Bernice King, ASU celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy for 60th anniversary of Arizona visit
TEMPE – Bernice King spoke at the Tempe Center for the Arts and urged people to use her father’s strategies of nonviolence to change the minds of others. She discussed the fracturing of movements and urged others to learn Martin Luther King Jr.’s work to mobilize.
Summer grind: AZ Compass Prep stars Miikka Muurinen, Kaden House enjoy hectic year-round schedules
CHANDLER – Summer is typically a time for parties, relaxation and resetting, but for AZ Compass Prep's five-star juniors Miikka Muurinen and Kaden House, it’s a completely different story.
Harassment, racism claims overshadow growth of WNBA, including Portland expansion
PHOENIX – After a record-breaking season for viewership and audience attendance, the WNBA announced its 15th franchise will be in Portland. Recent reports of player harassment overshadowed the news.
BLK Arizona Run Club builds community in the Valley, one step at a time
TEMPE – In just a few short months, the BLK Arizona Run Club has blossomed into a popular weekly event. With more people attending every Sunday, expansion to other cities could come soon.
Tucson Congressman Raúl Grijalva, sidelined by cancer since February, says next term will be his last
WASHINGTON – Tucson Congressman Raúl Grijalva, absent from Washington since February as he underwent cancer treatment, now says he won’t seek reelection in 2026. He’s seeking a 12th term next month and at age 76, says it’s time to step aside for someone younger after it’s up.
‘We should be in Milwaukee’: Mike Hazen, Torey Lovullo lament end of Diamondbacks season
PHOENIX – A day after they were eliminated from playoff contention because of a bumpy end to the 2024 season, Diamondbacks players and staff reflected on the struggles.
Vice President Kamala Harris touts failed bipartisan border bill as immigration solution in Arizona speech
DOUGLAS – Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Douglas to speak about how she would address issues at the border as president. Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake called the invite-only event a “20-minute photo op.”
Optimism surrounds Arizona State men’s basketball team as new season approaches
TEMPE – Despite significant roster turnover – again – Arizona State men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley believes the Sun Devils are positioned to have success during the upcoming men’s basketball season.
March Madness sensation Jack Gohlke competes at Isaiah Thomas tournament, takes hoop dreams overseas
TACOMA – From March Madness standout to playing in former Suns guard Isaiah Thomas’ Zeke-End Basketball Tournament in a hot auxiliary gym, Jack Gohlke is showing that “as long as the hoop is 10-feet high,” he's driven to compete and achieve his basketball goals.
‘Let’s go for it’: Phoenix Suns seek greatness at all levels ahead of 2024-25 NBA season
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is determined to win a championship and set a precedent for a collective winning culture, as he expressed Monday at media day.
They made their bed … Diamondbacks out of postseason after Mets-Braves split doubleheader
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the postseason after the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves split their doubleheader Monday. Arizona had plenty of opportunities to create their own destiny, but lost five of the last seven games, including blowing an eight-run lead.
‘Back to what we’re good at’: Rested and tested, ASU football focused on process ahead of Big 12 home opener
TEMPE – Coach Kenny Dillingham said the Sun Devils must “get back to what we’re good at” when the Kansas Jayhawks visit Tempe, where they will try to regain momentum in their first Big 12 Conference home game.
