Rodeo’s rough reality: Inside America’s most dangerous sport as increased safety measures aim to protect riders, horses
WILLCOX – Rodeo is more dangerous than football and ice hockey, but riders often wear far less protective gear. After decades of danger, the rodeo world is prioritizing the safety of riders and the horses and cattle they compete with in the ring.
Sam Novak breaks Arizona high school pole vault record to cap Phoenix Country Day School career
PHOENIX – Phoenix Country Day’s Sam Novak makes Arizona state history in the high school pole vaulting event as he clears 17 feet, 8 inches on his third and final attempt.
Rooted in West Linn, Tim Tawa’s journey from three-sport high school star unfolds with Arizona Diamondbacks
PHOENIX – After dominating Oregon’s high school sports scene as a decorated three-sport athlete, Tim Tawa carved a unique path to the majors with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
ASU organizations and students offer support as the number of international students losing visas increases
TEMPE – As the number of international students losing their student visas under the Trump administration increases, ASU students and organizations show their support for their international peers.
ASU Powwow bridges generations amid threats of Indigenous cultural erasure
TEMPE – The Arizona State University Powwow offers a space for cultural connection and tradition among elders and students amid DEI policy challenges. Despite external pressures, the event strengthens community and empowers Native pride.
Arizona Cardinals’ Trey McBride becomes NFL’s highest-paid tight end, calls $76 million deal ‘biggest honor’
GLENDALE – Trey McBride became the NFL’s highest-paid tight end, and reflected on his journey to get to this stage.
‘Over the hump’: Arizona men’s wheelchair basketball team captures national title
PHOENIX – After finishing as the runner-up the last two years, the Arizona me’s wheelchair basketball team captured its first national title. It will host the championship competition in 2026.
Online cooking show, lifestyle blog encourage Indigenous ingredients in everyday meals
PHOENIX – Connecting Indigenous people with the food they ate before European foods were introduced into their diets is a movement gaining popularity. Two entrepreneurs are teaching others to incorporate Native foods into their daily meals.
After decades of dominance, Perry boys basketball coach Sam Duane Jr. takes on new challenge with Mesa Public Schools
GILBERT – Legendary Arizona high school basketball coach Sam Duane Jr. is stepping away from coaching to become Mesa Public Schools’ compliance and character coach.
In the shadows, MLB bullpen catchers wear many hats in crucial role for team success
PHOENIX – Bullpen catchers are MLB’s unsung heroes who do it all to help the team succeed. Even during the Cactus League, they are hard at work long before fans enter the stadium.
2 bills would provide nearly $20 million for communications, equipment to help battle Arizona wildfires
MUNDS PARK – Arizona lawmakers are considering two bills that will enhance fire departments’ ability to communicate with other agencies during a wildfire and pay for engines and water tenders that can travel over rugged terrain.
Advocates express concerns over recent Arizona bills that would limit reproductive care
PHOENIX – Reproductive Freedom for All Arizona held a news conference at the state Capitol Wednesday to challenge legislation that targets reproductive rights and Proposition 139.
