Whole new ballgame: Sabermetrics, analytics redefining baseball for fans and teams in 2025
PHOENIX – As baseball analytics evolve, teams and fans understand the game differently. Players’ roles change, they are evaluated differently and the rules of the game may change. Sabermetrics and data analytics play a critical role in MLB in 2025.
Anti-trans bills and executive orders are reshaping campus life
PHOENIX – Federal and state lawmakers continue to pass laws that target, control and limit queer youth. As universities comply with executive orders, many queer students and allies are left feeling abandoned. Still, they have rallied around one another in ways that institutions can’t.
When does President Donald Trump’s defiance of courts in deportation case cross the line into a constitutional crisis?
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has thumbed his nose at federal courts repeatedly in the case of the migrant deported to El Salvador by mistake and despite a protective order. Other presidents have pushed the limits of their authority, been slapped down by courts, grumbled, and complied. Trump isn't taking no for an answer. He's just outright defying the judicial branch.
Arizona’s Apache Generating Station is one of 66 coal plants to get EPA exemption from Biden-era toxic air pollution caps
WASHINGTON — The Apache Generating Station, an Arizona power plant that uses coal, received an EPA exemption from Biden-era standards on toxic air pollution. President Donald Trump loosened regulations and 66 plants nationwide received exemptions. Most power companies are phasing out coal by 2032, though that could change if Trump eases carbon emission standards.
Wings, competition and heat: Dynamic Arizona State football transfers embrace it all
PHOENIX – On both sides of the ball, Arizona State worked to replace some key losses with transfers from other programs. The group has fit in well.
Best of the best: In NHL’s absence from Arizona, Jr. Coyotes skate on to develop college, professional hockey players
SCOTTSDALE – The Jr. Coyotes are carrying on their namesake NHL team’s legacy as a hotbed for hockey talent in Arizona. The organization has produced the likes of Auston Matthews, Josh Doan and Mark Kastelic and is looking to add more players to the list.
Senate weighs whether to ‘lock the clock’ and end daylight saving time, which Arizona hasn’t observed since 1968
WASHINGTON – Sen. Ted Cruz led a Senate hearing to discuss ending daylight saving time nationwide, bringing the other 48 states in line with Arizona and Hawaii – the only two where residents don’t spring ahead and fall back. The twice-yearly ritual is much despised. But Congress hasn’t been able to agree on whether permanent time should be one hour forward or one hour back.
‘No regrets’: Patrick Peterson retires, reflects on Hall of Fame career with Arizona Cardinals
TEMPE – Legendary cornerback Patrick Peterson hangs up the cleats after 13 years in the NFL. He retired with the Cardinals, who selected him fifth overall in 2011, and reflected on his journey Monday afternoon at the team facility.
Who’s Akron? Get to know the Arizona Wildcats’ March Madness opponent
PHOENIX – The Akron Zips are a team on fire, but March Madness is a different kind of stage, where they will face the Arizona Wildcats for the first time Friday.
Let the Madness begin: Arizona men’s basketball earns No. 4 seed, draws Akron in East Region
PHOENIX – Arizona earned the No. 4 seed in the East Region and will face No. 13 Akron in Seattle. The Wildcats finished 22-12 in their first Big 12 season, led by Caleb Love and Jaden Bradley. Akron, coming off a 28-6 season and a MAC Tournament title, poses a tough challenge.
Hidden heroes: ASU men’s hockey managers fuel Sun Devils’ success on the ice
TEMPE – Owen Hixon and Corby Antropik are the equipment staff for Arizona State men’s hockey team. They are tasked with behind-the-scenes duties that show on the ice, but never get credit.
Christopher Bell’s winning streak rolls to three straight with photo-finish victory at Phoenix Raceway
AVONDALE – Christopher Bell and JGR are off to a fast start winning three straight races for the first time in the next gen car. This comes after eight months of not crossing the finish line first.
