Diamondbacks, other MLB clubs will provide $1 million for ballpark employees

Diamondbacks, other MLB clubs will provide $1 million for ballpark employees The Arizona Diamondbacks, along with 29 other MLB clubs, announced Tuesday that they will donate $1 million apiece to ballpark employees affected by the season’s delay.


AIA votes against postponing or canceling spring championship season

PHOENIX – Amid concerns over COVID-19, the state of Arizona put all school activities on a two-week hiatus, but the AIA is optimistic that spring sports will resume soon.


Diamondbacks minor-leaguer tests negative for coronavirus as team adjusts to new normal

PHOENIX – An Arizona Diamondbacks player has tested negative for the coronavirus as the team adjusts to a new normal.


From autism diagnosis to Boston Marathon: Carla Simon set to make history

TEMPE – Carla Simon is set to run in the Boston Marathon, becoming the first female Special Olympics athlete from Arizona to compete in the race.


Coronavirus shakes Arizona sports community with more postponements, cancellations

PHOENIX – The sports world is reacting to the coronavirus by canceling many events, leaving much uncertainty among players, fans and leagues.


As crowd watches Pac-12 Tournament, NCAA says no fans for March Madness

TEMPE – The stakes are high for rivals Arizona and Arizona State in the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament.


As Ionescu nears end of college career, Arizona sports figures give nod of respect

LAS VEGAS – Sabrina Ionescu has quickly become a transcendent athlete and those in Arizona involved in sports have noticed.


Arizonan Bryce Duke debuts for MLS club in LA at age 19

LOS ANGELES - Bryce Duke is an Arizona native and was just picked up by a Major League Soccer team, Los Angeles Football Club. He was 18 years old when he was picked up.


‘Selling a dream’: Adia Barnes leads turnaround of Arizona women’s basketball

LAS VEGAS – A team that hasn't been invited to the NCAA Tournament in 15 years is making some postseason noise. The Arizona women's basketball team rolled to a victory over California in the Pac-12 tournament and is started to reflect the personality of its coach, Adia Barnes.


Tokyo Olympics may be in jeopardy as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

LOS ANGELES – With the spread of COVID-19, which has killed more than 3,000 people worldwide, the 2020 Summer Games could be postponed or canceled.


Despite early exit, ASU women remain optimistic after Pac-12 tournament loss

LAS VEGAS – It was a tough day for Arizona State's seniors as the Sun Devils lost to California in the Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament.


From spring training to Suns, Arizona sports community bracing for coronavirus impact

PHOENIX – As sporting events are canceled around the world, or at least played in empty stadiums and arenas, concern about the coronavirus has seeped into the Arizona sports community. Local teams and governing bodies are preparing for a worst-case scenario.