WEST IS BEST
July 24 commemorates the Mormon pioneers reaching the Salt Lake Valley. It’s also Karl Malone’s birthday, and the day he arrived in Utah to launch an 18-year run with the Jazz.
One of the aforementioned parties built an empire; the other built, well, an empire.
The difference? One wrestled with the untamed West. The other wrestled with the untamed Dennis Rodman.
Regardless, Utah clearly was the ideal place for both Mormons and Mailmen. Happy 24th to both.
PETKE PROMOTION
Almost exactly a year ago, RSL coach Mike Petke was sent off during a match, triggering a postgame rant that included passing out photocopies of officiating miscues.