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Kelsey Dallas

Kelsey Dallas covers religion, sports and the Supreme Court for the Deseret News and serves as editor of the Sports Express team. She holds a master’s degree in religion from Yale Divinity School. Dallas, who grew up in Illinois, loves listening to podcasts and talking about her two dogs.

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Faith
Do parents care if their kids grow up to be religious?
New research shows that parents value faith-related values, but often don’t worry about passing on religious traditions.
By Kelsey Dallas
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin drives against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023.
Utah Jazz
What to know about the NBA’s new stat-keeping controversy — and John Stockton’s role in it
Over the weekend, a Reddit user accused a scorekeeper for the Memphis Grizzlies of inflating Jaren Jackson Jr.’s stats.
By Kelsey Dallas
BYU’s quarterback Taysom Hill pushes Texas’ Adrian Colbert away on a run that was called back as BYU and Texas play in 2014.
BYU Football
The best road trip games on BYU’s first Big 12 schedule
BYU will play five road conference games during its first season in the Big 12 in 2023.
By Brandon Judd and Kelsey Dallas
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce kisses his brother, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce after a game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
NFL
No matter who wins, history will be made at this year’s Super Bowl. Here’s how
Donna Kelce, mom to a Chiefs player and Eagles player, needs to get her combined Eagles-Chiefs jersey washed and ready to go.
By Kelsey Dallas
Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker celebrates after hitting a 50-yard field goal.
NFL
Harrison Butker is a clutch kicker — and a famous Catholic
After Harrison Butker made a game-winning field goal to send the Kansas City Chiefs to the Super Bowl, photos of him attending Mass circulated on social media.
By Kelsey Dallas
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Faith
A third grader fought to wear her ‘Jesus Loves Me’ mask to school — and won
School districts across the country have faced legal challenges over their masking rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Kelsey Dallas
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad skates against Vegas Golden Knights Keegan Kolesar and Brayden McNabb during a game Jan. 27, 2023.
Sports
Another ‘Pride Night’ event is fueling controversy in the NHL
The New York Rangers abandoned plans to wear pride-themed warmup jerseys before a Jan. 27 game.
By Kelsey Dallas
President Joe Biden speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022.
Faith
The National Prayer Breakfast will look different this year. Here’s how
The National Prayer Breakfast will be less formal this year and focus on the members of Congress who wish to attend.
By Kelsey Dallas
Frank Reich, then coach of the Indianapolis Colts, walks the field before an NFL game in 2019. Reich has been named head coach of the Carolina Panthers.
NFL
NFL coach Frank Reich has a new job in a very familiar city
Frank Reich is the new head coach of the Carolina Panthers. The team is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Reich once played and attended seminary.
By Kelsey Dallas
Colton Sullivan and his brother Sam participate in the Pokemon Go Fest 2019 on Thursday, June 13, 2019.
Tech
The newest game from the makers of ‘Pokémon Go’ was built for NBA fans
“NBA All-World” gives players a chance to recruit digital versions of NBA stars and collect digital gear.
By Kelsey Dallas
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Faith
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a sin, not a crime in new interview
Pope Francis urged Catholic bishops worldwide to respect the dignity of LGBTQ people.
By Kelsey Dallas
Screenshot from a YouTube video shows the message “He gets us. All of us.”
Faith
Why you keep seeing ads for Jesus during NFL games
What is the “He Gets Us” movement all about?
By Kelsey Dallas
Matt Damon, left, and Ben Affleck accept the guys of the decade award on Saturday, June 4, 2016.
Entertainment
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon teamed up for a movie about another dynamic duo
Affleck and Damon will appear in “Air” about Nike’s advertising partnership with Michael Jordan this spring.
By Kelsey Dallas
Dolly Parton performs at the Ryman Auditorium in 2015.
Faith
Dolly Parton says a dream about God inspired one of her newest songs
Dolly Parton plans to release a rock album in 2023.
By Kelsey Dallas
Orlando Magic’s Jonathan Isaac looks for a path to the basket against Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.
Faith
Jonathan Isaac thanks God after making his long-awaited return to NBA action
Jonathan Isaac, a forward for the Orlando Magic, tore his ACL in 2020 and missed 2.5 NBA seasons during his recovery.
By Kelsey Dallas
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry holds up his trophy after being named MVP of the All-Star game, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022.
Sports
Some of your favorite NBA podcasters will be in Salt Lake City soon. Here’s how to meet them
NBA podcasts like ‘No Dunks’ will host live shows in Salt Lake City during All-Star Weekend.
By Kelsey Dallas
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov skates during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.
Sports
An NHL player skipped a ‘Pride night’ event. Observers still don’t agree if he should be punished or praised
Ivan Provorov’s jersey has been in high demand since he sat out pregame warmups during the Philadelphia Flyers’ ‘Pride night’ event.
By Kelsey Dallas
Liam McHugh and Tony Dungy talk on set before a game between the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos on Dec. 14, 2017.
NFL
This Pro Football Hall of Famer is facing criticism for attending the March for Life
Tony Dungy, an NFL analyst and former coach, is outspoken about his conservative religious beliefs
By Kelsey Dallas
Pedestrians walk past the Supreme Court building on Capitol Hill.
Politics
Who leaked the Supreme Court’s abortion decision? Here’s what we know now
The Supreme Court said in a new statement that investigators have been unable to identify the person responsible for the leak.
By Kelsey Dallas
A motorist drives in the snow on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.
Health
Is it better to drive right when it starts snowing — or after it stops?
The short answer is that snow driving safety involves paying attention to a variety of factors.
By Kelsey Dallas
A sign marking the entrance to ESPN’s Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World is shown.
Faith
Why ESPN and Disney are facing a federal religious freedom lawsuit
Reporter Allison Williams and producer Beth Faber allege that ESPN’s COVID-19 vaccine policies violated their religious freedom rights.
By Kelsey Dallas
Philadelphia Flyers’ Ivan Provorov and Anaheim Ducks’ Max Jones collide during a game on Jan. 17, 2023.
Faith
Philadelphia Flyers player cites faith to explain his pregame absence on ‘Pride night’
Ivan Provorov said his Russian Orthodox faith fueled his concerns about his team’s effort to celebrate the LGBTQ community.
By Kelsey Dallas
President Joe Biden speaks Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Washington.
Faith
Biden, Trump and a never-ending religious freedom battle
These little-known religious freedom policies get updated each time power changes hands.
By Kelsey Dallas
Utah fans storm the field after Utah defeated USC on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.
College Football
These football games involving Utah teams made ESPN’s top 100 list for the 2022 season
What were Utah football’s best games of 2022? What’s about BYU’s?
By Kelsey Dallas
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Faith
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit brought by LGBTQ students at religious schools
The students challenged a federal policy allowing religious schools exemptions on some aspects of nondiscrimination law
By Kelsey Dallas
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady stands on the field during a game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.
NFL
Will Tom Brady retire?
Tom Brady, at age 45, is an unrestricted free agent yet again.
By Kelsey Dallas
Martin Luther King Jr., tells a mass meeting in Birmingham, Alabama Sept. 17, 1963, that the words and actions of Alabama Gov. George Wallace were to blame for a church bombing.
Faith
How personal faith anchored Martin Luther King Jr.’s public life
Martin Luther King Jr. spent much of his childhood in church and became a full-time pastor after graduate school.
By Kelsey Dallas
The Supreme Court building is seen on Capitol Hill.
Faith
Can you be forced to work on the Sabbath? The Supreme Court will soon weigh in
Here’s what you need to know about the Supreme Court’s new religion case.
By Kelsey Dallas
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady hugs former quarterback Steve Young before a game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.
NFL
Why Steve Young is pleased that Tom Brady is still playing at 45
Former BYU QB Steve Young joined Tom Brady on his podcast this week.
By Kelsey Dallas
A chicken sandwich is displayed at a Popeyes fast food restaurant in Kyle, Texas, on Aug. 22, 2019.
College Football
The unbelievable way a Division II athlete scored an NIL deal with Popeyes
Dieunerst Collin has social media, including the now-defunct Vine app, to thank for his new business deal
By Kelsey Dallas
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