DirecTV-Disney standoff underscores ongoing media industry shift, future of sports fan viewership
PHOENIX – DirecTV finally reached a contract agreement with Disney following a 13-day blackout of channels such as ABC and ESPN. The disruption affected many sports fans’ ability to view programs such as the U.S. Open and the NFL’s Monday Night Football.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego seeks second term, focused on climate change and infrastructure
Incumbent Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego is seeking a second term in an office she’s held since 2019.
Arizona Wildcats dominate Naranjeros de Hermosillo in Mexican Baseball Fiesta ahead of first Big 12 season
TUCSON – The recent Mexican Baseball Fiesta showcased culture and competition between Naranjeros de Hermosillo and the Arizona Wildcats at a lively event in Tucson’s Kino Stadium.
Battle of the ‘Hams’: ASU braces for No. 16 Utah under Friday night lights
TEMPE – Arizona State’s second-year coach Kenny Dillingham has turned things around in Tempe and hopes to emulate many of the traits of the Sun Devils’ next opponent: Kyle Whittingham’s Utah Utes.
Gila River Indian Community solar panel-over-canal project powers up on a hot October day
SACATON – A recent event held in Sacaton marked a historic milestone for the Gila River Indian Community. Its solar-over-canal project is the first in the Western Hemisphere.
Arizona hockey fans face first season without NHL team since 1996 as Utah Hockey Club makes season debut
SALT LAKE CITY – The NHL’s Utah Hockey Club has now been in existence for a couple of months and is preparing to play the franchise’s first game Tuesday. The transition from being the Arizona Coyotes to Utah has been fast for people on the outside. It’s no different for players such as Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton and the new players like John Marino and Ian Cole.
‘Nothing but success’: Top MLB prospects converge on Valley for Arizona Fall League
SCOTTSDALE – The Arizona Fall League, which began play on Oct. 7, provides an opportunity for the top prospects in baseball to make a name for themselves and join the more than 3,000 major leaguers who spent time in the circuit.
‘Our football is basketball’: GCU fans rally behind men’s and women’s teams at Midnight Madness
PHOENIX – Students at GCU camped out and lined up days ahead of Midnight Madness, the Lopes unofficial tip-off to basketball season. Once inside, the Lopes proved their love for the sport and their team with never-ending energy and cheers.
Culture shift: Kenny Dillingham’s fingerprints all over ASU football’s gritty win in Big 12 home opener
TEMPE – In the first Big 12 home game for Arizona State, it took a full team effort to claim victory. Coach Kenny Dillingham’s influence was in full effect against Kansas.
Groups target potential Arizona voters on last day to register for 2024 election
PHOENIX – Volunteers and state officials across the political spectrum are attempting to engage citizens to register to vote for the November election. Monday, Oct. 7, is the last day for Arizonans to register.
The Terminator: Connor helps Cardinals end losing streak to 49ers
TEMPE – The Arizona Cardinals headed into Sunday with a four-game losing to San Francisco 49ers. Despite not having a leading passer, rusher or receiver, the Cardinals defense created big plays to help carry the Cardinals to a victory.
1 year after Hamas attack, antisemitism remains problem on college campuses
TEMPE – As the Anti-Defamation League says antisemitism is increasing in the United States, some college students report feeling less safe, especially amid rising tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
