Monty Williams on Suns bench: ‘I have not coached a group like this before’

PHOENIX – The Suns have had several players in and out of their rotation this season. Their coach, Monty Williams, said their bench has remained professional throughout each change.


UArizona women go to battle with BYU, eye trip to Sweet 16

PHOENIX – After winning its first round game against Stony Brook, Arizona faces Brigham Young University with a spot in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on the line.


Tuesday Morning Sun Devil: Young football assistants raising talent level, expectations

TEMPE – While the Sun Devils prepare for the 2021 season, it’s become evident that several young assistant coaches will be critical to key position groups reaching their goals. Hear how these first and second-year assistants are approaching building their units throughout recruiting and on-field development.


Deep pool of talent: Arizona State women’s water polo team off to strong start

PHOENIX - After sweeping San Jose State this past weekend, Arizona State women’s water polo has an overall record of 9-4 and a two-game winning streak.


Arizona women’s basketball team ends drought, advances in NCAA Tournament

After a 16-year drought, the Arizona women’s basketball team notched its first NCAA tournament win since 2005 on Monday.


Behind Derick Brassard’s hat trick, Coyotes end troubling road trip on high note

PHOENIX – Derick Brassard’s hat trick sparked the Coyotes’ offense in a 5-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks Saturday night, giving Arizona some much-needed momentum after a rough road trip.


With pro sports under scrutiny, Rangers announce Charley Pride Fellowship for diverse students

TEMPE – Late country music legend and Texas Rangers part-owner Charley Pride left his mark on both the music and baseball communities. Now, through the Rangers’ Charley Pride fellowship program, his impact will continue to be felt.


Despite NCAA Tournament loss, GCU finds itself in national spotlight

Even though it lost in its first NCAA Tournament game, Grand Canyon won, too, by appearing under a national spotlight.


‘Keep building’: Suns respond after loss to NBA’s worst team, continue fighting toward top of standings

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns have had an inconsistent first five games after the NBA All-Star break. They know they will have to correct their woes quickly as they build toward the postseason.


Bull session: Young Colten Fritzlan highlights PBR rodeo event in Glendale

GLENDALE – Rodeo is a longstanding tradition in western culture, running deep roots in families across the United States. At 21, Colten Fritzlan is one of the most promising bull riders in the country.


Bryce Drew returns home, brings burgeoning GCU team to NCAA Tournament

PHOENIX – GCU, led by coach Bryce Drew, has made its first NCAA Tournament in school history. A look at what this means for the program, and the importance of being back in Indiana, where Drew has had many memorable moments.


Arizona sports community speaks out against violence targeting Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders

PHOENIX – Stop AAPI Hate released a national report on March 16 that showed the increase in hate incidents against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. On the same day, eight people, six of them Asian American women, were gunned down in three Atlanta spas.