John Leone

Sportswriter and editor at the Daily Utah Chronicle - Contributor for @UteZone - Check out my substack below! #GoUtes #FriarFaithful

[John Leone @_johnleone]

2,000 followers!!!

When I was making my goals for the 2026 calendar year, I wrote down 2,000 as the number I hoped to achieve by 2027. Never in a million years did I think it would happen in May.

As I was sitting in my Las Vegas hotel room following Utah's bowl victory, I thought that number was way too high. At the time, I had 288 followers and was determined to build a following. That feels like a long time ago now.

I've mentioned it before, but as an aspiring sports media personality, I recognize how much building a social media presence matters. None of this happens without the people who read my stuff, share it, argue with me about it, and keep coming back. I am so unbelievably grateful for every single one of you.

I know 2,000 might not seem like much of a milestone, but seeing others genuinely enjoy the content I produce — the recaps, the transfer portal breakdowns, player analyses — means more to me than I can really put into words. This is what I want to do with my life, and knowing there's an audience that's along for the ride makes all the late nights worth it.

I want to give a huge shoutout to the select people in the Utah athletics world who have led me in the right direction through this past year. I hope you all know who you are.

Here's to the next 2,000! I can't wait for another year of covering Utah athletics as the Sports Editor of the Daily Utah Chronicle. Thank you. Genuinely.

It is, and forever will be, Go Utes!

[John Leone @_johnleone]

Touchdown #11

@NaquariR punches in his second touchdown of the half on 4th and goal to put the Utes up 29!

[John Leone @_johnleone]

@CPC416 @LukasMcCanna55 You’re right! Great catch!

[John Leone @_johnleone]

Runnin’ Utes pick up a recruit in 6’10 @LukasMcCanna55! Massive get for Jensen and Co! Will be joining the team this Fall.

[Lukas McCanna @LukasMcCanna55]

After a great talk with Coach Jensen, I am grateful to announce that I will be graduating early and committing to the University of Utah. I’d like to thank Coach Jensen, Coach Chill, Coach Daniels, and the rest of the Utah staff for this opportunity.

GO UTES!!

[John Leone @_johnleone]

He’s the goat

Also went 0-3 vs. Utah by the way

[Chicago Bears @ChicagoBears]

He's in the game 🎮

[John Leone @_johnleone]

Sign up!!

[Sammy Mora @s_moraOn3]

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[John Leone @_johnleone]

I’m doing a study abroad in France this Summer and am looking for some movies and/or shows to watch while traveling and during down time.

Please drop any and all suggestions in the replies. I’m not well versed in the film industry!

[John Leone @_johnleone]

Touchdown #10

@NaquariR punches it in from the 1 after @johnathanBhall’s interception places Utah at the goal line.

[John Leone @_johnleone]

@trever71 @On3 I appreciate it! Thanks a ton

[John Leone @_johnleone]

Stoked to be a part of this move!

Can’t believe I’m a writer for @On3 but here we are! My first article is live on the site!

[UteZone @UteZone]

UteZone has a new home. We're thrilled to join @On3 and @Rivals to give Ute fans the best possible coverage and community. Here's why we made the move. #GoUtes #TeamFun
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[John Leone @_johnleone]

@4thand1sports @DSorensen @On3 I appreciate it!

[John Leone @_johnleone]

@therealutahutes @On3 That’s very kind of you to say - thank you!!

[John Leone @_johnleone]

@jhallito @On3 Thank you!

[UteZone @UteZone]

UteZone has made the move to @On3 and @Rivals. Here are 10 reasons why Ute fans should make the leap and follow us. #GoUtes #TeamFun
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[John Leone @_johnleone]

Well… congratulations to the 2026-27 Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

🚨🚨🚨

Bombshell: The Browns are finalizing a trade that will send two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, per @rapsheet, @TomPelissero and me.

In exchange for Garrett, the Rams are expected to send Pro-Bowl edge Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick and other draft-pick compensation still being negotiated to the Browns.

[John Leone @_johnleone]

https://t.co/wFxvoKJTEE

[College Baseball News @CollegeBSBNews]

On April 3rd, Milwaukee was 5-22 and one of the worst teams in the country.

Some of their losses:

Run-ruled 21-7 by LSU
Run-ruled 20-3 by Duke
Run-ruled 14-4 by Minnesota
Run-ruled 12-2 by SEMO
Run-ruled 17-1 by Purdue
Run-ruled 14-1 by NKU
Run-ruled 13-2 by Wright State
Run-ruled 16-2 by Notre Dame
Run-ruled 14-4 by UNLV

They finished the regular season 22-31, but won the Horizon League tournament and earned an autobid to the NCAA tournament.

Milwaukee beat #4 Auburn 13-8, beat UCF 13-6, and is now in a regional final, one win away from going to supers.

College Baseball.

[John Leone @_johnleone]

Touchdown #9

@Devonddampier finds @Davis_Ryan2 wide open in the end zone on 3rd and goal.

[John Leone @_johnleone]

Who do you want to win the finals?