Commanders’ Jayden Daniels reflects on how ASU laid foundation for his success

PHOENIX – Jayden Daniels remembers his experience at ASU fondly as he returns to Arizona to take on the Cardinals Sunday at State Farm Stadium.


University of Arizona’s triathlon team determined to build success after squad’s rookie season

TUCSON – The second year University of Arizona triathlon team is feeling more “confident” this year after settling in from its inaugural season. The team practiced transitions at the Red-Blue intrasquad. Coach Wes Johnson liked what he saw during the shortened event and knows what to work on before the upcoming event at TCU.


Phoenix Mercury stars Brittney Griner, Kahleah Copper speak out on WNBA’s handling of discrimination

PHOENIX – Mercury stars Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper made their voices heard on the spark in racial and sexual discrimination in the WNBA following a threatening email sent to Connecticut Sun wing DiJonai Carrington.


Diamondbacks embrace pressure as MLB postseason push intensifies entering final regular-season series

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves in the thick of an intense race for a National League wild-card spot with only three games remaining. But the team welcomes the pressure and is confident it can extend its season.


Liberty’s new leader: Hayden Fletcher forges own path as QB for Arizona’s top-ranked team

PEORIA – Senior quarterback Hayden Fletcher steps into the spotlight for Arizona’s No. 1-ranked Liberty Lions, writing his own legacy after the decorated career of former QB Navi Bruzon.


Local baseball community honors late Rich Alday in golf tournament to support Pima baseball

TUCSON – Tucson coaches and former players helped fundraise for the Pima Community College baseball team while honoring former coach Rich Alday in the fourth annual Rich Alday Memorial Tournament.

Four people on a green golf course holding putters with palms and buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.

Notre Dame and Brophy football rivalry carries more respect than animosity

PHOENIX – Notre Dame Prep and Brophy meet on the football field Friday in the fifth annual playing of the Holy Bowl rivalry. But off the field, the two schools have more in common and respect between the two than disputes.


Why Douglas? Kamala Harris picks relatively quiet Arizona border city to blunt Donald Trump’s attacks

WASHINGTON – Kamala Harris will visit Douglas, on the Arizona-Mexico border, to blunt attacks by former President Donald Trump. Republicans have spotlighted border security concerns in cities afflicted by more violence and illegal migration.

A long metal border fence extends through a desert, accompanied by a dirt road lined with tall poles.

Prohibición del aborto de 15 semanas en Arizona: Qué significa para las mujeres embarazadas y cómo se compara con otros estados

WASHINGTON — Arizona prohíbe el aborto a las 15 semanas. Esto es más tarde que en algunos estados y más temprano que en otros. Consulta cómo se comparan las regulaciones y qué está ocurriendo durante el embarazo en cada etapa.


Arizona voters are concerned about climate change, but Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both support some fossil fuels

PHOENIX – Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both support some fossil fuels while scientists and advocates say the need to reduce emissions is urgent and also complicated. Arizona voters have expressed concern about climate change ahead of the election.

Person walking on a sidewalk carrying a large plastic jug of water, a sleeping bag, and wearing a backpack.

Uncharted waters: Herbie Behm ready to defend NCAA title, navigate new changes with ASU swim and dive program

TEMPE – After winning a national championship and watching Leon Marchand dominate the Paris Olympics, ASU swimming has undergone sweeping changes but will look to continue establishing the program as one of the nation’s powerhouses in the pool.

Herbie Brehm looks ahead at his team. He is in sunglasses and sun hat.

Sens. Mark Kelly and Ted Cruz join forces to cut red tape on U.S. semiconductor projects

WASHINGTON – Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat, worked with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on a bill to streamline approval of U.S. semiconductor projects. Arizona is a leader in the industry and the bipartisan deal, which now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk, is expected to speed the creation of chipmaking jobs.

Ted Cruz and four others walk down a hallway with polished floors and fluorescent lights.