Phoenix’s finest: Ahead of Final Four, NCAA honors Valley community leaders with Legends and Legacy Community Award
PHOENIX – The NCAA hosted an awards reception Tuesday to honor this year’s five recipients of the Legends and Legacy Community Award. Each honoree has made a significant impact on the Phoenix community.
NIL no more: ASU softball players find name, image and likeness compensation through unique deals
TEMPE – Football players aren’t the only athletes taking advantage of NIL. ASU softball players are also looking for ways to get compensated for their name, image and likeness.
Grand Canyon softball’s WAC defense in full-swing after most successful season in program history
PHOENIX – The Grand Canyon Antelopes are in the midst of a scintillating season that comes on the heels of a historic 2023 campaign.
Eastlake Park Community Center unveils NCAA Men’s Final Four Legacy Project in Phoenix
PHOENIX – Gov. Katie Hobbs joined other officials to unveil the NCAA Men’s Final Four Legacy Project, which refurbished indoor and outdoor basketball courts and upgraded other amenities at Eastlake Park Community Center.
Countdown to tip-off: Final Four Week brings hoops fever to Arizona with fan festivities, college basketball’s best
PHOENIX – The NCAA Men’s Final Four is four days away, with many behind the scenes working tirelessly to plan a fun weekend for Arizonans and fans who will travel thousands of miles for the biggest college basketball tournament in the world.
Photo essay: Revitalized Colorado Rockies seek redemption after franchise-worst season in 2023
SCOTTSDALE – The 2023 Colorado Rockies lost 103 games, which marked a franchise record. Now they hope to improve against the toughest division in the National League, the NL West.
Ryne Nelson’s dominant spring signals resurgent 2024 campaign with Arizona Diamondbacks
PHOENIX – After a grim 2023 campaign, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson’s excellent spring signals a bounce-back season. Due to the team’s offseason additions, Nelson will likely fill a bullpen role this season.
Arizona Humane Society introduces dog field trips to broaden dogs’ exposure, increase adoptions
PHOENIX – Volunteers can sign up at the Arizona Humane Society to take adoptable dogs out on short field trips to help them gain more exposure to potential adopters.
Here’s how Arizona officials are preparing for expected influx of NCAA men’s Final Four visitors
GLENDALE – Gov. Katie Hobbs, accompanied by law enforcement and city officials, held a news conference to discuss security protocols for the upcoming NCAA men’s Final Four games and events, set to be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale and in downtown Phoenix.
Full court success: Flooring for Men’s Final Four successfully installed
GLENDALE – One of the last big pieces associated with hosting the Men’s Final Four in Glendale is complete. It is made from first-grade northern hard maple and is 70 feet by 140 feet.
FDA considers updating pulse oximeter guidelines to make readings on dark skin more accurate
PHOENIX – The FDA is considering changing pulse oximeter clinical testing regulations after a series of events exposed inaccuracies for patients with dark skin
Final chapter: Teams set, storylines aplenty at NCAA Men’s Final Four
PHOENIX – Final Four week has arrived in the Valley, as UConn, Purdue, NC State, and Alabama fans descend upon Phoenix to watch their teams on college basketball’s biggest stage.
