U-S-A! Americans book trip to World Baseball Classic quarterfinals in win over Colombia
PHOENIX – Behind a 3-2 win over Colombia Wednesday night, Team USA moves on to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals after going 3-1 in the group stage and now faces Venezuela on Saturday.
Abraham Toro enters Brewers camp with clean slate following wild ride to big leagues
PHOENIX – After a wild ride from Houston to Seattle and Milwaukee, Abraham Toro hopes to earn a role on the Brewers roster in spring training after a career defined by wild moments and difficulty finding playing time.
Rising Halloween costs make trick-or-treating less of a treat this year
WASHINGTON - The only thing scarier than ghosts, ghouls and goblins this Halloween may be higher prices for candy, costumes and pumpkins: Inflation has driven up prices for all three. Americans are expected to spend a record $10.6 billion on Halloween this year.
Going to the mat for ASU wrestling: Support defines relationship of Norfleet brothers
PHOENIX — In 2021, Kendall Norfleet joined his older brother Kordell on ASU’s wrestling team. The two have thrived in the presence of each other.
Stars align: Celebrities are among biggest Suns fans
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns have risen from the lowest rungs on the NBA ladder to the league’s elite over the last three seasons, and some celebrity fans, including Phoenix-raised Hollywood screenwriter Rhett Reese, are going along for the ride.
Self made: Legendary basketball coach has Seton Catholic girls aiming at another three-peat
CHANDLER – Seton Catholic women’s basketball has won 12 state championships under coach Karen Self. Now in her 30th season, she has her team in the hunt for another three-peat.
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.
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.
Celebrity fans, high ticket prices, national attention: Yup, the Phoenix Suns have arrived
From high-profile fans to high-priced tickets, the Phoenix Suns are enjoying the fruits of playing under a national spotlight.
Suns’ woes with closing games reappear in ‘disgusting’ loss to Brooklyn Nets
PHOENIX - After a six-game winning streak in which they appeared to solve late-game mishaps, the Phoenix Suns encountered some familiar struggles in their 128-124 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.
As tensions mount over Floyd death, coaches from high school to pros step out of comfort zone
PHOENIX – Arizona has many coaches of color. With the recent events, how do they address racial injustice with their players? Or do they ignore it entirely?
Hung jury in trial of No More Deaths volunteer charged with harboring migrants
TUCSON – Humanitarian aid worker Scott Warren’s federal trial ended without a verdict.
