Some Mormons take issue with BYU's sports funding

By Jason Fuller,

Scott Detrow, John Ketchum

Published December 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM EST

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Kevin Reynolds, who has reported on Brigham Young University's efforts to attract star athletes and coaches, which some say are in conflict with religious principles.

Jason Fuller

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Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

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John Ketchum

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