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Skip to the Brew: Former ASU baseball coach Pat Murphy hired Milwaukee’s manager

PHOENIX – Pat Murphy left a long legacy for ASU baseball. Former players think he will do the same in Milwaukee as the Brewers’ new manager.

Former ASU baseball coach Pat Murphy.

Pancake blocks to pancake stacks: Eating ‘a chore’ for offensive linemen in complex relationship with football, food

PHOENIX — Throughout their football careers, offensive linemen are told to eat as much food as possible to keep up the bulk necessary to fend off defenders. It can make eating another meal a chore and affect players long after their career ends.

Former Washington Redskin offensive lineman Tre Johnson frequently takes a 3-mile walk around the track during his break from teaching at Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland. He once weighed over 400 pounds. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

How Arizona native Merrill Kelly’s long, winding path led him to pitching for hometown team in World Series

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing in the World Series for the first time since 2001. The trip to the Fall Classic means even more for Scottsdale product Merrill Kelly, who endured numerous bumps before pitching for his hometown team.

After overcoming obstacles and taking the road less traveled throughout his career, Scottsdale native Merrill Kelly is set to pitch for his hometown Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2023 World Series. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Year of resilience: Brittney Griner’s triumphant return inspires Phoenix Mercury’s 2023 season

PHOENIX – Brittney Griner's remarkable journey from incarceration in a Russian prison to being named the AP's Comeback Player of the Year after an emotional return to the Phoenix Mercury defined her inspiring 2023 season.

Brittney Griner at podium.

Penalty box: Despite little funding, ASU women’s hockey club finds success

TEMPE – ASU ACHA D1 women’s hockey club team might be one of the most successful programs at the school but its funding doesn’t match the team’s performance on the ice.

ASU Women's Hockey players walk down the tunnel

Arizona Cardinals cut veteran quarterback Colt McCoy less than two weeks before kickoff

TEMPE – The Arizona Cardinals have released veteran quarterback Colt McCoy after two seasons with the team, setting the stage for Joshua Dobbs.

Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon enters his first season with the organization facing low expectations from oddsmakers following a string of transactions that signal the team is in rebuilding mode. (File photo by Bobby Murphy/Cronkite News)

Remembering the Ooh Ahh Man, the Wildcats’ legendary sports fan

PHOENIX - Joe Cavaleri, a beloved Arizona sports superfan affectionately known as the "Ooh Aah Man," passed away at 71. He leaves behind an unforgettable legacy, having earned widespread recognition for his spirited mid-game antics that ignited crowd cheers and added joy to sporting events.

From hyping up the crowd to sharing unforgettable moments with players like Steve Kerr, the late Joe Cavaleri left a lasting mark as one of the most cherished super fans in collegiate sports history. (Photo courtesy of Arizona Athletics)

Michael Carbajal, Phoenix boxing icon, leaves timeless mark on Valley’s fighting scene and beyond

PHOENIX – Born and raised in Phoenix, Michael Carbajal stands as Arizona's greatest boxer, celebrated for his Olympic success in 1988 and numerous title triumphs. Legendary figures from the boxing world reflect on his illustrious career and immense contributions to the sport.

Michael Carbajal celebrates after knocking Humberto “Chiquita” Gonzalez to the canvas in the 1993 Ring Magazine Fight of the Year. Carbajal would win the fight, unifying two junior flyweight titles and earning Ring Magazine’s 1993 Fighter of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Michael Carbajal)

Hot enough for who? Report says other states may be more vulnerable to heat

WASHINGTON - Phoenix could hit 115 degrees this weekend, but a new report says the greater heat threat may be outside the Valley - and even in other states. The Census study looked at income, housing and other factors to find those most at risk for heat-related harm.


Weaving a culture: Navajo artists at Folklife Festival mix art, history

WASHINGTON - For some, a rug is something to step on and art is something to hang on the wall. For Diné weaver Kevin Aspaas, his creations are part of the culture. Aspaas was one of two Navajo artists sharing that culture at the Smithsonian Institution's annual Folklife Festival.


Monsoon 2023 has arrived, and Phoenix officials are asking residents to be prepared for dust, wind and rain

The monsoon runs from June 15 to September 15. Phoenix officials say they have been preparing for storms, and ask residents to do the same.

Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department employees Gabriel Guillen and J.R. Valenzuela demonstrate the correct way to trim a tree in preparation for monsoons on Thursday, June 15, 2023. (Photo by Evelin Ruelas/Cronkite News)

New report shows Arizona children’s well-being improves slightly but state still ranks among the worst

PHOENIX – An annual report that measures the well-being of children shows slight improvement for Arizona kids, but it also raises child care concerns.

Founded by Joseph Ignacio Flores, Academia Del Pueblo is a kindergarten through eighth grade school that offers an early childhood center. Photo taken Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Sophia Biazus/Cronkite News)