Young and hungry: ASU women’s basketball back at full strength, poised to make a run

TEMPE – Charli Turner Thorne’s ASU women’s basketball program is used to high level performances, but this pandemic season brought with it many new challenges, including not having a full roster for nearly all its games this season.


ASU commit Ty Murchison finds ‘home feeling’ in joining budding program

TEMPE – Ty Murchison is the second full-time U.S. NTDP player to commit to Arizona State. Murchison couldn’t resist smiling as he took in the “unreal experience” facing his future teammates last week at Oceanside Ice Arena.


Want to attend spring training? Cactus League teams begin to roll out plans

PHOENIX - As Cactus League teams begin to roll out spring training plans, questions about ticket sales and fan attendance remain.


Despite another stoppage, ASU men’s basketball looks to keep its momentum

TEMPE – The Sun Devils return to play after multiple COVID-related postponements threatened to harm the momentum gathered in back-to-back wins.


Monty Williams’ ‘winning culture’ helps Suns overcome injuries, rotation changes

PHOENIX – Even though his team has rarely had its full rotation available, Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams has helped it stay poised with his principles and belief.


Suns’ Williams responds to Cuban decision: National anthem holds ‘special place in my heart’

PHOENIX - Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams offered his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to not play the national anthem in any of their first 13 preseason and regular-season home games.


Ping pong and 7 games vs. Blues: Pandemic wreaking havoc on Coyotes schedule

GLENDALE – A six-game road trip turned into an eight-day stop in St. Louis for the Arizona Coyotes. But they’re trying to remain flexible during the COVID-19 pandemic.


The Oregon Trail: Many of Arizona’s top football prospects migrating to Pacific Northwest

PHOENIX – The state's best high school football talent is going to Oregon thanks to a combination of attractive facilities, coaching continuity and good old-fashioned hard work.


Glendale native McDowell looking to build off career NASCAR season in 2021

PHOENIX - Michael McDowell picked up four top 10s in 2020 and wants to grow from that in 2021 while also wearing his Arizona pride on his sleeve.


After abrupt end to 2020 season, ASU softball ready to run it back in ‘21

TEMPE - After an abrupt end to the 2020 season, Arizona State softball is focused with an offense ranked in the top three and three players with preseason honors: Kindra Hackbarth, Alynah Torres and Jazmine Hill.


Warriors’ Nico Mannion set to make NBA G League debut with Santa Cruz

PHOENIX – Nico Mannion and the Santa Cruz Warriors begin their season on Wednesday in the NBA’s G League.


‘A gut punch’: Pedro Gomez’s impact on baseball, journalism was far-reaching

PHOENIX – ESPN’s Pedro Gomez wasn’t just a national personality. He made an impact on many in Arizona, where he lived.