Before NBA named female play-by-play announcers, Ann Meyers Drysdale, Cindy Brunson were blazing trails
PHOENIX — Lisa Byington and Kate Scott made history when they were named the play-by-play voices for the Bucks and 76ers, respectively. But several women in the Valley, including Ann Meyers Drysdale and Cindy Brunson, helped blaze trails.
Tucson native lands on U.S. rugby for ‘colossal’ game with All Blacks
WASHINGTON - Rugby has taken Ryan Matyas all over the world, but the Tucson native quickly runs out of superlatives when talking about Saturday's "massive," "colossal" game, when he will be playing on the U.S. national team against New Zealand's legendary All Blacks.
‘Don’t give up’: Arizona high school football players join forces to address teen suicide
PHOENIX - Understanding the epidemic of teen suicides, Arizona high school football players work with Teen Lifeline and the Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club to create PSA’s and spread the word that there is hope.
Fire or forgive? Debate about Brennaman slur continues as more broadcasters use derogatory language
PHOENIX - In August of 2020, former Diamondbacks broadcaster Thom Brennaman was suspended by the Cincinnati Reds for using a homophobic slur. He is far from the only announcer to face consequences for similar transgressions.
How the Super Bowl at SoFi could affect Southern California’s economy
LOS ANGELES – The NFL’s 2022 Super Bowl will be held Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Southern California can expect an economic impact, but how much is the question.
Grit, determination drive GCU women’s soccer toward WAC tourney
PHOENIX - The Grand Canyon University women’s soccer program has had a monumental start to its season. The Lopes will finish with a winning record, their first since 2015. The team is focused on staying on top of the WAC and winning the conference tournament.
Cloudy but a chance: Suns’ opener shaded by contract controversy
PHOENIX - Hot off a surprise run to the NBA Finals, and with Chris Paul back and Mikal Bridges signing an extension, the Phoenix Suns are presumably in good spirits heading into the new season. But the lack of Deandre Ayton’s contract extension has cast some doubts.
ASU League of Legends enters a new era with the same winning attitude
LOS ANGELES – ASU’s League of Legends team lost three out of five starters last year and its head coach. But the team is heading into the season with the same ideology of prioritizing close relationships.
It’s a wrap and a wrist slap: Phoenix Mercury season ends with loss and questions
PHOENIX – After losing to the WNBA Finals to the Chicago Sky, the Phoenix Mercury season ends with a $10,000 fine.
Home away from home: ASU soccer captain forms second family outside of Mexico
ASU soccer captain Alexia Delgado moved away from her parents at 13 to pursue her dream of becoming a soccer player. Now in Tempe, the Mexican international has found a place she can call home.
Rattlers players offer guidance to college athletes amid new era under NIL legislation
PHOENIX - Arizona Rattlers players offer insight for college football players and athletes on how to navigate name, image and likeness legislation and share what they would have done if they could have pursued deals in college.
He’s not 6-0 but Cardinals are: Quarterback Kyler Murray silences critics about stature
PHOENIX – Coming out of college, questions surround Kyler Murray’s height and how it would impact his game at the NFL level. Leading the team to a 6-0 start and looking like an MVP candidate, Murray has put any doubts to rest.
