‘One of the best’: Cardinals praise performances of Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr. in blowout win

TEMPE – Following a tough season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Arizona Cardinals came home rejuvenated by the home crowd and dominated the Los Angeles Rams 41-10 thanks to strong performances by Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr.


‘Forever family’: 2014 Phoenix Mercury championship team reunites to celebrate 10th anniversary

PHOENIX – Past and present Phoenix Mercury players reunited Friday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the team's 2014 championship. That Phoenix squad, which included current Mercury stars Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, swept the Chicago Sky for the franchise’s third title.


Old friends, tortillas and more: ASU prepares for Texas Tech in first conference clash in Big 12

TEMPE – Kenny Dillingham discussed many of the different aspects concerning ASU’s trip to Lubbock, Texas to face Texas Tech in the program’s first Big 12 league matchup.

Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham at a press conference table.

Kari Lake has Donald Trump’s stamp of approval but Arizona polls show her lagging, with implications for U.S. Senate race

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump backs Kari Lake for the U.S. Senate. But she remains less popular in Arizona, which has given Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego an edge that Vice President Kamala Harris lacks in the state.

Kari Lake in a red top speaking, and Ruben Gallego in a light blue shirt looking thoughtful.

D-backups: Arizona Diamondbacks reserves come up big during hunt for playoffs

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the thick of the NL wild-card race thanks to their infield depth, which stepped up in the absences of first baseman Christian Walker and second baseman Ketel Marte.

Ketel Marte preparing to throw a ball on the field during pregame.

‘Activism and community building’: How LA artists spotlight social justice in their work

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles artists are addressing social justice and building up their communities through performances, murals and creative spaces.

Colorful toy gun on a table with stencils and fabric pieces with text saying "Love like Florida Would Ban It" and "Power of the People > The people in Power."

‘This will not be tolerated’: Americans grapple with AI’s influence on elections

CONCORD, N.H. — This year’s election marks the first amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, and that has regulators, lawmakers and voter advocates examining how best to regulate the technology to combat its misuse.


Shattering stereotypes: The continued rise of Black NFL quarterbacks and the road ahead

PHOENIX – As Black quarterbacks dominate the 2024 NFL season, their growing success highlights progress in the league, though challenges and double standards persist.

Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson and Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes shake hands on the field after a game.

Surging Diamondbacks prepare for crucial series against Brewers, hope for healthy lineup

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks are the top Wild Card team, with a few weeks left in the regular season. As key series loom, the Diamondbacks hope important bats can return to the lineup for the postseason push.

Manager Torey Lovullo speaking at a press conference with an Arizona Diamondbacks backdrop.

Betting on a turnaround: Arizona Cardinals aim to surpass 6.5-win total after tough Week 1

PHOENIX – The Cardinals face a critical stretch starting in Week 2. After starting the 2024 NFL season with an 0-1 record, Jonathan Gannon’s team is under pressure to exceed their 6.5-win total projection.

Arizona Cardinals football players celebrating in the end zone during a game.

From Kenya to Valley Suns hopeful, Emmanuel Taban uses teacher’s motivation to reach his dream

TEMPE – The Phoenix Suns G League affiliate, the Valley Suns, hosted open tryouts in Tempe, where prospect Emmanuel Taban shared the story of his journey.


Loving IT: Former Suns guard Isaiah Thomas embraces grind in quest for NBA comeback

TACOMA – For someone who has “reached the pinnacle of being at the best,” former Suns guard Isaiah Thomas reveals why he continues to fight for an NBA roster spot despite injury setbacks and the league's push for younger talent.

Jamal Crawford, Nate Robinson and Isaiah Thomas in a casual indoor setting, with one standing and smiling in the foreground and two seated behind him.