Here’s how it all went down, as the former BYU star’s amazing second-place finish in the Olympic steeplechase caught the world’s attention. 
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Thursday, August 8, 2024

Good morning. On our mind today: How former BYU runner Kenneth Rooks won silver in the Olympic steeplechase, what Lauri Markkanen's extension means for the Utah Jazz's future and ranking the opponents BYU football will face this season. Read these and other top stories.

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‘What the heck just happened?’: What Kenneth Rooks had to say following his silver medal run
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Lauri Markkanen’s extension signals an understanding about the future
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Ranking BYU’s 12 football games in 2024 by order of difficulty
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Here’s how to watch Utah games this year, and what’s changing with move to the Big 12
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Kenneth Rooks just shocked the Olympics by winning silver in the steeplechase. Here’s how social media reacted
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When should BYU name its starting QB?
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