Arizona law allows Indigenous students greater cultural expression at graduation
PHOENIX – Arizona passed a law that allows Indigenous students to wear culturally significant regalia during graduation ceremonies. Previously, certain schools prohibited regalia, contributing to systemic limits on cultural expression.
With fans back, ASU wrestling hopes All-American talent leads to first NCAA title since 1988
TEMPE – The ASU wrestling program kicked off its final year at Desert Financial Arena with its annual Maroon & Gold scrimmage. With fans back in the stands, the Sun Devils hope to lean on their seven All-Americans to claim their first NCAA title since 1988.
Return of the Jedis: Lightspeed Saber League back in competition
BUENA PARK, California – Last month’s competition in Southern California was the first tournament for the Lightspeed Saber League since the shutdown from COVID-19.
ASU expects a physical, passionate matchup when PAC-12 South undefeated teams battle Saturday
TEMPE - The Sun Devils are going into hostile territory when they travel to Utah Saturday night. The Utes have been historically great at home and they look to extend their home win streak.
Money troubles, lingering injuries: Former Bears great Brian Urlacher helping NFL veterans
SCOTTSDALE – Many former NFL players struggle with lingering injuries and financial hardships. NFL Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Brian Urlacher hosted a Gridiron Gala to help raise awareness.
After ‘incredibly difficult’ process, Peters returns to Cardinals defensive line in big way
PHOENIX - Nose tackle Corey Peters has returned to the Cardinals' defensive front after an offseason of uncertainty that caused “a rollercoaster of emotions.” At 33, he faced rehabilitation from surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon that ended his 2020 season early and an expiring contract.
Fencing goes up around Capitol again, as police brace for Jan. 6 rally
WASHINGTON - Fences, cameras and barricades went up around the Capitol as federal and local police braced for possible violence at a Saturday rally defending those who were arrested in the Jan. 6 insurrection - but if anyone is coming from Arizona, they were not saying.
Gonzo’s World Series bat? Johnson’s 20-K ball? Cooperstown’s ‘Starting Nine’ a nod to greatness
PHOENIX – The “Starting Nine” immersive experience at the National Baseball Hall of Fame gives baseball fans a customized “must see” of some of their franchises most iconic sports moments. The Arizona Diamondbacks’ collection includes Luis Gonzalez’s bat from his World Series-clinching hit.
The Birds and the buzz: Cardinals spurring national chatter after dominating victory over Titans
PHOENIX – On Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals dominated one of the top teams in the AFC, making a statement and surprising the entire league.
11-year minor league career ends with brawl, Diamondbacks call up for Henry Ramos
PHOENIX – Henry Ramos spent 11 years in the minor leagues across four different organizations before finally receiving the call to the show at age 29. His minor league career, however, didn’t end on the most pleasant of notes.
‘It’s just something magical’: Bisbee’s historic Warren Ballpark facilitates sports in a small town
BISBEE – A decades-old ballpark in Bisbee continues to host every sporting event in town and provides a glimpse into how much sports can impact a community.
Enduring trauma: Indigenous boarding schools will be investigated, Interior Secretary Haaland announces
PHOENIX – There’s a legacy of abuse-ridden boarding schools for Indigenous children in America. Recently, mass graves of Native children were found at boarding schools in Canada. U.S. Interior Sec. Deb Haaland announced the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative to identify boarding school facilities and burial sites across the country and review enrollment lists.
