facts, but millions of Americans who support Donald Trump will view the raid as politically motivated. And they will vote again for Trump, newly impassioned.

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.